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D A Y 1 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Amsterdam and board your ship. Free time to explore. D A Y 2 K I N D E R D I J K , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Tour Kinderdijk, a network of windmills and a UNESCO site. Later, sail along the network of Holland's canals and waterways. D A Y 3 C O L O G N E , G E R M A N Y A guided tour of Cologne, including a visit to the Dom, Germany's largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage site. D A Y 4 K O B L E N Z , G E R M A N Y Cruise past hilltop castles along the Middle Rhine, stopping in Koblenz to visit Marksburg Castle, and keep an eye out for the Lorelei Rock. D A Y 5 M I L T E N B E R G , G E R M A N Y Sail the Main River and enjoy a walking tour of charming Miltenberg, with its half-timbered houses and Germany's oldest inn. D A Y 6 W Ü R Z B U R G , G E R M A N Y Tour Würzburg's Bishops' Residenz, followed by a walking tour of the Old Town. Alternatively, join an optional full-day excursion along Germany's picturesque "Romantic Road" to Rothenburg. D A Y 7 B A M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Enjoy a walking tour of Bamberg, with its medieval city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, transit through the Main- Danube Canal. D A Y 8 N U R E M B E R G , G E R M A N Y See the grounds on which Nazi rallies were staged, pass the Palace of Justice and the Imperial Palace. Stroll past half- timbered houses and browse the stalls at the Market Square. D A Y 9 R E G E N S B U R G , G E R M A N Y Tour Regensburg, including structures dating back to Roman times and St. Peter's Cathedral. Visit the Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany's oldest restaurant. D A Y 10 P A S S A U , G E R M A N Y Walking tour of Passau — see the New Bishop's Residence and St. Stephen's Cathedral. D A Y 11 M E L K & K R E M S , A U S T R I A Tour Melk Abbey, cruise through the Wachau Valley, then explore the town of Krems. D A Y 12 V I E N N A , A U S T R I A Tour Vienna and see the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. D A Y 13 V I E N N A , A U S T R I A Enjoy a day at your leisure in Vienna or join an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace. Later, set sail for Budapest. D A Y 14 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y Explore Budapest, starting with Pest's National Opera House and Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. D A Y 15 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight or extend your journey with three nights in Prague, Czech Republic. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 15-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board • Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy concerts on board and on shore, attend lectures on current affairs in Germany, the Netherlands and the European Union • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges G R A N D E U R O P E A N T O U R 1 5 D A Y S A M S T E R D A M – B U D A P E S T M AT T H I A S C H U R C H , B U DA P ES T, H U N G A RY 49 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent