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EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY
OF CENTRAL EUROPE
Experience Europe's historic tapestry
on a journey along the Rhine, Main and
Danube Rivers on our Grand European
Tour itinerary. Take in Rhine Valley vistas
from a 900-year-old castle, savour the
culinary delights of Austria's Wachau
Valley and learn the graceful steps of
the Viennese waltz. Explore Melk's
centuries-old Benedictine Abbey—a
landmark of monastic scholarship—and
reflect on Nuremberg's pivotal
World War II legacy.
In the traditional German city of
Koblenz, explore medieval churches
and take in the history of the famed
Teutonic Knights who set up their
first base here in 1216. Further along
in Bamberg, immerse yourself in the
heritage of this historic German city,
noted for its old bishop's houses: the
16th-century Alte Hofhaltung (Old
Court) and 17th-century Neue Residenz
(New Residence).
In Passau—one of Bavaria's oldest
cities, founded by the Celts over 2,000
years ago—explore the legacy of the
city's past prosperity which lives on
in graceful arcades, colourful houses
with rococo facades and the glorious
baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral.
In Budapest, stunning art nouveau
buildings and grand palaces set the
stage for inspiring strolls, while a
soak in the city's thermal baths offers
the opportunity to join locals in a
centuries-old tradition. From Holland's
windmill-lined waterways to Hungary's
dramatic landscapes, this itinerary
reveals Europe's layered past at every
bend, offering a clear view of how its
history has shaped the continent we
know today.
To dive further into Europe's history,
extend your travels with our 2-night
Amsterdam extension where you will
visit historic sites such as Wester Church
and the Anne Frank House.
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