Cruise Overview
The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city; explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital; experience the famed Vienna Woods; and spend time in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. Also, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and sail through the Main Danube Canal. Other highlights include Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s incredible network of lovely canals.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise
Cruise: Deluxe 21-night cruise from Oltenita to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsBucharest: Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Art MuseumVarna: Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological MuseumArbanassi: Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityVeliko Târnovo: Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s ChurchIron Gates: Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Trajan TableBelgrade: Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan FortressNovi Sad: Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin FortressKalocsa: Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika MuseumBudapest: Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s BastionVienna: Guided sightseeing; excursion to the Vienna Woods, visit Heiligenkreuz MonasteryMelk: Guided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyPassau: Guided sightseeingGrein: Guided sightseeingRegensburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Old ChapelMain Danube Canal: Cruise in the canalNuremberg: Guided sightseeing; beer tastingBamberg: Guided sightseeing, Old Town HallWürzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's ResidenzMiltenberg: Guided sightseeing; baking demonstrationRüdesheim: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument MuseumRhine Gorge: Cruise through the gorgeCologne: Guided sightseeingAmsterdam: Canal cruiseNotes:- In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Buffet breakfast (B) in Bucharest; one lunch (L) during Vienna Woods excursion; superb dining with meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day Hotels Bucharest Athénée Palace Hilton (SF) | 
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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.