Grand European Tour
Resort: | Grand European Tour |
Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
Destination: | Austria, Europe, Germany, Hungary |
Price From: | £4045.00 |
OverviewTravel through the heart of EuropeAdmire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the food and wine of Austrias Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz and linger in Budapests Caf Gerbeaud. Indulge all your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe. Our most iconic itinerary traces the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend. ItineraryDay 1 Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCapital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals. Day 2 Kinderdijk, The NetherlandsThe South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding. Day 3 Cologne, GermanyAn intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. Day 4 Koblenz, GermanyOn a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. Day 5 Miltenberg, GermanyLively and romantic, the medieval town of Miltenberg on the Main River lies amid one of Germanys fine wineproducing regions. Day 6 Wrzburg, GermanyWrzburg is home to the Bishops Residenz, one of Germanys largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 7 Bamberg, GermanyFounded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, smoke beer. Day 8 Nuremberg, GermanyOne of Germanys most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers. Day 9 Regensburg, GermanyHaving escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europes best preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube. Day 10 Passau, GermanySet at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades. Day 11 Melk, AustriaThe charming city of Melk is set amidst an important wine-growing region. Day 12 Vienna, AustriaThe capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards. Day 13 Vienna, AustriaStrauss and Mozart composed many fine pieces in Vienna, Europes center of classical music. Day 14 Budapest, HungaryBudapest is aptly called Paris of the East for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danubes waters. Day 15 Budapest, HungaryRiverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest. |