Marvellous Escapes
Grand Rivers of Europe by Rail
13 daysfrom $3,671
Euroventure · Classic River Cruise
Danube and Rhine Grand River Cruise
Explore the best of Central Europe by water, on this luxury, 16-day cruise down the River Danube and Rhine.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Your Suite Ship is ready and awaiting your arrival. Flights into Budapest should arrive no later than 3:30pm; be on board the ship by 5pm.
- Day 2overnight: Onboard, overnight cruise to Bratislava
Budapest
Hike up to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host, or join a Guided City Sightseeing tour covering iconic spots including Heroes' Square. Spend the afternoon on optional guided tours or exploring on your own.
- Day 3overnight: Onboard, overnight cruise to Vienna
Bratislava
Admire views from Bratislava Castle or join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets to the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral. Option to ride a bicycle and picnic along the Danube.
- Day 4overnight: Onboard, overnight cruise to Durnstein
Vienna
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, or take a morning Guided City Tour past the Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace Complex. Optional excursions to Schonbrunn Palace or Bratislava.
- Day 5overnight: Onboard, overnight cruise to Passau
Durnstein
Guided hike to castle ruins overlooking the village, Danube and Wachau Valley, with the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. Sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk, visiting the Benedictine Abbey on a Guided Tour, with a wine tasting on board.
- Day 6overnight: Cruise to Regensburg
Passau
Guided city walk of Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Optional excursions to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, or a more relaxed cruise to Linz.
- Day 7overnight: Cruise to Roth
Regensburg
Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, or join a Guided City Walk of the Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria. Optional excursion to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.
- Day 8overnight: Cruise to Bamberg
Roth/Nuremberg
Explore Roth's Lauter Valley or take a guided sightseeing tour of Roth's half-timbered houses and market square. Optional guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, Kaiserburg Castle, or the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal.
- Day 9overnight: Cruise to Volkach
Bamberg
Explore 'The City of Seven Hills' by bike or foot with your Adventure Host, or take a guided walking tour highlighting the Romanesque cathedral and Old Town Hall.
- Day 10overnight: Cruise to Miltenberg
Wurzburg
Guided sightseeing tour of Wurzburg's Old Main Bridge, towering fortress and baroque Bishop's Residenz with its ceiling fresco, or visit a local winery.
- Day 11overnight: Cruise to Rudesheim
Miltenberg
Adventure Host activities on the Main River. Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg's medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn, or ride a bike through villages on the Main River.
- Day 12overnight: Cruise to Cologne
Rhine Gorge
Morning cruise through the Rhine Gorge past the famous Lorelei rock. Open-air cable car to the Niederwald Monument, or visit the Mechanical Music Museum.
- Day 13overnight: Onboard, overnight cruise to Amsterdam
Cologne
Adventure Host activities including a bike ride, a guided walking tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, or the classic Guided City Walk of the Old City and its gothic cathedral.
- Day 14overnight: Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Early morning walk with your Adventure Host or a guided canal cruise along Amsterdam's iconic waterways. Optional culinary walk, biking tour, or excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills.
- Day 15
Amsterdam
Cruise concludes with breakfast. Disembark and collect belongings from your cabin.
Included
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
- Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
- An experienced and local Tour Director to travel with you throughout
- Daily a la carte breakfast with classic breakfast items, Avalon Fresh options and daily specials
- Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes and rotating chef's features
- Daily Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches
- Welcome and farewell cocktails with sparkling wine and canapes
- Fresh fruit available throughout the day
- Canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
- Fitness and wellness activities
