European Gems River Cruise
Europe
Loading...
What's included
PLUS add international flights & Comprehensive Travel Insurance and SAVE $500* per booking in-store with Bundle + Save
SAVE up to $3,050* Per Person
14-night cruise, from Bupabest to Amsterdam, onboard Travelmarvel Capella based on a Window Stateroom Twin Share category LD
41 meals - 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Explore 14 towns, villages and cities
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
Get a glimpse into local life as you are warmly welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
Please speak to your Travel Consultant as Terms & Conditions apply
Itinerary
-
Enjoy the best of Europe on a 14-night premium river cruise. Begin in Budapest, Hungary's grand capital, before heading to elegant Vienna. Explore some of Germany's most beautiful towns along the Rhine River and end in picturesque Amsterdam.
Day 1 Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship
Arrive in the enthralling city of Budapest, where your contemporary river ship awaits on the Danube River. Enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director.
Stay: 14 Nights, a Travelmarvel River Ship. Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Budapest
Awake to views of one of the Danube's most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights, such as the Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square and Buda Castle. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Dinner while you cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Vienna
Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city's most famous buildings. On arrival in the centre, a walking tour will provide an insider's view of sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben and Hofburg Palace. Afterwards, maybe visit the Naschmarkt and browse the stalls. This evening, you could enjoy an optional concert, featuring music from Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Vienna
With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg area or wander along Karntnerstrasse, the city's famous shopping strip. Otherwise, embark on an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to former soviet Bratislava.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Durnstein, Melk
Cruise to the town of Durnstein and enjoy a stroll past rustic town houses and taverns. Along the way, gaze up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk. Alternatively, you may wish to take an optional bike ride from Durnstein to Melk. Later tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Aschach, Passau
Today, you can choose to join an optional tour to?Cesky?Krumlov?in the Czech Republic, or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from 'The Sound of Music'. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Passau.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE:
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Regensburg
Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Nuremberg
Arrive in Nuremberg, the site of Hitler's infamous rallies during World War II. Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Bamberg
One of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed during World War II, Bamberg beckons your attention today. You'll gain great insight during a locally guided tour of the historic city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Wurzburg
Verdant hills and rich vineyards sit on the edge of Wurzburg. Admire its magnificent baroque palace, the Wurzburg Residence, and walk through Wurzburg Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Miltenberg
Today, arrive in the evocative town of Miltenberg. Perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Miltenberg is home to charming half-timbered houses and beautiful squares. Later this evening, enjoy a superb dinner on board.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE:
Enjoy true German hospitality as you are welcomed into the homes of friendly Miltenberg locals for coffee and cake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge
In Rudesheim, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Later on, back on board, you will encounter the spectacular Rhine Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Cologne, Bruhl
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne's famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you tour this picturesque city by coach. You'll then take a short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE:
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle, the lavish residence of archbishop-elector Clemens August.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Amsterdam
Amsterdam's network of canals are a sight to behold. Dock in the city's heart and board a glass-top boat to discover its views. Back on land, enjoy some free time before a Farewell Dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date.
Important Notice
The above information has been obtained from the relevant suppliers and should be considered an indicative guide only as to the prices that may be available for these products. Flight Centre cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to that price displayed on this website. Please contact a Flight Centre travel consultant to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, any blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply.
- Book and pay for an International Flight and CoverMore Comprehensive Travel Insurance and add on either a 7-night international cruise, or tour, or hotel to SAVE $500 off your booking. Minimum spend of $7,000 applies. Exclusive to customers subscribed to Flight Centre's Deals database at the time of receiving saving. Join for free in store or online at flightcentre.com.au/subscribe. Customers can unsubscribe from Flight Centre Yes to Deals at any later time should they choose to do so. Cruise, tour or hotel component bundled to booking must individually be 7 days. $500 saving is redeemable once, on a once per booking basis (irrespective of the number of passengers) and for new bookings only from 09 September 2024. Offer does not apply to online bookings. Comprehensive Travel Insurance must cover all passengers for the trip duration. The $500 saving will be applied as a discount at the time final payment is made. $500 saving is not otherwise redeemable or refundable. Offer cannot be redeemed by Flight Centre Travel Group staff. Flight Centre's standard booking terms and conditions apply.
- The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider.
- Prices quoted valid for sale until 23 October 2024 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
- All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
- A limited number of offers are valid on set departures. Offers are strictly limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
- Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
- Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
- Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.
- Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
- Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
- Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.
- Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).
- Prices quoted are based on cheapest available at time of advertising and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Please enquire for further details..
- Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply.
- Please enquire for further details.
- We receive payment from third party travel service providers when you use us to book travel and travel-related products and services with them on your behalf.
- Our liability to you is limited in certain situations, and we may charge you a cancellation fee(s) in certain circumstances. See our booking terms and conditions for further details.
- We may provide your personal information to third parties, including travel service providers with whom you make a booking. See our privacy policy for further details.
Tell us about your travel plans
Loading...
Why choose Flight Centre?
Not only do we have an incredible, worldwide team with decades of experience and a genuine passion for travel, we also have the widest choice of travel options covering tours, cruises, holiday packages and more. Flight Centre gives you free holiday planning and personalised service, Interest Free* Holiday Finance so you can book now, pay later, and 24/7 worldwide customer care on 133 133.