Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat

•   Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director

Day 1: Arrive Budapest
Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s capital city. A transfer is included from Budapest Ferihegy Airport to your riverboat. Embarkation begins anytime after 4:00 PM aboard Tauck’s riverboat. Enjoy dinner aboard your luxury riverboat this evening as you become acclimated to your floating hotel.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Both Sides of Remarkable Budapest
Standing on opposite banks of the Danube, Budapest’s two distinct sections – Buda and Pest – were once independent cities, but in the mid-19th century were linked by the construction of the Chain Bridge to become a single city, today Hungary’s capital. Explore both Buda and Pest on a guided tour featuring a mix of architectural masterpieces and monuments including Heroes’ Square, dominated by statues of leaders from Hungarian history and surrounded by museums and stately embassy buildings; the Gothic-Revival home of the Hungarian Parliament, an iconic feature of the Budapest skyline along the Danube; and Fishermen’s Bastion, standing watch like a sentinel over the river. Please join us onboard the riverboat this evening for the Captain’s reception and welcome dinner.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Across the Centuries in Bratislava
An ancient city with a modern vibe, Slovakia’s capital boasts an Old Town brimming with history but devoid of cars, and one of the youngest average populations of any city in Europe. Our local expert shares insider anecdotes about Bratislava before you embark on a walking tour of its cobblestoned city center, where you’ll observe 17 centuries of Slovak heritage eloquently chronicled in its 13th-century Old Town Hall, Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and St. Martin’s Cathedral, site of the coronation of many Hungarian kings and queens. Back onboard, enjoy traditional Slovakian entertainment and regional cuisine tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Imperial Experience in Vienna
Once the capital of the old Habsburg Empire, Vienna still inspires romantic visions of “Old Europe” and ranks among Europe’s greatest cities. Wake up aboard your riverboat in Vienna for a day of sightseeing that includes your choice of a guided visit to the Habsburgs’ Schönbrunn Palace, an architectural masterpiece and Austrian cultural treasure, or a tour of the amazing Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg, Austria’s official presidential residence. Tonight, nothing quite compares to the royal treatment and pageantry you’ll experience at our private Imperial Evening in a traditional Viennese palace. Welcome cocktails and dinner precede a spectacle of elegant finery and a musical performance that celebrates the legacy of Mozart.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Back in Time in Dürnstein and Melk
The twisting medieval lanes of Dürnstein – and the hilltop ruins of Kuenringerburg, the castle where England’s King Richard the Lionhearted was once held for ransom during the Crusades –invite your exploration in the heart of Austria’s vineyard-covered Wachau Valley. Cruise on to Melk to visit the town’s 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey and its impressive Baroque buildings. A wine tasting and local entertainment enliven the night.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Going for Baroque in Passau, Germany
Renowned for its stained glass, a wealth of church architecture and beautiful Baroque buildings, Passau sits at the juncture of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers. Explore this ancient Bavarian town on a guided walking tour; inside St. Stephan’s Cathedral, you’ll see the world’s largest cathedral organ, dressed in gold and boasting over 17,000 pipes. Cruise on to Regensburg.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Regensburg, a Mix of Old and New
Growing from a Roman encampment on the Danube into a cultural and trading center, the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg boasts more than 1,400 original historic buildings. Walking here is a delight and is the only way to view the sights up-close. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town’s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany’s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), the towering Dom St. Peter (home to the famous Regensburger Domspatzen boys’ choir), and the remains of the Roman wall. You might want to try some of the town’s tasty Bavarian sausage, too.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: The Main-Danube Canal to Nürnberg
When it opened in the 1990s, the Main-Danube Canal made navigation between the North Sea and Black Sea possible. Learn all about it during your transit of its 16 locks en route to Nürnberg. Choose between guided excursions offering perspectives on the events of World War II, with visits to the Courthouse, the Zeppelinfeld rally grounds and the Documentation Center – or a stroll through Nürnberg’s medieval ramparts to the Imperial Castle and the old city. Sample traditional Bavarian favorites during dinner tonight at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Take to the Hills in Medieval Bamberg
Perched atop seven hills, Bamberg is home to a magnificent, four-towered Romanesque cathedral from the 13th century; see it, along with more of this charming medieval city’s unique architecture and colorful gardens, during a walking tour of Old Town... and take some time to explore as you please.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Romance in Rothenburg & Würzburg
Rothenburg, on Germany’s “Romantic Road,” lives up to its reputation as Europe’s “most perfect fairy-tale town”; view its Gothic cathedral, towered walls and gabled houses. Continuing to Würzburg, visit the Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a wine tasting in the wine cellar of this Baroque masterpiece. And an oompah band plays aboard ship tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: Along the River Main to Lohr
A glassblowing demonstration shows how it’s done as you cruise the Main to historic Lohr, nestled along the slopes of the Spessart mountain range in lower Franconia; see the Bayersturm (the town’s 14th-century watchtower), half-timbered houses and other sites on a walking tour.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: A Cruise to Rüdesheim & Musical Magic
Relax and enjoy your riverboat’s amenities as it cruises from the Main on into the Rhine River to Rüdesheim; visit Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett, an eclectic museum displaying one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments in a centuries-old castle. Have dinner in an old-world restaurant tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Castles, Cathedrals & the Lorelei
In Koblenz, choose a walking tour of Old Town or get a taste of medieval life at 13th-century Marksburg Castle. Continue your Rhine cruise through the Lorelei Valley to Köln (Cologne); check out Kölner Dom, among Europe’s greatest Gothic cathedrals, with a local guide. Party with your cruisemates at the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight.
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14: A Day in Amsterdam
Amsterdam... the name itself conjures up images of the Dutch capital’s myriad cultural treasures, from gabled houses, markets and cafés to awe-inspiring museums housing a treasure trove of world-famous art – and it’s all yours to enjoy today. View a host of impressive works by the Old Masters, from Vermeer and Hals to Rembrandt, including Rembrandt’s famous painting, The Night Watch, at the Rijksmuseum. Get a unique taste of daily life in this easygoing city on a luncheon cruise along its tree-lined 17th-century canals. You’ll have an opportunity to savor the riches of the Museumplein as you wish before rejoining the ship this afternoon. Finally, a special musical performance makes your last night on board one to long remember!
Overnight: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 15: Journey Home
Tour ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark your riverboat this morning; a transfer is included from the ship to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Fly home anytime. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. For guests wishing to spend more time in Amsterdam, ask at booking about extending your stay with an additional hotel night at Tauck’s selected hotel.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/5/2012 - 6/20/2012	$6,790
6/10/2012 - 6/25/2012	$6,790
7/17/2012 - 8/1/2012	$5,990
8/28/2012 - 9/12/2012	$6,590
10/9/2012 - 10/24/2012	$6,590
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

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