Collette > Legendary Waterways

Legendary Waterways
16 Days starting from $3,499

Countries Visited:
Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

 

Length: 16 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: River Cruise
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3433
   
 
About This Tour


Cruise four of Europe's most important waterways: the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube and unpack just once on a relaxing 14-night cruise through five European countries. Explore historic medieval port cities; delight in old world traditions, savor local Bavarian foods and other regional specialties, gypsy music, lavish palaces and ancient castle ruins. Your adventure begins in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, and where you'll board ship on the ms Amadeus Princess whose amenities include a panoramic deck, fitness center, 81 spacious cabins with large windows and terrace cafe. This brand new ship offers excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Join a local expert in Amsterdam, the 700-year-old capital of the Netherlands and marvel at its Golden Age architecture including 500 bridges, intricate canal system and 17th century homes and churches. Cruise the scenic Rhine to Cologne and take a guided tour of one of Germany's oldest cities. Continue to Koblenz, where the Rhine meets the Moselle River; see the legendary Lorelei Rock; and end in Rudesheim, where you can explore the Drosselgasse, renowned for its dance halls and bands. In Würzburg, rebuilt after World War II, see the magnificent Bishops' Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise the famous Franconian wine region, the Main-Danube canal and enjoy a guided tour of the winding cobblestone streets, 18th century mansions and 11th century cathedral in Bamberg, founded in 902. In medieval Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city and site of the 1946 World War II War Crimes Tribunal, see its 900 year-old-ramparts and Imperial Castle. In Melk, see the magnificent, 900-year Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries and join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace and the impressive Vienna Opera House. Your final stop is Hungary's famous capital city of Budapest, where you'll enjoy a city tour and a farewell dinner accompanied by Gypsy music.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
14 Breakfast(s), 13 Lunch(es), 14 Dinner(s)

Accommodations onboard the MS AMEDEUS PRINCESS for 14-nights



Complimentary baggage handling.
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome as you join Collette Vacations cruising along the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Explore historic ports along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, delight in old world traditions, enjoy Rhineland vineyards and marvel at the varied landscapes and sights along the Danube River. Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2
Amsterdam, Holland - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship
Your tour begins in Amsterdam, the delightful 700-year-old capital city of the Netherlands. Board your ship and unpack once for a relaxing 14 night river cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Royal. In the late afternoon, cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and enjoy the elegant and classical architecture of this 800-year-old city including historic homes, 16th century merchant houses and charming churches with bell towers. Tonight you are invited to meet your fellow travelers at the welcome cocktail reception followed by the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner.

Day 3
Nijmegen
Relax onboard this morning as you sail for Nijmegen. En route you may explore your beautiful ship which offers the newest technology, panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Upon arrival in Nijmegen, enjoy a short guided tour of the city center, followed by free time to explore on your own. This evening, enjoy dinner while cruising through Holland for Germany.

Day 4
Cologne, Germany
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Cruise the scenic Rhine River to Cologne, the Rhineland’s largest city and one of Germany’s oldest and most distinguished cities. Take a guided tour through the old part of the city and see the massive, twin-steepled, 13th century gothic cathedral.

Day 5
Koblenz
This morning you arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. You have time to independently explore this charming town surrounded by vine covered hills. Continue your cruise along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the landscape is dotted with magnificent hilltop castles and view the legendary Lorelei Rock.

Day 6
Wertheim
Enjoy a leisurely morning of cruising. This afternoon, disembark and visit the beautiful city of Wertheim, situated at the meeting of the Main and Tauber rivers. Enjoy free time exploring the historic town square and its beautiful ancient castle ruins. Later, your cruise continues through the picturesque valleys of the meandering Main River.

Day 7
Cruising
Today you enjoy a full day cruising through the Franconian wine region. If you choose, you may purchase an optional full day sightseeing tour of Würzburg, known as “The Pearl of the Romantic Road,” and Rothenberg.

Day 8
Bamberg
Today the ship enters the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem. Founded in 902, Bamberg maintains quaint baroque patrician houses along its winding cobbled streets. You’ll marvel at the breathtaking 11th century cathedral, the Old Town Hall straddling the river, and serpentine streets crowded with 18th century mansions. Later, cruise to medieval Nuremberg.

Day 9
Nuremberg
Begin your day with a leisurely-paced guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. View the storybook 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the WW II War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946. Later, arrive at the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending again through stair-step locks.

Day 10
Regensburg
This morning you cruise through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Later, your ship arrives in magnificent Regensburg. Founded 2,000 years ago, Regensburg escaped major WW II damage and today stands as Germany’s best-preserved medieval city. A guided walking tour of Regensburg features the Old Town Hall, 12th century Stone Bridge, towering St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Porta Pretoria.

Day 11
Passau
After breakfast, arrive in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful town with cobblestone streets and graceful arcades. Passau is home to St. Stephan’s Cathedral, known to have the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Tonight, taste the flavors of East Austria at a traditional Heurigen evening on board.

Day 12
Melk - Vienna, Austria
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the picturesque Wachau Valley and the charming town of Melk. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. This afternoon, cruise through the Wachau Valley en route to Vienna.

Day 13
Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna’s Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The remainder of the day is at leisure. After dinner on board, come ashore for a concert in the heart of Vienna, featuring music by Mozart and Strauss.

Day 14
Bratislava, Slovakia
A morning tour of Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, shows you the enormous 13th century castle that towers 300 feet above the Danube; the old town; St. Martin’s Cathedral; Michael’s Gate; and the Archbishop’s palace. This afternoon the ship departs for a lovely daylight sailing en route to Hungary.

Day 15
Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s famous capital city. Your sightseeing tour of this lovely capital features the historic Buda Castle-area with its turreted Fisherman’s Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. From this vantage point, you have splendid views of Chain Bridge and the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. In the afternoon, depart for the artisans village of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own to explore. This evening, celebrate your last night onboard at the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Day 16
Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Budapest.


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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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9/20/2008 - 10/5/2008
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Package Notes:
Single accommodations are extremely limited and triple accommodations are not available.
Cabins are available on lower deck and middle deck. Lower deck cabins have smaller windows than middle deck. Please see pricing for cost of lower deck and any upgrade fees for middle deck. There is limited lower deck availability.
Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions.
Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00pm; on day 16, disembarkation is normally at 9:00am. Return flights should not be booked prior to 12 noon on the last day of your tour.
Coffee or tea is included at all meals. Wine is included with every dinner.
Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell dinners, a dinner dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended throughout the trip.
Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Included Breakfasts are Buffet Breakfasts.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

Cruise four of Europe’s most important waterways: the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube.

Unpack once for a relaxing 14 night cruise.

Visit five countries and experience the cultures and traditions of each, all in one trip.

Explore the famous Franconian wine region.

Discover the beautiful Wauchau Valley.

Visit magnificent, historic cities and charming riverside and medieval towns.
Captain's Gala Dinner

Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.

"Winzerexpress" mini-train takes you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument for a fascinating guided tour.
Visit the city of Wertheim with free time to explore

Guided tour of Regensburg
Package Notes:
Single accommodations are extremely limited and triple accommodations are not available.
Cabins are available on lower deck and middle deck. Lower deck cabins have smaller windows than middle deck. Please see pricing for cost of lower deck and any upgrade fees for middle deck. There is limited lower deck availability.
Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions.
Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00pm; on day 16, disembarkation is normally at 9:00am. Return flights should not be booked prior to 12 noon on the last day of your tour.
Coffee or tea is included at all meals. Wine is included with every dinner.
Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell dinners, a dinner dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended throughout the trip.
Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Included Breakfasts are Buffet Breakfasts.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
   
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