Please note, this itinerary operates in Budapest to Amsterdam and vice versa direction. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for departure dates, direction of cruise and current availability as well as pricing. 

Day 1: Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2: Budapest

Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments. This afternoon, set sail for Vienna.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Vienna

Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing to Vienna. On arrival, take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Vienna

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.

After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Durnstein, Melk

Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Choose to ride a bike through the Wachau Valley or cruise to Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Linz, Salzburg, Passau

Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be welcomed by a Jagdhornblaser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a ‘Sound of Music’ show.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Regensburg

Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre or perhaps get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Nuremberg

Set out on your preferred activity.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Bamberg

On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Wurzburg

Choose how you'll spend your day.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence. Alternatively, perhaps travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg, or join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.

Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 11: Miltenberg

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Rudesheim, Andernach

In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Andernach, where your ship will dock overnight. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Take gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Andernach

Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit Namedy Castle for a morning tea and piano recital.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Amsterdam

Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Cruise the canals on a glass-top boat or visit Zaanse Schans. Otherwise, stay on board and relax and unwind.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.

Daily: Breakfast

Departures: Available March to December 2024 (seasonal surcharges apply)

*Prices are based on 15 March 2024 departure in Budapest to Amsterdam direction, include the saving amount and are subject to availability and change. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and pricing.

*Terms and Conditions apply. Advertised price based on EUMCR15:15 March 2024 (Cat. E). Book by 31 January 2024, unless sold out prior. Prices are per person, AUD, twin share and include port charges and saving amounts.

^Flights included: Book by 31 January 2024 or until sold out. Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year-round in 2024. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2200 per person. Offer is based on wholesale airfares in economy class with an airline of APT's choosing depending on routing. Flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply.

Flight Offers: Flights must be booked by APT. Should you choose to depart earlier than your scheduled tour/cruise departure, or make variations to airline routings, surcharges may apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and APT is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. All air is ticketed upon receipt of the first deposit. Any changes made after ticketing may incur amendment and/or cancellation fees, in some cases, tickets are non-refundable. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares.

General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 01 December 2023 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, taxes or currency. A strictly limited number of offers are available on selected itineraries and departure dates in selected suites/ staterooms/cabins/room categories. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time.

Other APT terms and conditions apply, for full terms and conditions please check with your RAC travel consultant. A further deposit of $165 per person applies. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.