European Gems
River Cruise
with Travelmarvel
- 14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
- The services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 41 meals – 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Save up to $6800 per couple^
Enjoy the best of Europe on a 14-night premium river cruise. Begin in Amsterdam before floating through some of Germany’s most beautiful towns along the Rhine River. Take in Vienna’s elegance and end in Budapest, Hungary’s grand capital.
Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on Travelmarvel’s most popular journey. Discover some of Europe’s most historic cities and timeless villages on a 14-night European Gems cruise aboard a Travelmarvel river ship. Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening onboard, visit World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle, be welcomed into a German family home, and more.
Highlights
- Explore up to 15 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
- Criss-cross Amsterdam’s canals aboard a glass-top boat
- Cruise the magnificent Rhine Gorge and Wachau Valley
- Explore the historic towns of Rüdesheim, Würzburg, Bamberg and Nuremberg
- Join a local guide for a walking tour of Regensburg
- Take a guided tour through the magnificent Melk Abbey
Inclusions
- 14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 41 meals – 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
Please note, this river cruise is available in Amsterdam to Budapest and Budapest to Amsterdam direction.
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city and its magnificent network of canals. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain’s Welcome Reception.
Stay: 14 Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Amsterdam, Utrecht
Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city. Later, travel by coach to Utrecht, via Rembrandt’s Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine as you prepare for tonight’s special Gala Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Cologne, Bruhl
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. Listen to enthralling stories and enjoy a walk through the landscaped parks and gardens between the castle and the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Rhine Gorge, Rudesheim
Experience a true holiday highlight as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge, known to be the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Your ship docks in Rudesheim, where the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Here, discover one of the most beautiful collections of automated musical instruments in all of Germany.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Miltenberg
Discover Miltenberg today, exploring this well-preserved town’s half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th century.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Get a glimpse into local life as you are welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family. Enjoy coffee and cake made by your gracious hosts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Wurzburg
Board a coach and travel through the rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bamberg
Spend a leisurely morning cruising along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Enjoy a guided tour, during which you’ll gaze upon such sights as the Old Town Hall and the Bamberg Cathedral, followed by some free time to explore. Later on this evening, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Nuremberg
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Regensburg
Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town, and join a guided walking tour to see its major sights.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Passau, Linz
As you enjoy your breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Perhaps join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Melk, Durnstein
Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Vienna
In Vienna, join a walking tour of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Vienna
Today is yours to explore Vienna. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury. Otherwise, enjoy an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to Bratislava. Later, set sail for Hungary. Tonight, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Budapest
After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city. Later, you may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum, a hospital created in the caverns under Buda Castle in Budapest in the 1930s, in preparation for the Second World War.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures (Budapest to Amsterdam):
05 July, 19 July. 21 July
02 August, 16 August, 18 August
13 September, 15 September
25 October, 27 October
08 November, 22 November
06 December
| Stateroom | Per person twin share |
|---|---|
| Cat. EE (Window Stateroom) | From $4495 |
| Cat. CC (French Balcony Suite) | From $6790 |
| Cat. B (French Balcony Suite) | From $6840 |
*Prices are based on 27 October 2024 departure, include savings amount and are subject to availability and change. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and current pricing.
2025 Departures (Budapest to Amsterdam):
14 April, 28 April
12 May, 26 May
09 June, 23 June
07 July, 21 July
04 August, 18 August
01 September, 15 September, 16 September, 29 September
13 October, 14 October, 27 October
10 November, 11 November, 24 November
08 December
| Stateroom | Per person twin share |
|---|---|
| Cat. LD (Window Stateroom) | From $4995 |
| Cat. MD (French Balcony Suite) | From $7390 |
| Cat. UD (French Balcony Suite) | From $7690 |
*Prices are based on 10 November 2025 departure, include savings amount and are subject to availability and change. Other dates available at seasonal surcharge. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for available departure dates and current pricing.
*Terms and Conditions apply. Price based on EUTC15: 27 October 2024 (Cat. EE). Book by 31 October 2024 unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share.
^Save up to $6800 per couple: Valid until 31 October 2024 or until sold out. Save up to $6800 per couple ($3400 per person) when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2024. A $1000 per person non-refundable deposit must be paid within seven days of booking. Discount is combinable with Travel with Friends Discount where applicable.
General Information & Conditions: Offers are available for travellers departing from Australia. All pricing and save amounts are in Australian Dollars. Information correct as at 31 May 2024 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 Travelmarvel 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.
