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

2025 Departures:
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

*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: 10 November 2025 (Cat. LD). Book by 31 May 2024 unless sold out prior. Prices are per person (pp), AUD, twin share and include port charges and Early Payment Discount.

^Early Payment Discount: Prices include an Early Payment Discount of $1,000 per couple ($500 per person), valid when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure.

Flights Included: Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2025 in all cabin categories. Offer includes airfare and taxes up to the value of $2,200 per person. Offer is based on wholesale airfares in economy class with an airline of Travelmavel’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. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due on 31 October 2024. Final payment is due 100 days prior to the tour's departure date.

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