Begin your Magnificent Europe vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking on your Avalon Suite Ship®.

From Amsterdam to Budapest, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless river cruise vacation. Amsterdam is Holland’s lively capital—both historical and modern. This colorful city is loved for its vibrant mix of sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Take a guided city walk in Cologne—the stunning 2,000-year-old German city known for its Gothic-style architecture. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine River, and stop in the charming wine town of Rudesheim.

Enjoy guided sightseeing in Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Regensburg, and sail the Main Danube Canal, which connects the Main and Danube Rivers. Your first stop in Austria is the lovely town of Melk. Visit its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, then sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Your local experts will also introduce you to two capital cities: Vienna, Austria, also known as “The City of Music” for inspiring the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss; and lively Budapest, Hungary, with its unique energy and countless must-see sites.

Disembark your Avalon Suite Ship® and travel to beautiful Prague, known as the “Golden City.” See the sights with a Local Guide and enjoy exploring on your own. Stroll across Charles Bridge, mix with the locals on Wenceslaus Square, and shop for hand-cut crystal and art books. A perfect ending to a memorable European river cruise vacation!
  • Amsterdam: Canal cruise
  • Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim: Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rudesheim
  • Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Wurzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residence
  • Volkach: Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Bamberg: Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: Choice of guided tour in Roth, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
  • Regensburg: Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Melk-Wachau Valley-Vienna: Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
  • Passau-Linz: Guided tour in Passau; free time in Linz
  • Vienna: Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Budapest: Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Prague: Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
Amsterdam:Westcord Jakarta
Amsterdam:Movenpick Amsterdam City
Amsterdam:Double Tree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station
Prague:Hilton Prague Old Town
Prague:Prague Marriott
Prague:Art Deco Imperial Hotel
Prague:Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague