Cruise Plus & Scenic Riviercruise - 2022

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The Rhine, Main&Danube River Cruising

Melk – Dürnstein Melk Benedictine Abbey

Schloss Weikersheim NEW Explore this ornately decorated palace including the well preserved Knights Hall that dates back to the 1600’s and beautiful Baroque Gardens.

Tour Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, which overlooks the town and was built between 1702 and 1736. Guided cycling tour to Dürnstein Join your guide on a 32km bicycle ride along the Danube to the quaint village of Dürnstein. Burg Aggstein Visit the fairytale castle Burg Aggstein. High above the Danube you will find Austria's most famous castle ruins. Get a taste of the middle ages during a guided tour of this remarkable piece of history. Artstetten Castle Meet the current owners and hear family tales of the historic castles famous former residents, including Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie of Hohenberg, whose assassinations in 1914 sparked the beginning of WWI. Vienna Belvedere Museum Visit one of Europe’s most stunning Baroque landmarks and explore the greatest collection of Austrian art dating from the Middle Ages to the present day, complemented by the work of international artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Max Beckmann. Excursion to Bratislava Visit Slovakia’s capital and enjoy a guided tour that includes its enchanting Old Town. Guided cycling tour of Vienna Explore this majestic city on an insightful guided bicycle tour to Danube Island, a stretch of land located in the waters of the Danube River. Schönbrunn Palace Explore the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with your local guide. Discover the countless rooms of great beauty within the famous walls, before enjoying the impressive gardens.

Excursion to Alkmaar

Amsterdam Canal boat cruise

Explore Amsterdam on board a glass-top boat, and enjoy its maze of quaint canals lined with stately buildings and elaborately decorated residences. Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar Journey outside of Amsterdam to the village of Schermerhorn, home to authentic 16th century windmills, before visiting the charming town of Alkmaar. Cologne Guided walking tour Famous for its grand cathedral, Cologne is full of impressive sights and you’ll have the chance to enjoy them while exploring the city on foot. Drachenburg Castle Enjoy a scenic ride on the oldest cog railway in Germany and discover the splendid Drachenburg Castle. Past & Present tour Learn about Cologne’s fascinating past from Roman times to its Jewish heritage, to present day and how the city is developing into the future.

Nuremberg city tour

Nuremberg Nuremberg WWII historic sites

Journey through Nuremberg’s historic sites, which held great significance during the Nazi era. Guided city tour Your expert local guide will take you on a walking tour of Nuremberg. Learn about many sites including the Imperial castle, St. Egidien’s Church and market square.

Guests’ Pick

Weltenburg Abbey

Regensburg Kuchlbauer’s World of Beer NEW

Guests’ Pick

Visit the unique brewery designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, known for his use of bright colours and shapes. Discover how beer is produced in this quirky brewery. Guided walking tour Take a guided walking tour of Regensburg and see the Gothic cathedral, the medieval Stone Bridge and the Porta Praetoria, the remains of the city’s Board a local ferry and sail through the Danube Gorge to the impressive Weltenburg Abbey, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour. Thurn und Taxis walking tour Walk to the fabulous Thurn und Taxis Castle and take a guided tour of the elegant castle before having free time to explore the castle grounds on your own. Passau Excursion to Salzburg Visit Salzburg, the setting of ‘The Sound of Music’ and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Enjoy a delicious lunch before some free time to ancient Roman walls. Weltenburg Abbey

Miltenberg Monastery visit SchnappsTasting

Visit the local monastery where a friendly monk still resides. Be introduced to his way of life and gain an insight into beer production. Castle tour – Meet the Aristocrats Join a Baron and Baroness for a guided tour through their castle and learn about aristocratic After a walk through the beautiful town visit a local Schnapps producer and visit one of the oldest Franconian cellars for a delicious Schnapps tasting. Würzburg Würzburg & Bishop’s Residence Take a guided tour of this World Heritage-listed Site, acclaimed for its Baroque architecture and manicured gardens. Romantic Road to Rothenburg See picturesque towns and fairytale castles as you travel down the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, an amazingly preserved medieval city. life in the modern age. Schnapps tasting

Schönbrunn Palace,Vienna

Budapest Jewish Heritage Discover the Jewish heritage on a guided tour with an expert local guide. Excursion to Szentendre Journey to Szentendre, a riverside town in Pest County, known for its museums, galleries, and artists. Discover this charming town on a guided city tour. Guided city tour Discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest on a guided tour before a visit to the National Institute for the Blind where you will enjoy a short piano recital.

explore the city at your leisure. Excursion to Cesky Krumlov

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. This World Heritage-listed Site on the Vltava River was once an important trade route.