Price Per Night: $364.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Krems, Passau, Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the "Blue Danube" is one you are sure to love.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This eight-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
Price Per Night: $373.47 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Krems, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Marktheidenfeld, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel
Sail along the Main and Rhine to see Basel, often regarded as Switzerland’s cultural capital, and sample the distinctive flavors of the Alsace region. Discover Frankfurt, a high-powered business hub, and visit the historic towns of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. See Salzburg, explore Göttweig Abbey and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Celebrate the musical heritage of Vienna and experience the healing qualities of Budapest’s thermal baths.
Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.
Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.