15 Day Grand European tour from Amsterdam to Budapest

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1 15 Day Grand European tour from Amsterdam to Budapest 15 days/14 nights - Viking Cruises Australia Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-yearold castle, sample the food and wine of Austria s Wachau Valley, learn the Viennese waltz and linger in Budapest s Café Gerbeaud. Indulge all your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe. Our most iconic itinerary traces the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend. HIGHLIGHTS Call & book before 30 April 2018 with My Discoveries only and receive this EXCLUSiVE BONUSES: * $100 Shipboard credit per cabin * $100 credit to use towards a luxury airport transfer in Australia PLUS 5 Monthly payments options available at no extra cost! 3 amazing rooms to choose from - Standard, French balcony and Veranda Guided excursion included in each port of call Become immersed in your destinations through lectures on or performances of

2 music, art, cooking, dance and history Wine, beer & soft drinks included with lunch & dinner on-board Free Wi-Fi PLUS all onboard tipping & gratuities included Watch the video below for more information! Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Amsterdam, then transfer to your ship.* After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. If your arrival schedule permits, you may wish to visit the Rijksmuseum, or the van Gogh Museum next door. Day 2 This morning, sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You'll learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you'll have the chance to enter a working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters. Return on board for lunch and an enjoyable afternoon of Dutch diversions: sample handcrafted Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. Cruise through the night. Day 3 You have a morning tour of Cologne, including a visit to the Dom, Germany s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After your tour, spend the rest of the day and evening exploring Cologne on your own. There are Roman ruins, interesting neighbourhoods and wonderful museums like the Fragrance Museum and the Chocolate Museum. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or, join an optional excursion on which you will ascend to the Dom s roof, enjoying up-close views of the cathedral s architecture and bird s-eye vistas of Cologne. Lunch and dinner are served aboard, departing at midnight. Day 4 Cruise past hilltop castles along the Rhine, stopping in Koblenz to visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress never destroyed. After your tour, continue cruising this stunning stretch of the Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass the Lorelei Rock, which marks the river s narrowest point and is named after the legendary Rhine maiden who lured sailors to their demise. Lunch and dinner are served aboard your ship. Day 5 The morning is spent sailing along the beautiful Main River as it winds its way through the

3 Spessart region, home of the actual Snow White. During our sail, you will have the opportunity to learn about the region s glassblowing traditions during a live demonstration. After lunch, stop in Miltenberg, known for its half-timbered houses and Germany s oldest inn. Join a walking tour that concludes with free time for you to explore. Alternately, depart the ship prior to our morning sail for an all-day optional excursion where you will gain a rare glimpse into noble life, enjoying Privileged Access visits to two very different castles: Schloss Mespelbrunn and Schloss Löwenstein. Sailing through the night. Day 6 After breakfast, tour Würzburg s Bishops Residenz, one of Germany s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, instead, join an optional full-day journey along Germany s picturesque Romantic Road to Rothenburg, with its turreted city wall and impressive Gothic and baroque architecture. Upon returning to Würzburg, you will also enjoy a tour of the Bishops Residenz. Rejoin your ship for dinner. Day 7 Sail through the morning; after lunch visit Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your walking tour includes a visit to the magnificent 11th-century cathedral, reworked in late Romanesque style in the 13th century, and the picturesque city hall built on a tiny island in the middle of a river. Take some free time to enjoy Bamberg and perhaps try some of the town s distinctive smoke-flavored beer before returning aboard. Day 8 After breakfast, disembark in Nuremberg and visit the ruins of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi parade grounds of the 1930s; then see the Palace of Justice, site of the infamous Nuremberg Trials. Alternately, you may take an optional World War II tour that includes the illuminating Documentation Center Museum. After lunch, spend free time exploring Nuremberg s Old Town or join an optional tour to discover the secret network of underground bunkers where priceless art was hidden in wartime. Depart just before dinner. Day 9 Arrive in Regensburg midday. After lunch, tour this wonderfully preserved medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including structures dating back to Roman times. Discover many 13th- and 14th-century patrician houses and see the splendid St. Peter s Cathedral. During free time, visit the Alte Würstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany s oldest restaurant. Alternately, you may choose to disembark this morning and drive with your guide to Munich for an optional full-day tour of this cultural and historic city, rejoining your ship in time to enjoy dinner on board before our evening departure. Day 10 Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You ll see the New Bishop s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St.

4 Stephen s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe s largest church organ*. Enjoy lunch aboard your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, set out this morning with your guide to enjoy a full-day optional tour of picturesque Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and setting of The Sound of Music. Cruising through the night. *Passau organ concert is only available May 1-October 31 and is closed on Sunday. Day 11 After breakfast, visit the abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery featuring Austria s finest Italian baroque architecture. Rejoin your ship; cruise through the spectacular Wachau Valley this afternoon. Before dinner, you have time to explore the time-honored town of Krems and see the Steiner Tor, the last remaining city gate, or take an optional excursion to a local winery to sample some local vintages from this famous wine-producing region. Day 12 Today tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city s baroque architecture, including the worldfamous Opera House, St. Stephan s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Alternately, you may choose to join an optional excursion to see the famed Lipizzaner Stallions; or, express your creativity and create a lasting keepsake at an optional art workshop inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. Day 13 Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna. Perhaps see an unrivaled collection of Old Masters at the Museum of Fine Arts, or visit the Albertina. Maybe ride the Riesenrad, the world s oldest Ferris wheel. Alternately, you may join an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the Versailles of Vienna, or enjoy a Viennese waltz lesson as well as visiting the palace during a full-day optional excursion. A cup of coffee or tea and a slice of exquisite Sachertorte are a must for any afternoon in Vienna. Later, rejoin your ship and sail for Budapest. Day 14 The Danube River divides Hungary s capital city into the once separate towns of Buda and Pest. Explore both sides, starting with Pest s National Opera House and historic Heroes Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch aboard your ship, with the rest of the day to explore on your own. Alternately, choose one of our optional excursions designed to allow you to delve deeper into the history, culture and cuisine of this fascinating city. Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. Day 15

5 After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic, where you tour Old Town landmarks and Prague Castle. INCLUDES River-view stateroom Shore excursions in every port All on-board meals Wine, beer and soft drinks with meals Specialty coffee, tea and bottled water All tipping and gratuities Culture Curriculum: Lectures on or performances of music, art, cooking, dance and history All port charges and government taxes Unlimited Wi-Fi Plus no surcharge for payment by credit card EXCLUDES Flights travel insurance visas items of a personal nature FACILITIES Unpack just once on a small, state-of-the-art ship, enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination. Viking Longships offer you a choice of stateroom category, from spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony. Featuring Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views Library corner and onboard boutique Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E Free shipwide wireless Internet service Laundry service Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride 40" flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus

6 CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more Standard Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) Half-height picture window Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily Bathrobe and slippers available upon request Individual climate control Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and View From the Bridge French Balcony Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily Bathrobe and slippers available upon request Individual climate control Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and View From the Bridge Veranda Stateroom Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily Bathrobe and slippers available upon request

7 Individual climate control Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and View From the Bridge TRAVEL PERIOD Departs: on 14 Nov 19 departure from AMS to BUD only. Offer valid until 30 April 2018 BOOKING ESSENTIALS Once your MyDiscoveries Voucher has been purchased you will be contacted by the MyDiscoveries Reservations team will work with the tour operator to get you booked onto your preferred travel dates. If for any reason we are unable to book you onto your preferred dates please refer to the MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee to understand our refund policy. When booking in your travel dates, make sure you have your travel voucher number, traveller names and details of any special requirements (e.g. vegetarian etc) The MyDiscoveries team will send an to you confirming all of your booking information. We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. All international destinations - All visa details obtained through smart traveller Visas for Australians travelling overseas A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country.we do not issue visas for overseas travel and cannot provide definitive information on visas. Only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their visa

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