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15 Day Magnificent Europe 15 Day Magnificent Europe Amsterdam Vienna Budapest Nuremberg Get ready to be inspired. FROM $6,995 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE Travelling with Inspiring Vacations allows you to explore the wonders of the world in a variety of different ways. We have partnered with a worldwide network of local travel experts to bring you culturally unique and delightfully unforgettable travel experiences. Whether it is meandering through narrow canyons by rail, cruising the idyllic waters of the Mediterranean or touring through t... Book Now TOUR ITINERARY The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 1 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Destination Amsterdam Meals included Dinner Accommodation N/A Welcome to Amsterdam! We’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship. DAY 2 Destination Amsterdam Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Perhaps admire Amsterdam’s canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce. Or even sleep in and take the day as it comes. If you’re lucky enough to be on one of our spring departures, the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens are ready to greet you at every colourful turn. Spend today on your chosen activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner. DAY 3 Destination Andernach [Boat] Koblenz Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE On a visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom, where a pianist sets the mood. This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. You might want to head up to the sun deck and take in the views as they pass by. Disembark in Andernach for your first Signature Experience. Later, head back on board and enjoy dinner as your ship sets sail for Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 2 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 4 Destination Koblenz [Boat] Rüdesheim Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. For something a little more quirky, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of fine automated musical creations. Have your camera handy to capture some of the best scenery you’ll encounter as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rüdesheim, where you’ll choose your activity. DAY 5 Destination [Boat] Miltenberg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own. DAY 6 Destination [Boat] Würzburg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Würzburg Residence. Or travel to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. Maybe get to know the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, with a home-cooked morning tea on the menu. Choose from three exciting activities today. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 3 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 7 Destination [Boat] Bamberg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A Relax on board as you sail to Bamberg. On arrival, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer. DAY 8 Destination [Boat] Nuremberg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s history with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Or keep fit with a guided walk through the Schwarzach Valley. This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main- Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. DAY 9 Destination [Boat] Regensburg Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Or, you might prefer to get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany’s past. Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 4 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 10 Destination Passau [Boat] Linz Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ From Passau, head to Salzburg to visit some of the sites featured in The Sound of Music. Or set off into the Czech Republic, where Český Krumlov awaits. Either way, re-board your ship in Austria’s Linz. Alternatively, explore the town of Passau, followed by a relaxing day on board cruising to Linz. How you spend today is up to you with a number of options on offer. DAY 11 Destination Melk [Boat] Dürnstein Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Dürnstein. Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it’s up to you how you get to the next port of call. DAY 12 Destination [Boat] Vienna Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir. FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Perhaps take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. The 1,441-room Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are another option. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava. Otherwise, get active with a bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com Page 5 TOUR ITINERARY Arrive in Vienna and set out on the activity of your choice. DAY 13 Destination [Boat] Budapest Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE In Esztergom, set out on a guided tour to discover this picturesque town and its historic buildings. Then, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburg Empire as you board the Grand Empress steam train, bound for Budapest. See inside some of the ornately adorned carriages from the early 1900s and be treated like royalty as you savour lunch on board. On arrival at Budapest Railway Station, see the Royal Waiting Room – a rather fitting way to end this opulent journey. Later, return to your ship. Operates on all departures between April and September. Soak up the views as you enjoy a relaxing morning sailing through Hungary. DAY 14 Destination Budapest Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation N/A Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore. DAY 15 Destination Budapest Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected]
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