CHOOSE FROM NORTH OR SOUTHBOUND ITINERARIES
Travel by riverboat on a Danube, Main and Rhine cruise, gliding past grand cathedrals,
medieval monasteries, fortified ancient towns, castle ruins, and terraced vineyards. Pass
through five countries, from the Netherlands to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Inclusive shore excursions take in seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic districts of
Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg; the medieval landscapes of the Danube's Wachau Valley and
the Rhine Valley; plus Schönbrunn Palace and Köln Cathedral. Take a canal boat cruise in
Amsterdam, see paintings by the Dutch Masters, and attend an Imperial Evening featuring
dinner and Viennese music in Vienna.
Travel by riverboat on a Danube, Main and Rhine cruise, gliding past grand cathedrals,
medieval monasteries, fortified ancient towns, castle ruins, and terraced vineyards. Pass
through five countries, from the Netherlands to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Inclusive shore excursions take in seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historic districts of
Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg; the medieval landscapes of the Danube's Wachau Valley and
the Rhine Valley; plus Schönbrunn Palace and Köln Cathedral. Take a canal boat cruise in
Amsterdam, see paintings by the Dutch Masters, and attend an Imperial Evening featuring
dinner and Viennese music in Vienna.
• Day 3: Baroque in Bratislava
First port of call is Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are the Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, St.
Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Old Town Hall, St. Michael's Gate and Slovak Philharmonic Hall. Enjoy Slovakian entertainment back on board the riverboat, and then
cruise to Vienna this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 4: Music and more in Imperial Vienna
Get an overview of Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. Then take your choice of a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a tour
of the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg, the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Tonight, attend a private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which
features dinner and live Viennese music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 5: Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles
Your Rhine River cruise continues to the medieval Austrian town of Dürnstein, see the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the castle where English King Richard the Lionheart was held
prisoner during the Crusades. Enjoy the views of castles and lush vineyards while cruising through the wine-growing Wachau Valley. Stop in Melk for a guided tour of its 900-
year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 6: Explore Baroque Passau
Dock in the German town of Passau, dating back to Roman times. Spend time exploring this lovely Baroque town, known for its stained glass windows, at your leisure; stroll the
cobblestone lanes or take a bike ride into the countryside. Your Danube cruise continues to Regensburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 7: Ancient Regensburg
Arrive in the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions. Visit the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube;
massive Dom St Peter; and Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 8: Main-Danube Canal & Nürnberg
Your Danube, Main and Rhine River cruise transits the Main-Danube Canal linking the North Sea with the Black Sea; the idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't
realized until late in the 20th century. Pass through 16 locks as the waterway rises through the mountains. In Nürnberg, visit the Hauptmarkt, famous for gingerbread and
sausage, and turn the gold ring for luck at the Schöner Brunnen fountain.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 9: Bound for Bamberg
Awaken in Bavaria's medieval town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walking tour highlight is the town’s 13th-century cathedral with four dominating towers.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 10: Rothenburg or Würzburg
Choose either a visit to medieval Rothenburg to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses, or a visit to Würzburg, where you'll view the 18th-century Residenz and the ornate
Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 11: Cruising the Main to Miltenberg
Cruise along the River Main; travel to the ancient town of Miltenberg, enclosed by a wall with gate towers under a steep hill crowned by a castle, and featuring half-timbered
houses and a charming Marktplatz. Your riverboat continues through verdant valleys.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 12: From the Main to the Rhine & Rüdesheim
The riverboat cruises from the Main into the Rhine today. Later, a winery visit and wine tasting await you before dinner in beautiful Rüdesheim.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 13: Koblenz or castles & Köln, Namesake of Eau de Cologne
Arrive in Koblenz, where you can choose a walking tour of its Old Town or a visit to medieval Marksburg Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. Your Rhine River cruise
continues through the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Köln (Cologne). Tour the lofty Kölner Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses
– it is the tallest Gothic structure in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 14: Art in Amsterdam
Dock in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, and see acclaimed art by Dutch Masters at the Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architecture on a canal boat cruise
along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals. Explore on your own in the afternoon, and share journey impressions at the farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Day 15: Journey home
Your Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark from the riverboat, and transfer to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (included in the tour).
Allow 2 1⁄2 hours for departure flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
First port of call is Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are the Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, St.
Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Old Town Hall, St. Michael's Gate and Slovak Philharmonic Hall. Enjoy Slovakian entertainment back on board the riverboat, and then
cruise to Vienna this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 4: Music and more in Imperial Vienna
Get an overview of Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. Then take your choice of a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a tour
of the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg, the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Tonight, attend a private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which
features dinner and live Viennese music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 5: Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles
Your Rhine River cruise continues to the medieval Austrian town of Dürnstein, see the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the castle where English King Richard the Lionheart was held
prisoner during the Crusades. Enjoy the views of castles and lush vineyards while cruising through the wine-growing Wachau Valley. Stop in Melk for a guided tour of its 900-
year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 6: Explore Baroque Passau
Dock in the German town of Passau, dating back to Roman times. Spend time exploring this lovely Baroque town, known for its stained glass windows, at your leisure; stroll the
cobblestone lanes or take a bike ride into the countryside. Your Danube cruise continues to Regensburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 7: Ancient Regensburg
Arrive in the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions. Visit the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube;
massive Dom St Peter; and Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 8: Main-Danube Canal & Nürnberg
Your Danube, Main and Rhine River cruise transits the Main-Danube Canal linking the North Sea with the Black Sea; the idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't
realized until late in the 20th century. Pass through 16 locks as the waterway rises through the mountains. In Nürnberg, visit the Hauptmarkt, famous for gingerbread and
sausage, and turn the gold ring for luck at the Schöner Brunnen fountain.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 9: Bound for Bamberg
Awaken in Bavaria's medieval town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A walking tour highlight is the town’s 13th-century cathedral with four dominating towers.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 10: Rothenburg or Würzburg
Choose either a visit to medieval Rothenburg to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses, or a visit to Würzburg, where you'll view the 18th-century Residenz and the ornate
Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 11: Cruising the Main to Miltenberg
Cruise along the River Main; travel to the ancient town of Miltenberg, enclosed by a wall with gate towers under a steep hill crowned by a castle, and featuring half-timbered
houses and a charming Marktplatz. Your riverboat continues through verdant valleys.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 12: From the Main to the Rhine & Rüdesheim
The riverboat cruises from the Main into the Rhine today. Later, a winery visit and wine tasting await you before dinner in beautiful Rüdesheim.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 13: Koblenz or castles & Köln, Namesake of Eau de Cologne
Arrive in Koblenz, where you can choose a walking tour of its Old Town or a visit to medieval Marksburg Castle, which dates back to the 13th century. Your Rhine River cruise
continues through the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Köln (Cologne). Tour the lofty Kölner Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses
– it is the tallest Gothic structure in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 14: Art in Amsterdam
Dock in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, and see acclaimed art by Dutch Masters at the Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architecture on a canal boat cruise
along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals. Explore on your own in the afternoon, and share journey impressions at the farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Day 15: Journey home
Your Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark from the riverboat, and transfer to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (included in the tour).
Allow 2 1⁄2 hours for departure flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
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NORTHBOUND ITINERARY
• Day 1: Goulash in Budapest
Upon arrival at Budapest's Ferihegy Airport, your transfer to the ship is included in the tour. Tour starts at 4:00 p.m. in Budapest.
Your two-week Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise begins with dinner aboard the riverboat, featuring Hungarian cuisine.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 2: Discover Budapest on the Danube
Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural
works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; Fishermen’s Bastion; and the famed stained glass windows
in Matthias Church. Enjoy some free time, and then attend the Captain’s champagne reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Upon arrival at Budapest's Ferihegy Airport, your transfer to the ship is included in the tour. Tour starts at 4:00 p.m. in Budapest.
Your two-week Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise begins with dinner aboard the riverboat, featuring Hungarian cuisine.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 2: Discover Budapest on the Danube
Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural
works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; Fishermen’s Bastion; and the famed stained glass windows
in Matthias Church. Enjoy some free time, and then attend the Captain’s champagne reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
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SOUTHBOUND ITINERARY
• Day 1: Embark on your cruise in Amsterdam
Upon arrival at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, your transfer directly to the ship is
included in the tour. Tour starts at 4:00 p.m. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Your two-
week Danube, Main and Rhine cruise begins with dinner aboard the riverboat.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 2: Art in Amsterdam
See acclaimed art by Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch, at the
Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architectural styles on a luncheon canal
boat cruise along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 3: Köln, Namesake of Eau de Cologne
Next stop on your Rhine cruise is Köln (Cologne), Germany. Tour the lofty Kölner
Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses – it is the tallest Gothic
structure in the world. Stroll the Hohe Strasse at your leisure in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Upon arrival at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, your transfer directly to the ship is
included in the tour. Tour starts at 4:00 p.m. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Your two-
week Danube, Main and Rhine cruise begins with dinner aboard the riverboat.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 2: Art in Amsterdam
See acclaimed art by Dutch Masters, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch, at the
Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architectural styles on a luncheon canal
boat cruise along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 3: Köln, Namesake of Eau de Cologne
Next stop on your Rhine cruise is Köln (Cologne), Germany. Tour the lofty Kölner
Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses – it is the tallest Gothic
structure in the world. Stroll the Hohe Strasse at your leisure in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 4: Koblenz or Marksburg Castle, and Cruise the Lorelei Valley
Dock in Koblenz, and choose either a walking tour of Old Town, or a trip to 13th-century Castle Marksburg, built high above the Rhine. Relax on an afternoon’s cruise through
the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a winery for a wine tasting before dinner ashore.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 5: Rhine Cruise to the Main River
Visit Miltenberg, a walled medieval city with a hilltop castle and Roman roots. Then enjoy the views as your Rhine cruise continues into the Main River, through scenic valleys
studded with castles, cathedrals, and fortified towns.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 6: Würzburg or Rothenburg
Choose either a visit to medieval Rothenburg to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses, or a visit to Würzburg, where you'll view the 18th-century Residenz and the ornate
Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 7: Bound for Bamberg
Continue your cruise along the Main, then journey to the hilltop town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A highlight of your walking tour is the town’s 13th-century
cathedral with four dominating towers.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 8: Main-Danube Canal & gingerbread
Cruise the Main-Danube Canal linking the North Sea with the Black Sea; the idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't realized until late in the 20th century. Pass
through 16 locks as the waterway rises through the mountains. In Nürnberg, visit the Hauptmarkt, famous for gingerbread and sausage. See the Schöner Brunnen fountain, and
turn the gold ring for luck.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 9: Ancient Regensburg
Stop in the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions. Visit the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube; and
Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 10: Explore Baroque Passau
Dock in the German town of Passau, dating back to Roman times. Spend time exploring this lovely Baroque town, known for its stained glass windows, on your own. Cruise the
Danube in the afternoon, bound for Melk, Austria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 11: Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles
Stop in the town of Melk, Austria, for a guided tour of its 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine
frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar. Enjoy views of medieval castle ruins while cruising through the Wachau Valley. In Dürnstein, see the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the
castle where England’s King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner during the Crusades.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 12: Music and more in Imperial Vienna
Get an overview of Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. Then take your choice of a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a tour
of the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg, the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Tonight, attend a private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which
features dinner and live Viennese music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 13: Baroque in Bratislava
Dock in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are the Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, along with St.
Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, Old Town Hall and St. Michael's Gate. Attend the farewell reception and dinner aboard your riverboat this
evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 14: Discover Budapest on the Danube
Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a
Neo-Gothic masterpiece; Fishermen’s Bastion; and the famed stained glass windows in Matthias Church.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Day 15: Journey home
Tour ends in Budapest, Hungary. Disembark the riverboat, and transfer to Budapest's Ferihegy Airport (included in the tour). Allow 2 1⁄2 hours for departure flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Dock in Koblenz, and choose either a walking tour of Old Town, or a trip to 13th-century Castle Marksburg, built high above the Rhine. Relax on an afternoon’s cruise through
the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a winery for a wine tasting before dinner ashore.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 5: Rhine Cruise to the Main River
Visit Miltenberg, a walled medieval city with a hilltop castle and Roman roots. Then enjoy the views as your Rhine cruise continues into the Main River, through scenic valleys
studded with castles, cathedrals, and fortified towns.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 6: Würzburg or Rothenburg
Choose either a visit to medieval Rothenburg to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses, or a visit to Würzburg, where you'll view the 18th-century Residenz and the ornate
Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 7: Bound for Bamberg
Continue your cruise along the Main, then journey to the hilltop town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A highlight of your walking tour is the town’s 13th-century
cathedral with four dominating towers.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 8: Main-Danube Canal & gingerbread
Cruise the Main-Danube Canal linking the North Sea with the Black Sea; the idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't realized until late in the 20th century. Pass
through 16 locks as the waterway rises through the mountains. In Nürnberg, visit the Hauptmarkt, famous for gingerbread and sausage. See the Schöner Brunnen fountain, and
turn the gold ring for luck.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 9: Ancient Regensburg
Stop in the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions. Visit the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube; and
Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 10: Explore Baroque Passau
Dock in the German town of Passau, dating back to Roman times. Spend time exploring this lovely Baroque town, known for its stained glass windows, on your own. Cruise the
Danube in the afternoon, bound for Melk, Austria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 11: Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles
Stop in the town of Melk, Austria, for a guided tour of its 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine
frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar. Enjoy views of medieval castle ruins while cruising through the Wachau Valley. In Dürnstein, see the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the
castle where England’s King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner during the Crusades.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 12: Music and more in Imperial Vienna
Get an overview of Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. Then take your choice of a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a tour
of the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg, the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Tonight, attend a private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which
features dinner and live Viennese music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 13: Baroque in Bratislava
Dock in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are the Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, along with St.
Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, Old Town Hall and St. Michael's Gate. Attend the farewell reception and dinner aboard your riverboat this
evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
• Day 14: Discover Budapest on the Danube
Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a
Neo-Gothic masterpiece; Fishermen’s Bastion; and the famed stained glass windows in Matthias Church.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Diamond
Day 15: Journey home
Tour ends in Budapest, Hungary. Disembark the riverboat, and transfer to Budapest's Ferihegy Airport (included in the tour). Allow 2 1⁄2 hours for departure flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
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