A few highlights of your journey The Scenic Main River
European Wine Regions
Everyone knows about the beauty of the Rhine and the Danube’s lovely Wachau Valley, but the Main River — an important Rhine tributary — is a little-known scenic treasure. Picture-perfect vineyards and unspoiled hamlets line the river as you sail along; the views are particularly stunning when the fall foliage puts on its annual display.
This itinerary takes you through several of Europe’s famous wine regions. Enjoy the sun-drenched white Rieslings of the Moselle and Rhine region, the Franconian wines along the Main and the peppery Grüner Veltliners in the Wachau Valley. And, be sure to try the rich dessert wines of Hungary.
Bavarian Bamberg x See windmills at Kinderdijk
Founded in 902, Bamberg’s Old Town area is a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk past neat rows of patrician houses to the remarkable Old City Hall, sited in the middle of the Regnitz River and accessed by bridges on both sides. During free time, sample the town’s famous smoky beer, Rauchbier.
x Regensburg‘s river view Charlemagne’s Dream
Some 1,200 years ago, Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers to facilitate river travel through Europe. It was finally realized when the Main-Danube Canal was completed in 1992. Employing ingenious river locks, vessels can now travel 2,200 miles through 10 countries, from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
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Amsterdam 2 NIGHTS—$499 PER PERSON
Visit world-renowned museums including the Van Gogh Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam or Rijksmuseum, featuring works by the Dutch Masters. Discover hidden gems, from the fascinating Maritime Museum to the Jewish Historical Museum. Soak up atmosphere at colorful flower markets or rent a bicycle and tour the town like a local. Two nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a Viking host.
Prague 3 NIGHTS—$699 PER PERSON
Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle and its palaces, churches and museums; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage in the Josefov Quarter and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a Viking host.