Itinerary for May 18, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Sunday, 05/18/2025Depart from Welcome to Budapest, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Eastern Europe. Here, You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable surrBudapest, Hungary
2Monday, 05/19/2025Budapest is a place of striking contrasts, with Buda on one side housing a generous scattering of the city's elegant landmarks, and Pest on the other Budapest, Hungary
3Tuesday, 05/20/2025Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Wander down cobblestone streets and witness the sheer majesty of ornaBratislava, Slovakia
4Wednesday, 05/21/2025A wave of culture paves the way for life in the Austrian capital, where some of history's most prestigious composers once walked the streets and foundVienna, Austria
5Thursday, 05/22/2025This morning, you will have the opportunity to hike to Dürnstein Castle, perhaps stopping to imagine how it would have looked when Richard the Lionhea 
6Friday, 05/23/2025Sat on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is a postcard-worthy destination that has been shaped by the surrounding waterways. MaPassau, Germany
7Saturday, 05/24/2025After breakfast, set out on an exploration of one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, where more than two millennia of history is yours  
8Sunday, 05/25/2025Today, the historic city of Nuremberg is yours to explore during an included sightseeing tour, touching on the architectural wonders that have acted a 
9Monday, 05/26/2025This morning, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Bamberg awaits. Thousands of listed buildings can be found in the medieval town centre, an areaBamberg, Germany
10Tuesday, 05/27/2025Set alongside the Main River, Würzburg offers a perfect introduction to the Romantic Road, one of Bavaria's most popular tourism routes that links stuWurzburg, Germany
11Wednesday, 05/28/2025This morning, as part of your EmeraldPLUS offering, you will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive glassblowing presentation at the Glass Art Mu 
12Thursday, 05/29/2025Relax on your Star-Ship this morning until we reach Rüdesheim, a town with a rich history of viticulture. When you arrive, ride the Winzerexpress to S 
13Friday, 05/30/2025Cruise along the Rhine from Koblenz to Cologne this morning, where an illustrious 2,000-year-long history awaits. One of the oldest cities in the counCologne, Germany
14Saturday, 05/31/2025This morning, board a glass-top canal boat for a cruise down the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system that weaves across Amsterdam, passing elegaAmsterdam, Netherlands
15Sunday, 06/01/2025After breakfast, you will be transferred from your Star-Ship to the centre of Paris, the world-famous ";City of Light";. There is something for everyo 
16Monday, 06/02/2025Today, the wide and leafy boulevards of Paris are yours to discover with a local guide, as you witness the sheer majesty of the Notre Dame Cathedral aParis, France
17Tuesday, 06/03/2025The beauty of Paris is yours to enjoy today, as a full day of independent exploration leaves the entire city at your fingertips. Perhaps visit a ParisParis, France
18Wednesday, 06/04/2025Arrive at After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, taking memories of ancient Roman architecture and Parisian cuisine with you. Paris, France

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