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MV Casanova

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This all-inclusive 15-day luxury cruise with twelve excursions through Amsterdam, Cologne, Bamberg, Vienna and Budapest starts at $3,799 and features all meals, sightseeing, fuel surcharges and port charges.

Deilmann’s MV Casanova. Our luxury ship will transport you along 3 storied rivers and through the Main/Danube Canal, Europe’s highest commercial waterway. Spacious cabins with picture windows or French doors promise stunning views, and are luxuriously appointed with duvets, eiderdowns and fluffy robes. Impeccable service with twice the staff of other ships, 6 gourmet meals each day and nightly entertainment & dancing in elegant nonsmoking lounges promise a delightful vacation.

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Budapest, Cologne, Nuremberg, Passau, Vienna, Wurzburg, Xanten, Regensburg, Koblenz, Ashaffenburg

Day 1 - Amsterdam, Holland / Embarkation
Board your luxurious Peter Deilmann river vessel.
MV Casanova – Meals D

Day 2 - Amsterdam
On today’s tour, see the Royal Palace and then the renowned collection of Dutch masterworks at the Rijksmuseum. Enjoy a boat tour along the canals, framed by step-gabled houses. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Xanten
In ancient Xanten, founded as a Roman outpost, your tour explores the cobbled streets of the Old Town and the marketplace. You’ll be greeted at the Town Hall with a glass of real “Kanonikus”, the specialty of Xanten. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Cologne, Germany
Your visit today is highlighted by the magnificent twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, and a guided stroll through the Old Town to see the ancient Roman foundations of the city. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Koblenz
Strategically set at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, Koblenz sits in the shadow of the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. You’ll enjoy fine views of the city and rivers from the fort, and then stroll through picturesque Jesuit Square to the Church of Our Lady. This evening you dock in Rudesheim, a charming village surrounded by the lush vineyards of the Rhine valley. After dinner, it’s pleasant to stroll the town’s winding streets, lined with shops, cafes and many wine taverns. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Aschaffenburg
You arrive in this historic town on the banks of the Main River for a splendid walking tour. See the Church of St. Peter and Alexander and the imposing Johannisburg Castle. Strolling through Market Square, you’ll admire the many finely-preserved half-timbered homes. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 - Würzburg
Enjoy two days in this delightful wine town. Your excursion features Würzburg Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Bishops’ Palace, a masterpiece of German Baroque with its famous grand staircase and magnificent frescoes by the Italian master Giovanni Tiepolo. Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Würzburg
Enjoy two days in this delightful wine town. Your excursion features Würzburg Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Bishops’ Palace, a masterpiece of German Baroque with its famous grand staircase and magnificent frescoes by the Italian master Giovanni Tiepolo. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 - Bamberg
Once an imperial city of Franconian emperors, Bamberg is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. Your tour includes the Cathedral and a walk through the picturesque Old Town. Meals B,L,D

Day 10 - Nüremberg
Discover medieval Nüremberg on a walking tour along the town’s enchanting streets. See the imposing castle, Church of Our Lady and the 15th century home of Albrecht Durer. Meals B,L,D

Day 11 - Regensburg
Lovely Regensburg is a delight to explore. Your tour features St. Peter’s Cathedral, the 12th century Old Stone Bridge and the Parthenon-style Walhalla Monument. Meals B,L,D

Day 12 - Passau
This morning’s tour begins atop the Vesle Oberhaus lookout with stunning views of historic Passau and the meeting of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. Continue with a stroll through Old Town to visit the Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Return to ship and set sail for Vienna. Meals B,L,D

Day 13 - Vienna, Austria
On your tour of the “City of Waltzes”, see the Opera House, Karl’s Square, the Hofburg, and the famed Ringstrasse. Austria’s capital offers wonderful museums, coffeehouses and delightful gardens for you to sample on your free afternoon. Meals B,L,D

Day 14 - Budapest, Hungary
In Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities on the Danube, you visit Heroes’ Square, the Castle Hill, St. Mathias Church and Fishermen’s Bastion with great views of this majestic capital. Meals B,L,D

Day 15 - Budapest / Disembarkation
Disembark this morning after breakfast. Meals B

FreeStyle Add-Ons

Budapest
3 days from $299
Enjoy more of lovely Budapest – at our charming K+K Opera Hotel with daily breakfast and transfers.

Amsterdam
3 days from $549
It’s easy to discover the culture of this charming city with our centrally located hotels, daily breakfast and a 2-day Amsterdam Card.