Jewels of Central Europe with 2 nights in Budapest & 2 nights in Paris 2021
19 Day River Cruise Budapest to Paris
Starting at $8,093
On this European river cruise vacation, you’ll sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers. Start with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, and then see some of the most intriguing cities of Austria and Germany.Before you embark on your European river cruise, experience the unique energy of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, on a guided tour of the city and time to explore on your own. Sail past the impressive Parliament Building on the Danube River, to Austria’s elegant capital of Vienna. Take a guided walk in the quaint village of Dürnstein, in the heart of the Wachau Valley, and visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk. You’ll be introduced to the treasures of Passau, Regensburg, and Nuremberg, and take an excursion to Bavaria’s capital, Munich. On the banks of the Main River, you’ll find small towns tucked away behind defensive walls and towered gates. Along the Rhine River, stop in Rüdesheim, a quintessential Rhine Valley town. Later, cruise the wide, peaceful curves of the Moselle River Valley, famous for its picturesque views, and arrive in the wine village of Bernkastel. Before you leave, we’ll introduce you to some of the famed Moselle wines. In Trier, Germany, believed to be even older than Rome, a Local Guide will show you the sights, including the Porta Nigra, the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement.Cruise along the enchanting Moselle River to Remich, Luxembourg to disembark from your Avalon Suite Ship®, and transfer via high-speed train to Paris for your Monograms® vacation. You’ll enjoy guided sightseeing in “The City of Light” with an expert guide, driving past the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe, followed by a Seine River cruise and free time to enjoy Paris on your own with the suggestions and support of your Monograms Local Host®. Central Europe is yours to remember for its beauty, history, culture, and cuisine. And you’ll soon see why Paris is called the most romantic city in the world!
Destination & Sightseeing
Days 1 Budapest: | Welcome to Hungary |
Day 2 Budapest: | Guided tour, see Heroes' Square |
Day 3 Budapest (Embarkation): | Onboard welcome reception |
Day 4 Vienna: | Scenic sailing through Bratislava |
Day 5 Vienna: | Guided sightseeing |
Day 6 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk: | Choice of guided tour, or a hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; on board wine tasting |
Day 7 Passau: | Guided walk |
Day 8 Regensburg: | Guided tour, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria |
Day 9 Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Nuremberg or Roth, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds Tour; onboard beer tasting |
Day 10 Nuremberg. Munich excursion: | Excursion to Munich, guided sightseeing, see the Marienplatz |
Day 11 Bamberg: | Guided walk, see the Old Town Hall |
Day 12 Würzburg: | Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residence |
Day 13 Main River Village: | Guided walk |
Day 14 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: | Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the Rhine Gorge |
Day 15 Bernkastel: | Choice of guided walk or hike to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting |
Day 16 Remich. Excursion to Trier: | Choice of guided city sightseeing or 'Roman Trier,' see the Porta Nigra |
Day 17 Remich (Disembarkation)-Paris: | Transfer to Luxembourg City to board the high-speed train (First class) to Paris |
Day 18 Paris: | Guided sightseeing, Seine River cruise |
Day 19 Paris: | Your vacation ends this morning |
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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Accommodations
Budapest | Budapest | Budapest | Paris |
Deluxe
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Apaczai Csere Janos utca 12-14 Budapest Hungary
Few would argue the InterContinental Budapest is in the city's best location: right on the Danube across from Castle Hill and the Royal Palace. With the Chain Bridge and the Parliament just steps away, there's no shortage of superb sightseeing opportunities. The Váci Utca shopping street, Central Market Hall and the Gellért Baths are also nearby.