Riviera Travel Cruise The Heart of Europe

• Enjoy guided tours of Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava
• Explore the historic city of Regensburg
• Sail through the spectacular Rhine Gorge

• Return flights
• Transfers
• 14nts onboard a 5* ship
• Full board dining
• All-inclusive (2026) drinks package
• Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
• Services of an expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
• 20 experiences
• All port charges
• Checked luggage

Day 1: Arrival in Cologne
Travel to Cologne by plane or trian and transfer to the ship. Spend the rest of the day settling in and familiarising yourself with the ship.

Day 2: Koblenz & Boppard
This morning call at Koblenz, taking a guided walk around the historic town. Then cruise to Boppard as you enjoy lunch. On arrival, head ashore on a guided walk, during which you’ll discover its Roman past and the St Severin Church.

Day 3: Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
Pass through the scenic Rhine Gorge, passing ruins of castles and the famous Lorelei. In the afternoon, you’ll stop at Rüdesheim, a town surrounded by vineyards.

Day 4: Mainz
A short cruise this morning brings you to Mainz for a city walking tour. See the half-timbered houses and the beautiful churches before having some free time. Relax this afternoon as the ship cruises along the Main to Miltenberg.

Day 5: Miltenberg & Wertheim
After some more cruising past dense forests, arrive in the medieval village of Miltenberg. Enjoy a guided tour to the its beautiful marketplace, the old town halls and Germany’s oldest inn. If you want some free time here, you can choose a shorter orientation walk. Head back on the ship for lunch as you sail to Wertheim. Take a walking tour of the town or make the easy yet steep climb to the castle for views out over the rivers.

Day 6: Würzburg
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning as we glide towards Würzburg, situated at the head of Germany’s Romantic Road. Take a walking tour through neat streets dotted with fine pastel-coloured Baroque and Rococo buildings. Get back onboard for lunch and relax this afternoon as you sail towards Bamberg.

Day 7: Bamberg
Enjoy the ship’s 5* facilities as you sail along the Main to reach Bamberg. This afternoon, take a walking tour to admire the Cathedral, the Old town and the town halls, which sits on a island in the Regnitz River. After dinner, enjoy the chance to sample some Bavarian beers and learn about its history.

Day 8: Nuremberg
Today we call at Nuremberg, where you’ll have the choice of two tours in the morning. The first focuses on the city’s medieval history while the second includes more of its 20th century history, with visits to the Zeppelin Fields and the site of the Nuremberg Trails. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon cruising to Regensburg.

Day 9: Regensburg
This afternoon head ashore to explore Regensburg on a guided tour, seeing its historical landmarks including the Altes Rathaus, the former seat of the parliament of the Holy Roman Empire.

Day 10: Passau
This morning, choose between two excursions. The first is a guided tour of Passau, exploring the Old Town. Alternatively, you can join an active hike to Veste Oberhaus, the fortress overlooking the town. This afternoon, sail towards Melk.

Day 11: Melk
Having reach Melk, visit the Benedictine Abbey here, still an active monastery today. Tour the abbey before having free time to explore the grounds or wander through the old town. Spend the afternoon sailing though the Wachau Valley, enjoying the ‘Chef’s dinner’ before a live music performance.

Day 12: Vienna
Spend the entire day in Vienna, with a panoramic guided tour by coach in the morning along the Ringstrasse to see key highlights, you have the choice to take a guided tour of the old town or explore independently. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 13: Bratislava
This morning, explore Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava. Wander the winding streets to the main square where you’ll find the former Old Town Hall, now housing a museum dedicated to the history of the city and where you may climb the tower for some lovely views. Equally impressive is the great 9th-century castle that dominates the city, with its expansive views across the Danube. Back on the ship this afternoon, sail towards Budapest, navigating the Danube Bend.

Day 14: Budapest
Awake in Budapest this morning, with a whole day of exploration ahead of you. This morning, choose between a guided coach tour or an active tour, heading to the castle district by coach before a walking tour of the area. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 15: Return Home

After breakfast, transfer to the airport at the appropriate time for your return flight.

MS Emily Brontë

MS Geoffrey Chaucer

MS Oscar Wilde

MS Riviera Resplendence

Fact File

• Currencies: Euro, Forint
• Flight Time: Approx. 2hrs to Germany and 2hrs 35 mins to 3hrs from Hungary
• Eurostar time: Approx. 2hrs to Brussels
• Languages: Hungarian, German, Slovak
• Time Zone: GMT+1
• Countries: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia

*All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic.