$10350.00 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE - (Package price is based on a category 4 cabin on the River cruise)

$3099.00 Single supplement

Early payment savings apply - see itineray for full details.

Experience the true jewels of European history, culture, art, and architecture.

Embark on a history-steeped, perfectly paced European journey that takes you through four countries - Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands - along three great rivers - the Danube, Main, and Rhine - and to countless UNESCO World Heritage sites.

From stunning Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne Cathedral - you will encounter the many incomparable sights of Europe. Sail through Austria’s lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River. Travel the Rhine, where you will see fairytale castles and hear about the river’s legends. Step back in time as you walk through Medieval cities like Regensburg, Nuremberg, and Bamberg.

Savour all the majestic beauty and mystique as you discover the many jewels of Europe.

This tour is fully escorted from Maitland

The package includes:

• Fully escorted from Maitland by Barbara and Trevor Varley
• Return airport transfers from Maitland to Sydney airport
• Return economy class airfares flying with Singapore airlines and Lufthansa
• Airport taxes
• 14-night cruise in a river view stateroom in CATEGORY 4 on the classy River Empress
• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners·
• Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
• Complimentary fine wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard; replenished bottled water daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
• 16 excursions, including 4 “Choice Is Yours” options, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides·
• An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions·
• Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks throughout your cruise
• Captivating onboard local entertainment·
• Signature Lecture: “European Jewels of Art and Architecture”
• Epicurean Adventurer Program™
• All tipping and gratuities
• Go Active Program
• All transfers on arrival and departure days