Experience Travelmarvel’s Europe in 2024
From AU$4,900* per person, twin share
Save up to AU$5,600 PER COUPLE
Experience the beauty of the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on Travelmarvel’s 15-day European Gems river cruise. Journey through idyllic riverside scenery and relax onboard Travelmarvel’s state-of- the-art river ships.
Stop at fairy-tale villages as well as historic cities and delve into the culture of this region with highlights including coffee and cake with a local family in Miltenberg and a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle in Brühl.
Highlights:
- Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
- Local wines and beer during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Visit the World heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
Travelflex payment options available to Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club owners
Rates
| Price Per Person, Twin Share AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST (This cruise also operates from Budapest to Amsterdam. Please enquire for dates and rates) |
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| Departure Month | From Price | From Price Travel Flex |
| MAY 2024 | AU$7,400* | AU$5,900* + 30,000^ credits |
| JUNE 2024 | AU$6,600* | AU$5,100* + 30,000^ credits |
| JULY 2024 | AU$5,900* | AU$4,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| AUGUST 2024 | AU$5,900* | AU$4,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| SEPTEMBER 2024 | AU$6,900* | AU$5,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| OCTOBER 2024 | AU$6,200* | AU$4,700* + 30,000^ credits |
| NOVEMBER 2024 | AU$4,900* | AU$3,400* + 30,000^ credits |
| DECEMBER 2025 | AU$5,400* | AU$3,900* + 30,000^ credits |
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| Bookings are subject to availability. Valid for sale until 31 March 2024 unless sold out prior. Featured rates are based on a category E cabin, or the lowest category cabin available for that month. We will be able to assist with your preferred departure dates. | ||
Inclusions
- 14 nights cruising on a contemporary Travelmarvel river ship
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Entertainment and Activities Coordinator, and local guides
- 41 meals – 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Explore up to 15 towns, villages and cities
- Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
- Get a glimpse into local life as you are warmly welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family
Itinerary:
Insider Experiences – Designed exclusively for our guests
INSIDER EXPERIENCE – Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
DAY 1: Arrive Amsterdam, Embark Ship
Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to your contemporary river ship. Perhaps grab a map to explore this carefree, cosmopolitan city. This evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow passengers at a Captain’s Welcome Reception.
DAY 2: Amsterdam, Utrecht
Board a glass-top boat and glide through Amsterdam’s maze of waterways with a local guide, before enjoying some free time to explore this lively city. Later, travel by coach to Utrecht, via Rembrandt’s Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine as you prepare for tonight’s special Gala Dinner.
DAY 3: Cologne, Bruhl
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Step back in time during a visit to the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle. Listen to enthralling stories and enjoy a walk through the landscaped parks and gardens between the castle and the lodge.
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne’s famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take the short drive to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
DAY 4: Rhine Gorge, Rudesheim
Dock in Rudesheim, and board the Winzerexpress mini-train, bound for Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
DAY 5: Miltenberg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Get a glimpse into local life as you are welcomed into the home of a friendly Miltenberg family. Enjoy coffee and cake made by your gracious hosts.
Discover Miltenberg today, exploring this well-preserved town’s half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th century.
DAY 6: Wurzburg
Board a coach and travel through the rolling hills to Wurzburg. Admire the baroque palace and walk through the beautiful Court Garden. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to medieval Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.
DAY 7: Bamberg
Cruise along the last stretch of the Main River before arriving at Bamberg. Here, choose between an afternoon of free time or a guided tour. Later on this evening, your ship will reach the Main-Danube Canal.
DAY 8: Nuremberg
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s now infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
DAY 9: Regensburg
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Spend the day in this charming city, docked right in the heart of town, and join a guided walking tour to see its major sights.
DAY 10: Passau
As you enjoy your breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Explore the city at your leisure this morning, or grab a bike and set out to explore. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’.
DAY 11: Melk, Durnstein
Join a local guide to see Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, then continue to Durnstein, where you have a free afternoon to explore.
DAY 12: Vienna
In Vienna, join a walking tour of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Afterwards, you may enjoy visiting the Naschmarkt. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
DAY 13: Vienna
Today is yours to explore Vienna. Perhaps visit the Hofburg area and the Imperial Treasury. Otherwise, enjoy an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to Bratislava.
DAY 14: Budapest
After breakfast, join a local guide to explore the city. Tonight after a Captain’s Farewell Dinner, set off on a magical twilight cruise through Budapest.
DAY 15: Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing correct as of 26 February 2024 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by Travelmarvel and their terms and conditions apply:Valid until 31 March 2024 or until sold out. Save up to $5,600 per couple when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2024. Credit is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Save amount includes an Early Payment Discount of $300 per person valid when you pay in full 10 months prior to departure.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation
TRAVEL FLEX ^ Important guidelines:
These offers are provided by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the TravelFlex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at time of booking. TravelFlex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
- You can use up to maximum number of credits as listed below of your Lifestyle Qualified credits toward TravelFlex:
- 60,000 credits for Gold,
- 90,000 credits for Platinum
- 150,000 credits for 100 Club
- It is a limited offer which can only be used once before the expiry date
- Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with TravelFlex
- You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex
- If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$131 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged
- If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
