12 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Vienna aboard River Princess.

Let the music and culture of Europe's grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you

Sail three breathtakingly scenic rivers: the castle-clad Rhine; the peaceful, meandering Main; and the majestic Danube. From imperial Vienna to colorful and lively Amsterdam, this cruise offers a leisurely pace and ample daytime sailing.

Step back in time as you visit towns right from the pages of fairytales-tiny Miltenberg, with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg, with its charming core of Gothic churches and gabled houses; Regensburg, an architectural treasure trove; Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site gem; and Nuremberg, an archetypal Medieval German city encircled by mighty defensive walls. Explore the world-renowned Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum, and discover the delights of Amsterdam on a canal cruise.

Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring art and architecture, and for places where history is not only portrayed, but is still an essential part of daily life. Celebrate Europe's man-made wonders, including magnificent Cologne Cathedral and the Main-Danube Canal. Savor the flavors of Austria and Germany with a chance to sample the world-famous wines of the Rheingau and the award-winning beers of Germany. Let the music and culture of Europe's grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those seeking history and architecture will encounter fascinating Roman ruins, Medieval towns, Baroque castles, and ultra-modern buildings. And story lovers will delight in the myths and legends found along the way.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Amsterdam (embark)

Arrive at Amsterdam and embark the ship. (D)

Day 2: Amsterdam
Featured Excursions: Amsterdam city tour, including canal cruise, with choice of Rijksmuseum OR Van Gogh Museum visit

Experience the highlights of Amsterdam on a city tour and canal cruise, and then visit either the world-famous Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum, the latter of which houses not only the largest collection of this modern Dutch master's work, but also works by an impressive selection of artists who influenced or were influenced by him. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala)

Day 3: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral visit

Stroll through Old Town as your walking tour makes its way to Cologne Cathedral. From every angle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a masterpiece of Gothic art. (BB, L, D)

Note: No inside tours of the cathedral are given on Sundays or Catholic holidays.

Day 4: Boppard, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Siegfried's Music Museum

Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard before setting sail along the spectacular Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Rüdesheim, head over to Siegfried's Music Museum to see one of the world's best collections of self-playing musical instruments. (BB, L, D)

Day 5: Frankfurt
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour OR choice of guided visit Staedel museum

Your panoramic tour takes you through Old Town to Goethe University, the Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around Römer Square. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour

Visit Miltenberg, with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn. (BB, L, D)

Day 7:Würzburg (Würzburg and Rothenburg)
Featured Excursions: Full-day tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg Residenz

Spend your morning at the Würzburg Residenz, an 18th-century Baroque palace. Later, visit imposingly fortified Rothenburg, the best-preserved Medieval town in Germany. (BB, D)

Day 8: Hassfurt (Bamberg), cruising the Main-Danube Canal
Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, soaking in its Renaissance palaces and Baroque houses. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Nuremberg
Featured Excursions: Choice of classic Nuremberg city tour OR Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit

Cruise parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering. Then discover Nuremberg, a Medieval gem with notable WWII history, during a city tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city's most important WWII sites, including the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You'll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Memoriam Trials, including Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials. (BB, L, D)

Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.

Day 10: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour

On your tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town's famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Roman Porta Praetoria gate, Cathedral of St. Peter, and other treasures. (BB, L, D)

Day 11: Cruising the Danube River, Passau
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan's organ concert

Discover the Medieval city of Passau with a morning walking tour that culminates in a concert on Europe's largest pipe organ in Baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral. Then enjoy a scenic afternoon sail through the Schloegener Schlinge-an exceptionally pretty oxbow in the Danube. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)

Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.

Day 12: Cruising the Wachau Valley, Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR "See Vienna as the Viennese Do" on an exclusive waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life

Begin your day marveling at the extraordinary scenery to be found along the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. After docking in Vienna, travel along the famed Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral and visit the stunning National Library. Or explore Vienna's historic town center by foot and subway as the locals do, and stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)

Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.

Day 13: Vienna (disembark)
Disembark the ship. (CB/BB)