Amadeus Diamond

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The Amadeus Diamond is a five star floating hotel carrying up to 140 guests in exquisite style and comfort. Built in 2008, she is a recent addition to the Amadeus fleet that cruises on Europe’s three great rivers: the Rhine, Main and Danube. The vessel’s interiors are bright and airy, and her generously proportioned cabins offer panoramic views of the passing scenery.

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Embark

Embark in Budapest at 16.00hrs.

Day 1: Budapest

Arrive in Budapest and board your luxury Amadeus cruise ship from 16:00 hours this afternoon. Settle into your cabin and explore the range of onboard amenities. Join your fellow guests for a Welcome Cocktail before your Welcome Dinner is served in the restaurant. Later, relax in the lounge and enjoy a gentle evening cruise - "Budapest by Night" - with a traditional folklore programme to entertain you.

Day 2: Budapest

You may choose from two optional excursions in Budapest today. The first is a city tour, taking in the main highlights of this enchanting capital. See the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, St Stephen's Cathedral and enjoy the fine views from Buda Castle. The second choice is an excursion to the artists' settlement of Szentendre, located in the scenic Danube Bend region. Alternatively, spend the day at leisure, before setting sail during the afternoon.

Day 3: Bratislava - Vienna

Arriving in Bratislava early this morning there is an optional city tour, which you may wish to join. The ship sets sail at lunch time, leaving Slovakia behind and heading towards the Austrian capital, Vienna. Upon arrival here you may choose to join the optional "Vienna by Night" excursion, for a unique, "after dark" perspective.

Day 4: Vienna

Wake in Vienna this morning and choose from a variety of optional excursions. You may opt for a morning city tour, showcasing all the main attractions. Later today you can visit Schoenbrunn Castle or spend the afternoon exploring independently. This evening you may attend an optional concert by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Otherwise, spend your evening at leisure, exploring this grand city. The ship departs from Vienna in the early hours.

Day 5: Vienna - Melk

The ship arrives in Melk at around noon today and there is an optional afternoon tour of the Wachau region, incorporating a visit to the impressive Benedictine Abbey at Melk and a wine tasting session. Depart from the Wachau in the evening and continue your journey west along the Danube.

Day 6: Linz - Passau

You will arrive in Linz early this morning, ready for an optional city walking tour. You may also choose to join a second excursion to Salzburg and the lakes and mountains region of the Salzkammergut, departing from Linz and re-joining the ship later in Passau. The ship sets sail from Linz and continues to Passau, arriving late this afternoon. In Passau you can opt to join a walking tour of the city, returning to the ship in time for the Captain's Gala Dinner, complete with a show performed by the crew.

Day 7: Regensburg - Kehlheim

Sailing overnight, the ship reaches Regensburg this morning and you may disembark for an optional walking tour of the city. Set sail for Kehlheim at lunchtime and enjoy a pleasant afternoon cruise before arriving here in the early evening. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Weltenburg Monastery which departs from Regensburg and returns you back to the ship in Kehlheim in the late afternoon.

Day 8: Nuremberg - Prague

The ship arrives into Nuremberg early this morning and after a final breakfast on board, disembark for an included sightseeing tour. This tour introduces you to the historically rich and varied city taking in the Old Town and various sights connected to the Nazi party rallies and trials. In the afternoon, transfer to the Czech capital of Prague for a two night stay.

Day 9: Prague

Today's optional tour takes you on a discovery of Prague. See Wenceslas Square, one of the sites of the uprisings during the Velvet Revolution, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and the National Theatre. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this charming city at your leisure.

Day 10: Prague - Dresden

Check out this morning and take a transfer to the German city of Dresden. In the afternoon you may choose to join a city sightseeing tour, taking in the famous Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera, Old Town and Palace. Overnight in your hotel in Dresden.

Day 11: Dresden - Meissen - Berlin

Leave Dresden this morning and commence your journey to Berlin. En route, stop at Meissen where you can take an optional tour of the famous porcelain factory. Upon arrival in Berlin, check in to the hotel where you will spend the next two nights.

Day 12: Berlin - Potsdam

This morning begins with an optional city tour of the new German capital. Berlin is rich in both history and culture and today's tour will take you to see some of the city's highlights such as the Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church, the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. In the afternoon you can join an optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Potsdam where you will visit the famous Palace of Sanssouci. Tonight there will be a Farewell Dinner in the hotel to mark the last night of your tour.