20 Day Classic European River Cruise with Amsterdam & Budapest
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$5649
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Air & Land
Hotels/Plans Available for Departure Dates
| Cabin E | ||
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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| Bilderberg Garden Hotel | Amsterdam | |
| Monarch Duchess | ||
| Continental Hotel Budapest | Budapest | |
| InterContinental Budapest | Budapest | |
| Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge | Budapest | |
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*Not Included:
Optional shore excursions and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land/Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information.
While sailing with Monarch Cruises, passengers are subject to the cruise's Terms & Conditions which can be viewed at: Monarch Cruises Terms & Conditions.
Know Before You Book - High & Low Water
European river cruising has gained in popularity for very good reason. It's a relaxing and convenient way to experience Europe while enjoying the comfort of a deluxe ship. However, before making the decision to reserve your vacation, please be aware of potential conditions which may impact your cruise. While most of the time river cruises operate exactly as planned, weather conditions may result in high or low water levels which impact a ship's itinerary and, on occasion, render a ship unable to sail at all. On very rare occasions, other events such as heavy fog, a damaged lock, or an incapacitated vessel blocking the river, may impact a sailing. These events typically occur with little or no notice. In the event that a cruise is partially or completely impacted, the itinerary will be operated by deluxe motor coach, accompanied by a Tour Manager, with overnights in hotels. The itinerary will include as many of the originally scheduled sightseeing features as possible, considering the travel time and distances required, as well as meals. While it is not possible to recreate the more leisurely comforts of sailings, we will endeavor to provide a comparable itinerary. These alternative services will be provided at no additional charge.
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.
Is This Trip Right for You?
River Cruise Package Includes
- Flights New York-Amsterdam, Budapest-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 18 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Amsterdam
- 14 nights outside cabin aboard an exclusive charter of the Deluxe Monarch Duchess
- 2 nights Budapest
- River port charges of $380 per person
- Cruise & hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 45 meals: 18 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
- Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise
- Local host in Amsterdam & Budapest
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring during excursions
Special Features
- In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
- Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
- View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters
- Walk in Bamberg's medieval center with its 11th century Romanesque cathedral
- Cruise the Main-Danube Canal, considered a marvel of modern engineering
- Marvel at the beautiful churches and ancient stone bridges in Regensburg
- In Melk, join a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey
- Tour romantic Vienna with its legendary opulence and elegance
- See magnificent panoramic views of Budapest from atop Fisherman's Bastion
River Cruise Features & Amenities
- Gala Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
- Wine and beer with dinners
- Locally inspired recipes
- Early riser breakfast in addition to buffet breakfast
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily in your stateroom
- Late night snack
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access in public areas
- Self-serve coffee and tea station
- Lounge serving premium spirits
- Daily entertainment including an on-board musician
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking ship interior
- Shore excursions conducted exclusively in English by licensed guides
Know Before You Book - High & Low Water
European river cruising has gained in popularity for very good reason. It's a relaxing and convenient way to experience Europe while enjoying the comfort of a deluxe ship. However, before making the decision to reserve your vacation, please be aware of potential conditions which may impact your cruise. While most of the time river cruises operate exactly as planned, weather conditions may result in high or low water levels which impact a ship's itinerary and, on occasion, render a ship unable to sail at all. On very rare occasions, other events such as heavy fog, a damaged lock, or an incapacitated vessel blocking the river, may impact a sailing. These events typically occur with little or no notice. In the event that a cruise is partially or completely impacted, the itinerary will be operated by deluxe motor coach, accompanied by a Tour Manager, with overnights in hotels. The itinerary will include as many of the originally scheduled sightseeing features as possible, considering the travel time and distances required, as well as meals. While it is not possible to recreate the more leisurely comforts of sailings, we will endeavor to provide a comparable itinerary. These alternative services will be provided at no additional charge.
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. There is a potential for a small number of sailings to be impacted by river water levels, or other factors which may impact safe navigation. This may cause part or all of the cruise itinerary to be operated by motor coach and may also involve hotel accommodations.
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The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details
The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details
The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details
The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details
The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details
The Monarch Duchess is a first class river cruise vessel chartered by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2010, with a maximum capacity of 136 passengers, the ship features 64 spacious cabins and 4 suites each fu... more
Ship Profile
This deluxe hotel is located on the picturesque Danube riverfront and is within a mile walk of the Chain Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hotel Details
This deluxe hotel is located nearby the Chain Bridge and overlooks the Danube river and Castle Hill.
Hotel Details- Tours purchased while travelling may cost an extra 10% or more
- Tours often sell out. Avoid disappointment
- Save your cash. Credit card processing may not be possible locally
- Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure
- Book Online or call to book these tours up to 1 week before your departure
- The day the optionals operate varies by the day of the week
Join a guided tour of the dramatic Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. The castle has been continuously occupied for over 700 years and houses a host of artifacts that bring the Middle Ages to life.
*This tour will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
| Day #8 | 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $52.00 |
Drive from Wurzburg to Rothenburg, a fairy tale town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Best known for its well-preserved medieval old town, Rothenburg has managed to maintain its medieval appearance into the 21st century. Explore the main square, highlighted by the famous Church of St. Jacob and the richly decorated Patrician houses, and listen for the Town Hall Clock, which chimes once a day to commemorate the 30 Years War.
Approximate tour duration is 5 hours.
| Day #10 | 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $52.00 |
Enjoy a full-day excursion to beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and setting for the Sound of Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg’s most historic sites including Mirabell Palace, the house where Mozart lived, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter's Cemetery. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and then there will be time to explore the streets of Salzburg on your own before returning to the boat.
Approximate tour duration is 9 hours.
| Day #14 | 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $105.00 |
Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. The chamber orchestra is accompanied by a professional dance performance, recalling the golden age of the 19th-century Viennese ballrooms.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours.
| Day #15 | 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $64.00 |
Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Hapsburg emperors. Visit the gorgeous baroque apartments and stroll through the world-famous manicured and aromatic gardens.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
| Day #16 | 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $50.00 |
Travel this evening to the outskirts of Budapest for a traditional Hungarian dinner in a scenic forested location. While dining, you’ll be energetically entertained by colorfully dressed dancers performing a variety of spirited folk dances accompanied by a group playing live gypsy music.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
| Day #18 | 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | $59.00 |
This comprehensive tour includes three highlights of Budapest and provides fascinating insight to local politics, religion and products. Begin at the impressive Hungarian House of Parliament which would have paid for the construction of an entire town for 40,000 people. A stunning interior and the Hungarian Crown Jewels await you there, where only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit each day. Next visit the Great Dohany Synagogue which ranks among the most significant Jewish sights in Europe. This Moorish style building is the largest synagogue on the continent and the second largest in the world. View the magnificent Tree of Life and the stirring Raoul Wallenberg Memorial. Finally your guide takes you to the historic Great Market Hall where, like a hundred years ago, the locals still do their everyday shopping. At your leisure, absorb the unique atmosphere with over 100 market stalls and an endless choice of regional products.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
| Day #19 | 02 May 2019 - 08 Jun 2019 | $82.00 |
| 11 Jun 2019 - 19 Aug 2019 | $82.00 | |
| 21 Aug 2019 - 28 Sep 2019 | $82.00 |
It was beyond expectation and ran so smoothly it was scary. We kept waiting for a hiccup around the corner and it never happened! Our tour guide in Guayaquil was Fernando and he was great. Our Naturalist on board the Santa Cruz II was Sebastian and he was fantastic beyond belief. Our tour guide in Quito was extra special. Everyone met us at the appointed time. This is our 3rd trip with Gate 1 and most assuredly is not our last. We have mentioned your company to dozens of people and will continue to do so.
Bob D. Marco Island, FL
Our Gate 1 trip exceeded all expectations. The guides and assistants were very knowledgeable and helpful. The Monarch Empress was a newer ship and the crew were superb. The chef and food was excellent. Tours, (both optional and included) were enjoyable. Congratulations to Gate 1 tours.
Robyn K. QLD, Australia
We had a wonderful, worry-free trip. The Adriatic Queen was a very comfortable ship. The captain and crew were not only skilled sailors, but also friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. Our tour director, Lana, made every day and every stop interesting. The water in the Adriatic is so clean and clear. Our captain found us a safe place each day to anchor for a swim .... Our chef made delicious food and served it in gourmet style. Thanks for a terrific cruise.
Elizabeth M. Huntington Beach, CA
Excellent as always. Lana is one of the best trip managers I have seen. The ship was clean and in great shape, and the food was gourmet level. The crew was terrific, professional, friendly, and serving. A totally positive experience.
Allan G. Dumfries, VA
We enjoyed our Danube River Cruise very much. We had been on the bus trip from Prague to Budapest, but this was a different experiencing being on the river and sightseeing some different cities and villages. Beautiful scenery, great accommodations and fabulous food! Lots of history and the day excursions on foot or by bus were very fun and enlightening. Our guides were very knowledgeable too. We plan to take more Gate 1 trips. Thank you for a memorable trip!
Sue S. Luxemburg, WI
Fabulous! I could not complain about anything. Rui and our driver were wonderful. Congratulations to Gate 1, you exceeded our expectations.
Joan G. Huntingdale, Australia
Our trip was fantastic. It exceeded our expectations. The most important thing to having a trip of a lifetime was Gate 1’s addition of an outstanding tour guide, Constantine .. He was one of the best ... We want to return! We will use Gate 1 again.
Kathleen G. Virginia Beach, VA
This was our first Gate 1 tour and I must say it was outstanding. We saw so much of Greece, both the islands and mainland in the 2 weeks we were there. I couldn't have asked for more. Celestyal Crystal was an older ship, the crew kept it spic and span and provided such wonderful service ... The food was excellent and a good variety. The provided tours, drink package, and other add ons were great. Although the cruise was contracted to Celestyal, having Constantine and Julia along to guide us through things and insure we got everything we were supposed to was stellar. The hotels and their buffets were great. We had a free cooking class for lunch, that was great; thank you Gate 1 ... All the Gate 1 personnel at the airport, hotels, tours, etc were super. This was an outstanding value for the money! We ran into many other people on this trip that had been on prior Gate 1 tours and could only say the best things. We look forward to traveling with them in the future, possibly a Russian river cruise in 2020. We're already committed through 2019. Once again, thanks for a wonderful experience Gate 1!
Edward D. The Villages, FL
We had an amazing trip. We speak very highly of Gate 1 Travel and the lengths the company went to to ensure we got maximum time on the boat while the water levels were so low. We appreciated it.
Jeanette, D. Palmerston North, New Zealand
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation trip to Greece and Turkey. The cruise for seven days was delightful and convenient for us. Loved the entertainment on board the cruise ship, the food preparation and Greek dancing lessons. We have told our friends to try Gate 1 Travel for their vacation trips.
Jay F. Detroit, MI
My tour to Norway was wonderful! I especially liked Stephanie Johannssen, who was our tour group leader. She was excellent! Caring, giving personal service, knowledgeable about Norway, telling us wonderful stories, and very friendly and efficient. The bus tours were very good, and the Hurtigruten cruise was very good.
Laraine Y. Honolulu, HI
It was a wonderful trip and we have absolutely no complaints, only praise ... Our tour director (Adriene) was unbelievably attentive and also upbeat even at the most challenging times, and Activity Cooridinator (Daniele) always had something going for us to look forward to. The dining room staff, reception staff, and cabin staff were equally attentive. The food was excellent and there was always plenty to choose from. The small size of the boat allowed us to meet and get to know many great people that we plan on keeping in contact with. Every day was extremely well-organized and our time at each stop was utilized to the max. We will definitely recommend this cruise to others.
Donna C. Staatsburg, NY
We had a wonderful time! Everything was so organized and there was so much to do. This was our first time on this type of cruise and I would highly recommend it, especially for people who do not like crowded ships! The staff on board were wonderful and so accommodating! All of the tour guides were professional and so knowledgeable! Our cruise tour director, Soma, was wonderful and so organized! The crew members were all great! Thanks again for making our trip a success and hassle-free!
Sandra H. Greenwich, RI
We had a wonderful time on the Monarch. Jean Pierre was great and all trips went like clockwork. Guides were all excellent. Dining was perfect with good food. Cabins were spacious and well equiped. To cap it all we had wonderful weather. We would certainly use Gate 1 again.
Michael G. new South Wales, AU
We had a great time. Devon was cute as a button, welcoming and included everyone as part of our tour family. She was knowledgeable about Alaska and the sites that we visited. Jesse, our driver, was really nice and he went out of his way to tell us about places that we were seeing and stopped so we could look at Denali when it was in full view. It was very spectacular. We had great weather and the trip was very smooth and pleasant. When we got to the cruise, we already had several nice acquaintances and it was fun running into each other on the cruise and even having dinner and social time with some people that we met on the land tour.
Victoria B. Stony Brook, NY
We had a wonderful trip. It was our first cruise of any kind and all our expectations were met. We have no interest in large cruise ships and really enjoyed the intimacy of the smaller river boat. The staff were great, food was very good and with a nice number of options, and we enjoyed the arranged walking and bus tours with local guides. We hope to do this again some day and will definitely recommend Gate 1 and the river cruise to others.
Daniel B. Cincinnatti, OH