Cruise from the North Sea to the Black Sea and watch the centuries unfold along the banks of three remarkable rivers

On this grand journey, you’ll visit nine countries and experience the cultural variety and timeless beauty of both Western and Eastern Europe as you sail along three of the world’s most magnificent rivers. From Amsterdam to Bucharest, you’ll sail the romantic Rhine, the languid Main, and the captivating Danube, witnessing dazzling natural beauty and incomparable architectural treasures. Get up close to the real Europe as you visit six capital cities—Amsterdam, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest—and a dozen towns and villages with time to explore each.

Along 2,200 miles you will enjoy numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Cologne Cathedral, the castle-dotted Upper Middle Rhine Valley, charming Bamberg, unspoiled Regensburg, the Danube’s lovely Wachau Valley, and Budapest’s Castle Hill.

For 27 days, you will get a feel for the vast history and vibrant present of Eastern and Western Europe.

Grand European Serenade is a combination of:
European Serenade
Eastern Europe Explorer

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Who will enjoy this cruise: Travelers wishing to experience Europe’s past and present, east and west, from the North Sea to the Black Sea in one astonishing cruise.

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