Cruise Europe’s Heartland
From Amsterdam to Budapest, sail past castles, cities, and timeless European scenery.
Highlights
- Sail the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers through the storybook scenery of Europe’s valleys.
- Discover 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Cologne’s Cathedral, Passau, Regensburg, and Miltenberg, plus landmarks like Lorelei Rock and Melk Abbey.
- Personalize your journey with excursions in Budapest, Vienna, Nuremberg, and Amsterdam, featuring walking or cycling tours, palace visits, and wine tastings.
- Enjoy cultural experiences including Viennese waltz performances, an evening cruise in Budapest, and canal sailing in Amsterdam, with expert lectures and guides.
This is a shared departure operated by AHI.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 2: Amsterdam
Day 3: Amsterdam
Day 4: Cologne, Germany
Day 5: Koblenz
Day 6: Miltenberg
Day 7: Würzburg
Day 8: Bamberg
Day 9: Nuremberg
Day 10: Regensburg
Day 11: Passau
Day 12: Melk, Austria | Dürnstein
Day 13: Vienna
Day 14: Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 15: Budapest, Hungary
Day 16: Budapest | Depart for U.S.
Host
Brian Coppola
Professor of chemistry
U-M Role
I teach in the introductory chemistry program. My research interests are broadly in education, and particularly in understanding and comparing higher education in international settings. I also work at the intersection of history and philosophy of science.
What Excites You About the Trip?
The heartland cruise is ripe with the deep history of Western society, including the development of science as we know it. Sites that were so notable during WW2 are also everywhere to be reflected upon.
Waitlist Only
May 6-21, 2027
Starting price
$7,545
*No single supplement
Deposit per person
$1,000
Countries Visited
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia
Activity Level
Medium
May 6-21, 2027
Starting price
$7,545
Deposit per person
$1,000
Countries Visited
Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia
Activity Level
Medium
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