Cruise the Heart of Europe

Unpack once and enjoy an intimate look at five countries, three storied rivers and timeless cities. Tour medieval Germany; explore Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest; and marvel at the incredible beauty of the Rhine Gorge and Wachau Valley.

Cruise the Heart of Europe

Unpack once and enjoy an intimate look at five countries, three storied rivers and timeless cities. Tour medieval Germany; explore Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest; and marvel at the incredible beauty of the Rhine Gorge and Wachau Valley.

Highlights

  • Arrive in Cologne and enjoy a tour of the town’s medieval quarter, visit Kölner Dom, the cathedral, and experience the beauty of the Rhine River bank
  • Start the day with a Frühschoppen! Nibble, sip, and socialize as you enjoy the German tradition of drinking beer accompanied by tasty snacks
  • Take a walking tour of Regensburg, and enjoy Passau “one of the most beautifully situated towns in the world” where the Danube, Ilz, and Inn rivers all meet 
  • Enjoy opportunities to personalize your journey in cities like Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Nuremberg, Amsterdam, and more as you cruise through central Europe
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
Day 5: Koblenz
Day 6: Miltenberg
Day 7: Würzburg
Day 8: Bamberg
Day 9: Nuremburg
Day 10: Regensburg
Day 11: Passau
Day 12: Melk | Dürnstein
Day 13: Vienna, Austria
Day 14: Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 15: Budapest, Hungary
Day 16: Depart for U.S.

Host

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Martin Walsh

Lecturer IV Emeritus, Residential College

Fun fact

Veteran stage actor and published poet.

U-M Role

Head of the Drama Concentration at the Residential College for nearly 40 years. Taught courses in dramatic literature and theater history from Ancients to Moderns, as well a some interdisciplinary Humanities courses. Research interests: Medieval to Early Modern drama, art, and popular culture; Archaeology; Native American Studies; Cinema.

Waitlist Only
May 6-21, 2024

Starting price

$5,795
*No single supplement

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

Activity Level

Medium
May 6-21, 2024

Starting price

$5,795

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

Activity Level

Medium
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