European Grand Adventure
Published Friday, June 14th 2024
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Im off to a grand adventure!
Join me on this page and IG: acescruising. I will have updates about this exciting, adventurous and informative trip!
Day one - (June 15/16)
I chose to fly NORSE airline from MCO so I could sit in premium. I got a good deal to fly one way to London. I have about 6 hours to use in London but I do have to transfer airports. I am going to rent a car and see where the day takes me. I have tentative plans to meet up with a local couple I met on a cruise last year. That evening I will fly to Amsterdam and stay the night at an airport hotel.
Day two - June 17
I will take the train from Amsterdam to Rotterdam to board the Celebrity Silhouette (I plan on doing a live stream for VIP members from the ship at cruisetalk.locals.com approx 4pm local time. (around 10am EST) We sail for the Norwegian Fjords!!!
Day 3 (day one of the cruise)
A nice sea day to rest, recover and catch up on work.
Day 4
Molde, Norway. The town of Roses! I booked a small group tour with the cruise line. This tour includes a ferry ride through the Fjords, and of course the Trollstigen! This road was opened just before WW2 and is famous for its hairpin turns. Should be a great day!
Day 5
Olden, Norway - I booked with the cruise line, going to do a troll car (electric buggy) through Jostedalsbreen National Park!
Day 6 -
Alesund, Norway.
More stunning views of Norway and an excursion with the cruise line visiting Stigfoss waterfall and Stordal church.
Day 7
Stavanger, Norway - the last stop on the Fjords cruise
Today I will head out to pulpit rock. A short hike takes us 2000 feet above Lysefjord to famous Pulpit rock, a cliffside with absolutely no safety precautions! Someone just died there a few weeks ago.
Day 9 -
After A day at sea, I will tour a bit around Rotterdam before going back to Amsterdam for two nights.
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Days 9 and 10 (June 24)
Post cruise, I will stay at the Sofitel legend in Amsterdam. This hotel is the oldest in Amsterdam very famous and filled with luxury. I am looking forward to staying at this hotel. The next day I have two tours planned, a bike ride around the city and in the evening a tour of some of the hot spots in Amsterdam. More to come!
Day 11
I will take an early train to Brussels, Belgium. After about a two hour ride, Ill go to my city center hotel and meet my tour, which includes waffles, whisky and chocolate.
Day 12 - Right now, this is open and I do not have any plan. However I will find something soon.
Day 13/14
A short flight to Berlin. I'm staying in the city center and have a bike ride tour that afternoon. The following day, I have left open, however, I intend to book an excursion of some sort soon.
Day 15-18 (June 30-July 3)
Today I will take a one way tour from Berlin to Prague. The tour his some highlights and takes around 7 hours. Should be a great day. Once I get to Prague, I have booked a stay at Hotel Kralov for 3 nights. I have a few things in mind for Prague but nothing official just yet.
Day 19 (July 3)
Today starts a Backroads (travel vendor) River cruise and Bike ride through the Danube River Valley. We will take a bus ride from Prague to Vilshofen, Germany to board the beautiful AMA Sonata! Ill have lots of videos and pictures to share along the way. I have chosen the Vilshofen Route: 32 Miles
Day 20
Passau - We have a few different adventures to do today, first I will be riding the Austrian Hills Route: 35 Miles, and then a walking tour of Passau that afternoon. The ship will sail at 10PM so plenty of time for activities.
Day 21
Linz, Austria - I havent decided what to do yet, there is a full day of excursions that sound interesting however I also want to bike ride. I will report back on this later.
Day 22
Melk, Austria. This will be probably the longest and toughest day of biking on the tour. I chose the The Hills Are Alive Route: 42 Miles. Should be some great views and countryside viewing. The highlight probably being the Melk Abbey, however, there will be a lot of great sights to take in.
Day 23
Vienna - According to my map, this should be an easy riding day. Klosterneuburg Loop: 28 Miles. No hills really and a lot of wine on the route! Cant wait.
Day 24
Bratslavia, Slovakia - Bratislava Route: 46 Miles. Lots of castles, villages and Donau-Auen National Park, one of the last remaining wetlands in Europe. Not to mention, biergartens!
Day 25 - Budapest - will be the last day of the cruise/bike tour. We have walking tours planned.
Day 26-29
I will stay in Budapest for some post cruise touring.
Day 30 (July 14) I return home.
I gave a very short summary of this trip, however, I will be posting daily while away, There may be updates and changes and highlights to follow! I hope to hear some questions and comments from all of you. Follow me on IG: acescruising and of course on locals VIP cruisetalk.locals.com
Thank you for all your support!
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