Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You'll arrive in Amsterdam and have the afternoon to settle into your hotel at your own pace. At 5pm, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. After that, you'll take a scenic canal cruise through the tree-lined waterways of the Old City, then head to a local restaurant for dinner and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner of modern European cuisine at a local restaurant with wine)
Included Activities
- Cruise along tree-lined canals of the Old City
- Welcome Reception and dinner with wine at local restaurant
Landmarks Amsterdam Old City Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Würzburg
The route takes you along the Rhine Valley toward Würzburg, with views of the impressive Marienburg Fortress, a baroque palace that's one of Germany's most significant landmarks. Once you arrive, a Local Expert guides you through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Würzburg Residenz, where you can see intricate decorations and lavish rooms influenced by French, Austrian, and Venetian styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Rhine Valley
- Visit Würzburg Residenz (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- View from Alte Mainbrücke to see Marienburg Fortress
Landmarks Marienburg Fortress Würzburg Residenz Alte Mainbrücke - Day 3
Würzburg to Prague
You'll head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the morning, a beautifully preserved medieval town along the Romantic Road. From there, you continue east toward the Czech border, passing through Pilsen, which is known for its beer production. You arrive in Prague by evening, and there's an optional river cruise through the city if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague in the evening
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber Pilsen - Day 4
Prague
Prague's historic center has several options for you. You can either visit the Castle District or walk through the Jewish Quarter while trying traditional Trdelnák pastries. The Old Town Square and its intricate Astronomical Clock are also on the agenda. The rest of the day is yours to wander through antique shops or explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing with Local Expert of historic Prague center
- Visit Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock with Local Expert
Optional Activities
- Prague Castle District exploration
- Jewish Quarter walk with Local Expert and Trdelník tasting
- Explore antique shops
- Leisure exploration of the city
Landmarks Prague Castle Old Town Square Prague Astronomical Clock Jewish Quarter - Day 5
Prague to Budapest
You'll travel through Bohemia's forested countryside toward Hungary, following the River Danube as it leads to Budapest. In the evening, a Local Expert takes you on a scenic dinner cruise past UNESCO World Heritage Sites, giving you views of the city's nighttime lights that have made it known as the 'Pearl of the Danube'.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic dinner cruise taking in Budapest's nighttime beauty as you float along the Danube with wine)
Included Activities
- Journey through Bohemian forested countryside
- Scenic dinner cruise on the Danube with Local Expert
Landmarks River Danube 
- Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
The morning starts with a visit to the Liszt Academy. After that, you'll head toward the Austrian border and pass through pleasant farming country before arriving in Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Liszt Academy
Landmarks Liszt Academy 
- Day 7
Vienna
You have options to tour Vienna's heritage sites. In the morning, there's a private tour available of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Later, you can walk through Innere Stadt with a Local Expert to see the historic core. The Ring Road tour shows you architectural highlights like the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. Your day ends with traditional coffee and pastries at a local café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Innere Stadt (first district) with Local Expert
- Drive around the Ring Road to see Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
- Traditional coffee and treats at a cosy café with locals
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Innere Stadt Vienna Ring Road Vienna State Opera House Hofburg Palace Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 8
Vienna to Venice
You'll travel through Styria's forested mountains and the Carinthian Lake District, passing Wörthersee, Europe's warmest lake. After crossing into Italy near Tarvisio and descending through mountain valleys, you arrive in Venice by private boat. There's time for cocktails at Café Florian with live music, then you'll stroll past the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs to reach Principessa restaurant for dinner featuring traditional Venetian dishes. Later, you can experience the quiet of St. Mark's Square once the day-trippers have left.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Venetian Celebration Dinner with wine at La Principessa featuring traditional Venetian dishes with seasonal inspiration)
Included Activities
- Private boat arrival to Venice hotel
- Cocktails at Café Florian with live ensemble serenading
- Stroll past Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Celebration dinner at La Principessa with traditional Venetian cuisine and wine
Landmarks Wörthersee St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Café Florian - Day 9
Venice
You'll spend time at St. Mark's Square, where the magnificent basilica and Clock Tower dominate the space. Explore the Campanile and Doge's Palace, connected to ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. There's a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience where you can watch glassblowing at a traditional arts centre, supporting the preservation of this 15th-century craft. The afternoon is free to shop in small arcades or take a cruise to Burano island in the Venetian lagoon to find local specialties and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Mark's Square with basilica, Clock Tower, Campanile and Doge's Palace with Travel Director
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Visit traditional glassblowing arts centre to witness artisans creating delicate works of art
Optional Activities
- Shop in small arcades
- Cruise to Burano island for meal of local specialties and wine
Landmarks St. Mark's Basilica Clock Tower Campanile Burano - Day 10
Venice Departure
Your departure transfer arrives to take you from Venice to Marco Polo Airport as your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Venice Marco Polo Airport
