Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You've got the whole day to yourself in Amsterdam. Walk around the canals and bridges, check out the charming streets, or just wander wherever catches your eye. There's no scheduled activities, so you can move at your own pace and see what appeals to you.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
A guided walking tour takes you through Amsterdam's cobblestone streets this morning. Your ship stays overnight here, so you have time for optional activities like visiting Keukenhof Gardens during tulip season (they've got over seven million tulips), or heading to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills. Later, explore the colorful streets, bridges, and cafés on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Amsterdam - off-the-beaten-path cobblestone streets
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens (during tulip season - seven million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbs)
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans (historic windmills and charming Dutch houses)
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Zaanse Schans - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
Start with a guided canal cruise past the grand homes built during Amsterdam's Golden Age. This afternoon you can pick from optional excursions if you'd like, or keep exploring on your own. Your ship departs for Cologne as evening arrives, so you'll be sailing overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Canal Cruise - past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age
- Day 4
Cologne
In Cologne, you've got choices for how to spend your time. Bike around like the locals with an Adventure Host, join a guided walking tour focused on the city's Jewish heritage sites, or check out the Old City and see the soaring gothic cathedral with its twin steeples. Try a glass of Kölsch pale lager, which has been brewed locally for over 100 years. Your ship sails overnight to Rüdesheim with live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride like the locals in Cologne with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites
- Guided City Walk of Cologne - Old City and twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 5
Rüdesheim
This morning you'll cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous Lorelei rock. Choose between taking an open-air cable car up to the Niederwald Monument with the option to ride or walk back down through vineyards, or visit the Mechanical Music Museum for a unique look at historical instruments. Your ship continues overnight to Miltenberg, and local musicians provide live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Open-air cable car ride to Niederwald Monument - option to ride or walk back down through vineyards with local special treat
- Mechanical Music Museum tour - one-of-a-kind instrumental experience with local special treat
Landmarks Lorelei Rock Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge 
- Day 6
Miltenberg
Join a guided walking tour of Miltenberg to see medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn. After that, you'll have free time to bike through the beautiful villages along the Main River shores. Your ship sails overnight to Würzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg - medieval half-timber homes and Germany's oldest inn
Optional Activities
- Bike through beautiful villages on Main River shores
- Day 7
Würzburg
Take a guided sightseeing tour that shows you the Old Main Bridge, the towering fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residenz with its incredible ceiling fresco. Later, explore Würzburg on your own or visit a local winery if you're interested. Your ship stays overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg - Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz with largest known ceiling fresco
Optional Activities
- Visit local winery
Landmarks Würzburg Bishop's Residenz Würzburg Fortress Old Main Bridge Würzburg - Day 8
Würzburg to Bamberg
You have the option to visit Rothenburg, a beautiful Bavarian town with a fairytale atmosphere that's inspired artists over the years. Later, your ship sails to Volkach, where you can either bike along the Main Danube Canal or join a walking tour of this quaint town with half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets. Your ship sails overnight to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg - beautiful Bavarian town with local sights and fairytale atmosphere
- Bike along Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host
- Walking Tour of Volkach - quaint town with half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
Landmarks Rothenburg Volkach - Day 9
Bamberg
Bike along the canals with your Adventure Host or take a guided walking tour of Bamberg, a former imperial dynasty city. You'll see the Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills each crowned with churches. Later, you'll have live entertainment as your ship sails overnight to Roth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg - former home to imperial dynasties, Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 10
Roth to Regensburg
Stop by the Adventure Center to pick your activities for today. You can explore Roth's Lauter valley, take a guided tour of the Bavarian town to see half-timbered houses and the 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, or visit Nuremberg to see medieval architecture and Kaiserburg Castle. There's also a guided tour of Nuremberg's historic Rally Grounds, or you can attend an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. Your ship sails overnight to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Roth's Lauter valley with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bavarian town of Roth - half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds - used by the Third Reich
- Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal - linking Danube and Rhine rivers for North Sea to Black Sea navigation
Landmarks Nuremberg Cathedral Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds Schloss Ratibor - Day 11
Regensburg
Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host or join a guided city walk to see the Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria, which was built in 179 AD as an entrance to an old Roman fortress. You have the option to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg, or spend a free afternoon walking or biking through Regensburg's charming streets on your own. Your ship sails overnight to Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg - Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria built in 179 AD as entrance to Castra Regina fortress
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
Landmarks Walhalla Regensburg Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Weltenburg Benedictine Monastery - Day 12
Passau to Linz
A guided city walk teaches you about Passau, known as the City of Three Rivers where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. You can take a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg (Mozart's birthplace) or the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, or alternatively cruise to Linz and explore it on your own this evening. There's live entertainment onboard later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau - City of Three Rivers
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg - city of Mozart
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov - picturesque Bohemian town
Landmarks Salzburg Cesky Krumlov 
- Day 13
Linz to Vienna
Walk along the Danube around Melk with your Adventure Host, or take a guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey to see frescoed ceilings, statues, an incredible library, and an ornate pipe organ. Grab a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley toward Vienna this afternoon. If you're interested, there's an optional Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening. Your ship stays overnight in Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey - frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ
Optional Activities
- Walk along Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host
- Guided Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 14
Vienna
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, or take a guided city tour showing you the Habsburg Empire's Imperial Palace complex (the winter residence), the iconic Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can optionally visit Schönbrunn Palace (the summer home) or Bratislava, take a tram to Vienna's Prater amusement park, or check out nearby museums. Your ship sails to Budapest this evening with live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace - summer home of Habsburg family
- Guided Optional Excursion to Bratislava
- Tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit Vienna museums
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Vienna State Opera St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Schönbrunn Palace Prater Amusement Park Bratislava 
- Day 15
Budapest
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host or join a guided city sightseeing tour including the iconic Heroes' Square. This afternoon, choose from optional guided excursions or explore Budapest on your own. Try some cream cake at one of the many cafés, or consider taking a scenic hike with views above the Danube. Your ship stays overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Budapest - including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Scenic hike above Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Budapest - Day 16
Budapest
Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast in Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
