Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your flight arrives in Rome by noon, and you'll head straight to the hotel to settle in. After dropping your bags, a guided tour takes you through the afternoon to see the Forum, Colosseum, and Pantheon. By evening, you'll gather for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided afternoon tour of Rome including Forum, Colosseum, and Pantheon
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks Roman Forum Colosseum Pantheon 
- Day 2
Rome
You'll spend the day in Vatican City with a guide, walking through St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums. The Sistine Chapel's frescoes and sculptures are something you won't want to miss. The afternoon and evening are yours to do what you like, so you can grab lunch, rest, or wander around on your own.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican City
- St. Peter's Square visit
- Vatican Museums entrance and exploration
- Sistine Chapel viewing
Landmarks Vatican City St. Peter's Square Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
The drive south takes you along the coast with views of cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples before you reach Sorrento. The town sits on the cliffs with colorful buildings stacked above the harbor. You'll have the afternoon to walk through the narrow streets and just take in the local feel of the place.
Optional Activities
- Explore village atmosphere and narrow laneways of Sorrento
Landmarks Bay of Naples 
- Day 4
Capri - Sorrento
A boat takes you out across bright blue water to Capri, the island where Roman emperors used to hang out. You'll head up to Anacapri in the hills to catch some views, then ride the funicular down to the port to catch your return ferry back to Sorrento.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Capri
- Hilltop town of Anacapri visit
- Funicular ride down to port
Landmarks Capri Anacapri 
- Day 5
Pompeii - San Gimignano
This morning you'll tour Pompeii, the ancient city that was buried by lava from Mt. Vesuvius back in AD 79. Later you'll travel north to San Gimignano, and dinner happens at your hotel there.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii ruins
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 6
Florence
San Gimignano's historic streets and medieval towers are yours to explore on foot. After that, you'll head north to Florence where you can spend the evening walking around however you like, checking out neighborhoods and finding a place to eat.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of San Gimignano historic streets and medieval city skyline
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 7
Florence
Florence gets your attention today with a walking tour that includes the Academy of Fine Arts, where you'll see Michelangelo's David sculpture. If you're interested, there's also an option to take a side trip to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence
- Academy of Fine Arts visit
- Michelangelo's David viewing
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Academy of Fine Arts Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 8
Verona - Venice
You'll check out Verona, home to Juliet's balcony if you're into that sort of thing. After exploring there, you'll head on to Venice for the evening.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Verona
- Juliet's balcony visit
Landmarks Verona Juliet's Balcony - Day 9
Venice
A guide takes you through Venice's canals by boat, and you'll stop to watch someone demonstrate Venetian glass-blowing techniques. The rest of the afternoon is free, so you can wander the streets, find a café, or see what interests you.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Venice
- Venetian glass-blowing demonstration
Landmarks Venice - Day 10
Ljubljana - Zagreb
You're heading through Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, and then on to Zagreb in Croatia. Once there, a guide shows you around to places like the Stone Gate and the Opera House.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb including Stone Gate and Opera House
Landmarks Ljubljana Stone Gate Zagreb Opera House - Day 11
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your river ship, which will be your home for the next stretch of this trip. Get settled in, meet the crew, and take some time to get familiar with your ship.
Included Activities
- Embark on Travelmarvel river ship
Landmarks Budapest - Day 12
Budapest
After waking up with views of Budapest, you'll disembark and spend the day with a local guide seeing Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, and Buda Castle. By evening, you'll head back to the ship for a gala dinner while sailing the Danube.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner while cruising the Danube)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest including Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, and Buda Castle
- Gala Dinner onboard
Landmarks Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Heroes' Square Buda Castle - Day 13
Vienna
The ship cruises to Vienna, and you'll drive along the Ringstrasse seeing the Vienna State Opera House and Museum of Fine Arts. A walking tour takes you through St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Palace, and Albertina. Later you can browse Naschmarkt or catch an optional concert.
Included Activities
- Ringstrasse drive viewing Vienna State Opera House and Museum of Fine Arts
- Walking tour of Vienna including St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Palace, and Albertina
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Optional concert featuring Mozart and 'The Sound of Music' music
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Museum of Fine Arts St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Albertina Naschmarkt - Day 14
Vienna
Vienna is yours to explore however you'd like. Wander the Hofburg area or hit Karntnerstrasse, the main shopping street. If you want a structured activity, you can join an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace or Bratislava instead.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hofburg area
- Wander Karntnerstrasse shopping strip
- Optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace
- Optional excursion to Bratislava
Landmarks Hofburg Palace Karntnerstrasse Schonbrunn Palace Bratislava - Day 15
Durnstein - Melk
You'll cruise to Durnstein and walk past rustic buildings and taverns while looking up at castle ruins on the hillside, where King Richard the Lionheart was once locked up. Then it's on through Wachau Valley to Melk to tour the abbey. There's also an optional bike route from Durnstein to Melk if that sounds better.
Included Activities
- Stroll through Durnstein past rustic townhouses and taverns
- View castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Optional bike ride from Durnstein to Melk
Landmarks Durnstein Durnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 16
Passau
You have options today: take an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic or to Salzburg for 'The Sound of Music' locations. Alternatively, you can just relax on the ship as it sails through to Passau.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Optional tour to Salzburg with 'The Sound of Music' sights
Landmarks Cesky Krumlov Salzburg - Day 17
Regensburg
The Danube cruise continues to Regensburg in the Bavarian Forest. You can wander on your own pace through cobblestone streets, check out medieval buildings, and see what cultural sites catch your interest.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Regensburg at own pace
Landmarks Regensburg - Day 18
Nuremberg
You arrive in Nuremberg, a city with important World War II history. In the afternoon, a guided tour takes you to the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Nuremberg including Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice
Landmarks Zeppelin Field Palace of Justice - Day 19
Bamberg
Bamberg is one of the few German cities that came through World War II relatively undamaged and it's a UNESCO site. A local guide will take you around the historic center.
Included Activities
- Locally guided tour of Bamberg historic city centre
Landmarks Bamberg - Day 20
Wurzburg
Wurzburg sits in lush hills surrounded by vineyards. You'll see the Baroque Wurzburg Residence and walk through the Court Garden with its terraced lawns and water features. If medieval towns interest you, there's an optional visit to Rothenburg.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wurzburg Residence
- Walk through Wurzburg Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to medieval town of Rothenburg
Landmarks Wurzburg Residence Wurzburg Court Garden Rothenburg - Day 21
Miltenberg
You'll reach Miltenberg, a medieval town that feels like stepping back in time. There's a special insider experience lined up before you return to the ship. Later, you'll watch the lights of the old town as you have dinner and cruise through the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience in Miltenberg
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 22
Rudesheim - Rhine Gorge
In Rudesheim, ride the Winzerexpress mini-train through town to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The ship then cruises through the Rhine Gorge where steep slopes covered in vineyards surround ancient castles. Dinner happens onboard as you sail on into the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Winzerexpress mini-train ride in Rudesheim
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum visit
- Rhine Gorge cruise
- Dinner onboard
Landmarks Rudesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 23
Cologne - Bruhl
You'll tour Cologne's famous cathedral, the Kolner Dom, which took over 600 years to build. After that, a coach takes you to Bruhl for another insider experience.
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Cologne including Kolner Dom
- Insider Experience in Bruhl
Landmarks Kolner Dom - Day 24
Amsterdam
The ship docks in Amsterdam's center, and you'll board a glass-topped boat to see canal-side buildings and watch locals cycling along the waterways. Free time lets you explore on your own before the Captain's Farewell Dinner back on the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals
- Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 25
Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll leave the ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
