Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
Amsterdam to Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals
- City walking tour of Amsterdam with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar 
- Day 3
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets independently
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with castle viewing
- Mini train journey to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim independently
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 5
Miltenberg and Wertheim
Miltenberg and Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Miltenberg
- Guided tour of Wertheim
- Coach transfer between Miltenberg and Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Spa massage service
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence visit
- Romantic Road excursion to Rothenburg with guided tour and Christmas market
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Informative lecture on Main River culture and history
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old and New Residences - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime and important historical sites
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) Nuremberg Old Town 
- Day 9
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg including Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Thurn und Taxis Castle guided tour and Christmas market exploration
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Regensburg Cathedral - Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg fortress, and lunch
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with guided tour, Gothic Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and lunch
- Highlights of Passau walking tour including St Stephen's Cathedral and Christmas market
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 11
Durnstein and Krems
Durnstein and Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey guided tour with Baroque frescoes and staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker
- E-biking from Durnstein to Krems along the Danube with scenic stops
Landmarks Durnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna city highlights including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna Christmas markets independently
Landmarks Vienna Ringstrasse Vienna State Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum visit with masterpieces including Pieter Bruegel the Elder collection
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration with ornate rooms and Habsburg family history
- Full day excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia with Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie square, and Old Town Hall
- Hidden Gems of Vienna guided tour with expert local guide and free exploration time
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike through Buda district with Varket Bazar, gardens, and Danube views
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock 
- Day 15
Budapest to Prague
Budapest to Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit Astronomical Clock
- Guided tour of Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 17
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with local history and brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial tour of WWII Nazi occupation site
- Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 18
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
