Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Included Activities
- Evening reception on board Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Coach tour of Buda and Pest districts, visit Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge, see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit Christmas market
- National Opera House tour: Guided tour of Hungarian State Opera House architecture and history
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hungarian State Opera House Budapest Christmas Market - Day 3
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Explore city highlights including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall with knowledgeable local guide, enjoy mulled wine from local Christmas market
- Wines of Slovakia: Journey through Slovak wine regions with tasting in one of Bratislava's cellars
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 4
Vienna
Included Activities
- Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Glass of fine Austrian Sekt, performance of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall
Optional Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace: Guided tour of former Habsburg summer residence with exploration of rooms, gardens, and royal history
- Central Vienna guided tour: Expert local guide tour of city centre history, elegance, and diverse architecture with free time to discover Vienna's Christmas markets
- Belvedere Museum: Guided tour of Baroque landmark featuring greatest collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present day
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein Vienna Christmas Market - Day 5
Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Afternoon tasting of local regional delicacies and schnapps on board during Wachau Valley cruise
Optional Activities
- Melk Benedictine Abbey: Guided tour of 18th-century abbey including 900-year-old grounds, Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- E-biking from Melk to Dürnstein: Guided e-bike ride along Danube through small villages and rolling vineyards with stops for river views
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Passau
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour: Relaxed tour after lunch visiting St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built in 450) with knowledgeable local guide
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Coach journey to Mozart's home and The Sound of Music location with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, and free exploration time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Guided tour of one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns with lunch at local restaurant and leisure time
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Český Krumlov 
- Day 7
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Expert local guide tour of old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria with insights into regional customs and traditions during festive period
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour: Tour of Thurn und Taxis Palace followed by free time to explore local Christmas market
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Palace - Day 8
Regensburg to Prague
- Day 9
Prague
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit to the Astronomical Clock
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge River Vltava - Day 10
Prague
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting: Walking tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems learning about life under Communism with local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial: Visit to former military fortress and location of Theresienstadt Ghetto to learn about Nazi occupation horrors
- Prague Castle Tour: Exploration of one of the world's largest castle complexes including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty), and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 11
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
