Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris independently
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- Eiffel Tower viewing
- Champs-Élysées viewing
- Arc de Triomphe viewing
- Seine River drive
- Palais Garnier Opera viewing
- Louvre viewing
- Les Invalides viewing
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris during free afternoon time
- Museum entries and visits
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Seine River Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Secrets of Montmartre OR Atelier des Lumières)
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre excursion - explore winding cobblestone streets, visit Montmartre vineyard, view greenspace
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art exhibition with projections of masterpieces
- Afternoon leisure exploration
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam - Day 5
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Canal cruise OR Walking tour of Amsterdam OR Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar)
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour viewing of Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore canals, bridges, city centre history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and taste herring
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit authentic 16th-century windmills
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar 
- Day 6
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Cologne Cathedral viewing
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Cologne
- Midnight mass in town
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 7
Rhine Gorge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast
- Festive celebrations on board
- Rhine Gorge scenic viewing
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 8
Wertheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 9
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Guided city tour OR Romantic Road to Rothenburg)
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour - coach transfer to Würzburg centre, local guide tour to historic market square
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along the Middle Ages trading route, guided tour of Rothenburg's medieval old town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 10
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Old Town Hall viewing
- Cathedral viewing
- Old and New Residences viewing
- Castle viewing
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Walking tour of the Old Town OR World War II tour OR Gingerbread cooking)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - drive to city centre, guided tour of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Gingerbread cooking - cooking class with experienced local chef to learn traditional German Lebkuchen biscuits
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church 
- Day 12
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Regensburg walking tour OR Bavarian beer tasting)
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - expert local guide shows old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, and shares festive regional customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit series of traditional breweries, learn brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 13
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included with full-day excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice full-day excursion (one of: Salzburg excursion with lunch OR Český Krumlov excursion with lunch)
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach travel to Salzburg, Austria; guided tour of Mozart's city surrounded by alpine peaks and Salzach River; lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach travel to World Heritage Czech town; guided exploration of fairy-tale historic centre; lunch at local restaurant
- New Year's Eve celebration - celebrate on shore with fireworks or join festivities on board
Landmarks Passau Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 14
Wachau Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Melk Abbey guided tour OR Cycle from Melk to Dünstein)
- Wachau Valley local delicacies tasting - jams, chutney and chocolate
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - guided tour of Benedictine monastery with abbey church ceiling frescoes and medieval manuscripts library
- Cycle from Melk to Dünstein - bicycle tour along Danube through charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Dünstein - Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 16
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Schönbrunn Palace OR Cycle to Danube Island OR Excursion to Bratislava)
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with bathing, boating, cycling and beach areas
- Excursion to Bratislava - coach to Slovakia's capital; local guide tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, Old Town
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 17
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion (one of: Budapest in Depth OR Hospital in the Rock OR Hungarian Culinary Market Walk)
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit Buda and Pest districts, see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge, visit Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - experience secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker labyrinths
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk - explore Grand Central Market, sample local specialties, learn about Budapest's food culture
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 18
Departure
