Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore Eiffel Tower
- Walk along River Seine
- Visit Champs-Élysées
- Discover Paris landmarks independently
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées River Seine 
- Day 2
Paris
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- View Eiffel Tower
- Drive along River Seine
- See Palais Garnier Opera
- See the Louvre
- See Les Invalides
- View Arc de Triomphe
- View Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera The Louvre Les Invalides River Seine - Day 3
Paris
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walking tour of cobblestone streets, artistic heritage sites, Montmartre greenspace, and Montmartre vineyard (Freechoice)
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art exhibition with large-scale projections of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet (Freechoice)
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour boat tour of Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals and waterways (Freechoice)
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided exploration of canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and local herring tasting (Freechoice)
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit authentic 16th-century windmills in the village of Schermerhorn (Freechoice)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Christmas dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Christmas dinner
- Festive celebrations and activities
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 7
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Mini train from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim town independently
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Coach transfer to Wertheim
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 9
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Würzburg city tour: Coach transfer to city centre with guided walking tour through historic market square (Freechoice)
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Guided coach tour along the Romantic Road to Medieval Rothenburg, including tours of Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and the famous City Councillors' Tavern (Freechoice)
Landmarks Würzburg Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 10
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- View Old Town Hall
- See Gothic and Romanesque cathedral
- View Old and New Residences
- See 'Little Venice'
- View 12th-century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Old Town Hall - Day 11
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town: See Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square (Freechoice)
- World War II tour: Guided exploration of key Nazi regime sites and events in Nuremberg's history (Freechoice)
- Gingerbread cooking: Learn traditional German Lebkuchen biscuit baking with an experienced local chef (Freechoice)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town 
- Day 12
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg
- View old stone bridge
- See Church of St James
- See Porta Praetoria
- New Year fireworks celebration
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 13
Passau
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town - Day 14
Melk to Dürnstein
- Meals
- Snack (Tasting of local Wachau Valley delicacies including jams, chutney and chocolate)
Included Activities
- Tasting of local Wachau Valley delicacies (jams, chutney, chocolate)
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey: Guided tour of Benedictine Abbey with abbey church, ornate ceiling frescoes, and medieval manuscript library (Freechoice)
- Cycle from Melk to Dürnstein: Guided bicycle tour along the Danube through charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes (Freechoice)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 15
Vienna
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 16
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore the former Habsburg summer residence and impressive gardens with local stories and history (Freechoice)
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island beaches for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxation (Freechoice)
- Excursion to Bratislava: Coach tour to Slovakia's capital featuring Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall (Freechoice)
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 17
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Visit Buda and Pest districts, see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square (Freechoice)
- Hospital in the Rock: Explore the labyrinthine secret hospital built during WWII and later converted to a nuclear bunker (Freechoice)
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk: Explore Grand Central Market sampling local specialties and learning about Budapest's food culture (Freechoice)
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 18
Departure
