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 with local guide - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour with local guide - learn about the Nazi regime period and visit important historical sites
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square 
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Visit both Buda and Pest districts, see the Várkert Bazár before crossing the Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock: Experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock, built as a secret hospital during WWII and later converted to a nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk: Foodie tour visiting the Grand Central Market and other locations for tasting local delicacies with stories about the city's traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 18
Departure
