Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise through Amsterdam
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam with local herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar to visit 16th-century windmills
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills - Day 3
Cologne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Midnight mass in Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 4
Rhine Gorge
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast and special celebrations aboard ship
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 5
Wertheim
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided city tour of Würzburg with historic market square
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg with guided tour including Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Market Square Würzburg Residence Rothenburg City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 7
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including Town Hall, Cathedral, Residences and castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall Bamberg New Residence - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour of significant Nazi-era sites
Landmarks Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) St. Egidien's Church (Sebalduskirche) Nuremberg Market Square (Hauptmarkt) 
- Day 9
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Regensburg walking tour including old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries
Landmarks Regensburg Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Linz
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Salzburg), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Český Krumlov)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- New Year's Eve celebrations on shore in Linz with fireworks
- New Year's Eve celebrations onboard ship
Landmarks Passau Old Town Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 11
Melk - Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Scenic Freechoice: Bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein
- Tasting of local Wachau Valley delicacies including jams, chutney and chocolate
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Wachau Valley - Day 12
Vienna
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 13
Vienna
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Explore Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
- Scenic Freechoice: Coach excursion to Bratislava with guided tour of castle, main square and Old Town Hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town Hall - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - Visit both Buda and Pest districts, see the Varkert Bazaar before crossing the Margaret Bridge to Szechenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - Experience the labyrinths of the secret WWII hospital later converted to a nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk - Foodie tour visiting the Grand Central Market and other locations for local delicacies tastings with stories about the city's traditions
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest to Prague
- Day 16
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Charles Bridge walk
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Town Prague - Day 17
Prague
- Meals
- Lunch (Beer tasting at local brewery)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting at local brewery
- Scenic Freechoice: Terezin Memorial tour
- Scenic Freechoice: Prague Castle Tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Terezin - Day 18
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
