Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Munich
MunichOptional Activities
- Visit Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
- Explore Residenz Palace
- Browse Viktualienmarkt Square
Landmarks Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) Residenz Palace Viktualienmarkt Square 
- Day 2
Munich to Schwangau
Munich to Schwangau- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Munich including former Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, and Parliament
- Visit Marienplatz Square and view the Glockenspiel
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz Square Glockenspiel - Day 3
Schwangau
Schwangau- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior including frescoes and views of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau lakes
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Alpsee Hohenschwangau Lake - Day 4
Schwangau to Nuremberg
Schwangau to Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Augsburg
- Walking tour of Nuremberg with local guide including Imperial Castle, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and market square
Optional Activities
- Explore Augsburg during free time
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Nuremberg Old Town 
- Day 5
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Nuremberg to Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Regensburg
RegensburgIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Old Stone Bridge - Day 7
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (Salzburg excursion option)), Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant (Český Krumlov excursion option))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour including Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, plus lunch and free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide to explore Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, plus lunch
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Passau highlights including St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace 
- Day 8
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey including marble hall, library, and Abbey Church
- Scenic Freechoice: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience from Melk to Dürnstein through villages and vineyards
- Scenic Freechoice: Artstetten Castle visit with museum tour and family stories
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Informative talk on production of regional delicacies with tasting of local varieties
Optional Activities
- Explore Dürnstein at leisure including 12th-century historical buildings and Dürnstein Castle ruins
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 9
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Explore Schönbrunn Palace with ornate rooms, royal family stories, and impressive gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with beaches and recreational areas
- Scenic Freechoice: Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with world-class art collection and ancient artifacts plus free time to explore
- Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists performing Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 10
Bratislava
BratislavaIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide including Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall, plus local delicacies tasting
- Scenic Freechoice: Carpathian wine route excursion to Small Carpathians villages with family winemakers
- Scenic Freechoice: Communist walk exploring Bratislava's complex history during the communist regime
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 11
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in-depth coach tour of Buda including Varkert Bazaar, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district with views of Varkert Bazaar, landscaped gardens, and Danube River
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Szentendre riverside town with guided city tour of museums and galleries
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of National Opera House including neo-Renaissance interior, royal guest stories, and acoustics
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square National Opera House Margaret Bridge Szentendre - Day 12
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
