Itinerary
- Day 1
Basel
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 2
Breisach
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl
- Excursion to Colmar with half-timbered houses and canals
- Excursion to Freiburg and the Black Forest, including Freiburg Munster cathedral
- Guided tour of Château du Haut-Königsbourg 12th century royal castle
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Freiburg Munster Château du Haut-Königsbourg Black Forest - Day 3
Rastatt
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Baden-Baden spa town
- Visit to Schloss Favorite, an 18th century palace and oldest German porcelain palace
- Excursion to Fort Schoenenbourg – Maginot Line with underground bunkers
- Walking tour of Strasbourg with cathedral, Petit France, and canals (active walk)
Landmarks Baden-Baden Kurhaus Baden-Baden Roman baths Baden-Baden Schloss Favorite Fort Schoenenbourg Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Strasbourg Grand Ile Strasbourg - Day 4
Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through rolling vineyards with cable car return to town
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine River - Day 5
Cochem
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cochem with wine tasting at a local winery
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River to Reichsburg Castle and nearby towns
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Moselle River Valwig Belstein 
- Day 6
Bernkastel
Included Activities
- Private classical concert in the Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bernkastel with Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall)
- Wine tasting along the Moselle at a renowned regional winery
- Active guided hike to Landshut Castle with local guide
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard Liebfrauenkirche Trier Moselle River - Day 7
Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Koblenz Old Town including Florinsmarkt
- Visit to Burg Eltz castle with treasury and armoury showcasing nine centuries of artefacts
- Excursion to medieval Limburg with half-timbered houses and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
- Guided e-bike cycling tour along the Moselle and Rhine rivers
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Koblenz Burg Eltz Eltz Forest Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke Limburg Rhine River Moselle River 
- Day 8
Mainz to Munich
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Frankfurt to Munich (included)
Landmarks Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) Residenz Palace Viktualienmarkt - Day 9
Munich
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Munich to Schwangau
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Munich including Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, and Marienplatz Glockenspiel
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace National Theatre Munich Marienplatz Glockenspiel Munich Maximilianstrasse Parliament Munich Bavarian Alps - Day 11
Schwangau
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior with views of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau lakes
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Alpsee Hohenschwangau Lake Bavarian Alps - Day 12
Schwangau to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Augsburg
- Walking tour of Nuremberg including Imperial Castle and Old Town
Landmarks Augsburg Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Nuremberg Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg City Walls - Day 13
Nuremberg to Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg with local guide including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey monastery with beer tasting
- Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Regensburg Church of St James Regensburg Porta Praetoria Regensburg Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge - Day 15
Passau to Schlögen
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria with guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, a World Heritage site with guided tour and lunch
- Guided walking tour of Passau including St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Passau Mozart's Birthplace Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov 
- Day 16
Melk to Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey with Marble Hall, library, and Abbey Church
- Guided e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards and along the Danube
- Visit to Artstetten Castle with museum and tales from royal family descendants
- Informative talk on schnapps production with local varieties tasting
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Dürnstein Castle Danube River - Day 17
Vienna
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with ornate rooms and gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
- Belvedere Museum featuring Austrian art and international artists
- Guided tour of Central Vienna with expert local guide
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 18
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie (main square), Old Town Hall, history of Iron Curtain era, and local delicacies tasting
- Carpathian wine tasting tour with visit to local winery in Carpathian wine region
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Carpathian Mountains - Day 19
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike through Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
- Jewish Heritage Tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue (available on select dates; replaced with Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour when unavailable)
- Excursion to Szentendre riverside town with museums, galleries, and guided city tour
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Budapest Széchenyi Square Budapest Elizabeth Square Budapest Institute for the Blind Budapest Jewish Museum Budapest Synagogue Budapest Szentendre Danube River 
- Day 20
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
