Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer on arrival
- Welcome reception
- Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during boat tour of Paris along the Seine River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Paris highlights
- Lunch during Seine River boat tour
- Boat tour past Les Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Alexandre III, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Statue of Liberty
Landmarks Avenue des Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Les Invalides Musée d'Orsay Notre-Dame Cathedral Pont Alexandre III Louvre Statue of Liberty - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Cabaret performance at Moulin Rouge
Optional Activities
- Culinary walk exploring Paris' fine food and hidden culinary gems
- Citroën 2CV vintage car drive through Paris cityscape and backstreets
- Visit Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica with panoramic views
Landmarks Moulin Rouge Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch while cruising along Ghent's canals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Amsterdam via northern France and Belgium
- Light lunch in Ghent while cruising the canals
- Embarkation on APT Solara or APT Ostara
Landmarks Ghent - Day 5
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Amsterdam to UtrechtIncluded Activities
- Ship transfer to Utrecht
Optional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals
- Cheese tasting at a local cheese store featuring regional varieties such as Edam and Gouda
- Guided bike ride through the countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens visit (on select spring departures) featuring more than seven million flowering bulbs including tulips
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 6
Andernach
AndernachIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Germany
- Signature Experience: Namedy Castle visit including guided tour of castle and gardens, cocktail party with pianist
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 7
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimOptional Activities
- Gondola ride over emerald vineyards of Rhine Valley to Niederwald Monument commemorating German unification in 1871
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour featuring automated musical instruments
- Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
Landmarks Rhine River Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 8
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg discovering preserved buildings and historic squares, followed by liqueur tasting at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
- Local monastery visit with meeting Franciscan friar, sampling homemade sausages, cheese and bread, and free time to wander gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 9
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Würzburg Residence visit - 18th-century palace featuring intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
- Tastes of Franconia - guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and famous Franconian whisky distillery with whisky and wine maker meeting and tasting paired with fresh bakery bread
- Explore Rothenburg - wander the walled medieval town's cobblestone streets and colored houses, with optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' featuring the world's largest selection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress - Würzburg's most visible landmark offering views over the city with fascinating history dating back centuries
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village Marienberg Fortress - Day 10
Bamberg to Main-Danube Canal
Bamberg to Main-Danube CanalIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and buildings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town - Day 11
Nuremberg and Main-Danube Canal
Nuremberg and Main-Danube Canal- Meals
- Tasting (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck during Main-Danube Canal cruise
Optional Activities
- Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including the Reich Party Rally Grounds where Hitler's annual rallies were held from 1927 to 1938
- Medieval History of Nuremberg tour featuring medieval architecture, 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, main market square and 14th century Gothic church
Landmarks Reich Party Rally Grounds Imperial Castle Gothic Church - Day 12
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre guided tour discovering Roman history, Bavarian capital heritage, finishing with tasting at historic sausage kitchen thought to be one of the oldest working restaurants in the world
- Guided bike ride to the Walhalla Memorial, a neo-classical building above the Danube River housing a hall of fame honoring notable German politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch at rustic restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg, with welcome drink included)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and 'Sound of Music' Show - includes welcome drink and traditional lunch at rustic mountain restaurant
Landmarks Salzburg Gaisberg Mountain - Day 14
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein with free roaming time in cobblestone lanes
- Guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein along the Danube River taking in beautiful Wachau Valley scenery
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 15
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse landmarks and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Signature Experience: Cocktail party and private recital at Vienna's City Palace with full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss masterpieces and operatic recital
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Ringstrasse City Palace of Liechtenstein - Day 16
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to BudapestOptional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit featuring lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens exploring royal history
- Visit Bratislava, Slovakia featuring 18th-century rococo design and communist-era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
- Vienna culinary tour of narrow streets including traditional cafe visit, classic Viennese sausage tasting and sweet treat sampling from famous patisseries
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building Hotel Kyjev - Day 17
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, and artisan meats and cheeses)
Included Activities
- Farewell evening celebration featuring Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest featuring Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour through Great Market Hall discovering sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Funicular ride up to Castle Hill with sweeping river views and walk to Fisherman's Bastion historical monument
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Fisherman's Bastion - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
Budapest to Prague- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in traditional restaurant at Velké Bílovice winemaking town)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Travel to Velké Bílovice
- Light lunch in traditional restaurant at Velké Bílovice winemaking town
Landmarks Velké Bílovice - Day 19
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Alcron Restaurant, contemporary fine dining establishment known for local Czech produce, plant-forward philosophy, and modern twist on regional traditions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Prague Castle tour with outstanding city views
- Charles Bridge walk, historic bridge dating to 1357
- Old Town Square exploration featuring the historic Astronomical Clock installed in 1410
- Dinner at Alcron Restaurant featuring contemporary fine dining with local Czech produce
Landmarks Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 20
Chateau Jemnistě
Chateau Jemnistě- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch at Chateau Jemnistě)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience: Chateau Jemnistě private guided tour of 18th-century estate with spectacular baroque architecture
- Lunch at Chateau Jemnistě
- Falconry display at Chateau Jemnistě
Landmarks Chateau Jemnistě - Day 21
Prague
PragueIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer
