Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Paris
- Visit Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Explore Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées River Seine 
- Day 2
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- Drive past Eiffel Tower
- Pass Champs-Élysées
- View Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along River Seine
- See Palais Garnier Opera
- View the Louvre
- See Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera The Louvre Les Invalides River Seine - Day 3
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walking tour of Montmartre district exploring winding cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard (produces 27 varieties of wine), and famous artistic heritage
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art center featuring 360-degree projections of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet in a former iron foundry
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 5
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along historic waterways viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- City walking tour: Exploration of canals and bridges in Amsterdam city centre with local guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn village and explore historic buildings and picturesque canals in Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- View Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom)
- Explore Christmas Markets
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise viewing castles and fortresses
- Mini train transfer from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum (350 musical instruments from 18th and 19th century)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim town and Christmas market
- Visit wine taverns and beer gardens
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 8
Wertheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Miltenberg
- Guided tour of Wertheim
- Coach transfer from Miltenberg to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Spa massage on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge relaxation
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim River Main - Day 9
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence: Visit the Baroque palace with manicured gardens, guided tour of valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach journey along the famed Romantic Road trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town viewing Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and famous City Councillors' Tavern, explore 500-year-old Christmas market
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 10
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg exploring famous sites
- View Town Hall
- View Gothic and Romanesque cathedral
- View Old and New Residences
Optional Activities
- Informative lecture on Main River culture and history
- Optional exploration of town
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 11
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main events during the Nazi regime and important historical sites
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Christkindlesmarkt Nuremberg Old Town 
- Day 12
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Explore Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria with local guide
- Thurn und Taxis Tour: Guided tour of Thurn und Taxis Castle followed by free time to explore Christmas markets
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle - Day 13
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov: Explore World Heritage Czech town with local guide admiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide viewing brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit St Stephen's Cathedral (originally built year 450, rebuilt Baroque style after 1662 fire), explore Christmas markets with gingerbread, mulled wine, bratwurst, woodcarvings and ornaments, optional festive concert at St Stephen's Cathedral (Wednesday-Saturday at noon)
Landmarks Passau St Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Ceský Krumlov - Day 14
Krems
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker learning age-old winemaking traditions while sampling wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürstein to Krems: Guided E-bike tour along the Danube through charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Durnstein Wachau Valley Krems Göttweig Abbey Danube River - Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna
- View Opera House
- View St Stephen's Cathedral
- View Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart with Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers, vocalists and world-famous art
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets
- Relaxation on board
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 16
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum: Superb museum with pieces from ancient Egypt through 18th century including largest collection of Pieter Bruegel the Elder works
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, royal family history and impressive gardens
- Excursion to Bratislava: Slovakia's capital since 1993, guided tour visiting Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town contrasting with brutalist socialist architecture
- Hidden Gems of Vienna: Expert local guide tour of city centre with stories and extended free time to explore
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 17
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour starting in Buda viewing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of labyrinths beneath castle district, complex built as secret WWII hospital later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district viewing Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens and Danube River and city architecture views
Landmarks Budapest Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock 
- Day 18
Budapest to Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Prague 
- Day 19
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge River Vltava - Day 20
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting: Expert local guide tour of famous sites and hidden gems learning about life under Communism, local brewery beer tasting visit
- Terezin Memorial: Journey to Terezin town, former military fortress and location of Theresienstadt Ghetto, learning about horrors of Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour: Explore Prague Castle complex, St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty), and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Theresienstadt Ghetto - Day 21
Prague Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
