Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels
Brussels
- Day 2
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brussels including Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Palace, and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Belgium walking tour (extra expense) - 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Grand Place Manneken Pis Royal Palace of Brussels St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral - Day 3
Brussels
Brussels- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Belgium's Comic Heritage (extra expense) - 4 hours, Easy activity level - Tour of Comic Art Museum and master caricature workshop with Belgian caricature artist Jan Op de Beeck
Landmarks Parc du Cinquantenaire Comic Art Museum - Day 4
Brussels to Amsterdam
Brussels to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Timeless Dutch countryside - Walking tour through charming villages, working windmills, and local traditions
Optional Activities
- Hidden gems of Amsterdam (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level - Tour of Jordaan area, chocolate shop visit, Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with secret Catholic church), local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at a brewery
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland Our Lord in the Attic - Day 6
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Quest for Cologne's treasures - Guided walking tour with treasure hunt map to find items unique to the city
Optional Activities
- German beer experience (extra expense) - 2 hours, Moderate activity level - Guided tour through legendary brewhouses to experience Kölsch, Cologne's regional beer
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum - Mini train ride through narrow city streets to museum with over 350 automatic mechanical music instruments
Optional Activities
- Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal - Hike through verdant vineyards to 19th-century monument celebrating German unification with panoramic views over Rüdesheim and the Rhine
Landmarks Lorelai Rock Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Niederwalddenkmal - Day 8
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Miltenberg - Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg - Stroll cobblestone streets, view Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany (1411), Miltenberg Castle, red sandstone church and bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey - Explore well-preserved Cistercian monastery with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters, and Baroque interiors in nearby Wertheim
- Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle - Hike through forest to 12th-century castle now housing contemporary art and old masters collection
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle Bronnbach Abbey Mildenburg Castle - Day 9
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and visit to the Bishop's Residence - Guided tour of World Heritage-listed building featuring Viennese Baroque and Italian influences, learning about its restoration after WWII
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense) - 6.5 hours, Moderate activity level - Best-preserved medieval town in Germany with medieval walls, Town Hall Tower with panoramic views, Gothic churches, museums, and special tasting of local sausages. Operates at same time as included tour.
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg - Day 10
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg - Explore New Residence (former prince bishop residence with old German and Baroque paintings from Bavarian State collection), stroll through Rose Garden
Landmarks Bamberg New Residence - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg - Sightseeing tour of historic city including architectural wonders, war-era impacts, and reconstructed half-timbered houses
Optional Activities
- World War II tour (extra expense) - 4 hours, Easy activity level - Tour of Nazi Rally grounds, panoramic city drive, and Courtroom 600 where War Crimes trials were held
Landmarks Nazi Rally Grounds - Day 12
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg - Walking tour of World Heritage Old Town, narrow alleys, 13th-century Town Hall, 12th-century Stone Bridge crossing the Danube, leisure exploration time
- Bavarian band performance on board - Traditional music performance in Horizon Bar & Lounge with performers in authentic Lederhosen
Optional Activities
- Sausage-making workshop (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level - Learn to produce fresh white breakfast sausages with expert from family butchery DEUTSCH, including recipe, weighing, cutting, and filling in natural casings
Landmarks Stone Bridge Regensburg Town Hall - Day 13
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Waltz dance show on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Passau - Walking tour of Baroque buildings from 17th century, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, St. Stephen's Cathedral featuring Europe's largest church organ
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense) - 10 hours, Easy activity level - Full day exploring Mozart's birthplace and The Sound of Music setting, historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, Mozart's home
- Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense) - 8.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level - World Heritage-listed medieval town in Czech South Bohemia with Renaissance and Baroque architecture, expert guide through Old Town with cobblestone streets, historic townhouses, and centuries-old buildings
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Český Krumlov 
- Day 14
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey - Guided tour through opulent rooms with Italian Baroque architecture and gold leaf walls, ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube - Active e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein, 30km (18.64 miles) through picturesque surroundings passing famous vineyards and quaint towns, includes picnic on riverbanks and refreshing drink break
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle - Challenging trail to 12th-century castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the Crusades, with spectacular panoramic views of river and surrounding countryside
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna - Coach and walking tour of Ringstrasse and city centre including Opera House, Burgtheater, and Parliament, leisure exploration time
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna - E-bike tour to Danube Island with commentary on Vienna as world's most liveable city, personal stories from guide, and authentic Vienna experiences not seen by typical travellers
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense) - 5 hours, Easy activity level - Former summer residence of Habsburg Empire, World Heritage Baroque palace with historic importance, unique grounds, and splendid furnishings, expert local guide sharing fascinating tales
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense) - 2.5 hours, Easy activity level - Exclusive evening concert at one of Vienna's most beautiful concert halls featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Schubert including Blue Danube Waltz and Radetzky March, complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Austrian Parliament Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 16
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - Guided sightseeing tour of Old City, botanical gardens of Episcopal Summer Palace, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, Slovak National Theatre, leisure exploration time
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - Visit local family home to learn about culture, history, traditions, and daily life
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle - Active excursion from port passing Slovak National Theatre and riverside promenade, Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, climb to castle for panoramic views, St Michael's Gate, main square
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense) - 2 hours, Easy activity level - Tour in Skoda car learning about Communist era through real personal stories from guide, local authentic refreshments from that time period
- Carpathian wine route (extra expense) - 4 hours 40 minutes, Moderate activity level - Explore viticultural towns of Small Carpathian Wine Route including vineyards of Vinosady and family-run winery in Senkvice, learn winemaking heritage and sample local wines in historic wine cellar
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral St Michael's Gate Slovak National Theatre Episcopal Summer Palace 
- Day 17
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest - Tour of World Heritage centre, architecture from Romanesque to Baroque to classical, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district, walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board - Hungarian folk dancing and music performance
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellert Hill - Beautiful hike to World Heritage-listed site with stunning Danube River views, city architecture views, passing Várkert Bazaar and beautifully landscaped gardens
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense) - 4 hours, Moderate activity level - Picturesque village with Mediterranean atmosphere and artistic heritage, walking tour of pedestrian city centre with Baroque architecture, colourful houses, narrow cobbled streets, Fő Tér main square, art galleries, museums, and shops
- Jewish heritage tour (extra expense) - Guided tour of significant Jewish events shaping Budapest's culture, buildings from flourishing pre-WWII Jewish trade, 'Shoes on the Danube' memorial in Pest
Landmarks Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Buda Castle Heroes' Square Liberty Statue Gellert Hill Szentendre Shoes on the Danube Bank - Day 18
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
