Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Zurich to Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
Breisach- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl winery
- Excursion to Colmar with guided exploration of half-timbered houses and local markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with local guide through medieval town centre and Cathedral
Landmarks Breisach Kaiserstuhl Wine Region Colmar Freiburg Cathedral - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including Cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
- Coach tour through Alsace wine region to Obernai and Mittelbergheim with wine tasting in local cellar
- E-bike cycling tour through Strasbourg exploring historic buildings, parklands and canals
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 4
Mannheim
Mannheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time including Old Town and uneven ground
- Historical guided tour of Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle Renaissance structure and views from castle balcony and Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter family-owned vineyard
Landmarks Mannheim Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Bad Durkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, descent by cable car
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 6
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem including Reichsburg Castle with Knight's Hall and Trophy Room, plus free time
- E-bike cycling tour along Moselle River path with views of Reichsburg Castle, half-timbered houses, Valwig and Belstein
Landmarks Cochem Reichsburg Castle Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 7
Bernkastel
Bernkastel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier with architecture and stained-glass window viewing
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with local guide exploring architecture, Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) and leisure time
- Excursion to Trier with local guide to see Porta Nigra Roman gate and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting at renowned Moselle winery with learning about local varieties and samples of regional wines
Landmarks Bernkastel Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Landshut Castle Trier Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche 
- Day 8
Moselle Valley Cruise
Moselle Valley Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruise through Moselle Valley
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town exploring winding streets, impressive townhouses, charming squares, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit dating back to 1117, the only Middle Rhine castle that avoided destruction
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with historic cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, Cathedral and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Koblenz Marksburg Castle Florinsmarkt Limburg an der Lahn Limburg Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring harbour, old town, Media Harbour and 13th-century Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along Rhine banks to historic Kaiserswerth region
- Düsseldorf Altbier brewery tour visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional regional ale
- Art-focused excursion starting in historic Old Town to Media Harbour with self-guided K21 Museum exploration
Landmarks Düsseldorf Düsseldorf Old Town Media Harbour Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 11
Arnhem
Arnhem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit with in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem and footsteps of British servicemen parachuted September 1944
- Netherlands Open Air Museum exploration of 44-hectare outdoor museum with local guide viewing replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses
- Palais Het Loo visit, royal family summer home dating to 1685 with museum showcasing family history, décor, art collection and grand gardens
Landmarks Arnhem Veluwe Nature Reserve Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 12
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp with local guide exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress and main square with extravagant buildings
- Full day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres learning about WWI battles, viewing memorials to 325,000 allied troops, and rebuilding aftermath with lunch in local restaurant
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing experience tasting Belgium's iconic culinary delicacies
Landmarks Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 13
Bruinisse
Bruinisse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere including port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, 15th-century town hall with free time
- Delta Works visit to engineering marvels of dams, locks and levees protecting delta plain against flooding
- Oyster farm visit learning about North Sea oyster growing and tasting fresh oysters
Landmarks Bruinisse Veere Delta Works North Sea - Day 14
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht exploring picturesque streets, winding canals and historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft visiting only remaining 17th-century pottery factory to see master potters at work
- Excursion to Kinderdijk viewing World Heritage-listed windmills, icons of Dutch culture
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk - Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 16
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam exploring maze of canals and bridges in city centre with local guide discussing history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn viewing authentic 16th-century windmills then to charming Alkmaar town with historic buildings and picturesque canals
- Rijksmuseum visit with local guide overview followed by self-guided exploration of 8,000-piece collection including works from Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar Rijksmuseum - Day 17
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall with classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with historic buildings, beautiful squares and World Heritage Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner with classical music concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cologne Cathedral Bonn La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 18
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments
- Winter winery visit learning about ice wine production and tasting locally produced sweet wine
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 19
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with free time in historic town then meeting local winemaker learning about production
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception meeting Baron and Baroness learning about modern aristocratic life over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg guided tour followed by family-owned farmstead visit meeting owners, discovering farm life, viewing animals and tasting local delicacies
- Schnapps distillery tour after orientation and free time in Miltenberg learning production of flavoured liqueur with multiple flavour tastings
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle Main River - Day 20
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Würzburg Residence guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens viewing valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short city stroll with free time
- Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg Bamberg - Day 21
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town, Europe's largest intact old town centre, exploring Medieval and Baroque buildings learning about fascinating history
- Coburg coach excursion viewing impressive castle overlooking city and museum with large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Coburg Castle 
- Day 22
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town driving by ancient city walls then walking tour seeing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- WWII tour with local guide highlighting Nazi regime events in Nuremberg visiting important historical sites
- Active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and admiring impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Regensburg - Day 23
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide exploring best-preserved medieval city in Germany including old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Thurn and Taxis palace guided tour followed by free time exploring 12th-century noble family history
- Bavarian beer tasting learning about brewing intricacies and region's rich heritage tasting variety of distinctive brews
Landmarks Regensburg Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn and Taxis Palace - Day 24
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg crossing into Austria with guided tour learning about art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov in Czech Republic, World Heritage site with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured waterfront buildings and St Stephen's Cathedral with history dating to year 450 rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks Passau St Stephen's Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 25
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey guided tour of 6th-century abbey rebuilt in 18th century viewing magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting visiting local winemaker learning age-old traditions and sampling delicious region wines
- E-bike bicycle tour along Danube from Dürnstein to Krems village with stops for views of charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Danube River Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 26
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arsenal Military Museum concert featuring private Viennese evening concert with timeless music of Strauss and Mozart, including Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Vienna Arsenal Military Museum 
- Day 27
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration of former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, royal family history and impressive gardens
- Central Vienna guided tour with local guide exploring history, elegance and diverse architecture with free time to explore independently
- Bratislava excursion visiting Slovakia's capital since 1993 with local guide showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town
Landmarks Vienna Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 28
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting in Buda seeing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi and Elizabeth squares, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour with insights on communist past and EU life including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events
- Hospital in the Rock underground exploration of WWII secret hospital beneath Castle district later converted to nuclear bunker
- Hungarian State Opera House visit with captivating architecture, opulent interiors and learning about significance to Hungarian culture
Landmarks Budapest Danube River Buda Pest Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera House 
- Day 29
Budapest - Departure
Budapest - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Budapest
