Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Zurich to Basel
- Day 2
Breisach
BreisachOptional Activities
- Wine tasting at Kaiserstuhl vineyard
- Excursion to Colmar with guided tour of half-timbered houses and markets
- Excursion to Freiburg with guided tour of medieval town centre and Cathedral
Landmarks Kaiserstuhl Colmar Old Town Freiburg Cathedral - Day 3
Strasbourg
StrasbourgOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg including Cathedral, Petit France and Grand Ile
- Coach tour through Alsace wine region to Obernai with free time and wine tasting in Mittelbergheim
- E-bike tour of Strasbourg exploring 500 km of bicycle trails and charming suburbs
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Grand Ile Obernai Mittelbergheim - Day 4
Mannheim
MannheimOptional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with guided walking tour of Old Town and free time
- Historical tour of Heidelberg with guided tour and Heidelberg Castle visit including views and the Heidelberg Tun
- Excursion to Bad Durkheim with tour and tasting at Fritz Ritter vineyard
Landmarks Heidelberg Old Town Heidelberg Castle Bad Durkheim - Day 5
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise with views of Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car descent
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Lorelei Statue Rhine Gorge - Day 6
Cochem
CochemOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Cochem with Reichsburg Castle exploration and free time
- E-bike cycling tour along the Moselle River exploring Reichsburg Castle and nearby towns
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Moselle River Valwig Belstein - Day 7
Bernkastel
BernkastelIncluded Activities
- Private classical concert at Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Trier
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bernkastel with guide and free time
- Excursion to Trier with local guide to see Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral
- Wine tasting tour along the Moselle River at a renowned regional winery
Landmarks Landshut Castle Bernkasteler Doctor Vineyard Porta Nigra Trier Cathedral Liebfrauenkirche 
- Day 8
Moselle Valley Cruising Day
Moselle Valley Cruising DayIncluded Activities
- Full day Moselle Valley cruise with access to Salt Therapy Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments on board
Landmarks Moselle Valley - Day 9
Koblenz
KoblenzOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Koblenz old town with historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Marksburg Castle visit with Rhine River views
- Coach excursion to medieval Limburg an der Lahn with cathedral and Alte Lahnbrucke bridge
Landmarks Florinsmarkt Marksburg Castle Limburg an der Lahn Cathedral Alte Lahnbrucke - Day 10
Düsseldorf
DüsseldorfOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf exploring harbour, old town, Media Harbour and Castle Tower
- E-bike cycling tour along the Rhine to historic Kaiserswerth
- Altbier brewery tour visiting microbreweries and sampling traditional ale
- Düsseldorf art tour with old town exploration, Media Harbour and K21 Museum self-guided visit
Landmarks Media Harbour Düsseldorf Old Town Castle Tower Kaiserswerth K21 Museum - Day 11
Arnhem
ArnhemOptional Activities
- Airborne Museum visit with in-depth Battle of Arnhem account
- Netherlands Open Air Museum tour with local guide and 44-hectare exploration
- Palais Het Loo tour showcasing royal history, art collection and gardens
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo Veluwe Nature Reserve - Day 12
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant (Passchendaele & Ypres excursion only))
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp exploring Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle and main square
- Full day excursion to Passchendaele and Ypres with WWI history, memorials and lunch at local restaurant
- Craft beer and chocolate pairing tour
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Passchendaele Ypres - Day 13
Bruinisse
BruinisseOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Veere with port area, Scottish merchant houses, church and 15th-century town hall exploration plus free time
- Delta Works visit to explore the dam and lock system
- Oyster farm visit with cultivation instruction and fresh oyster tasting
Landmarks Veere Delta Works - Day 14
Dordrecht
DordrechtOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk and Old Water Tower
- Excursion to Delft with pottery factory visit
- Excursion to Kinderdijk to see World Heritage listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
- Day 16
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- One-hour canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam exploring canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- E-bike countryside tour from Amsterdam outskirts with local guide
- Excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar with historic buildings and canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 17
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall with classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with Cologne Cathedral exploration
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute 
- Day 18
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Guided vineyard hike with cable car descent
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 19
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour with orientation in Miltenberg, free time and local winery visit
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg tour and family farm visit with animal interaction and local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting with distillery visit and orientation tour in Miltenberg
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 20
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence visit with gardens, paintings, tapestries and period furniture
- Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 21
Bamberg
BambergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town with medieval and Baroque architecture
- Excursion to Coburg with castle visit and museum exploration of carriages, weapons and art
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle 
- Day 22
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town with Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church
- World War II tour highlighting main Nazi regime events and important sites
- Active walking tour of Imperial Castle and historic medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 23
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey ferry through Danube Gorge with Abbey exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
- E-bike cycle to Walhalla Memorial through Danube Valley scenery
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Danube Gorge - Day 24
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Salzburg excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Český Krumlov excursion))
Optional Activities
- Full day Salzburg excursion with guided art and music tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress and restaurant lunch
- Full day Český Krumlov excursion with guided tour of World Heritage gothic, renaissance and baroque architecture and restaurant lunch
- Walking tour of Passau exploring colourful waterside buildings and St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 25
Dünstein to Krems
Dünstein to KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with magnificent frescoes and Baroque staircase exploration
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker and site production learning
- E-bike tour from Dünstein to Krems along the Danube with scenic stops
Landmarks Dünstein Göttweig Abbey Krems Wachau Valley - Day 26
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Vienna State Opera House Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 27
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with ornately designed rooms, royal family tales and gardens
- E-bike tour to Danube Island exploring recreational playground with beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava with guide showing castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 28
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in-depth coach tour of Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi square and Elizabeth square with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Walking and coach tour of Budapest's communist past and present including 1956 Hungarian revolution
- Hospital in the Rock underground WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker exploration
- Guided hike of Buda district with gardens and Danube views
- Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacy tastings
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 29
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
