Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Prague including three castle courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral, Castle Steps, Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square
Optional Activities
- Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Lobkowicz Palace - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia - Guided wine tasting tour including welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine, selection of red, white and Rosé wines with traditional charcuterie and cheeses (Easy activity level, 2.5 hours duration)
- Day 4
Prague to Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting, including highlights of the World Heritage-listed Old Town, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge crossing the Danube (Easy activity level, 2 hours duration)
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Walhalla monument with views of the Danube and surrounding landscape
Landmarks Walhalla Monument Stone Bridge - Day 6
Passau
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau including Baroque buildings from the 17th century, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral with the largest church organ in Europe
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour along the River Inn, one of the three rivers converging in Passau
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Passau Gothic Town Hall 
- Day 7
Melk - Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey including UNESCO World Heritage-listed abbey built in 1083, one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys, with private organ recital in the abbey's church
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein, passing famous vineyards and quaint towns, with picnic on riverbanks and refreshing drink break (approximately 30km / 18.64 mile route)
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle, site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the Crusades, with panoramic views of the river and surrounding countryside
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Göttweig Abbey - Day 8
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum, Austria's largest and one of the most celebrated art institutions in the world
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island with insights into Vienna's livability and authentic local experiences
- Viennese evening concert at one of Vienna's most beautiful concert halls featuring favourites such as 'Blue Danube Waltz' and 'Radetzky March', with complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival (Easy activity level, 2.5 hours duration) - extra expense
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 9
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Old City, Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, and Slovak National Theatre
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle starting from the port, passing Slovak National Theatre, riverside promenade, Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, St Michael's Gate, and main square with panoramic views from the castle
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family to learn about their culture, history, and daily life
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava with personal stories from guide and local authentic refreshments (Easy activity level, 2 hours duration) - extra expense
- Carpathian wine route tour exploring viticultural towns including vineyards of Vinosady and family-run winery in Senkvice with local wine sampling in historic wine cellar (Moderate activity level, 4 hours 40 minutes duration) - extra expense
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Slovak National Theatre St Michael's Gate 
- Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest including World Heritage-listed centre, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district, with walking tour showcasing Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board featuring lively Hungarian folk dancing and music performance
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellert Hill, a World Heritage-listed site with stunning views of the Danube River and city's architecture, passing landmarks like Varkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens
- Etyek Uncorked - Guided walk through vineyards of the Etyek wine region just beyond Budapest, with cellar visit and wine tasting of distinctive varieties like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir (extra expense)
- Jewish heritage tour with local guide exploring significant Jewish events and buildings that played important roles in flourishing Jewish trade prior to World War II, including 'Shoes on the Danube' memorial (extra expense)
Landmarks Liberty Statue Heroes' Square Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Gellert Hill Shoes on the Danube Bank 
- Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
