Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
Optional Activities
- Explore Zagreb's medieval Upper Town
- Wander the elegant 19th-century Lower Town
- Visit quirky museums
- Browse delicious markets
- Experience café culture
- Day 2
Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice National Park with walks along pathways viewing lakes and waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Explore local restaurant scene in Zagreb
Landmarks Plitvice National Park - Day 3
Zagreb to Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb highlights including St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, and Lotrščak Tower
- Guided tour of Ljubljana visiting Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral
Landmarks St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Ljubljanica River 
- Day 4
Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Journey to Bled
- Traditional Pletna boat ride to island in Lake Bled
- Visit to Church of St. Mary on the island
Landmarks Lake Bled Church of St. Mary - Day 5
Bled to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Scenic Space-Ship
- Crew welcome aboard
- Day 6
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda, Margaret Bridge crossing, Pest sights including Széchényi Square and Elizabeth Square, piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway: Visit Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture and grand gardens, Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class: Traditional Hungarian goulash cooking class with locals
- Relax at one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Danube River Buda Pest Margaret Bridge Széchényi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 7
Budapest to Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: See Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learn about history and life behind the Iron Curtain, taste local delicacies
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerái: Experience Bratislava's coffee house culture, learn about café history dating to the 16th century, admire architecture and frescoed ceilings, enjoy homemade cakes with Austro-Hungarian recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class: Hands-on workshop preparing traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Hlavn\u00e9 Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 8
Bratislava to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore former summer residence of the Habsburg family, ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery: Bicycle to the hidden architectural gem surrounded by vineyards, over 900 years of history
- Belvedere Museum: Visit Baroque landmark with greatest collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, plus works by Monet, van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna: Guided tour with expert local guide and free exploration time
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 9
Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening talk on schnapps production with tastings
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Founded in sixth century, rebuilt as magnificent Baroque abbey, view impressive frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker, learn about flavour profiles and age-old winemaking traditions, sample wines
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein: Bicycle tour along the Danube to Dürnstein, pass charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Krems Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein - Day 10
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot: Walking tour with local guide discovering balance between city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to Czech World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, guided tour and lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp: Tour former concentration camp that housed over 190,000 people 1938-1945, learn about prisoner conditions during Nazi regime
- Linzer Torte Tasting: Cooking class in one of city's oldest cafes, learn 400-year history of iconic tart with handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched above city
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Linz Old Town Linz Main Square Postlingberg Church Český Krumlov Mauthausen - Day 11
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built year 450, destroyed by fire 1662 and rebuilt Baroque style
- Paddling on the River Inn: Paddle down River Inn past charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges, crossing between Germany and Austria
- Cross border cycling: Guided e-bike ride along Inn River crossing Germany-Austria border, cycle through charming towns viewing local life and spectacular regional views
- Passau photography safari: Expert guide takes you to city's best vantage points including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall and point where three rivers meet
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Passau Old Town Hall River Inn Danube River Ilz River - Day 12
Regensburg
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour seeing old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria on the confluence of three Bavarian rivers
- Traditional sausage making class: Hands-on lesson with local family-owned butcher expert learning to make traditional white breakfast sausages, recipe, ingredient measuring, casing filling, importance of fresh herbs
- Bavarian beer tasting: Learn about beer making intricacies and region's rich brewing heritage, visit traditional brewery to taste distinctive Bavarian brews
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 13
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive past ancient city walls, guided tour of Old Town seeing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg, learn about this dark historical period and visit important sites
- Rock cut beer cellar: Discover underground historical beer culture, explore over 20,000 square metres of rock cut cellars beneath historical city centre used to store and brew beer, finish with traditional brews tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 14
Nuremberg to Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague hotel
- Day 15
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague's Old Town
- Visit Astronomical Clock
- Walk Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Stroll Prague at leisure
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock River Vltava - Day 16
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting: Expert local guide walking tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems, learn about everyday life under Communism, visit local brewery for beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial: Visit town of Terezin, former military fortress and location of Theresienstadt Ghetto, learn about horrors committed during Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour: Explore one of world's largest castles, visit St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty), picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin - Day 17
Prague Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
