Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Prague
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
PragueIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Prague including three castle courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral, Castle Steps, Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Lobkowicz Palace 
- Day 3
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia - guided wine tasting tour including Czech sparkling wine, red, white and Rosé wines with traditional charcuterie and cheeses (Easy, 2.5 hours)
- Day 4
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest including World Heritage centre, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellért Hill - guided walk with views of the Danube River, city architecture, Varkert Bazaar, and landscaped gardens
Landmarks Danube River Chain Bridge Liberty Statue Heroes' Square Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Gellért Hill - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including botanical gardens of the Episcopal Summer Palace, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, and Slovak National Theatre
- Waltz show class on board
Optional Activities
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle including Slovak National Theatre, riverside promenade, St. Martin's Cathedral, St Michael's Gate, and main square
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava with local guide stories and authentic refreshments (Easy, 2 hours, extra expense)
- Carpathian wine route tour including vineyards of Vinosady and family-run winery in Senkvice with local wine tasting in historic wine cellar (Moderate, 4 hours 40 minutes, extra expense)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre St. Martin's Cathedral St Michael's Gate Episcopal Summer Palace - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse and city centre by coach and on foot
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island with personal stories and authentic local experiences
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace - former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire, World Heritage site with Baroque architecture (Easy, 5 hours, extra expense)
- Viennese evening concert at a beautiful concert hall featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Schubert repertoire with complimentary sparkling wine (Easy, 2.5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Burgtheater Parliament Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island - Day 8
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey including opulent Baroque rooms, Italian architecture, ornate gold leaf walls, and ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle - challenging trek to the site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after the Crusades, with panoramic views of the river and countryside
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube from Dürnstein to Melk - 30km route through vineyards and quaint towns with picnic on riverbanks and refreshment break (approximately 30km/18.64 miles)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Danube River - Day 9
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Passau including streets with Baroque buildings from 17th century, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral with Europe's largest church organ
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg - birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music, exploring historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home (Easy, 10 hours, extra expense)
- Excursion to Český Krumlov - World Heritage-listed medieval town in Czech South Bohemia with Renaissance and Baroque architecture, walking through Old Town's cobblestone streets past hideaway bars and historic buildings (Difficult/Active, 8.5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Gothic Town Hall Bishop's Residence - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg including World Heritage-listed Old Town, romantic narrow alleys, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge
Optional Activities
- Bavarian band performance on board at Horizon Bar & Lounge featuring traditional music and authentic Lederhosen
Landmarks Stone Bridge Old Town Hall Danube River - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg including architectural wonders, effects of the war years, and reconstructed half-timbered houses
Optional Activities
- World War II tour covering Nazi regime events, Nazi Rally grounds, panoramic city drive, and Courtroom 600 War Crimes trials venue (Easy, 4 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Nazi Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including the New Residence with prince bishops' history and old German and Baroque paintings from Bavarian State collection, and tranquil walk through Rose Garden
Landmarks New Residence Rose Garden - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and guided visit to the Bishop's Residence - World Heritage-listed building featuring Viennese Baroque and Italian influences with WWII restoration history
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg - Germany's best-preserved medieval town with medieval walls, Town Hall Tower for panoramic views, Gothic churches, museums, art exhibitions, and special tasting of local sausages (Moderate, 6.5 hours, extra expense, operates at same time as included tour)
Landmarks Bishop's Residence - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg including cobblestone streets with colorful houses, Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany (from 1411), Miltenberg Castle, red sandstone church, and bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey in nearby Wertheim - well-preserved Cistercian monastery with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters, and Baroque interiors
- Active walk to Mildenburg Castle - walk through forest to 12th-century castle with contemporary art and old masters collection
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle Mildenburg Castle Bronnbach Abbey - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum with local mini train ride
- Active walk to Niederwalddenkmal with panoramic views over Rüdesheim and the Rhine
Landmarks Lorelai Rock Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Niederwalddenkmal Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 16
Koblenz to Cologne
Koblenz to Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne with local guide
- Quest for Cologne's treasures - guided scavenger hunt with map to find city treasures
Optional Activities
- German beer experience - guided tour through Cologne's brewhouses to experience Kölsch beer culture (2 hours, easy activity level, extra expense)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Timeless Dutch countryside tour - exploration of authentic Dutch villages, working windmills, and local traditions
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland - passing quintessential villages, traditional windmills, and colorful fields
- Hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam - relaxed personal tour of quieter, authentic Amsterdam including Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, 17th-century Our Lord in the Attic with secret preserved Catholic church, cosy brewery with local beer and traditional Dutch snacks (Moderate, 2.5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Waterland Alkmaar Jordaan Our Lord in the Attic - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris including Notre-Dame de Paris and Arc de Triomphe with Champs-Élysées
- Seine River cruise viewing Eiffel Tower and other city landmarks
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Paris Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 20
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Paris - guided walking tour through authentic medieval Le Marais district including Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, Rue des Rosiers, and Jardin des Archives Nationales with sampling of French pastries and local treats (Moderate, 2.5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Louvre Museum Le Marais Place des Vosges Paris Catacombs - Day 21
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
