Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Alcron Restaurant, a contemporary fine dining establishment known for its use of local Czech produce with a plant-forward philosophy)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit Prague Castle with city views
- Walk across Charles Bridge
- Explore Old Town Square and the astronomical clock
- Dinner at Alcron Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Private guided tour of Chateau Jemníšť€ with baroque architecture exploration, falconry display, and lunch
Landmarks Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Chateau Jemníšť€ - Day 3
Prague - Berlin
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Grand Berlin)
Included Activities
- Visit Prague Castle
Landmarks Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 4
Berlin
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Grand Berlin)
Included Activities
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Checkpoint Charlie and museum
Landmarks Brandenburg Gate Checkpoint Charlie - Day 5
Berlin to Potsdam
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Grand Berlin)
Included Activities
- Tour Sanssouci Palace
Optional Activities
- Spree River boat ride with mulled wine, passing Bellevue Palace, Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral and Schlossplatz City Palace
- Visit to Berlin's artist district with walking tour of Jewish heritage area
Landmarks Sanssouci Palace Bellevue Palace Reichstag Museum Island Berlin Cathedral Schlossplatz City Palace Spree River - Day 6
Berlin to Warsaw
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a Polish inn featuring classic cuisine alongside live folk music)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Warsaw)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Polish inn with live folk music
- Day 7
Warsaw
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Warsaw)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of World War II Jewish Ghetto
- Visit Łazienki Park and Łazienki Palace
- Frédéric Chopin concert performance at Fryderyk Concert Hall
Landmarks Warsaw Jewish Ghetto Łazienki Park Łazienki Palace Fryderyk Concert Hall - Day 8
Warsaw to Auschwitz to Kraków
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Kraków Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
- Walk through Auschwitz grounds
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum 
- Day 9
Kraków
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Grand Kraków Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking exploration of Kraków
- Visit 13th-century main square
- Discover Gothic and Renaissance architecture
Optional Activities
- Local dining experiences
- Evening activities and entertainment
Landmarks Kraków Main Square - Day 10
Kraków to High Tatras
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tatra Mountains)
Included Activities
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine with underground passageway exploration
Landmarks Wieliczka Salt Mine High Tatras Lake Štrbské Pleso - Day 11
High Tatras
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tatra Mountains)
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting at local organic farm
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit hotel spa with views of High Tatra Mountains
- Leisurely walk around Lake Štrbské Pleso
Landmarks Lake Štrbské Pleso - Day 12
High Tatras to Budapest
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or Ostara)
Included Activities
- Board APT Solara or APT Ostara river ship
- Day 13
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest city tour visiting Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour of Great Market Hall exploring sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill with walk to Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion - Day 14
Budapest to Vienna
Included Activities
- View landmarks along Ringstrasse
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 15
Vienna
Included Activities
- Cocktail party and private classical concert at Vienna's City Palace with full orchestra and operatic performance
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring former emperor apartments and grounds
- Day trip to Bratislava, Slovakia to explore 18th-century rococo and communist era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
- Vienna culinary tour of narrow streets including traditional cafe, Viennese sausage, and famous patisserie
Landmarks Vienna's City Palace Schönbrunn Palace UFO bridge - Day 16
Melk
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley to Melk, viewing vineyards, charming villages and historic castles
- Guided bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk along Danube River through Wachau Valley
Landmarks Dürnstein Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Danube River - Day 17
Salzburg
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink and Sound of Music show
Landmarks Salzburg Gaisberg Mountain - Day 18
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with Roman history and first capital of Bavaria, finishing with tasting at historic sausage kitchen (one of oldest working restaurants in world)
- Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial, a neo-classical building above Danube River housing hall of fame honoring German politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists
Landmarks Regensburg City Centre Walhalla Memorial Danube River 
- Day 19
Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds from 1927-1938
- Medieval history tour of Nuremberg including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, main market square and 14th-century Gothic church
Landmarks Main-Danube Canal Reich Party Rally Grounds Nuremberg Imperial Castle - Day 20
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town including historic churches and buildings on Regnitz River
Optional Activities
- Relax onboard the ship
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Regnitz River 
- Day 21
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Visit the Würzburg Residence, an 18th-century palace of Prince-Bishops featuring intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo
- Explore walled town of Rothenburg with medieval cobblestone streets and colorful houses; optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village with world's largest collection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg's most visible landmark with castle overlooking city
- Tastes of Franconia: guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and famous Franconian whisky distillery with tasting paired with local bread
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Marienberg Fortress Volkacher Mainschleife - Day 22
Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg exploring remarkably preserved buildings and lively squares, followed by local liqueur tasting at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
- Visit local monastery overlooking Miltenberg to meet Franciscan friar, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, and wander gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 23
Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride over emerald vineyards of Rhine Valley with stunning vistas, arriving at Niederwald Monument commemorating 1871 German unification
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum featuring collection of automated musical instruments
- Historic wine cellar tasting of Rhine Valley wines
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Valley 
- Day 24
Netherlands
- Meals
- Brunch (Morning tea at Namedy Castle)
Included Activities
- Exclusive visit to Namedy Castle with private tour of 14th-century residence near Rhine River
- Morning tea at Namedy Castle with classical piano music
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 25
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine)
Included Activities
- Oysters and regional sparkling wine reception
Optional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals viewing unique architecture
- Regional cheese tasting featuring Edam and Gouda varieties
- Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens in spring (select spring departures) - explore 70+ acres with 7 million flowering bulbs including tulips
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 26
Amsterdam Departure
