Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of canals and bridges with history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture; includes herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to outskirts of town for biking tour with local guide discussing everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village with 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and canals
Landmarks Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - guided exploration of historic buildings, beautiful squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn - lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at the 1792 hall
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise - scenic cruising through the picturesque Rhine Gorge to observe hilltop castles, fortresses and the Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - guided tour of mechanical musical instruments with optional cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, followed by cable car return to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit nearby Wertheim and local winery to meet the winemaker and learn about production
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception with the Baron and Baroness over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - guided tour of Miltenberg, then visit family-owned farmstead to meet owners, see animals and enjoy tastings of local delicacies
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit local schnapps distiller for production explanation and tasting, transfer to Wertheim to meet ship
- Spa massage - optional massage service available on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge - relaxation in exclusive lounge with natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties
Landmarks Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Miltenberg to Würzburg to Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive along famed Romantic Road trading route to medieval old town with guided tour and free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg ob der Tauber Old Main Bridge - Day 7
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - walking tour of World Heritage-listed Old Town to learn about fascinating history and Medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing collections of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Bamberg to Nuremberg to Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive through city centre passing ancient city walls, then walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - guided tour highlighting main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg, learning about this dark history and visiting important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle to admire impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided walking tour to see old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery founded approximately 600 AD; explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - guided active walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with tour and free time to learn about German noble family history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - guided cycle through Donau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to honour notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Regensburg to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border into Salzburg, Austria for guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress; includes lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to Czech World Heritage town with guided exploration of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture; includes lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour admiring colourful buildings lining waterways; visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 AD but destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Česky Krumlov Old Town - Day 11
Passau to Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th-century founded abbey showing magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems - guided bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert experience with Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer and guided walking tour of Vienna highlights - drive from ship to city centre and walking tour to see Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert in opulent setting with Austrian Sekt, featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, royal family stories and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational Danube Island playground where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and beach time
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993 with guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall, contrasting glorious Old Town with brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - Hungarian revolution, Jewish heritage, communist era history
- Hospital in the Rock underground exploration - WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, Danube and city views
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market and local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 15
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Mohács
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine village experience with local cellar wine tasting
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum tour featuring hand-painted ceramics collection
Landmarks Battle of Mohács Site Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - Day 17
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal with local Croatian family prepared with fresh vegetables from their garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch with local Croatian family at their home
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Osijek - Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region tour - wine tasting experience with vineyard exploration
Landmarks Osijek Old Town Osijek Fortress Baranja wine region - Day 18
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Sava Temple with church choir performance in the cathedral crypt (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade - guided exploration of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with visit to Tito's Memorial - guided tour including Ottoman heritage sites in the Old Town
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided tour tracing the banks of the river
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Skardalija Street St. Sava Temple Tito's Memorial 
- Day 19
Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Djerdap Gorge cruise - scenic cruising through spectacular Iron Gates gorge system featuring four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs and Decebalus rock carving
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 20
Svishtov to Veliko Tarnovo or Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - full day excursion to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns with panoramic views of old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, then nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse with piano recital - relaxing cruise to Rousse with sightseeing tour of opulent town with local guide and exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Rousse - Day 21
Rousse to Silistra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of best preserved of six points of Turkish fortification system to learn history
- Visit Alfatar Village - excursion to small village outside Silistra with ethnographic museum featuring typical country house, customary attire, visit Alfatar school to meet local children with charming choir performance and learn about daily life
- Sveshtari Thracian Secrets - guided tour exploring ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari discovering rich heritage and flavours of Bulgaria
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 22
Silistra to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dining with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Coach orientation tour of Bucharest - tour from south of city to Primaverii Palace stopping at Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace - 1960s residence in wealthy district with 80 elegant rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, famous Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture with authentic houses, barns, churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 23
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
