Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Dublin
DublinLandmarks River Liffey 
- Day 2
Dublin
Dublin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dublin including The Mansion House, Dublin Castle, old Post Office, Fitzwilliam Square, St. Stephen's Green Park, Molly Malone statue, Old Parliament House, and City Hall
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse: guided tour of the factory, learn to pull the perfect pint, and enjoy a tasting from the 7th floor overlooking Dublin
- Historical Ireland: guided tour of Dublin's past including the Irish Revolution and Irish War of Independence, and visit to the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Landmarks The Mansion House Dublin Castle Old Post Office Fitzwilliam Square St. Stephen's Green Park Molly Malone statue Old Parliament House City Hall Guinness Storehouse EPIC Irish Emigration Museum - Day 3
Dublin to Killarney
Dublin to Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
Landmarks Blarney Castle Blarney Stone McGillycuddy Reeks 
- Day 4
Killarney
Killarney- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Iveragh Mountains - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
Killarney to Galway- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way 
- Day 6
Galway to Belfast
Galway to Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to the Monastery of Clonmacnoise
Landmarks Monastery of Clonmacnoise Belfast Lough Cave Hill - Day 7
Belfast
Belfast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belfast's history
- Titanic story and historical information from the ship's launch site
Landmarks Titanic Launch Site - Day 8
Belfast to Loch Lomond
Belfast to Loch Lomond- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Belfast to Scotland
Landmarks Loch Lomond - Day 9
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Stirling Castle including the Great Hall and Royal Chapel
Landmarks Stirling Castle - Day 10
Loch Lomond to Inverness
Loch Lomond to Inverness- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Loch Ness
Landmarks Loch Ness - Day 11
Inverness
Inverness- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre
- Visit to Cawdor Castle
Landmarks Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre Cawdor Castle River Ness Moray Firth - Day 12
Inverness to Edinburgh
Inverness to Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Scone Palace
- Falconry Display with morning tea at Scone Palace
- Visit to a local distillery to learn about Scottish Whiskey production
Landmarks Scone Palace 
- Day 13
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh including Medieval and classical architecture
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Visit to Royal Yacht Britannia
Optional Activities
- Wander the Royal Mile with shops, cafes, bars, and street performers
- Explore the city at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Yacht Britannia Royal Mile Holyrood Palace Castle Rock - Day 14
Edinburgh to York
Edinburgh to York- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Alnwick Castle
Landmarks Alnwick Castle - Day 15
York
York- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of York covering Roman and Viking heritage
- Walk along The Shambles
- Visit to York Minster
Landmarks The Shambles York Minster - Day 16
York to Bath
York to Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Stratford-upon-Avon including Shakespeare's birthplace and final resting place
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 17
Bath
Bath- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Visit the contemporary Thermae Bath Spa to experience therapeutic waters
- Climb the 212 steps of Abbey Tower for panoramic views over Bath and the countryside
Landmarks Roman Baths Thermae Bath Spa Abbey Tower - Day 18
Bath to London
Bath to London- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Stonehenge including the Stone Circle, neolithic villages, and exhibition
Landmarks Stonehenge Big Ben Tower of London Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace 
- Day 19
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Tower of London
Optional Activities
- River Thames cruise
- Visit to art galleries
- Visit to Westminster Abbey
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Buckingham Palace Tower of London Crown Jewels River Thames Westminster Abbey - Day 20
London to Amsterdam
London to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Cruise on Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Rhine River Main River Danube River - Day 21
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals to see Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: explore canals and bridges in the city centre with history, lifestyle, and Dutch culture coverage, including local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: bike tour with local guide covering everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit the village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th-century windmills and charming Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 22
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 23
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Rhine Gorge river cruise
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: visit and guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car: guided hike through vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, then cable car back to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 24
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa massage service on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge with natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit Wertheim and local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: visit Gamburg for guided castle tour, private reception with Baron and Baroness, and glass of sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit: guided town tour followed by charming family-owned farmstead visit to meet owners, experience farm life, interact with animals, and enjoy local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, visit local schnapps distiller to learn production and taste flavours, then transfer to Wertheim to meet ship
Landmarks Miltenberg River Main Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 25
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries, and period furniture in gardens, then free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach drive along famed Romantic Road to Rothenburg, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 26
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: explore World Heritage-listed old town centre with Medieval and Baroque architecture on guided city tour
- Excursion to Coburg: coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle overlooking city with museum displaying carriages, weapons, armour, and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 27
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: drive through city centre past ancient city walls, then walking tour of Old Town to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour: guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events in Nuremberg and visit important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and admiring impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg market square - Day 28
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: guided walking tour on three-river confluence to see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: ferry through Danube Gorge to Bavaria's oldest monastery founded around 600AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour: active walking tour from ship to castle for guided tour and free time, meeting German noble family with 12th-century history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: cycling through Donau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to honour notable Germans
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Donau Valley - Day 29
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: cross into Salzburg, Austria, storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks known for Mozart and The Sound of Music, guided tour learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg fortress, enjoy lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: journey to Czech World Heritage town with charm, explore with local guide admiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, enjoy lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built 450AD, destroyed by fire 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace - Day 30
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: founded sixth century, burned and rebuilt as one of Wachau Valley's most magnificent abbeys, guided tour showing magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker learning age-old winemaking traditions while sampling delicious wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems: bicycle tour along Danube with guide passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking Danube views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 31
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach and walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt, orchestral performance of Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna independently
- Relax on board the Scenic Space-Ship
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 32
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: explore former Habsburg summer residence wandering ornately designed rooms, hearing royal family tales, and seeing impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: guided e-bike tour to recreational playground where locals relax, with bathing, boating, cycling, and beach facilities
- Excursion to Bratislava: travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993, modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history, guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, glorious Old Town, and well-preserved hilltop castle contrasting brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall - Day 33
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: coach tour starting in Buda seeing Várkert Bázár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi square and Elizabeth square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: walking and coach tour covering communist past, modern EU life, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and significant Jewish cultural events
- Hospital in the Rock: underground exploration of secret WWII hospital labyrinths beneath Castle district, later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: beautiful hiking through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and landscaped gardens with Danube River and city architecture views
- Hungarian culinary market tour: foodie tour through city's culinary delights visiting Grand Central Market and other locations tasting local delicacies and hearing tradition stories
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bázár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market - Day 34
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
