Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
You'll arrive in Dublin and check into your hotel for a two-night stay. The city's Georgian squares, grand architecture, and historic sites are ready for you to explore on your own schedule. Take some time to get oriented to the neighborhoods and grab a meal wherever catches your eye.
Landmarks River Liffey 
- Day 2
Dublin
Your day begins with a local guide taking you on a walking tour through Dublin's historic center. You'll pass by Dublin Castle, The Mansion House, and St. Stephen's Green Park, getting a feel for the city's older architecture and layout. Once you break for lunch, you have two options to choose from for the afternoon. One path takes you to the Guinness Storehouse where you'll learn how the beer is made and get to taste it yourself. If you'd rather focus on history instead, the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum offers exhibits about Irish history and the Irish Revolution. Either way, you'll have a good sense of what makes Dublin tick by the end of the day.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dublin with local guide
- Visit The Mansion House (official residence of Dublin's Lord Mayor)
- Visit Dublin Castle (13th century, built on Viking settlement site)
- Visit the Old Post Office
- View Fitzwilliam Square
- Visit St. Stephen's Green Park
- View Molly Malone statue
- Visit Old Parliament House
- Visit City Hall
Optional Activities
- Guinness Storehouse: Guided tour of Guinness factory, learn to pull the perfect pint, and enjoy tasting from 7th floor with Dublin city views
- Historical Ireland: Guided tour covering Irish Revolution and Irish War of Independence, visit EPIC – The 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 – The Irish Emigration Museum - Day 3
Dublin to Killarney
You'll head to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone if you're up for it (supposedly grants the gift of eloquence). After that, travel south to Killarney for a two-night stay. This charming town sits in a valley with Ireland's highest mountains rising nearby, and you'll have the afternoon to settle in.
Included Activities
- Visit Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone
Landmarks Blarney Castle McGillycuddy Reeks 
- Day 4
Killarney
Today you're driving the Ring of Kerry, about 100 kilometers of one of Ireland's most scenic routes. The Iveragh Mountains and Atlantic Ocean form the backdrop as you pass through small fishing villages, green hills, and past ancient castles. The drive takes most of the day, but there are stops for photos and exploration along the way.
Included Activities
- Ring of Kerry scenic drive (approximately 100 kilometres)
Landmarks Ring of Kerry Iveragh Mountains - Day 5
Killarney to Galway
You'll travel along the Wild Atlantic Way heading toward the Cliffs of Moher, towering 214 meters above the ocean along an 8-kilometer stretch of dramatic coastline. From there, continue to Galway for an overnight stay. This bohemian city has colorful storefronts, lively cafes, and traditional music venues where you can wander after you arrive.
Included Activities
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Landmarks Cliffs of Moher Wild Atlantic Way 
- Day 6
Galway to Belfast
Head north toward Northern Ireland, first stopping at Clonmacnoise, a 6th-century monastery with cathedral ruins and early Christian graves that offer a window into ancient Irish history. Continue to Belfast for a two-night stay in Northern Ireland's capital, the city where the Titanic was built. You'll have the evening to explore.
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of Clonmacnoise
Landmarks Monastery of Clonmacnoise Cave Hill Belfast Lough - Day 7
Belfast
A guided tour takes you through Belfast's complex history and past important sites that shaped the city. After that, you'll explore the Titanic story from the ship's design and construction through its tragic sinking, including the architectural details from its launch site. Spend the afternoon on your own or grab lunch in one of the city's neighborhoods.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belfast
- Titanic story and history including visit to ship launch site
Landmarks Titanic Belfast - Day 8
Belfast to Loch Lomond
Cross the Irish Sea by ferry to Scotland. Once you arrive, head to Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's largest and most famous lakes. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay this evening. The Scottish landscape is quite different from what you've seen in Ireland, and you'll notice the change right away.
Landmarks Loch Lomond - Day 9
Loch Lomond
Visit Stirling Castle, a major fortress that housed Scottish royalty including Mary Queen of Scots. Walk through the Great Hall, the largest Medieval banqueting hall ever built in Scotland, and see the ornate Royal Chapel. The castle sits on a hill with views across the region, so plan time for the grounds.
Included Activities
- Visit Stirling Castle
- View Great Hall (largest Medieval banqueting hall in Scotland)
- View Royal Chapel
Landmarks Stirling Castle - Day 10
Loch Lomond to Loch Ness
Travel to Loch Ness, where the scenery is dramatic and the legendary monster 'Nessie' might be spotted (though odds are low). The area is beautiful regardless, with mountains rising from the water. Check in for a two-night stay this evening in the Highlands.
Landmarks Loch Ness - Day 11
Loch Ness
Start at the Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre to learn about the 1745 Jacobite rising and this brutal chapter in Scottish history. Later, head to Cawdor Castle, a 14th-century fortress with a moat, drawbridge, turrets, and turnpike stairs that's still home to the Cawdor family. You'll get a sense of how Scottish nobility actually lived.
Included Activities
- Visit Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre
- Visit Cawdor Castle
Landmarks Battle of Culloden Visitors Centre Cawdor Castle - Day 12
Loch Ness to Edinburgh
Leave the Highlands heading south through Scone Palace, where Scottish parliaments met and kings were crowned. You'll enjoy morning tea and a falconry demonstration on the palace grounds. Later, stop at a local distillery to learn how Scottish whisky is made before arriving in Edinburgh by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Visit Scone Palace
- Morning tea and falconry demonstration at Scone Palace
- Visit local distillery for Scottish whisky production tour
Landmarks Scone Palace 
- Day 13
Edinburgh
A local guide walks you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets past medieval and classical architecture. Spend the afternoon wandering the Royal Mile at your own pace, checking out shops, cafes, and street performers. This evening, attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, a performance featuring military bands and artistic displays that shouldn't be missed.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh including Castle Rock and historic architecture
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Mile independently
- Visit shops, cafes and bars on Royal Mile
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Holyrood Palace - Day 14
Edinburgh to York
Drive south from Edinburgh to Alnwick Castle, a 950-year-old Norman fortress where the family has lived for 700 years and which served as a filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. You'll learn about the castle's history and its role in British culture. Continue to York this afternoon and check in for a two-night stay in this Medieval city with Roman and Viking roots.
Included Activities
- Visit Alnwick Castle
Landmarks Alnwick Castle - Day 15
York
A local guide helps you explore York's Roman and Viking heritage, taking you down The Shambles, a narrow medieval street lined with half-timbered houses that look frozen in time. You'll also visit York Minster, one of the most beautiful gothic churches in the world. The city's layers of history become clear as you walk around.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of York exploring Roman and Viking heritage
- Walk along The Shambles
- View York Minster
Landmarks The Shambles York Minster - Day 16
York to Bath
Stop in Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace, for an orientation tour where you'll see where the famous playwright was born, learn about his life, and visit his grave. Continue south to Bath and check in for a two-night stay in this historic spa town known for its Roman Baths and elegant Georgian architecture.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Stratford-upon-Avon including Shakespeare's birthplace and final resting place
Landmarks Shakespeare's Birthplace - Day 17
Bath
A guided walking tour shows you Bath's honey-colored Georgian architecture and Palladian townhouses. You'll visit the Roman Baths, constructed in 70 AD and remarkably well-preserved. The afternoon is free for you to wander on your own, and you can optionally visit Thermae Bath Spa or climb Abbey Tower if you want more activities.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bath including Georgian architecture and Roman Baths
Optional Activities
- Visit Thermae Bath Spa to experience therapeutic waters
- Climb 212 steps to Abbey Tower for panoramic city views
Landmarks Roman Baths Bath Abbey Thermae Bath Spa - Day 18
Bath to London
On the way to London, stop at Stonehenge, the approximately 5,000-year-old World Heritage site with its famous Stone Circle. Explore the neolithic villages and check out the exhibition to learn theories about how and why it was built. Then continue to London for a two-night stay in Britain's iconic capital.
Included Activities
- Visit Stonehenge World Heritage site including Stone Circle and neolithic villages
- Exhibition at Stonehenge
Landmarks Stonehenge Big Ben Tower of London Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace River Thames 
- Day 19
London
A local guide takes you to see Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace (the King's official residence), and the Tower of London, which holds the Crown Jewels. The afternoon offers optional activities like a River Thames cruise, visits to art galleries, or Westminster Abbey. This evening, enjoy dinner in an upscale modern pub near your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a modern upscale pub near your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Tower of London
- Dinner in modern upscale pub
Optional Activities
- River Thames cruise
- Visit art galleries
- Visit Westminster Abbey
Landmarks Trafalgar Square - Day 20
London to Amsterdam
After breakfast, transfer to London airport for your included flight to Amsterdam. You'll then join the Scenic Space-Ship cruise. The flight is relatively short, and you'll have time to board and settle into your cabin before the ship departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Amsterdam
- Day 21
Amsterdam
Choose your own adventure in Amsterdam. Options include a one-hour canal cruise along historic waterways, a walking tour discovering Dutch culture and canals on foot, an e-bike ride through the countryside, or a visit to Schermerhorn to see 16th-century windmills before heading to charming Alkmaar. Each option shows a different side of the region.
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: one-hour cruise along approximately 100 kilometres of canals viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: explore maze of canals and bridges discovering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture; includes local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: cycle from outskirts of Amsterdam with local guide learning about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit village with authentic 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 22
Amsterdam to Cologne
Arrive in Cologne early this afternoon and join a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring historic buildings, beautiful squares, and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Spend free time exploring the city as you wish. This evening, travel to Bonn for a gala dinner and classical concert at the magnificent La Redoute recital hall before the ship meets you later that night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner with classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, beautiful squares, and Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 23
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Relax on deck as the ship cruises through the Rhine Gorge, a 65-kilometer stretch dotted with about 40 hilltop castles spanning 1,000 years of history. Keep an eye out for the Lorelei statue. Later, disembark in Rüdesheim, a charming town with half-timbered houses, wine taverns, and beer gardens. Choose between Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or a hike through vineyards with a cable car ride back.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, plus optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car: guided hike through vineyards with views of countryside and Rhine River, return to town by cable car
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Niederwald Monument - Day 24
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg
Cruise toward Miltenberg with optional access to the ship's spa and Salt Therapy Lounge if you want to relax. This afternoon, dock in this beautifully preserved town with pastel-colored half-timbered houses. Pick an excursion: Wertheim and a winery, Gamburg Castle for a private reception with the Baron and Baroness, a local farmstead with animals and tastings, or a schnapps distillery followed by Wertheim.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Massage in spa
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg and Wertheim, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception from Baron and Baroness, glass of sparkling wine
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit: guided tour of Miltenberg, visit family-owned farmstead meeting owners, see animals, enjoy local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, visit local schnapps distiller for tasting, transfer to Wertheim
Landmarks Zum Riesen - Day 25
Miltenberg to Würzburg
Arrive in Würzburg, a glamorous port surrounded by Baroque and Rococo architecture in Franconian wine country. Choose between a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence and its manicured gardens followed by free time, or drive along the famed Romantic Road to Rothenburg to see its well-preserved medieval old town. The ship cruises toward Bamberg in the afternoon as you relax.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach drive along the famed Romantic Road, guided tour of medieval old town of Rothenburg, free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 26
Würzburg to Bamberg
Dock in picturesque Bamberg after lunch. Relax in your cabin or enjoy views of the Main River from the Sun Deck. Explore this World Heritage-listed town built on seven hills with rivers and canals threading through the cobblestoned Old Town. Choose between a guided tour of Bamberg's medieval and Baroque buildings or a coach trip to impressive Coburg Castle with its museum of carriages, weapons, and artwork.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: walking tour discovering history through Medieval and Baroque buildings in World Heritage-listed old town centre
- Excursion to Coburg: coach journey to Coburg, visit impressive castle overlooking city, explore museum with carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Coburg Castle - Day 27
Bamberg to Nuremberg
Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, dominated by the 12th-century Imperial Castle. Pick your excursion: a guided walking tour of the Old Town, a World War II history tour focusing on Nazi regime sites, or an active walking tour of the castle and medieval city walls. Head toward Regensburg this afternoon as you settle back on the ship.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: walking tour viewing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square within ancient city walls
- World War II tour: local guide highlighting main events during Nazi regime, visit important sites from this period in history
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle, admire impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle - Day 28
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Arrive in Regensburg after lunch, a city with 2,000 years of history and one of Germany's best preserved medieval centers with over 900 World Heritage-listed buildings. Choose from a guided walking tour of the old stone bridge and historic churches, a ferry trip through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (founded around 600 AD) with beer tastings, an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle, or a cycling tour to Walhalla Memorial.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: guided tour viewing old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria in the best-preserved medieval city in Germany
- Weltenburg Abbey: ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria founded approximately 600AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour: active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time, learn about noble family tracing history to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: cycle through Donau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial honouring notable Germans, commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria
Landmarks Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 29
Regensburg to Passau
Arrive in Passau early this morning, set at the meeting point of three rivers near the Austrian border. This town was important in the Holy Roman Empire. Pick a full-day excursion to Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, Austria and Hohensalzburg fortress, to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic with its Gothic and Baroque architecture, or a walking tour of Passau's brightly colored buildings and St Stephens Cathedral.
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: cross border into Austria, guided tour of city learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: journey to Czech World Heritage town, explore with local guide admiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings along waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built in year 450, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral - Day 30
Passau to Dürnstein
Spend the morning in Dürnstein, a small World Heritage-listed town perched on the edge of the Danube River in Austria's scenic Wachau Valley, surrounded by ancient terraced vineyards. Choose between visiting Göttweig Abbey with its magnificent frescoes and Baroque staircase, tasting wines from local winemakers, or e-biking to the quaint village of Krems with scenic stops along the way.
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: founded sixth century, rebuilt to be one of most magnificent in Wachau Valley, local guide showing frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker learning age-old traditions of winemaking while sampling delicious wines produced on site
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems: bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems, pass charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops enjoying Danube views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems - Day 31
Dürnstein to Vienna
Welcome to Vienna, Austria's capital and center of art, music, and culture that inspired Mozart and Beethoven. Your local guide takes you by coach and on foot from the ship to see the Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace. Spend the afternoon relaxing on board or wandering Vienna at your own pace. This evening, enjoy a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists)
Included Activities
- Coach ride and walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free to explore Vienna or relax on board ship
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 32
Vienna
Vienna sits on your doorstep as you wake up. Austria's imperial capital is known for The Ringstrasse, considered the world's most beautiful boulevard, and the Habsburg monarchy's legacy throughout the city. Spend the full day exploring Vienna or venture further. Choose between touring Schönbrunn Palace with its ornate rooms and gardens, e-biking to Danube Island, or excursioning to Bratislava, Slovakia to see the castle, main square, and old town.
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: explore former summer residence of Habsburg family, wander ornately designed rooms, hear tales of royal family, see impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: guided e-bike tour to recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava: travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993, local guide showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, glorious Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle - Day 33
Vienna to Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, one of Europe's most diverse and vibrant cities split by the Danube between Buda and Pest, united by a bridge in 1873. Architecture spans from Gothic to Art Nouveau throughout the city. Pick an in-depth coach tour with a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind, a walking and coach tour exploring the communist past and present EU life, exploring the Hospital in the Rock WWII bunker, a guided hike through Buda, or a culinary market tour. The afternoon is free.
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: coach tour starting in Buda viewing Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest side viewing Széchenyi and Elizabeth squares, end with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: walking and coach tour on communist past and modern EU life including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish history shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock: go underground exploring labyrinths under Castle district, complex built as secret hospital during WWII and later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and landscaped gardens with great views of Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: foodie tour through city's culinary delights at bustling Grand Central Market, taste local delicacies and hear fascinating stories about traditions
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Danube River - Day 34
Budapest
Your journey concludes this morning. After one final breakfast on board, you'll depart with a lifetime of memories from two weeks across Ireland, Scotland, England, and Central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
