Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth - Guided coach tour of Buda and Pest
- Hospital in the Rock - Underground tour of WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - Walking tour through gardens with Danube views
Optional Activities
- Visit Christmas markets
- Ride special tram through the city
Landmarks Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - with glass of Austrian Sekt, performances of Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna independently
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - Visit superb museum with pieces from ancient Egypt to 18th century
- Guided tour of Vienna - Coach and walking tour of Ringstrasse, Urania, Stadtpark, Strauss Monument, and State Opera
- Schönbrunn Palace - Explore former Habsburg summer residence with ornate rooms and gardens
- Excursion to Bratislava - Visit Slovakia's capital with guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall
Optional Activities
- Visit Christmas markets via available shuttles
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Ringstrasse Urania Stadtpark Strauss Monument State Opera Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 5
Krems and Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - Guided tour of 6th century abbey with Baroque staircase and frescoes
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - Visit local winemaker and sample Austrian wines
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein - Guided e-bike tour along Danube with scenic vineyard views
Optional Activities
- Explore Dürnstein independently
- Browse Dürnstein Christmas market
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 6
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - Guided tour with Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - Guided tour of World Heritage town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - Guided walking tour with St Stephens Cathedral and Christmas market exploration
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Ceský Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - Guided tour of Medieval city including Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Thurn und Taxis Tour - Guided tour of castle followed by free time at markets
Optional Activities
- Browse Regensburg Christmas markets on Neupfarrplatz
- Explore Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Palace
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle Neupfarrplatz - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - Guided tour including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour - Guided tour of key Nazi regime sites in Nuremberg
- Gingerbread cooking class - Learn to bake traditional German Lebkuchen from local chef
Optional Activities
- Browse Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Christkindlesmarkt - Day 9
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg - Explore Medieval town including Town Hall, cathedral, and Residences
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town - Day 10
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence - Visit Baroque palace with gardens, paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then explore city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - Coach journey along historic trade route with guided tour of medieval Old Town and 500-year-old Christmas market
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Gothic and Renaissance City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 11
Wertheim and Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wertheim - Christmas market exploration
- Guided tour of Miltenberg - Historic town with half-timbered houses and Zum Riesen inn
Optional Activities
- Spa massage onboard
- Salt Therapy Lounge visit
Landmarks Wertheim Miltenberg Zum Riesen - Day 12
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Tour of 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th century
Optional Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim Christmas market
- Visit wine taverns and beer gardens
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 13
Rhine Gorge and Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cologne Old Town - Including World Heritage Cologne Cathedral and historic buildings
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne Christmas markets independently
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Cologne Cathedral - Day 14
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise - One-hour cruise seeing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- City walking tour - Guided exploration of canals, bridges, history, Dutch culture and herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - Visit 16th-century windmills and historic town
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar 
- Day 15
Tour Conclusion
- Meals
- Breakfast
