Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth guided coach tour - Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, gardens, and Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Traditional Hungarian goulash preparation
- Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - Hlavne Namestie (main square), Old Town Hall, Iron Curtain history, local delicacies
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakery - 16th century café history, Austro-Hungarian architecture and cakes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Traditional Slovak Bryndzove Halusky (potato dumplings with cheese)
- Explore Bratislava Old Town independently
- Relax in Panorama Lounge and Bar on ship
Landmarks Hlavne Namestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Kormuth Bakery 
- Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart performances, ballet dancers, vocalists, and fine Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - Former Habsburg summer residence, ornate rooms and gardens
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - Hidden architectural gem with 900+ years of history, surrounded by vineyards
- Belvedere Museum - Baroque landmark with Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, including works by Monet, van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna guided tour - History, elegance, and diverse architecture with expert local guide
- Explore Vienna independently
- Relax on the ship
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 5
Dürnstein
- Meals
- Dinner (Onboard schnapps talk and tasting of local varieties)
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - Founded 6th century, Baroque reconstruction, impressive frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - Local winemaker visit with wine flavor profile education and sampling
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein - Guided bicycle tour along the Danube through villages and vineyard landscapes
- Explore Dürnstein independently
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems Dürnstein 
- Day 6
Linz
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot - Walking tour with local guide covering city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - World Heritage site tour with local guide, Gothic/Renaissance/Baroque architecture, lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp - Historical tour of former camp housing 190,000 people 1938-1945
- Linzer Torte Tasting - Cooking class in 400-year-old café, famous tart with handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam, and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Linz Old Town Main Square, Linz Ceský Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp Postlingberg Church - Day 7
Passau
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - St Stephens Cathedral (13th century, rebuilt Baroque style), brightly colored waterside buildings
- Paddling on the River Inn - Kayaking past charming villages, ancient castles, historic bridges, crossing Germany-Austria border
- Cross border cycling - Guided e-bike ride along River Inn from Germany to Austria through charming towns
- Passau photography safari - Expert guide to best vantage points including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, three rivers meeting point
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Artist's Mile, Passau River Inn Old Town Hall, Passau 
- Day 8
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - Medieval city tour with local guide, old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage making class - Hands-on lesson with local butcher, white breakfast sausages recipe, casing filling, fresh herbs
- Bavarian beer tasting - Brewery visit learning beer-making intricacies and regional brewing heritage with tasting
Landmarks Stone Bridge, Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Regensburg Old Town 
- Day 9
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - City center drive past ancient walls, local guide tour of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - Local guide highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellar - Underground tour of 20,000+ square meters of historical cellars used for beer storage and brewing, traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle, Nuremberg St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg Market Square Rock cut beer cellars, Nuremberg - Day 10
Prague
- Day 11
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Prague Old Town River Vltava - Day 12
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - Expert local guide tour of Prague sites covering everyday life under Communism, local brewery visit with beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - Former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location with Nazi occupation history
- Prague Castle Tour - One of the world's largest castles, St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former Bohemian Royal residence), Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 13
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
