Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals
- Walking tour of Amsterdam discovering canals, bridges, history, and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour from Amsterdam to the outskirts
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar to visit 16th-century windmills
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with local guide and cable car return to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument - Day 5
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with orientation tour and meeting the winemaker
- Gamburg Castle tour with private reception with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit with tastings of local delicacies
- Schnapps tasting at local distiller with transfer to Wertheim
Landmarks Zum Riesen Inn Gamburg Castle Wertheim 
- Day 6
Miltenberg to Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and guided visit to Würzburg Residence with Baroque palace and gardens
- Coach tour along Romantic Road to Rothenburg with guided old town tour and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque buildings
- Coach excursion to Coburg to visit the impressive castle with its museum of carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Bamberg to Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town visiting Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour following cobblestone streets and medieval fortifications
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide viewing old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with guided tour and award-winning beer tasting
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour from the ship to the castle with guided tour and free time
- Cycle tour through Danube Valley to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Danube Gorge 
- Day 10
Regensburg to Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Walking tour of Passau admiring colourful buildings and St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress St Stephens Cathedral Český Krumlov 
- Day 11
Passau to Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide viewing magnificent frescoes and Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting visiting local winemaker and sampling wines
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems along Danube with scenic vineyard views
Landmarks Dürnstein Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems 
- Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach ride and walking tour of Vienna city centre visiting Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free to explore Vienna independently or relax on board the ship
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration with ornate rooms, royal family tales, and impressive gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, a recreational playground for bathing, boating, and cycling
- Excursion to Bratislava with local guide viewing castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge crossing to Pest, Széchenyi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice - Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering communist history, the 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Scenic Freechoice - Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of the secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath the Castle district
- Scenic Freechoice - Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views of Varket Bazar, gardens, Danube River, and city architecture
- Scenic Freechoice - Hungarian culinary market tour: Tasting tour at Grand Central Market and other locations sampling local delicacies
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Danube River Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
