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
Vienna to Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour visiting Varkert Bazar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Walking and coach tour exploring Budapest's communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Underground tour of Hospital in the Rock, a secret WWII hospital converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda district through gardens viewing Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market tasting local delicacies
Landmarks Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
