Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise to see Amsterdam's 100+ kilometers of canals and historic waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided tour exploring maze of canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including local herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village of Schermerhorn to see authentic 16th century windmills
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Windmills 
- Day 3
Cologne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 4
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 5
Wertheim
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 6
Rhine Gorge
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Gourmet Christmas feast
- Festive celebrations on board
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore World Heritage-listed medieval and Baroque architecture including the Town Hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, and Old and New Residences
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to visit Coburg Castle, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved forts with museum featuring carriages, weapons, armory and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - guided tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - guided tour exploring Nazi regime history and significant sites in Nuremberg
- Gingerbread cooking class - learn to bake traditional German Lebkuchen gingerbread biscuits from an experienced local chef
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town - Day 9
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - guided tour featuring old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria and local customs and traditions during festive period
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries to learn about brewing and sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Stone Bridge of Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey to Austria to explore Mozart's hometown and The Sound of Music sites with guided tour and local restaurant lunch
- Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov - coach journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town with guided exploration of historic centre and local restaurant lunch
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - guided tour of brightly colored buildings along waterways and St Stephens Cathedral (originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral, Passau Passau 
- Day 11
Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - explore one of the world's most monastic sites featuring abbey church with ceiling frescoes and library with medieval manuscripts
- Bicycle tour from Melk to Dürnstein - guided cycling along the Danube to quaint village, passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 12
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with tales about royal history and impressive gardens
- Central Vienna tour - guided tour with expert local guide exploring city history and elegance with free exploration time
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital to see Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town with guided tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace The Ringstrasse Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 13
Budapest
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace Budapest - Day 14
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit both Buda and Pest districts with Varkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - explore labyrinths of secret WWII hospital later converted to nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk - explore Grand Central Market sampling local specialties and learning Budapest food culture stories
- Guided hike of Buda - hike through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Varkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest to Prague
- Day 16
Prague
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Visit to Charles Bridge
Landmarks Prague Old Town Prague Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 17
Prague
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - guided tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems learning about everyday life under Communism with local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - visit former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location to learn about horrors committed during Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour - explore one of world's largest castle complexes including St. Vitus Cathedral (grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty) and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane, Prague Castle Terezin - Day 18
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
