Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Landmarks Vltava River Old Town New Town 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
- Leisure time to explore Prague
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting at a local brewery
- Terezin Memorial tour of the former Theresienstadt Ghetto
- Prague Castle Tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Old Royal Palace Terezin Memorial - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach journey to Budapest
- Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth tour visiting Buda and Pest districts, Varkert Bazar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock tour exploring the WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk at the Grand Central Market with local specialties sampling
- Guided hike of Buda district with views over Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Buda Pest Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert dinner experience)
Included Activities
- Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vienna
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart performances, ballet dancers, vocalists, and glass of Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring ornately designed rooms, Habsburg family history, and impressive gardens
- Central Vienna exploration with expert local guide and extended free time
- Excursion to Bratislava including Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall
- Traditional Christmas Mass at a nearby church
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 8
Vienna to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Christmas celebration aboard ship
- Cruise towards Passau
Landmarks Danube River - Day 9
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included with full day excursion options)), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg via coach with lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov via coach with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Salzburg Salzach River Český Krumlov Passau St. Stephens Cathedral Danube River Inn River Ilz River - Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour with expert local guide covering the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian beer tasting at a series of traditional breweries
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- The trials and tribulations of WWII Tour with expert local guide
- Gingerbread cooking class learning to bake traditional German Lebkuchen
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Market Square - Day 12
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town covering the World Heritage-listed centre with medieval and baroque buildings, Town Hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, and Old and New Residences
- Excursion to Coburg castle via coach to see one of Germany's largest and best-preserved forts with museum featuring carriages, weapons, armory, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Town Hall Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 13
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Würzburg via coach transfer with local guide and extended free time at market square
- Romantic Road excursion to Rothenburg via coach with guided tour of Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Main River Würzburg Palace Würzburg Fortress Old Main Bridge Romantic Road Rothenburg Rothenburg City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 14
Wertheim to Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
Landmarks Wertheim Main River Tauber River Miltenberg - Day 15
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Exploration of Rüdesheim town centre
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 16
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including breweries serving Kölsch beer
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Free time to explore the city
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town - Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise on Amsterdam's historic waterways
- City walking tour exploring canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar visiting 16th century windmills and charming historic town
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
