Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague Old Town independently
- Walk along the Vltava River
- Discover New Town district
Landmarks Vltava River Old Town New Town 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Walking tour of Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration of Prague
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Town - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague - guided walking tour with expert local guide sharing personal experiences from the socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour - explore the castle complex, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Budapest
- Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit both Buda and Pest districts separated by the Danube, see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market walk - explore Grand Central Market, sample local specialties and learn about Budapest's food culture
- Hospital in the Rock - experience the secret WWII hospital built as a labyrinth, later converted to a nuclear bunker
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Grand Central Market Hospital in the Rock Danube River - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet dinner with fine Austrian Sekt included with Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Full day cruising Danube River
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with fine Austrian Sekt, performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular Baroque hall
Optional Activities
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge
- Enjoy aperitif on Sun Deck
- Socialize in Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration - guided tour of city centre with local guide sharing stories, includes free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with its ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - discover artistic treasures in Vienna's premiere art museum, an architectural masterpiece showcasing the imperial art collections of the Habsburgs
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 8
Cruising to German Border
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruising with gourmet Christmas feast and festive celebrations
- Day 9
Brandstatt to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant included in Salzburg and Český Krumlov excursions), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross into Austria, guided tour of the storybook city, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant included
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to the Czech World Heritage town, guided tour exploring well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant included
- Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour visiting St. Stephens Cathedral rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire, Veste Oberhaus fortress, and beautifully preserved old town streets with museums, galleries and cafes
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - guided tour of old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria with local guide sharing customs and traditions during the festive period
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit series of traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers including Helles lager, Dunkel, and Weissbier
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - guided tour to see the Imperial Castle overlooking the city, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- World War II tour - Art Bunker visit - guided walking tour followed by visit to the Art Bunker to learn how medieval cellars dug into castle hill saved the city's artistic heritage from WWII aerial bombardments
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets surrounding the Imperial castle and admiring impressive city walls standing since medieval times
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Art Bunker - Day 12
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town
- Visit to Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral
- Exploration of Old and New Residences (episcopal palace)
Optional Activities
- Visit to 12th century castle
- Explore Little Venice district
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice Bamberg Old Town - Day 13
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided city tour to historic market square with free time to explore, includes visit to World Heritage-listed palace
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along the famous medieval trading route with guided tour of Rothenburg showing Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and famous City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 14
Wertheim to Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year's Eve festive celebration with champagne)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Coach transfer to Miltenberg
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with half-timbered houses
- New Year's Eve celebration and festive party aboard ship with champagne
Landmarks Wertheim Main River Tauber River Miltenberg - Day 15
Cruising the Rhine
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day cruising the Rhine River
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in suite service with butler
- Relax and enjoy scenic views from your suite
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 16
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's historical Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral (free time to visit)
Optional Activities
- Sample Kölsch beer in Old Town breweries
- Further leisure exploration of Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town - Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise through Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals viewing picturesque sights from a historical waterway perspective
- City walking tour - guided exploration of Amsterdam's maze of canals and bridges, covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - visit World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to the 16th century in nearby villages, enjoy sweeping countryside landscape
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
