Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's festive atmosphere and nightlife onshore
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Budapest in Depth: Visit Buda and Pest districts, Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views over Danube River and city architecture, including Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hungarian culinary market walk: Foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacies tastings and stories about city traditions
- Scenic Freechoice excursion - Hospital in the Rock: Tour of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker with labyrinth exploration
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Grand Central Market Hospital in the Rock - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with fine Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein during classical concert)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Danube River
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge
- Aperitif on Sun Deck
- Socializing in Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein Danube River - Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Central Vienna exploration, Schönbrunn Palace tour, or Kunsthistorisches Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Traditional European midnight mass (early morning departure required)
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Naturhistorisches Museum Ringstrasse - Day 5
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Danube River
- Christmas Day celebrations and festivities onboard
Landmarks Danube River - Day 6
Brandstatt to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for full day excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Full day to Salzburg with Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, Full day to Český Krumlov, or Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral and Veste Oberhaus fortress
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Mozart's birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Regensburg walking tour or Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour of Old Town with Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's church, World War II Art Bunker tour, or historic castle and city walls walking tour
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Art Bunker Nuremberg City Walls 
- Day 9
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's World Heritage Old Town including Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, Little Venice, and 12th century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence New Residence Little Venice - Day 10
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided city tour with market square free time, or Romantic Road coach excursion to Rothenburg with guided Old Town tour
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Main River Rothenburg City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year's Eve festive dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Coach transfer to Miltenberg
- Walking tour of Miltenberg's historic streets and half-timbered houses
- New Year's Eve festive party on board with champagne toast
Landmarks Miltenberg Main River Tauber River - Day 12
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee and breakfast service available in suite), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Rhine River
Optional Activities
- Butler service bringing breakfast and coffee to suite
Landmarks Rhine River - Day 13
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historical Old Town with visits to breweries
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore the city independently
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine River - Day 14
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Scenic Freechoice excursions: Canal cruise (1 hour), City walking tour, or Excursion to Schermerhorn windmills and Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar 
- Day 15
Amsterdam
