Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Optional Activities
- Explore the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
- Explore Paris at your own pace
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées - Day 2
Paris
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along the banks of the River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit the Louvre
- Visit Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in the afternoon
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - guided walking tour of cobblestone streets, artistic district, Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art center with projections of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise through Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit the village of Schermerhorn and its authentic 16th-century windmills
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn - Day 6
Cologne
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 7
Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Mini train ride from pier
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming centre of Rüdesheim
- Shop for cuckoo clocks and trinkets
- Visit wine taverns
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 8
Wertheim
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 9
Rhine Gorge
- Meals
- Dinner (Christmas gourmet feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Christmas gourmet feast
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 10
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Relax on board or enjoy Sun deck views
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - medieval and Baroque buildings, Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences
- Excursion to Coburg - castle tour and museum with carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle 
- Day 11
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - guided exploration of Nazi regime sites and events
- Gingerbread cooking class - learn to bake traditional German Lebkuchen biscuits
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square 
- Day 12
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, local customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 13
Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey, guided tour of city, lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to World Heritage town, guided exploration of historic centre, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Český Krumlov 
- Day 14
Melk/Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - guided tour of Benedictine monastery with abbey church, ceiling frescoes, and library with medieval manuscripts
- Cycle from Melk to Dürnstein - bicycle tour along the Danube through charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Dürnstein 
- Day 15
Vienna
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive Scenic Enrich experience inside the 18th-century Baroque palace
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence and gardens
- Central Vienna tour - guided exploration with expert local guide along the Ringstrasse boulevard
- Excursion to Bratislava - visit Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square), and Old Town Hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Gödöllő Royal Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 16
Vienna to Budapest
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - exclusive classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 17
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit Varkert Bazar, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - explore labyrinths of secret WWII hospital converted to nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk - explore Grand Central Market, sample local specialties, learn about food culture
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and gardens with Danube and city views
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Varkert Bazar - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
- Day 19
Prague
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Prague at leisure
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 20
Prague
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - guided walking tour of famous sites and hidden gems, learn about life under Communism, local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - visit former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location to learn about Nazi occupation horrors
- Prague Castle Tour - explore one of the world's largest castle complexes including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 21
Depart Prague
