Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
ParisLandmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées River Seine 
- Day 2
Paris
ParisIncluded Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit Louvre museum
- Visit Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides 
- Day 3
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of cobblestone streets, artist district, Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art centre with large-scale projections and music
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Welcome reception on board
- Day 5
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour boat tour viewing picturesque sights from historical waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided tour of canals, bridges, history, lifestyle and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - visit World Heritage-listed windmills from the 16th century and nearby villages
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne
CologneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town Cologne - Day 7
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with mini train and local guide
- Explore Rüdesheim streets
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to WertheimIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 9
Rhine Gorge Cruise
Rhine Gorge Cruise- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Christmas Day gourmet feast and celebrations
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 10
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Visit Bamberg Cathedral
- View Old and New Residences
- Visit 12th century castle
- Explore 'Little Venice'
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral - Day 11
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town - visit Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - learn about events during Nazi regime and visit important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour of cobblestone streets and medieval fortifications
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg City Walls 
- Day 12
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria, local customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing, sample Helles lager, Dunkel, and Weissbier
Landmarks Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Stone Bridge - Day 13
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to SchlögenIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Passau Old Town
- Visit St. Stephens Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of alpine city, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, includes lunch
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - guided tour of World Heritage town, includes lunch
- Highlights of Passau - Baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral with world's largest organ, Veste Oberhaus fortress, Old Town streets with museums and galleries
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Veste Oberhaus Salzburg Ceský Krumlov - Day 14
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to Dürnstein- Meals
- Tasting (Wachau Valley local delicacies - schnapps, jams, chutney, chocolate)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Wachau Valley local delicacies tasting - schnapps, jams, chutney, chocolate
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - guided tour of Benedictine monastery overlooking Melk, Abbey Church with ceiling frescoes, library with medieval manuscripts
- Wachau valley wine tasting - visit prominent wine region, speak with local vigneron, sample Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, panoramic views of Danube and terraced vineyards
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - ride from Melk along Danube to Dürnstein through vineyards, villages, and panoramic river views
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 15
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- New Year's Eve celebration on board or ashore
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with royal history and impressive gardens
- Excursion to Bratislava - coach to Slovakia's capital, guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall
- Guided tour of Vienna - coach ride along famous Ringstrasse with ornate historic buildings, walking tour of historic downtown
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 16
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 17
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit Buda and Pest, Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - experience labyrinths of secret WWII hospital later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - walk to World Heritage site on Buda Hill, see Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens with Danube and city views
Landmarks Buda Hill Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock - Day 18
Budapest
Budapest
