Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Your journey begins in Amsterdam where you'll board the all-inclusive luxury river ship. After getting settled into your suite, there's a welcome reception this evening to meet fellow travelers and get oriented before sailing.
- Day 2
Amsterdam to Cologne
This morning you have options in Amsterdam. You can take a canal cruise to see the city from the water, join a walking tour to learn about local culture and try herring, or head out to Schermerhorn to see 16th-century windmills. The ship departs for Cologne in the afternoon, so plan accordingly and be back by departure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise of Amsterdam (one-hour cruise)
- Walking tour of Amsterdam (discover canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and herring tasting)
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar (visit authentic 16th century windmills)
- Day 3
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne early afternoon and join a walking tour through the Old Town with its historic architecture, charming squares, and the Cologne Cathedral, a World Heritage site. After that, the rest of the day is free so you can wander around on your own and grab lunch or coffee at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town (historic buildings, squares, World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rüdesheim
The ship docks in Rudesheim, a wine town with steep vineyards surrounding it. You'll take a mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum to see around 350 instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries. Later, there's time to walk through the town center with its half-timbered houses, shops selling cuckoo clocks, and wine taverns where you can try local wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum (350 musical instruments from 18th-19th century)
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Rhine Gorge (Christmas Day)
Christmas Day is spent cruising through the Rhine Gorge. The ship provides a gourmet Christmas feast with festive celebrations and special holiday activities throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast aboard ship
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 6
Würzburg
This morning the ship arrives in Wurzburg, a Baroque city in wine country surrounded by vineyards. You can choose between a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Wurzburg Residence and its gardens, or take a coach excursion along the Romantic Road to the medieval town of Rothenburg with its Gothic and Renaissance City Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence (guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries, period furniture, and free time in city)
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg (coach excursion along historic trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, see Gothic and Renaissance City Hall and City Councillors' Tavern)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg City Hall 
- Day 7
Bamberg
After lunch the ship arrives in Bamberg, a World Heritage town built on seven hills with charming cobblestoned streets. You can relax in your suite or spend the morning on the Sun deck enjoying Main River views. For activities, choose a guided tour of the Old Town's medieval and Baroque buildings, or a coach trip to Coburg to see its impressive castle with museum collections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town (World Heritage-listed old town, medieval and Baroque buildings, charming Town Hall on an island, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, episcopal palace, Little Venice, 12th century castle)
- Excursion to Coburg (coach journey, visit impressive castle overlooking city, see museum collection of carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings by renowned artists)
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Early this morning you arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city with an Old Town enclosed by ancient walls and the 12th-century Imperial Castle standing above it. You have three options: a walking tour of the Old Town, a World War II history tour, or a festive gingerbread cooking class with a local chef where you'll learn traditional techniques.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town (see Imperial Castle overlooking city, St. Egidien's Church, market square)
- World War II tour (explore key Nazi regime sites and learn about this period of German history)
- Gingerbread cooking class (learn to bake traditional German gingerbread biscuits known as Lebkuchen with experienced local chef)
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church 
- Day 9
Regensburg
The ship arrives after lunch in Regensburg, a Bavarian city where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. You can either take a guided walking tour exploring the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria while learning about local traditions, or visit traditional breweries to taste Bavarian beer and learn about the brewing process.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour (old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, local customs and traditions during festive period)
- Bavarian beer tasting (visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers)
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Passau
This morning you dock in Passau at the confluence of three rivers. A full-day coach excursion takes you to either Salzburg, Austria, where you'll see Mozart's birthplace and locations from The Sound of Music with a guided tour and lunch, or to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, a UNESCO World Heritage fairy-tale town, also with guided tour and lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Salzburg or Český Krumlov option)), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg (coach journey to Austria, guided tour of Salzburg surrounded by alpine peaks on the Salzach River, lunch at local restaurant)
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov (coach journey to Czech Republic, guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage town, lunch at local restaurant)
Landmarks Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 11
Wachau Valley to Vienna
Early this morning you cruise through the Wachau Valley. You can choose between a guided tour of Melk Abbey with its ornate church and medieval manuscripts, or a bicycle tour from Melk to Durnstein that passes through charming villages and vineyards. By evening the ship docks in Vienna where you can celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks or join on-board festivities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey guided tour (Benedictine Abbey overlooking town, abbey church with ceiling frescoes, library with medieval manuscripts)
- Cycle from Melk to Dürnstein (guided bicycle tour along Danube, charming villages, scenic vineyard landscapes)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein 
- Day 12
Vienna (New Year's Day)
Happy New Year. You'll have a relaxing morning in Vienna, the City of Music. This afternoon you can choose from several guided tours: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens, a comprehensive Central Vienna tour with an expert guide, the Belvedere Museum with its Baroque landmarks and Austrian art, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum with its artistic collections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace (explore former summer residence of Habsburg family, hear royal family stories, see impressive gardens)
- Central Vienna (expert guide tour through historic, elegant Vienna with diverse architecture, followed by free time to explore)
- Belvedere Museum (one of Europe's most stunning Baroque landmarks, greatest collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, works by Monet, van Gogh, Beckmann)
- Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna's premiere art museum with wealth of artistic treasures)
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Kunsthistorisches Museum 
- Day 13
Vienna to Budapest
Today the ship cruises toward Budapest while you relax on board with coffee and scenery from your suite. Tonight there's an exclusive Scenic Enrich experience: a classical concert inside Godoll Royal Palace, the world's second largest Baroque palace and a favorite residence of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace (exclusive Scenic Enrich experience)
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace 
- Day 14
Budapest
You'll explore Budapest, one of Europe's oldest and prettiest cities. Choose between visiting both Buda and Pest districts across the Danube, exploring the secret labyrinths of Hospital in the Rock, a WWII hospital and nuclear bunker, a Hungarian culinary market walk at Grand Central Market, or a guided hike through Buda with views over the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth (visit Buda and Pest separated by Danube, see Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square)
- Hospital in the Rock (experience labyrinths of secret WWII hospital converted to nuclear bunker)
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk (explore Grand Central Market, sample local specialties, learn about Budapest's food culture)
- Guided hike of Buda (beautiful hike through Buda district, see Varket Bazar and landscaped gardens, enjoy views of Danube River and city architecture)
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest to Prague
Today you travel by coach to Prague and check into your city-center hotel for the next three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 16
Prague
An expert local guide takes you through Prague's Gothic architecture and history. You'll discover the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357 by Charles IV. After the tour ends, you have the afternoon free to stroll around at your own pace and enjoy Prague's rich history and striking architecture along the River Vltava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town (Gothic architecture, famous Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge commissioned 1357 by Charles IV)
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 17
Prague
You have three Scenic Freechoice options today. Walk through Prague's famous sites and hidden gems followed by beer tasting at a local brewery, visit Terezin to learn about the Theresienstadt Ghetto and Nazi occupation, or take a comprehensive Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting (expert local guide explores famous sites and hidden gems, learn about everyday life under Communism, visit local brewery for beer tasting)
- Terezin Memorial (visit former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location, learn about horrors of Nazi occupation)
- Prague Castle Tour (explore one of world's largest castle complexes, visit St. Vitus Cathedral - grandest cathedral in Czech Republic, Old Royal Palace - former residence of Bohemian Royalty, picturesque Golden Lane)
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Terezin - Day 18
Departure
After breakfast you depart for home, leaving with many wonderful memories of your time along the Danube and through Central Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
