Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich to Basel
Zurich to BaselLandmarks Basel - Day 2
Basel
Basel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Basel with Christmas market visit - explore Old Town, Basel Minster, Münsterplatz, and famous Christmas markets on Barfüsserplatz
- Läckerli baking workshop with local baker - craft traditional spiced honey cookies with cinnamon, cloves, candied peel and almonds
Landmarks Basel Minster Münsterplatz Barfüsserplatz - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Strasbourg - visit the cathedral and charming Petit France district with free time to explore Christmas markets
- Alsace Christmas beer brewery visit - learn about the regional tradition of Biere de Noel dating back to the Middle Ages with tasting
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral Petit France Place Kléber - Day 4
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Mannheim - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Heidelberg with free time - brief walking tour of the Old Town followed by time to explore festive decorations, Christmas market, ice skating rink and treats
- Historical tour of Heidelberg - guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle, courtyard, balcony with views of the Old Town, and the Heidelberg Tun (world's largest wine barrel)
- Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace (Scenic Enrich) - evening concert at the Palace with welcome drink, featuring accomplished musicians and a soloist
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle Heidelberg Old Town Bruchsal Palace - Day 5
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini-train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with approximately 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th centuries
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 6
Rüdesheim to Cologne
Rüdesheim to Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne - visit Cologne Cathedral and Christmas markets
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide - discover Christmas traditions and explore the Old Town and Königsallee
Landmarks Königsallee - Day 8
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise viewing picturesque sights along Amsterdam's more than 100 kilometres of historical waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including tasting local herring
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - visit nearby villages with World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to the 16th century and explore the charming towns
Landmarks Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 10
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - visit historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cathedral Christmas Market - Day 11
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Cologne to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise viewing approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
- Mini-train ride to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
- Guided tour at Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - introduction to mechanical musical instruments with local guide
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 12
Cruising Day
Cruising Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gourmet Christmas feast)
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast and special festive celebrations on board
- Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Würzburg - coach transfer to centre, walk to historic market square, and free time to explore
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey from Würzburg along the historic Romantic Road (important medieval trading route), guided tour of Rothenburg's well-preserved medieval Old Town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, and famous City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Palace Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 14
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - visit Old Town Hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences (episcopal palace), Little Venice, and 12th-century castle on highest hill
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 15
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - visit Imperial Castle overlooking the city, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - Art Bunker visit - explore medieval cellars in castle hill where an air-conditioning system and moisture-proof storage cells protected artistic masterpieces during WWII bombing
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour - explore cobblestone streets surrounding the Imperial Castle and admire the impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 16
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - expert local guide shows the old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria and shares customs and traditions of the region during festive period
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies and sample distinctive Bavarian beers including Helles lager, Dunkel and Weissbier
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 17
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey to Austria, guided tour of Salzburg (home of Mozart and The Sound of Music), surrounded by alpine peaks and on Salzach River banks, local restaurant lunch included
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to Czech World Heritage town, guided tour of charming fairytale location with historic centre exploration, local restaurant lunch included
- Highlights of Passau with St. Stephen's Cathedral - explore Baroque city rebuilt after 1662 fire, St. Stephen's Cathedral with world's largest cathedral organ, Veste Oberhaus fortress, and historic centre with museums, galleries and cafés
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 18
Passau to Vienna
Passau to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - explore magnificent Benedictine monastic site with abbey church featuring ceiling frescoes and medieval manuscript library
- Wachau valley wine tasting - visit Austria's prominent wine region, talk with local vigneron, sample Grüner Veltliner and Riesling varietals, enjoy panoramic views of Danube and terraced vineyards
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along Danube to village of Dürnsein, pass charming villages and rolling vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnsein - Day 19
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence and impressive gardens with royal family stories
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to Danube Island where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava - coach to Slovakia's capital and modern multicultural metropolis, guided tour visiting Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall
- Guided tour of Vienna - coach ride along famous Ringstrasse with ornate historic buildings, followed by immersive walking tour of historic downtown discovering city's rich history, architectural beauty and vibrant cultural atmosphere
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 20
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace (Scenic Enrich) - exclusive private classical music concert at the majestic palace, one of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary's favourite residences
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace 
- Day 21
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit both Buda and Pest districts separated by Danube, see Várkert Bazár before crossing Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - explore secret WWII hospital labyrinths later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - hike to World Heritage-listed Buda Hill combining history with panoramic beauty, see Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens while enjoying views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market walk - foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations for tastings of local delicacies and fascinating stories about city traditions
Landmarks Buda Hill Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Grand Central Market Hospital in the Rock - Day 22
Budapest
Budapest
