Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - explore Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - learn about communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour - explore WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district, see Várkert Bazár and gardens with Danube River views
- Hungarian culinary market tour - visit Grand Central Market and local delicacies with stories about city traditions
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private concert with Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers, vocalists, and glass of Austrian Sekt surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island guided e-bike tour - explore Vienna's recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling and beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava - guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, with local guide exploring history and architecture
- Hidden Gems of Vienna - explore Ringstrasse past Austrian Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - visit Austria's oldest wine estate (900 years), explore Imperial Apartments, guided tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 5
Krems to Dürnstein
Krems to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th century abbey rebuilt after 18th century fire, see magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker, learn age-old winemaking traditions, sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - electronic bicycle tour along Danube to Dürnstein with stops for breathtaking views, pass charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Optional Activities
- Explore Dürnstein's World Heritage-listed Old Town and vineyard surroundings during free time
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 6
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time to explore
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - guided tour of World Heritage-listed town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide of colorful buildings lining waterways, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral (originally built 450, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks Mozarts Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - local guide shows old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria in best-preserved medieval city in Germany
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria (founded ~600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning abbey beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - guided tour of castle followed by free time to explore German noble family residence dating back to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria honoring notable Germans
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive past ancient city walls, walking tour with local guide of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg with visits to important sites from this dark period in German history
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - tour of one of Europe's largest intact old town centers with stunning medieval and Baroque buildings and fascinating history
- Excursion to Coburg - coach to Coburg (seat of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband), visit impressive castle overlooking city, explore large museum collection of carriages, weapons, armor and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Town Hall Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road (important Middle Ages trading route), guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Wertheim to Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of historic town with half-timbered houses, free time, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process, transfer to Miltenberg
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle in nearby Gamburg, private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt, glass of sparkling wine, learn about modern aristocratic life
- Miltenberg hike - guided hike through hills and forests around Miltenberg in elegant Franconian landscape, panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, timeless villages, discover region's medieval past
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - explore local life seeking finest local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, independently run Schnapps producers, authentic taste of Franconian craftsmanship, cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses
- Schnapps tasting - visit local schnapps distiller, learn production methods, enjoy tasting of multiple flavours, orientation tour of Miltenberg, free time to enjoy town
Landmarks Spitze Turm Wertheim Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - local guide introduces weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments, explore independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, start with cable car to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot
- Rhine Gorge cruise - relax on board cruising 65-kilometre stretch of picturesque Rhine Gorge with approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1000 years, see Lorelei statue
- La Redoute Recital Hall - coach transfer to Bonn, lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at magnificent La Redoute recital hall built 1792 by last Elector of Cologne
Landmarks Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - admire historic buildings, beautiful squares, World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic Amsterdam canals seeing more than 100 kilometres of waterways, admire Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore maze of canals and bridges in city center, local guide covers history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, taste herring local delicacy
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - ferry to town outskirts for biking tour, local guide explains everyday Dutch life, see locals getting around on bicycles
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit Schermerhorn village with authentic 16th-century windmills, travel to charming Alkmaar known for historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
- Visit Anne Frank's House
- Cycle through the city like locals do
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 16
Dordrecht
Dordrecht- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dordrecht - admire picturesque streets, winding canals, historic buildings, see Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), Old Water Tower
- Delft pottery factory visit - guided tour of charming Delft city famed for blue and white pottery, visit 17th-century pottery factory where master painters decorate in traditional manner
- Excursion to Kinderdijk - explore traditional World Heritage-listed village of Kinderdijk with 19 windmills, learn role of windmills in agricultural life
- Cycle to Kinderdijk - leisurely flat cycling route from Dordrecht to Kinderdijk along peaceful canals in e-bike passing charming villages, picturesque dikes, lush pastures, traditional waterways, views World Heritage-listed windmills
Landmarks Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk Windmills - Day 17
Veere
Veere- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Locally grown oysters, farm-to-table experience with shellfish from North Sea)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veere - tour of port area, Scottish merchant houses, impressive church, 15th-century town hall, free time to explore
- Excursion to the Delta Works - explore fascinating series of dams designed to protect Delta population from flooding, impressive engineering feat, essential infrastructure protecting low-lying Dutch areas
- Farm-to-table oysters - enjoy locally grown oysters brought directly from North Sea waters
Landmarks Grote Kerk Veere Town Hall Schotse Huizen Delta Works - Day 18
Antwerp
Antwerp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Antwerp - local guide tour of Antwerp known as diamond capital of world, see impressive Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, main square with extravagant buildings
- Craft beer & chocolate pairing - taste Belgium's renowned culinary offerings, discover how craft beer and chocolate work together on unique tasting journey
- Excursion to Ghent - visit one of Belgium's most historic cities, local guide explores wealth of medieval buildings, charming canals, factories reborn as cultural hotspots
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady Steen Castle Antwerp Main Square Ghent - Day 19
Arnhem
Arnhem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airborne Museum - in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem, follow footsteps of British servicemen who parachuted into city September 1944 after German occupation
- The Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with local guide exploration, see replicas of historic houses, mills, farmhouses showing lives and traditions of Dutch people
- Palais Het Loo - royal family's summer home since 1685 now museum showcasing family's rich history, elaborate decor, art collection, grand gardens for art lovers
- On board lecture - engaging talk about Netherlands' famed tulips and how they are grown
Landmarks Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo - Day 20
Hoorn
Hoorn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour with tastes of Hoorn - walking tour with local guide of Hoorn and inner harbor, sample local delicacies such as fish and cheese
- Cheese farm - learn Netherlands cheesemaking traditions, meet local producer, tour farm, discover secrets of long-standing techniques
- Ancestry of the Kitchen - traditional Dutch apple pie making class - become part of local cook's family in kitchen, learn to make authentic Dutch apple pie
- Cycling tour of Hoorn - active cycling tour with local guide of Hoorn seeing key sights like Oosterkerk (Old Church), cycle towards Ijssel Lake dyke (biggest lake in Netherlands)
- Fabrique des Lumières - exclusive after-hours visit to immersive digital art installation, sip champagne inside former 19th-century gas works, admire works of renowned artists projected on 17-meter high walls with musical soundtrack
Optional Activities
- Massage service (additional cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge access (natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties)
Landmarks Hoorn Inner Harbour Oosterkerk Ijssel Lake Fabrique des Lumières - Day 21
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Keukenhof Gardens excursion - visit legendary gardens with seven million tulips from 800 varieties arranged in breathtaking artistic patterns and vibrant displays, most magical gardens at most colorful moment
Optional Activities
- Cycle through Amsterdam like the locals
- Visit Rijksmuseum to see masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
- Visit Anne Frank's House
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 22
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
