Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour - explore Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge, visit Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - learn about communist history and 1956 Hungarian revolution
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock underground exploration - secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - walk through gardens, enjoy Danube River views
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour - visit Grand Central Market and local delicacies tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs at leisure
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private performance of Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists, glass of Austrian Sekt included
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational area with beaches and open spaces
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava - visit Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, guided tour of Slovakia's capital
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Vienna - explore Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera
- Scenic Freechoice: Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - Austria's oldest wine estate (900 years), explore Imperial Apartments, wine tasting in historic winery
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna independently
Landmarks Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall (Rathaus) St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 5
Krems - Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey - visit rebuilt abbey with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker, learn wine traditions, sample wines
- Scenic Freechoice: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - electronic bicycle tour along Danube to Dürnstein, pass charming villages and vineyards
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dürnstein
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein 
- Day 6
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - guided tour of World Heritage-listed town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide, view St. Stephen's Cathedral (originally built 450 AD, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour of old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery (founded ~600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - guided tour of castle, learn about German noble family history dating to 12th century, free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - bike ride through Danube Valley scenery, visit memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honoring notable Germans
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge, Regensburg Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - view Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square, walk along ancient city walls
- Scenic Freechoice: World War II tour - learn about Nazi regime events in Nuremberg, visit important historical sites
- Scenic Freechoice: Nuremberg's castle and city walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle, view medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle, Nuremberg St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore Europe's largest intact old town center with medieval and Baroque buildings
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Coburg - visit castle overlooking the city (one of largest and best-preserved German forts), tour museum with carriages, weapons, armor and renowned paintings
Optional Activities
- Relax in suite or on Sun Deck
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Residences Coburg Castle - Day 10
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with gardens, paintings, tapestries and period furniture, short stroll into city with free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive along Romantic Road (important medieval trading route), guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge, Würzburg Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of historic half-timbered town, free time, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process, transfer to Miltenberg
- Scenic Freechoice: Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle, private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt, sparkling wine
- Scenic Freechoice: Miltenberg hike - guided hike through Franconian hills and forests, panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, medieval villages
- Scenic Freechoice: Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - explore local artisanal producers (butchers, bakers, schnapps producers), cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses
- Scenic Freechoice: Schnapps tasting - visit local schnapps distiller, taste multiple flavors, orientation tour of Miltenberg, free time
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Wertheim and Miltenberg
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall with classical music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments, explore independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Freechoice: Hike & cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with views of Rhine Valley, cable car ride to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot
- Rhine Gorge cruise - cruise through 65-kilometre picturesque stretch with 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1000 years, view Lorelei statue
- Scenic Enrich: La Redoute Recital Hall - exclusive dinner and classical music in magnificent 1792 hall (previous guests include Princess Diana and Queen Elisabeth II)
Landmarks Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 13
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - view historic buildings, beautiful squares, World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 14
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - one-hour cruise viewing over 100 kilometres of canals, Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, charming bridges
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore city center canals and bridges, learn history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, taste local herring delicacy
- Scenic Freechoice: Dutch countryside e-bike tour - ferry to town outskirts, guided e-bike tour, learn about Dutch everyday life and cycling culture
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit Schermerhorn village with 16th-century windmills, visit Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam independently
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam independently
- Day 16
Dordrecht
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Dordrecht - view picturesque streets, winding canals, historic buildings including Groothoofd Quay, Grote Kerk (Great Church), Old Water Tower
- Scenic Freechoice: Delft pottery factory visit - guided tour of charming city famous for blue and white pottery, visit 17th-century pottery factory with master painters
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Kinderdijk - explore World Heritage-listed village with 19 historic windmills, learn role in agricultural life
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Kinderdijk - leisurely e-bike ride through flat Dutch countryside along peaceful canals and dikes, visit World Heritage windmill village
Landmarks Dordrecht Groothoofd Quay Grote Kerk (Great Church) Old Water Tower Delft Kinderdijk - Day 17
Veere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farm-to-table locally grown oysters from North Sea)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Veere - explore port area, Scottish merchant houses (Schotse Huizen), impressive church, 15th-century town hall, free time
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to the Delta Works - visit impressive engineering feat of dams designed to protect Dutch Delta from flooding
- Farm-to-table oyster experience - locally grown oysters brought directly from North Sea
Landmarks Veere Grote Kerk, Veere Town Hall, Veere Delta Works - Day 18
Antwerp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Antwerp - explore city with local guide, view Cathedral of Our Lady, Steen Castle medieval fortress, main square with extravagant buildings, learn about diamond capital history
- Scenic Freechoice: Craft beer & chocolate pairing - taste journey exploring Belgium's renowned chocolate and beer pairing
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Ghent - visit Belgium's historic city, guided tour of medieval buildings, charming canals, reborn cultural hotspots in former factories
Landmarks Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Steen Castle Antwerp Main Square Ghent - Day 19
Arnhem
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Arnhem Airborne Museum - in-depth account of Battle of Arnhem, follow footsteps of British servicemen parachuted September 1944
- Scenic Freechoice: Netherlands Open Air Museum - 44-hectare outdoor museum with guided tour through replicas of historic houses, mills and farmhouses, learn Dutch traditions through ages
- Scenic Freechoice: Palais Het Loo - royal summer home since 1685, museum showcasing royal family history, elaborate decor, art collection, grand gardens
- On board lecture - learn about Netherlands' famous tulips and growing techniques
Landmarks Arnhem Airborne Museum Netherlands Open Air Museum Palais Het Loo Veluwe Nature Reserve - Day 20
Hoorn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour with tastes of Hoorn - walking tour of Hoorn and inner harbour Binnenhaven, sample local delicacies such as fish and cheese
- Scenic Freechoice: Cheese farm - learn cheesemaking traditions, meet local producer, tour farm, discover long-standing techniques
- Scenic Freechoice: Ancestry of the Kitchen - traditional Dutch apple pie making class with local cook
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycling tour of Hoorn - guided active cycling tour viewing Oosterkerk (Old Church), cycle towards Ijssel Lake dyke (largest lake in Netherlands)
- Scenic Enrich: Fabrique des Lumières - exclusive after-hours visit to immersive digital art installation, sip Champagne in former 19th-century gas works, view world-renowned artists projected on 17-meter walls with musical soundtrack
Optional Activities
- Massage (additional cost)
- Visit Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks Hoorn Binnenhaven, Hoorn Oosterkerk Ijssel Lake Fabrique des Lumières 
- Day 21
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens - guided visit to legendary gardens with over 7 million tulips from 800 varieties in artistic patterns and vibrant displays
Optional Activities
- Cruise canals
- Rent a bike and explore like locals
- Visit Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh
- Visit Anne Frank's House
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens Rijksmuseum Anne Frank's House - Day 22
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
