Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of historic waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam discovering canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour to see local life and cycling culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn village with 16th century windmills and Alkmaar town
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne - Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with historic buildings, squares and World Heritage-listed Cathedral
- Exclusive dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise viewing 40 castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments
- Cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Vineyard hike through Rüdesheim's rolling vineyards with scenic views
- Cable car and hike combination in Rüdesheim
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Niederwald Monument - Day 5
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Included Activities
- Visit to Miltenberg historic town
Optional Activities
- Massage in spa (additional cost)
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with winemaker
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with Baron and Baroness reception and sparkling wine
- Miltenberg guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg exploring local artisanal producers
- Schnapps distillery tasting and production learning experience
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and guided tour of Würzburg Residence with paintings, tapestries and period furniture
- Romantic Road coach journey to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Romantic Road 
- Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg with castle visit and museum tour of carriages, weapons and artworks
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town with Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main Nazi regime events and important sites
- Nuremberg Castle and City Walls active walking tour following cobblestone streets and medieval walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (oldest monastery in Bavaria) with award-winning beer tasting
- Thurn und Taxis Castle active walking tour and guided tour
- Cycle tour through Danube Valley to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Danube Gorge - Day 10
Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour of World Heritage-listed town and Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Walking tour of Passau with local guide viewing brightly coloured waterfront buildings and St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov St Stephens Cathedral 
- Day 11
Dürnstein - Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide viewing magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning age-old winemaking traditions
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike tour along Danube to Krems village with scenic stops
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Other (Glass of fine Austrian Sekt at classical concert)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna viewing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island recreational playground
- Excursion to Bratislava Slovakia with local guide viewing castle, main square and Old Town Hall
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour of serene halls and Imperial Apartments with historic winery wine tasting
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - see 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 - explore communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour - explore WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker complex beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, gardens, Danube River, and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market visit with local delicacies tasting and cultural stories
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Danube River Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest
- Day 16
Mohács
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs viewing first telephone exchange (1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine region tour exploring charming village, everyday Hungarian life and historic wine cellars with local wine sampling
- Mohács traditions and flavours tour visiting Busójárás Museum with World Heritage festival information and tasting authentic halászlé Danube fish stew
Landmarks Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány Busójárás Festival Museum - Day 17
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home with fresh vegetables from host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at home of local Croatian family with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of nearby Osijek with small city history and traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region tour with rich wine-making tradition, vineyards and local culture
- Vukovar chronicles tour exploring medieval roots, war damage and rebuilding, resilience stories with museums and monuments
Landmarks Vukovar Osijek Baranja - Day 18
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Exclusive concert in St. Sava Temple crypt with church choir performing hymns
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade with local guide viewing Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free exploration time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade viewing Ottoman heritage Old Town and Tito's Memorial
- Cycling tour along Danube banks (16 kilometres) learning history of Yugoslavia and Belgrade with waterfront and Ada Island views
- Central Belgrade stroll from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and cake at beloved bakery
Landmarks Danube River Sava River Bohemian Quarter Kalemegdan Fortress Ottoman Old Town Tito's Memorial Staro Sajmište Ada Island Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street St. Sava Church - Day 19
Cruising - Iron Gates
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge system (Iron Gates) with scenic views of four gorges and Decebalus rock carving
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 20
Svishtov - Rousse
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion from Svishtov to Veliko Tarnovo with panoramic old town views and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument to nearby Arbanassi village
- Walking tour of Rousse with local guide sightseeing traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine tasting and piano recital
Landmarks Svishtov Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Rousse - Day 21
Silistra
Optional Activities
- Active guided walking tour of 19th century Silistra Fort (best preserved of six Turkish fortification system points)
- Exclusive excursion to Alfatar village with ethnographic museum, typical country house, customary attire and Alfatar school visit with children's choir and daily life learning
- Sveshtari tour to ancient Thracian Tomb (World Heritage site) with guided exploration, local brandy and artisanal cheese tasting
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari - Day 22
Giurgiu - Bucharest
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests at luxury hotel)
Included Activities
- Coach orientation tour of Bucharest viewing major squares from south city to Primaverii Palace
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace tour of 1960s residence with 80 distinctive rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, Murano glass chandeliers and renowned Romanian paintings
- Village Open Air Museum exploring ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage, culture, authentic houses and churches built with traditional techniques
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum 
- Day 23
Bucharest - Sibiu
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with fellow travellers)
Landmarks Sibiu - Day 24
Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of World Heritage-listed walled city of Sighisoara built by Saxons between 12th-17th centuries
- Active hike up covered stairway to 14th century Church on the Hill with Gothic Transylvanian architecture and panoramic city views
Landmarks Sibiu Sighisoara Church on the Hill Brasov 
- Day 25
Brasov
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner at one of Brasov's finest restaurants with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov sights
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Brasov Bran Castle - Day 26
Brasov - Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peles Castle Neo-Classical masterpiece
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery with two churches
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 27
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
