Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Board Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System - Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise: one hour journey along historic waterways viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: guided exploration of canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide sharing information about Dutch daily life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: visit village with authentic 16th century windmills, then travel to charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne - Bonn
Cologne - Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- View Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage-listed)
- Coach transfer to Bonn
- Scenic Enrich: Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge (65 kilometres)
- View Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: guided tour of mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, cable car up to Niederwald Monument before walking descent
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Miltenberg - WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then travel to nearby Wertheim to visit local winery and meet winemaker
- Gamburg Castle tour: guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and glass of sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike: expert-led guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and timeless villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: explore local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit local schnapps distillery to learn production process and sample multiple flavours before transferring to Wertheim
- Massage in spa (additional cost)
- Relax in exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Inn Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, see paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short walk into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach journey to Rothenburg along famed medieval trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town with free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: learn fascinating history while wandering medieval and Baroque buildings in Europe's largest intact old town centre
- Excursion to Coburg: coach journey to former seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, visit impressive castle with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: drive past ancient city walls, walking tour of Old Town with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg, visit important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle, admire impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: local guide explores medieval city at confluence of three Bavarian rivers, sees old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery founded approximately 600 AD, explore abbey and cloister church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: guided tour of castle with free time, learn about German noble family history dating 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 honouring notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (when taking Salzburg or Český Krumlov excursion))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: cross border into Austria, guided tour learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town, explore with local guide admiring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour with local guide admiring colourful waterfront buildings, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built year 450 but destroyed by fire 1662 and rebuilt Baroque style
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein - Krems
Dürnstein - KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: guided tour of abbey founded 6th century, destroyed 18th century and rebuilt, see magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker learning age-old winemaking traditions while sampling regional wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: guided bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems, pass charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Glass of fine Austrian Sekt during private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart music with ballet dancers and vocalists)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour viewing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: guided e-bike tour exploring recreation playground where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and beach relaxation
- Excursion to Bratislava: travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993, local guide shows Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town exploring modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity selection
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - explore Várkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - insight into communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour - explore WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district, Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens with views over Danube River
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market and local delicacies tasting with cultural stories
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 15
Budapest
Budapest - Day 16
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including the first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine stories - learn about everyday Hungarian life and sample local red wines at a historic wine cellar
- Mohács traditions and flavours - visit Busoúdvar Museum to learn about the World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival and taste authentic halászlé (Danube fish stew with paprika)
Landmarks Busoúdvar Museum Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Pécs Villány wine region - Day 17
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with local Croatian family in their home with fresh vegetables from their garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch with local Croatian family: authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek: guided tour of nearby city with turbulent history, grand Baroque buildings in Old Town bearing scars of war, traditional and classical music performances
- Baranja wine region: explore picturesque region straddling Croatia and Hungary with rich winemaking tradition, vineyard landscapes and tasting experience
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience: guided tour discovering Vukovar's medieval roots as vibrant trade and industrial centre, explore rebuilt city's spirit of resilience with museums and monuments preserving legacy of sacrifice and hope
Landmarks Vukovar Osijek Baranja Wine Region - Day 18
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Dinner (Concert performance in the Crypt of St. Sava Church featuring church choir hymns with remarkable acoustics and white marble decorated ceilings)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Concert in the Crypt of St. Sava Church
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade: explore iconic sites with local guide admiring cobbled Bohemian Quarter streets and Kalemegdan Fortress, free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial: local guide panoramic tour seeing major city sites including Ottoman Old Town heritage, visit memorial to former Yugoslavia ruler Tito
- Cycling tour along the Danube: guided 16 kilometre cycling tour learning Yugoslavia and Belgrade history, see Belgrade waterfront, Staro Sajmište former concentration camp and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake: walk from historic Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street pedestrian boulevard with charming shops and cafés, enjoy coffee and signature cake from beloved bakery
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street Staro Sajmište Ada Island St. Sava Church 
- Day 19
Cruising
CruisingIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 20
Svishtov - Rousse
Svishtov - Rousse- Meals
- Lunch (Local wine tasting and short piano recital (when taking Rousse walking tour))
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi: full day journey from Svishtov to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns, enjoy panoramic views of old town, see Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, venture to nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse: local guide sightseeing tour of opulent town learning traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, sample delicious local wine, delight in short piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Rousse - Day 21
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Tasting (Brandy and artisanal cheese tasting (when taking Sveshtari Thracian secrets excursion))
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort: guided walking tour of 19th century fort learning its history, best preserved of six Turkish fortification system points
- Visit Alfatar village: exclusive excursion to small village outside Silistra, ethnographic museum featuring typical country house and customary attire, visit Alfatar school meeting local children with charming choir performance learning about daily life for young Bulgarians
- Sveshtari Thracian secrets and local delights: guided tour discovering Bulgaria's rich heritage, explore ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari World Heritage site, visit local producers of exquisite brandy and artisanal cheese for tasting
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 22
Giurgiu - Bucharest
Giurgiu - Bucharest- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests at luxury hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer from ship to Bucharest
- Orientation coach tour of Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Ceaușescu's Spring Palace: tour of 1960s residence in wealthy district with 80 elegant rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by famous Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum: explore ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture with authentic houses, barns, churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Ceaușescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum 
- Day 23
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to Brasov- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle with local guide
- Visit Sinaia Monastery
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery 
- Day 24
Brasov
BrasovIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov sights
- Visit Bran Castle
Landmarks Brasov Bran Castle - Day 25
Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)
Optional Activities
- Explore the walled city: local guide shows highlights of World Heritage-listed walled city built by Saxons between 12th and 17th centuries
- Hike the hill: active hike up covered stairway to 14th century Church on the Hill, spectacular Gothic Transylvanian architecture restored multiple times throughout history, superb views over the city
Landmarks Sighisoara Church on the Hill Sibiu - Day 26
Sibiu - Bucharest
Sibiu - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Sibiu to Bucharest
Landmarks Southern Carpathian Mountains - Day 27
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bucharest
