Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise through Amsterdam's historic waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam exploring canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour to the outskirts of town
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar including 16th-century windmills and historic town exploration
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings and squares
- Visit to World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne Old Town independently
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 4
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum featuring mechanical musical instruments
- Cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Guided hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car return
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Rüdesheim Vineyards 
- Day 5
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg
Included Activities
- Cruise to Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Spa massage treatment onboard
- Salt Therapy Lounge session onboard
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with winemaker meeting
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine
- Miltenberg guided tour and local family farm visit with animal encounters and local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps distillery visit with orientation tour of Miltenberg and tasting of multiple flavours
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town Zum Riesen Inn River Main Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Miltenberg to Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residence Baroque palace with manicured gardens
- Walking tour of Würzburg city centre with free time
- Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour and free exploration
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road 
- Day 7
Würzburg to Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque architecture
- Excursion to Coburg including castle visit with carriage, weapon and painting collections
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 8
Bamberg to Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church
- World War II historical tour highlighting Nazi regime events and significant sites
- Active walking tour exploring Imperial Castle, cobblestone streets and medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls 
- Day 9
Nuremberg to Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg including old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry ride through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with monastery tour and award-winning beer tasting
- Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
- Cycle tour through Donau Valley to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Regensburg to Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria including guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic with guided tour of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and local restaurant lunch
- Walking tour of Passau exploring colourful waterfront buildings and St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Passau Old Town St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov 
- Day 11
Passau to Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit including magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley winery tour with local winemaker meeting and wine tasting
- E-bike tour from Dürnstein to Krems along Danube with scenic viewpoint stops
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Danube River Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Dürnstein to Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Guided walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt and ballet dancers
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Vienna city
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration including ornate rooms and gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with beaches and recreational spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia including castle, Hlavné Námestie and Old Town tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town - Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (select one): Budapest in depth coach tour visiting Varkert Bazaar, Szechenyi square, Elizabeth square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice activity (select one): Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish cultural heritage
- Scenic Freechoice activity (select one): Hospital in the Rock underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice activity (select one): Guided hike of Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
- Scenic Freechoice activity (select one): Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market with local food tastings
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest to Vienna
Included Activities
- Transfer from Budapest to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Vienna
Landmarks The Ringstrasse - Day 16
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Opera House, City Hall, Parliament Building, Stadtpark and St Stephens Cathedral
- Special dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Vienna City Hall Austrian Parliament Building Stadtpark St Stephens Cathedral - Day 17
Vienna to Salzburg
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Steyr
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Steyr
Landmarks Steyr - Day 18
Salzburg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and residence, Getreidegasse and Old Market Square
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Mozart's Birthplace Mozart's Residence Getreidegasse Salzburg Old Market Square Hohensalzburg Fortress - Day 19
Salzburg to Schwangau
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Salzkammergut Lakes District
Landmarks Salzkammergut Lakes District Schwangau 
- Day 20
Schwangau
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle including opulent rooms
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 21
Schwangau to Zermatt
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey through Swiss Alps from Chur to Zermatt
Landmarks Matterhorn Zermatt Swiss Alps 
- Day 22
Zermatt
Included Activities
- Gornergrat rail ascent with 360-degree Alpine views
Landmarks Gornergrat Matterhorn - Day 23
Zermatt to Montreux
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious meal at chalet-style Swiss restaurant in the mountains overlooking Montreux with traditional live music)
Included Activities
- Dinner at chalet-style Swiss restaurant in the mountains overlooking Montreux with traditional live music
- Alphorn Academy of Switzerland presentation and cultural introduction
Landmarks Lake Geneva Montreux - Day 24
Montreux
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Vaud wine region tour with winery visit and wine tasting
- Chaplin's World Museum visit including house, studio and park
Landmarks Vaud Wine Region Chaplin's World Museum - Day 25
Montreux to Jungfrau Region
Included Activities
- Golden Pass Train panoramic journey from Montreux to Interlaken through Alpine scenery
- Transfer to Jungfrau region hotel
Landmarks Jungfrau Region Swiss Alps Interlaken 
- Day 26
Jungfrau Region
Optional Activities
- Lake Brienz cruise with mountain scenery, village and castle views
- Cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch with scenic views of towns and valleys
Landmarks Eiger Mountain Lake Brienz Jungfraujoch Jungfrau - Day 27
Jungfrau Region to Zurich
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Engelberg
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Transfer to Zurich
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Engelberg
- Free time in Lucerne Old Town
- Free exploration of Zurich
Landmarks Engelberg Lucerne Lucerne Old Town Lake Lucerne Zurich Lake Zurich Limmat River 
- Day 28
Zurich
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich Old Town, Niederdorf square, Limmat River bridges and Fraumunster Church
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Zurich
Landmarks Zurich Old Town Niederdorf Limmat River Fraumunster Church - Day 29
Zurich
