Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague: guided walking tour with local expert sharing personal experiences
- Prague Castle tour: visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: visit Varkert Bazaar, cross Margaret Bridge to Szechenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, visit local Christmas market
- Hospital in the Rock: explore labyrinths of the secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Tour: food tour including Grand Central Market with local tastings
- Guided hike of Buda: hike to World Heritage Buda Hill with views of Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Buda Pest Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Buda Hill - Day 6
Cruise - Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: private classical concert with Strauss and Mozart, fine Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration: guided tour of city centre with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace: explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Kunsthistorisches Museum: Vienna's premiere art museum with architectural masterpiece building featuring grand facade, ornate reliefs, and statues
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 8
Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: explore 18th century abbey, visit decorated Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: bicycle tour along Danube with stops at charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 9
Cruise - Christmas Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Day celebrations on board with gourmet Christmas feast
- Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour: guided tour of old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria with regional customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting: visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing, sample Helles lager, Dunkel, and Weissbier
Landmarks Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town: guided tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- World War II tour: guided tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime at important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour of cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle Old Town St. Egidien's Church Market Square City Walls 
- Day 12
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of World Heritage-listed Old Town including Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, 'Little Venice', and 12th century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Old Residence New Residence Little Venice - Day 13
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour: guided city tour of Würzburg centre with local guide and free time to wander historic market square
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach journey along medieval trading route with guided tour of Rothenburg's Old Town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, and City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Main River Market Square Rothenburg Rothenburg Old Town City Hall City Councillors' Tavern - Day 14
Miltenberg - Wertheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim Main River Tauber River - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train journey to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum: see 350 musical instruments from 18th and 19th century
- Exploration of Rüdesheim centre with half-timbered houses, shops and wine taverns
- Cruise of Rhine Gorge with 65 kilometre scenic journey and hilltop castles
Optional Activities
- New Year's Eve celebration on board with fellow guests and crew
- New Year's Eve celebration in the city of Bonn
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei Bonn - Day 16
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historical Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Old Town Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: one hour cruise along 100+ kilometres of Amsterdam's historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions and grand warehouses
- City walking tour: explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar: visit World Heritage-listed windmills from 16th century and nearby villages
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam
