Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague in your own time
Landmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Prague's Gothic sites including Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with local guide and personal stories of socialist regime life
- Prague Castle tour including 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 tour visiting Buda and Pest across the Danube, including Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and local Christmas market
- Hospital in the Rock tour exploring WWII secret hospital converted to nuclear bunker
- Hungarian culinary market walk at Grand Central Market with local specialties and food culture stories
- Guided hike of Buda to World Heritage-listed Buda Hill including Varkert Bazaar, gardens, and Danube River views
Landmarks Buda Pest Danube River Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Grand Central Market Buda Hill Hospital in the Rock - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Coffee delivery to suite by butler
- Relax in Salt Therapy Lounge
- Aperitif on Sun Deck
- Socializing in Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration with local guide through historic city centre with free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring former Habsburg family summer residence, ornate rooms, and impressive gardens
- Kunsthistorisches Museum visit featuring artistic treasures and architectural masterpiece design
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 8
Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall, library with 80,000 books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience along Danube with stops at charming villages and vineyard landscapes
- Midnight mass celebration onshore
Landmarks Melk Abbey Danube River Wachau Valley - Day 9
Cruising Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Christmas Day celebration with gourmet Christmas feast
Landmarks Danube River - Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour with local guide showing old stone bridge, Church of St. James, Porta Praetoria, and regional customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional breweries with samples of Helles lager, Dunkel, and Weissbier
Landmarks Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 11
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide showing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets and medieval fortifications
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church 
- Day 12
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's World Heritage-listed Old Town including cathedral, Old and New Residences, and castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town - Day 13
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Würzburg guided city walking tour with local guide through town centre and historic market square with free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg coach tour showcasing medieval Old Town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, and famous City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Würzburg Palace Old Main Bridge Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
- 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 - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum with 350 self-playing instruments
- Explore charming centre of Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- New Year's Eve celebrations onboard with fellow guests and crew
- New Year's Eve celebrations in the city of Bonn with locals
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 16
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's historical Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's breweries serving Kölsch beer
- Free time to explore Cologne independently
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise along historic waterways seeing Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and narrow bridges
- City walking tour exploring maze of canals, bridges, history, lifestyle, and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn with World Heritage-listed windmills from 16th century and Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
