Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Landmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague's Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with expert local guide
- 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
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Budapest
- Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth tour visiting Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and local Christmas market
- Hospital in the Rock experience - secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Tour visiting Grand Central Market and local delicacies
- Guided hike of Buda up to World Heritage-listed Buda Hill with views of Danube River
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Buda Hill Grand Central Market - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to Vienna
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with fine Austrian Sekt, music by Strauss and Mozart, ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular Baroque hall
Landmarks Danube River Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Central Vienna exploration tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Schönbrunn Palace tour - former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienna's premiere art museum with architectural masterpiece building featuring central dome and ornate reliefs
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum - Day 8
Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - 18th century abbey with Marble Hall, library of 80,000 books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and intricate statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - bicycle tour along the Danube through charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 9
Danube River Cruising
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet Christmas feast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Gourmet Christmas feast
- Special Christmas celebrations onboard
- Day 10
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour with expert local guide - see old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria with stories about regional customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing, and sample varieties including 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 - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- World War II tour with local guide highlighting main events during the Nazi regime and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and impressive medieval city walls
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 Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, Little Venice, and 12th century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral - Day 13
Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour with local guide - guided city tour of Würzburg city centre with stroll to historic market square and free time to wander
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along the important Middle Ages trading route to Rothenburg, guided tour of medieval Old Town, Gothic and Renaissance City Hall, and famous City Councillors' Tavern
Landmarks Main River Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 14
Wertheim to 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 to Bonn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train transfer from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Museum - 350 musical instruments from 18th and 19th century
- Exploration of Rüdesheim centre with half-timbered houses
- Cruise along Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- New Year's Eve celebration onboard with fellow guests and crew
- New Year's Eve celebration in 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 with breweries serving Kölsch beer
Optional Activities
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and narrow bridges
- City walking tour - explore canals, bridges, and city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar - coach journey to villages with World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to 16th century
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer to Paris
- Day 19
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides River Seine - Day 20
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour of historic artist district with cobblestone streets, Montmartre vineyard producing 27 varieties of wine, and greenspace
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art centre in former iron foundry with large-scale digital projections and synchronized music. Exhibition changes yearly; 2027 exhibition to be published January 2027
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 21
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
