Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and toast on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's bustling restaurant scene
Landmarks Imperial Castle - Day 2
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise towards Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town with local guide - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime and important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellars tour underground beneath Imperial Castle with tasting of traditional brews
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 3
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - see old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage-making class with local family-owned butcher - learn to make traditional white breakfast sausages
- Bavarian beer tasting at historic breweries - sample classic Bavarian beers and learn about brewing heritage
Landmarks Church of St. James Stone Bridge Porta Praetoria - Day 4
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide - view colorful buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral rebuilt in Baroque style
- Paddling on the River Inn past charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges between Germany and Austria
- Cross border e-bike ride along Inn River into Austria through quaint towns with regional views
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 5
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Taste Linzer Torte in one of the city's most ancient bakery (included experience mentioned in whats_included_data)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Linz with local guide - see Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, and Main Square with Holy Trinity column
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic - UNESCO World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, includes lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour - learn about conditions prisoners endured 1938-1945
- Linzer Torte cooking class in one of the city's oldest cafes - hands-on class learning 400-year history, short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched high above the city
- Explore city's local nightlife, galleries and museums after dark
- Wander and appreciate the glistening skyline
Landmarks Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church Main Square with Holy Trinity column Postlingberg Church - Day 6
Durnstein - Krems
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Informative talk on production of local delicacies with tastings
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide - see impressive frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria, founded sixth century
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker - learn flavor profiles and age-old traditions, sample wines on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike tour to Krems with guide - pass charming villages and rolling vineyards with stops for Danube views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey - Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Palais Liechtenstein private classical concert with Austrian Sekt and performance by orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornate rooms, impressive gardens, and royal family stories
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide - overview of magnificent exhibits and world-class art collection before leisure time
- Cycle to Danube Island on guided e-bike tour - explore where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches
- Central Vienna guided tour with expert local guide - delight in stories from the city with free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Danube Island Palais Liechtenstein - Day 8
Vienna to Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide - see Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, learn about life behind Iron Curtain, taste local delicacies
- Coffee and cake at Kormuth Bakerai - experience famed coffee house culture with historic cafe information, spectacular architecture, frescoed ceilings, and home-made cakes with Austro-Hungarian Empire recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - hands-on workshop learning to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 9
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled (included as noted in whats_included_data, though this activity occurs on Day 11)
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - see Várkert Bazár in Buda, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest, visit Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, end with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - travel to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture and grand gardens, learn about Beethoven's life in Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - immerse in traditional Hungarian culture learning to make goulash with locals, experience local cuisine and hospitality
- Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths for relaxing soak in therapeutic waters
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Venture out to discover legendary nightlife
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 10
Budapest to Ljubljana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ljubljana
- Hotel check-in
- Day 11
Ljubljana - Bled
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Tour of Bled
- Traditional Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
- Visit Church of St. Mary on the island
- Dinner in a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Coffee and kremsnita (custard slice) in Bled
- Ring the bell at wishing well on island for good luck
Landmarks Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary - Day 12
Ljubljana to Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb highlights
Landmarks St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Dolac Market - Day 13
Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 14
Zagreb
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Zagreb Airport
