Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Landmarks Margaret Bridge - Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory Christmas Eve dinner on board (optional - alternative to attending Christmas Mass))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth - guided tour visiting Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, and Elizabeth Square
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district with Danube River and city architecture views
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets in Budapest
- Visit local church and attend Christmas Mass
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Aperitif on Sun Deck
- Socialize in Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Danube River - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna exploration guided tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace exploration - former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms and gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Kunsthistorisches Museum - Vienna's premiere art museum with artistic treasures
- Scenic Enrich: Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart with glass of Austrian Sekt, ballet dancers, and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein Ringstrasse - Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch cruise through Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey - 18th-century abbey with Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk - guided e-bike ride through vineyards and villages with river views
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Brandstatt - Passau
Brandstatt - Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Salzburg or Český Krumlov excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey to Salzburg with guided exploration and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to Czech town with guided exploration and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour - tour of narrow laneways and St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Salzburg Český Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral Salzach River - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Regensburg walking tour with expert local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St James, and festive customs and traditions
- Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing, and sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Church of St James Stone Bridge - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town - guided tour of Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice: The trials and tribulations of WWII Tour - expert guide covering Third Reich history in Nuremberg
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square 
- Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year celebration dinner on board with festive party)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg World Heritage-listed Old Town - including Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences, 'Little Venice', and 12th-century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 10
Main River - Sailing Day
Main River - Sailing Day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Use modern gym facility
- Socialize in River Cafe
- Relax on Sun Deck
Landmarks Main River - Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
Landmarks Wertheim Miltenberg - Day 12
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th centuries
- Free exploration of Rüdesheim centre with half-timbered houses and boutique shops
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne's historical Old Town with breweries and beer culture
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne independently
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - one-hour cruise on Amsterdam's historical waterways with 100+ kilometres of canals
- Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour - guided exploration of canals, bridges, city centre with history and Dutch culture
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit authentic 16th-century windmills in Schermerhorn village and explore charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam - Departure
Amsterdam - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
