Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception dinner)
Landmarks Danube River - Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory Christmas Eve dinner on board (optional - can stay on ship))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in Depth tour - Visit Buda and Pest districts, Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, and Elizabeth Square
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - Walking tour through Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets in Budapest
- Visit a local church and attend Christmas Mass
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Danube River - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Day dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruising the Danube River
Optional Activities
- Relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge
- Enjoy aperitif on the Sun Deck
- Socialize in the Panorama Lounge
Landmarks Danube River - Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Accompanied by the private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna exploration - Guided city centre tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace - Explore the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornate rooms and impressive gardens
- Scenic Freechoice: Kunsthistorisches Museum - Discover artistic treasures in Vienna's premiere art museum
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - Exclusive concert with fine Austrian Sekt, featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch cruise through Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation time in Dürnstein
- Cruise through the Wachau Valley
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey - Visit the 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 along the Danube through vineyards and villages with river views
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Danube River - Day 6
Brandstatt - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Salzburg or Český Krumlov (depending on chosen excursion)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg - Coach journey to Salzburg with exploration and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - Journey to Czech town with guided exploration of historic centre and lunch at local restaurant
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour - Wander narrow laneways and visit St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Salzburg Český Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral Danube River Inn River Ilz River - Day 7
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Regensburg walking tour - Expert local guide showing the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria with regional customs and traditions
- Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting - Visit traditional breweries, learn about brewing intricacies, and sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 8
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of the Old Town - City centre tour with local guide showcasing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's church, and market square
- Scenic Freechoice: The trials and tribulations of WWII Tour - Expert-guided tour exploring Third Reich events in Nuremberg
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Market Square 
- Day 9
Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year's Eve celebration dinner on board with on-board team party)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - Explore World Heritage-listed Old Town Hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, Old and New Residences, 'Little Venice', and 12th-century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg 'Little Venice' - Day 10
Main River Cruising
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruising the Main River
Optional Activities
- Use modern gym facilities
- Socialize in River Cafe
- Relax on the Sun Deck
Landmarks Main River - Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
- Walking tour of Miltenberg - Local guide showcasing the town through cobblestone streets with historic half-timbered houses
Landmarks Wertheim Miltenberg Main River Tauber River - Day 12
Rüdesheim
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Experience 350 self-playing instruments from 18th and 19th centuries
- Explore Rüdesheim town centre - Half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, shops, and wine taverns
- Cruise the Rhine Gorge
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 13
Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - Explore historic laneways with breweries serving draft Kölsch beer
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 14
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise - One-hour cruise along more than 100 kilometres of historical canals showing prettiest city sights
- Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour - Explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - Visit village with authentic 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
