Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and toast
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda and Pest including Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views of Danube River
- Jewish heritage tour: Visit Jewish Museum and Synagogue, learn about Jewish history
- Excursion to Szentendre: Guided city tour of riverside town known for museums, galleries, and artists
- Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Informative talk on schnapps production with local varieties tasting (on board later today)
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Jewish Museum Central Market Hall Szentendre - Day 3
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Guided tour of main square, Old Town Hall, and city history including life behind the Iron Curtain
- Carpathian Wine Tasting: Visit local winery in Carpathian wine region, learn about viticulture, and sample wines
Landmarks Hlavn\u00e9 Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle 
- Day 4
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Explore ornately designed rooms, hear tales about the Habsburg family, and see impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour exploring recreational areas and beaches
- Belvedere Museum: Visit Baroque landmark with collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, plus works by Monet, van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna: Guided tour with local expert and free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during cruise through Wachau Valley)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley with lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: Visit 18th-century abbey including Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk: Guided e-bike ride along Danube with stops for river views, passing villages and vineyards
- Artstetten Castle: Meet current owners, see family crypt and museum, hear tales from royal family descendants
- Informative talk on schnapps production with local variety tastings (on board later today)
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 6
Brandstatt - Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour including Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Guided exploration of World Heritage town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide, visit St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov 
- Day 7
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour at the confluence of three rivers, see old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria (founded approximately 600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning on-site beer (produced since 1050)
- Bavarian beer tasting: Learn about 1,000+ year brewing heritage at traditional brewery, taste distinctive Bavarian brews
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey - Day 8
Regensburg - Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of medieval Nuremberg with local guide including Imperial Castle, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and market square
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg at leisure
- Visit arts scene and thriving markets
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Market Square - Day 9
Nuremberg - Schwangau
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Augsburg
Optional Activities
- Explore Augsburg at leisure
Landmarks Augsburg - Day 10
Schwangau
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior with views of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau lakes
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Alpsee Hohenschwangau Lake - Day 11
Munich
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Munich including Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, and Parliament
- Experience Oktoberfest festival with traditional foods and beer culture
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
- Explore Residenz Palace
- Visit Viktualienmarkt Square
Landmarks Olympic Site Nymphenburg Palace National Theatre Marienplatz Square Glockenspiel Cathedral Church of Our Lady Residenz Palace Viktualienmarkt Square 
- Day 12
Munich
- Meals
- Breakfast
