Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Regensburg
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Regensburg Old Town after dark
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town 
- Day 2
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - see the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey - explore the oldest monastery in Bavaria (founded approximately 600 AD) and sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit a traditional brewery to taste distinctive Bavarian brews and learn about 1,000+ years of brewing heritage
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) Church of St James (Jakobskirche) Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey - Day 3
Passau - Schlögen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress with lunch at a local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic - explore the World Heritage site with a local guide, admire Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide to see the brightly coloured buildings lining the waterways and visit St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built in 450 AD, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov 
- Day 4
Melk to Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - explore the 18th-century abbey's Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church adorned with frescoes and statues
- E-biking from Melk to Dürnstein - guided e-bike ride through Danube scenery, small villages, and rolling vineyards with stops for river views
- Artstetten Castle - meet current owners, see the 13th-century castle that housed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the family crypt, on-site museum, and hear historical tales from royal family descendants
- Informative talk on schnapps production with local varieties tasting
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle Artstetten Castle 
- Day 5
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore the former Habsburg family summer residence with ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to Vienna's recreational playground for bathing, boating, cycling and beaches
- Belvedere Museum - one of Europe's most stunning Baroque landmarks with the greatest collection of Austrian art from Middle Ages to present, plus works by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Max Beckmann
- Central Vienna - guided tour with expert local guide to see the city's history and diverse architecture, with free time to explore
- Scenic Enrich: Private Viennese evening concert - glass of Austrian Sekt at Arsenal Military Museum followed by enchanting concert featuring Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Belvedere Palace Arsenal Military Museum 
- Day 6
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - local guide showing Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learning about city history and Iron Curtain era life, with local delicacies tasting
- Carpathian Wine Tasting - guided tour of a local winery in the Carpathian wine region just outside Bratislava, learning about viticulture and sampling top wines (wine has been grown in Slovakia for 3,000+ years)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Carpathian Wine Region 
- Day 7
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda to see Várkert Bazár, then cross Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, and views over Danube River and city architecture
- Jewish Heritage Tour - learn about significant Jewish historical events, visit Jewish Museum and impressive Synagogue (available on selected dates)
- Excursion to Szentendre - journey to riverside town known for museums, galleries, artists and Mediterranean atmosphere with guided city tour
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Jewish Museum Budapest Great Synagogue Szentendre 
- Day 8
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
