Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Dinner (Highlight dinner at a local restaurant in Prague)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Castle complex, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia: Guided tour through hidden corners of the city with wine tasting (red, white, and rosé Czech wines) and traditional charcuterie and cheeses pairing - 2.5 hours, Easy activity level
- Day 4
Prague - Dresden - Berlin
Prague - Dresden - BerlinIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Dresden: Frauenkirche, Castle of the Electors of Saxony, and New Green Vault Museum with Meissen porcelain collection
Landmarks Frauenkirche Castle of the Electors of Saxony New Green Vault - Day 5
Berlin
BerlinIncluded Activities
- Guided orientation tour of Berlin: Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, Alexander Platz, former Checkpoint Charlie, and sites linked to the Iron Curtain era
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Berlin: Food tasting tour featuring Berliner Pfannkuchen, currywurst with sauerkraut, and beer - 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
- Visit to Potsdam & Neues Palais: Excursion to Frederick the Great's palace and Cecilienhof Country House where the Potsdam Treaty was signed in 1945 - 5 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Reichstag Brandenburg Gate State Opera House Alexander Platz Checkpoint Charlie - Day 6
Berlin - Warsaw
Berlin - Warsaw- Meals
- Lunch
- Day 7
Warsaw
Warsaw- Meals
- Dinner (Highlight dinner and private recital of Chopin's music performed by a celebrated Polish pianist at a private manor house)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Warsaw historic centre and Royal Castle: Old Town, Jewish Ghetto with monument to Ghetto heroes, Palace of Culture, Chopin Memorial, and Royal Castle
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Poland: Hands-on pierogi cooking class with a local chef, followed by meal - 1.5 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Old Town Warsaw Jewish Ghetto Royal Castle Palace of Culture Chopin Memorial - Day 8
Warsaw - Kraków
Warsaw - KrakówIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Kraków: Cathedral and castle on Wawel Hill, St. Mary's Church, and historic Cloth Hall
Landmarks Wawel Hill Wawel Castle St. Mary's Church Cloth Hall 
- Day 9
Kraków - Auschwitz
Kraków - AuschwitzIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp and Birkenau: preserved camp remains, memorials, original barracks, guard towers, and memorial sites with guide commentary
Optional Activities
- Secret tales of Kraków: Night tour exploring mysterious and historic sites with local guide sharing legends and stories - 1 hour 30 mins, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Auschwitz Concentration Camp Birkenau - Day 10
Kraków - Budapest
Kraków - Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive dinner with traditional folklore show in Budapest)
Landmarks Castle of Oravsky Hrad - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board
- Day 12
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest: World Heritage centre, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion, followed by walking tour
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellért Hill: Guided hike to the World Heritage-listed site with views of the Danube River, city architecture, landmarks including Várkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens
Landmarks Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Heroes' Square Liberty Statue Gellért Hill Várkert Bazaar - Day 13
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, and Slovak National Theatre
Optional Activities
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family: Visit to learn about local culture, history, traditions, and daily life
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle: Walk through city centre past Slovak National Theatre, Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, climb to Bratislava Castle for panoramic views, see St Michael's Gate and main square
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava: Explore city in a Skoda car with personal stories from guide and local authentic refreshments from the communist era - 2 hours, Easy activity level
- Carpathian wine route: Explore viticultural towns of the Small Carpathian Wine Route including vineyards of Vinosady and family-run winery in Senkvice with wine tasting in historic wine cellar - 4 hours 40 mins, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre St. Martin's Cathedral St Michael's Gate - Day 14
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna: Ringstrasse and city centre by coach and on foot featuring Opera House with Renaissance-style arches, Burgtheater with Baroque style, Flemish Gothic Parliament, plus free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island: Learn about Vienna as the world's most liveable city with personal stories from guide, visit places off the typical tourist path and experience authentic Vienna
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace: Explore the former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire, a World Heritage Baroque palace with historic importance and splendid furnishings guided by local expert - 5 hours, Easy activity level
- Viennese evening concert: Exclusive evening concert at one of Vienna's most beautiful concert halls featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Schubert including classics like 'Blue Danube Waltz' and Radetzky March with complimentary glass of sparkling wine - 2.5 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Burgtheater Parliament Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island - Day 15
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: Opulent rooms with Italian Baroque architecture and gold leaf walls, ancient monastic library with extensive medieval manuscripts collection
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle: Challenging trail to the site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after the Crusades with spectacular panoramic views of the river and countryside from the peak
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube: Active e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk passing famous vineyards and quaint towns, 30km (18.64 miles) route with picnic break on riverbanks and refreshing drink stop
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle - Day 16
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau: Baroque buildings from 17th century, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral with Europe's largest church organ
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg: Full day exploring the birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music surrounded by the Alps, including historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home - 10 hours, Easy activity level
- Excursion to Český Krumlov: Explore World Heritage-listed medieval town in South Bohemia known for Renaissance and Baroque architecture with local guide through cobblestone streets, old townhouses, hideaway bars, and centuries-old buildings - 8.5 hours, Difficult/Active activity level
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Town Hall - Day 17
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian band performance on board playing traditional music in authentic Lederhosen at Horizon Bar & Lounge)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg: World Heritage-listed Old Town with romantic narrow alleys, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge crossing the Danube
Landmarks Stone Bridge Town Hall - Day 18
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nuremberg: Architectural landmarks inspired famous artists, effects of war years, and half-timbered houses beautifully reconstructed following the war
Optional Activities
- World War II tour: Insightful tour highlighting main events of Germany's Nazi regime including Nazi Rally grounds, panoramic drive through city, and famous Courtroom 600 where War Crimes trials were held - 4 hours, Easy activity level
Landmarks Nazi Rally Grounds Courtroom 600 - Day 19
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg: New Residence with old German and Baroque paintings from the Bavarian State collection, and Rose Garden
Landmarks New Residence Rose Garden - Day 20
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and guided visit to World Heritage-listed Bishop's Residence: Learn about how this impressive building featuring World Baroque and secular features was restored to its former glory after WWII damage
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg: Explore Germany's best-preserved medieval town, walk medieval walls, climb Town Hall Tower for panoramic views of town and countryside, visit Gothic churches, museums, art exhibitions, and historic restaurants with local sausage tasting - 6.5 hours, Moderate activity level (Note: operates at same time as included tour)
Landmarks Bishop's Residence Rothenburg - Day 21
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg: Cobblestone streets with colourful houses, Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany dating back to at least 1411, Miltenberg Castle, red sandstone church and bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey: Experience rich history and serene beauty of this well-preserved Cistercian monastery in nearby Wertheim with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters, and impressive Baroque interiors
- Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle: Active walk through the forest to the 12th-century castle housing a wonderful collection of contemporary art and old masters
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle Gothic Merchant Hall Bronnbach Abbey Mildenburg Castle - Day 22
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
- Local mini train through Rüdesheim city streets
- Active walk through vineyards to Niederwalddenkmal monument
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Niederwalddenkmal Lorelai Rock Pfalzgrafenstein Castle - Day 23
Koblenz to Cologne
Koblenz to CologneIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne with local guide
- Quest for Cologne's treasures treasure hunt
Optional Activities
- German beer experience through Cologne's brewhouses (extra expense, 2 hours, easy activity level)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 24
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Timeless Dutch countryside: Walk through charming villages, see working windmills, and meet locals keeping age-old traditions alive, experiencing simple pleasures surrounded by Holland's heritage, hospitality and heart
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland: E-bike tour to Waterland passing quintessential villages, traditional windmills, and colourful fields
- Hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam: Relaxed personal tour of quieter authentic side of Amsterdam including historic Jordaan area, charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets, Our Lord in the Attic (17th-century house with secret fully preserved Catholic church in attic), local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at cosy brewery - 2.5 hours, Moderate activity level
Landmarks Alkmaar Waterland Our Lord in the Attic - Day 25
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Amsterdam
