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Eastern European Escapade & Splendours of Europe 2027

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From Prague to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

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  2. Day 2

    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
  3. Day 3

    Prague

    Optional 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
  4. Day 4

    Prague - Dresden - Berlin

    Included 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
  5. Day 5

    Berlin

    Included 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
  6. Day 6

    Berlin - Warsaw

    Meals
    Lunch
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Warsaw - Kraków

    Included 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Kraków - Auschwitz

    Included 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
  10. Day 10

    Kraków - Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Exclusive dinner with traditional folklore show in Budapest)
    Landmarks
    Castle of Oravsky Hrad
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    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
  14. Day 14

    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
  15. Day 15

    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
  16. Day 16

    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
  17. Day 17

    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
  18. Day 18

    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
  19. Day 19

    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
  20. Day 20

    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
  21. Day 21

    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
  22. Day 22

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum: Local mini train through narrow city streets to museum featuring over 350 automatic mechanical music instruments from tiny music boxes to giant Concert-Piano-Orchestrion

    Optional Activities

    • Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal: Active hike through verdant vineyards to 19th-century monument celebrating German unification with awe-inspiring panoramic views over Rüdesheim's old town and Rhine waters
    • Eberbach Abbey with wine tasting: Founded in 1136 by St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of best-preserved medieval monasteries in the Rheingau Region with largest medieval vineyard in the country and Riesling wine tasting - 3.5 hours, Easy activity level
    • German beer experience: Beer garden experience in Koblenz in relaxed and social ambience with locals and visitors, fresh air and Rhine views - 2 hours, Moderate activity level
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Lorelai Rock
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Eberbach Abbey
  23. Day 23

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures: Walking tour with local guide followed by unique adventure hunting for Cologne's most typical treasures using provided map with specific locations
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  24. Day 24

    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
  25. Day 25

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

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