Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Prague including three castle courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral, Castle Steps, Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square
Optional Activities
- Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Lobkowicz Palace - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia - guided tour of Czech wines with welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine, followed by red, white, and Rosé wine selections accompanied by traditional charcuterie and cheeses (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, 2.5 hours, Easy activity level)
- Day 4
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Christmas market exploration
Landmarks Chain Bridge Liberty Statue Heroes' Square Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Old City, 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 (EmeraldPLUS)
- Carpathian wine route - explore viticultural towns including Vinosady vineyards and family-run winery in Senkvice with wine cellar tasting (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Moderate activity level, 4 hours 40 minutes)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Slovak National Theatre - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse, Vienna city centre, Opera House, Burgtheater, and Parliament by coach and on foot (or guided bike tour option)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace - guided tour of former summer residence of Habsburg Empire, World Heritage site (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Easy activity level, 5 hours)
- Viennese evening concert at one of Vienna's concert halls featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Schubert with complimentary glass of sparkling wine (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Easy activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera Burgtheater Parliament of Austria Schönbrunn Palace - Day 8
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey including opulent rooms with Italian Baroque architecture, gold leaf walls, and ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Landmarks Melk Abbey - Day 9
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau including Baroque buildings, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral with the largest church organ in Europe
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg - explore birthplace of Mozart and location of The Sound of Music, featuring historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Easy activity level, 10 hours)
- Excursion to Český Krumlov - World Heritage-listed medieval town in South Bohemia with Renaissance and Baroque architecture, walk Old Town's cobblestone streets with local guide (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Difficult/Active activity level, 8.5 hours)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 10
Regensburg - Kelheim
Regensburg - Kelheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg including World Heritage-listed Old Town, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge crossing the Danube
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn and Taxis Palace grounds with Glühwein voucher (EmeraldPLUS)
- Bavarian band performance on board at Horizon Bar & Lounge (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Stone Bridge Thurn and Taxis Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg including architectural landmarks and wartime history
- Leisure time to explore Nuremberg at your own pace
Landmarks Nuremberg Christmas Market 
- Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including the New Residence with Italian Baroque architecture, gold leaf ornaments, and old German and Baroque paintings from Bavarian State collection, plus Rose Garden stroll
Landmarks New Residence - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and guided tour of Bishops Residence, a World Heritage-listed building showcasing Viennese Baroque and Italian secular features, with information about post-World War II restoration
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg - explore best-preserved medieval town in Germany, walk medieval walls, climb Town Hall Tower for panoramic views, visit Gothic churches, museums, and enjoy special tasting of local sausages (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Moderate activity level, 6.5 hours)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg including cobblestone streets, colourful houses, Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany (dating to at least 1411), Miltenberg Castle, and red sandstone church and bridge
Optional Activities
- Bronnbach Abbey with concert and tasting - experience Cistercian monastery in nearby Wertheim with Romanesque and Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters, Baroque interiors, private concert, and wine tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle Bronnbach Abbey - Day 15
Rüdesheim to Koblenz
Rüdesheim to KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum via Winzerexpress train
Optional Activities
- German beer experience at an authentic beer garden in Koblenz (Easy activity level, 2 hours duration)
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum Christmas Market of Nations - Day 16
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Quest for Cologne's treasures - self-guided exploration at your own pace with provided map and guides at checkpoints to find unique treasures of Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Festive Amsterdam - explore Christmas markets including Museumplein's Ice Village and Funky Xmas Market in Westergas with festive lights, cosy stalls, handmade gifts, mulled wine, and live music against backdrop of iconic canals
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam - explore historic Jordaan area with local guide to charming chocolate shop, walk through beautiful streets to Our Lord in the Attic (unique 17th-century house with secret preserved Catholic church in attic), enjoy local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at cosy brewery (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Our Lord in the Attic - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Champs-Élysées Galeries Lafayette 
- Day 19
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris and Seine River cruise - explore iconic landmarks including Notre-Dame de Paris (French Gothic architecture), Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées boulevard, and see Eiffel Tower and other sights from Seine River perspective
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Paris Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Seine River Tuileries Garden - Day 20
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Paris - guided walking tour through most authentic medieval district of Paris, Le Marais, featuring Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, Rue des Rosiers, Jardin des Archives Nationales with samples of French pastries and local treats (DiscoverMORE, extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Louvre Museum Paris Catacombs Place des Vosges - Day 21
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
