Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show with dinner and folk dancing performance on board
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest including Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion
- 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 3
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava Old City including Episcopal Summer Palace, 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 excursion including Vinosady vineyards and family-run winery in Senkvice with wine tasting in historic wine cellar (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Moderate activity level, 4hr 40min)
Landmarks Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre Episcopal Summer Palace - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse, Opera House, Burgtheater, and Parliament by coach and on foot (or optional guided bike tour)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace with local expert (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Easy activity level, 5 hours)
- Viennese evening concert at one of Vienna's concert halls with complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Easy activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Parliament of Austria Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
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
Optional Activities
- Exploration time in Dürnstein
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
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
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg including historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Easy activity level, 10 hours)
- Excursion to Český Krumlov medieval town with Old Town walking tour and historic restaurants (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Difficult/Active activity level, 8.5 hours)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Passau Town Hall - Day 7
Regensburg - Kelheim
Regensburg - Kelheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg including World Heritage Old Town, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Christmas market at Thurn und Taxis Palace grounds with castle history and complimentary Glühwein voucher (EmeraldPLUS)
- Bavarian band performance on board at Horizon Bar & Lounge (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Stone Bridge Regensburg Old Town Thurn und Taxis Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nuremberg including architectural wonders and World War II history
- Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including New Residence with Italian Baroque architecture and Bavarian State collection paintings, and Rose Garden
Landmarks New Residence - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and guided visit to Bishops Residence (World Heritage-listed)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg including medieval walls, Town Hall Tower for panoramic views, Gothic churches, museums, and local sausage tasting (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Moderate activity level, 6.5 hours)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence - Day 11
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg including Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany (dating to 1411), Miltenberg Castle, and red sandstone church and bridge
Optional Activities
- Bronnbach Abbey visit with private concert and wine tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle Bronnbach Abbey - Day 12
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - Koblenz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum via Winzerexpress train
Optional Activities
- German beer experience at authentic beer garden in Koblenz (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Easy activity level, 2 hours)
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Quest for Cologne's treasures - self-paced exploration with map to find local delicacies and cultural gems with guide assistance at checkpoints
- Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Festive Amsterdam including Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam including Jordaan area, chocolate shop, Our Lord in the Attic, and local brewery with traditional Dutch snacks (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Our Lord in the Attic 
- Day 15
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris covering iconic landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées
- Seine River cruise
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées Eiffel Tower Seine River 
- Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Paris guided walking tour exploring Le Marais district including Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, Rue des Rosiers, Jardin des Archives Nationales, and French pastry sampling (DiscoverMORE - extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Louvre Museum Catacombs of Paris Le Marais Place des Vosges - Day 18
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
