Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - see Várkert Bazár, Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock guided underground tour - secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda district - Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, Danube River views
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square 
- Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with Austrian Sekt, Strauss and Mozart music, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum visit - ancient Egypt through 18th century exhibits including works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Guided city tour of Vienna - coach and walking tour of Ringstrasse, Urania, Stadtpark, Strauss Monument, State Opera
- Schönbrunn Palace tour - Habsburg summer residence with ornate rooms, royal family history, impressive gardens and Christmas markets
- Full day excursion to Bratislava - guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town, lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Ringstrasse Urania Stadtpark Strauss Monument State Opera Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 5
Krems to Dürnstein
Krems to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit - guided tour of 6th century abbey with spectacular frescoes and Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker and sample wines from the region
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along Danube to Krems village with scenic stops
- Christmas magic in Krems - guided tour of UNESCO valley's historic old town, 700m pedestrian zone with lights and artisan huts, mulled wine and regional specialties
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Krems Dürnstein Castle - Day 6
Brandstatt to Passau
Brandstatt to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene, lunch at local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - guided tour of World Heritage-listed Czech town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau walking tour - guided tour of colourfully decorated buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral (originally built 450 AD, rebuilt Baroque style after 1662 fire), Christmas market
Landmarks Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour of medieval city on confluence of three rivers, Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria
- Thurn und Taxis Castle tour - guided tour of castle followed by free time to explore Christmas markets
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle Neupfarrplatz Christmas Market - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - coach drive past ancient city walls, guided walking tour of Old Town, Imperial Castle, St Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - guided tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime, visit important sites from this period
Landmarks Imperial Castle St Egidien's Church Nuremberg Christkind Christmas Market 
- Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - discover cobblestoned streets, medieval buildings, town hall on island, Gothic and Romanesque-style cathedral, old and new Residences, 12th century castle, Christmas market at Mazimiliansplatz
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, manicured gardens, followed by free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach tour along historic Middle Ages trading route to well-preserved medieval old town, guided tour of Gothic and Renaissance city hall, famous City Councillors' Tavern, 500-year-old Christmas markets
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Wertheim to Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wertheim - tour of town on banks of Main and Tauber rivers with Christmas markets
- Guided tour of Miltenberg - tour of historic town with hundreds of pastel-coloured half-timbered houses, visit to Zum Riesen, one of country's oldest inns
Optional Activities
- Massage service
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Zum Riesen - Day 12
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit - mini train transport to museum, guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - tour of historic buildings, beautiful squares, World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral, Christmas markets
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine Gorge - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along historic Amsterdam canals, Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, narrow bridges
- City walking tour - guided walking tour of canals, bridges and city centre, history and Dutch culture, herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to 16th century in nearby villages
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris - Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris - Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Louvre Les Invalides - Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - guided walking tour of winding cobblestone streets through historic artist district, greenspace, vineyard of Montmartre producing 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art centre in former iron foundry with large-scale digital projections, synchronised music, classic and contemporary artworks
Landmarks Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 18
Paris
ParisLandmarks Paris
