Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Prague
PragueLandmarks Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town Prague
- Guided tour of Astronomical Clock
- Guided tour of Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague - guided walking tour with local guide sharing personal experiences from the socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour - includes St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda to see Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - explore underground labyrinths of a secret WWII hospital converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district seeing Várkert Bazár and gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Danube River - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, featuring timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists, in Vienna's largest secular Baroque hall
Landmarks Ringstrasse Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kunsthistorisches Museum - visit superb museum housing pieces from ancient Egypt through to 18th century, including largest collection of works from Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Guided tour of Vienna - city tour by coach and on foot including Ringstrasse, Urania, Stadtpark, Strauss Monument, and State Opera
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, royal family history, and impressive gardens with Christmas markets in palace courtyard
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital to see Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town with guide
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Ringstrasse Urania Stadtpark Strauss Monument State Opera Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 8
Krems - Dürnstein
Krems - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided visit to 6th century founded abbey rebuilt as magnificent complex with spectacular frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn about age-old wine production traditions while sampling locally produced wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along the Danube to Krems village passing charming villages and rolling vineyard landscapes with stops for views
- Christmas magic in Krems - immerse in historic old town with 700m pedestrian zone lit with twinkling lights and artisan huts, short guided tour through medieval alleys and Baroque landmarks, sample Wachau mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, browse handmade crafts
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Krems Danube River Dürnstein Castle - Day 9
Brandstatt - Passau
Brandstatt - Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border to storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, guided tour of art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town, explore with local guide, admire well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings decorated for Christmas, visit St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style), explore Christmas market in square
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided walking tour with local guide to see Old Stone Bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria at the confluence of three rivers
- Thurn und Taxis Tour - guided tour of Thurn und Taxis Castle followed by free time to explore magical Christmas markets
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle Neupfarrplatz - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the Old Town - drive into city centre passing ancient city walls, join local guide for walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlighting main events of Nazi regime in Nuremberg with visits to important historical sites
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Christmas Market - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore cobblestoned streets and medieval buildings, admire charming town hall, Gothic and Romanesque cathedral, old and new Residences including episcopal palace and 12th century castle
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Residences Mazimiliansplatz - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence - visit Baroque palace with guided tour to see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach journey along famed Romantic Road important trading route during Middle Ages, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town to see Gothic and Renaissance city hall and famous City Councillors' Tavern, explore 500-year-old Christmas markets
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wertheim
- Guided tour of Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Massage service on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen - Day 15
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - guided tour of quirky museum with mechanical musical instruments, arrival by mini train
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 16
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - admire historic buildings, beautiful squares, and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Rhine Gorge - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along historic waterways seeing charming sights, Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- City walking tour - explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, includes tasting of herring local delicacy
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - explore nearby villages with iconic Dutch windmills, visit Schermerhorn home to World Heritage-listed windmills dating back to 16th century, and Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam
