Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague Old Town at leisure
- Walk across Charles Bridge
- Visit the Astronomical Clock
- Wander along the Vltava River
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town with expert local guide
- Visit Astronomical Clock
- Walk Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague at leisure this afternoon
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Astronomical Clock Vltava River 
- Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with expert local guide
- Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Old Royal Palace - Day 4
Prague to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Attend welcome reception this evening
Landmarks Imperial Castle - Day 5
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime sites and events
- Rock cut beer cellars tour underground with traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 6
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide to see old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage making class with local butcher learning white breakfast sausage preparation
- Bavarian beer tasting exploring historic breweries and classic beers
Landmarks Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 7
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide visiting St. Stephens Cathedral and waterfront buildings
- Paddling on the River Inn past villages, castles, and historic bridges crossing Germany-Austria border
- Cross border cycling guided e-bike ride along Inn River from Germany to Austria through quaint towns
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral River Inn Danube River - Day 8
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Linz walking tour seeing Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, and Main Square with Holy Trinity column
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour learning about facility housing 190,000 prisoners between 1938-1945
- Linzer Torte cooking class in one of city's oldest cafes learning 400-year history of iconic tart with handmade pastry, red currant jam, and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched above the city
- Explore city galleries and museums open after dark
- Experience local nightlife
Landmarks Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church Main Square Postlingberg Church Danube Island - Day 9
Dürnstein to Krems
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board informative talk on production of local delicacies with tastings
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dürnstein
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide seeing impressive frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker learning flavor profiles and age-old traditions
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience guided tour along Danube to Krems passing villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Danube River - Day 10
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring ornately designed rooms and gardens learning about Habsburg family
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide overview of exhibits and world-class art collection
- Cycle to Danube Island guided e-bike tour where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling, and relaxing on beaches
- Central Vienna guided tour with expert local guide covering city history and architecture with free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein Danube Island - Day 11
Vienna to Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide seeing Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall learning city history and life behind Iron Curtain with local delicacies tasting
- Coffee & cake at Kormuth Bakerai historic cafe from 16th century experiencing Bratislava's coffee house culture with spectacular architecture, frescoed ceilings, and home-made cakes with Austro-Hungarian Empire recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class hands-on workshop preparing traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 12
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting in Buda viewing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest seeing Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture and grand gardens plus dedicated Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class learning traditional Hungarian goulash preparation with locals experiencing local cuisine and hospitality
- Visit Budapest thermal baths for relaxing soak in therapeutic waters
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Experience legendary nightlife
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall Institute for the Blind - Day 13
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
