Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Explore Prague Old Town
- Explore Prague New Town
- Walk along the Vltava River
Landmarks Vltava River Old Town New Town - Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Visit to Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Vltava River - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 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
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour - communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, Jewish heritage
- Hospital in the Rock guided tour - WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - Varkert Bazaar, landscaped gardens, Danube River views
- Hungarian culinary market tour - Grand Central Market and local food tastings
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths during free afternoon
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 6
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and baroque performances
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
- Excursion to Bratislava with guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie, and Old Town
- Hidden Gems of Vienna guided tour including Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Austrian Parliament City Hall (Rathaus) Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Danube Island Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 8
Krems - Dürnstein
Krems - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey rebuilt in the 18th century, featuring magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker to learn age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines from the region
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Guided electronic bicycle tour along the Danube to Dürnstein, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems Dürnstein Danube River - Day 9
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour exploring Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene, includes lunch and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Guided exploration of World Heritage-listed town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, includes lunch
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour of colourfully painted buildings along waterways, visit St Stephen's Cathedral rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour with local guide to see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria on confluence of three rivers
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria founded around 600AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Active walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time, learn about German noble family history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Cycling tour through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honouring notable Germans
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Danube Gorge Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive past ancient city walls, then guided walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlighting main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg with visits to important historical sites
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Old Town - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: City tour exploring Europe's largest intact old town centre with medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach trip to former seat of Prince Albert (husband of Queen Victoria), featuring impressive preserved castle with museum housing carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach drive along famed medieval trading route with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Hohensalzburg Fortress Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of historic half-timbered town followed by free time, then local winery visit to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception from the Baron and Baroness including sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: Guided hike through Franconian landscape, hills and forests with panoramic views of Main River, vineyard terraces, and ancient villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Local food tour seeking finest producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and Schnapps distillers
- Schnapps tasting: Visit local schnapps distiller, understand production of flavoured liqueur, enjoy tasting of multiple flavours, followed by orientation tour of Miltenberg and free time
Landmarks Spitze Turm Wertheim Gamburg Castle Miltenberg Main River Tauber River - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, then explore independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through rolling Rüdesheim vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, starting with cable car ride to Niederwald Monument, returning on foot
Landmarks Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum La Redoute - Day 16
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage site)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along historic Amsterdam waterways seeing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided exploration of maze of canals and bridges in city centre covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Ferry to outskirts for guided biking tour with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th-century windmills, then travel to charming Alkmaar town with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Golden Age Mansions Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris - Day 19
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine cruise, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 20
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walking tour of winding cobblestone streets in district home to many famous artists, featuring greenspace and vineyard of Montmartre producing 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières: Digital art centre in former iron foundry with immersive exhibitions blending classic and contemporary artworks through large-scale digital projections and synchronised music
Landmarks Montmartre Vineyard of Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 21
Paris
Paris
