Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to make traditional Hungarian goulash with locals
- Visit Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore the Central Market Hall
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie, Old Town Hall, history of life behind the Iron Curtain, and local delicacies tasting
- Coffee & cake experience at Kormuth Bakerai with guide describing 16th century café history, architecture, and frescoed ceilings
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to make traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
- Explore Bratislava independently
- Relax on board in the Panorama Lounge and Bar with regional beer and wine
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Kormuth Bakerai 
- Day 4
Vienna
Included Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt and performances by orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace exploration - former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornate rooms and gardens
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide and world-class art collection and ancient artefacts
- Cycle to Danube Island on guided e-bike tour for bathing, boating, cycling and beach relaxation
- Central Vienna walking tour with expert local guide
- Free time to explore Vienna independently or relax on board
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Danube Island Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Krems - Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Informative talk on production of local delicacies with tasting of local varieties
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit with local guide - founded sixth century, rebuilt in Baroque style, featuring impressive frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning about flavour profiles and age-old winemaking traditions
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along Danube to Dürnstein with stops for Danube views
- Explore Dürnstein independently
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 6
Linz
Included Activities
- Taste Linz's most famous culinary delight, the Linzer Torte in one of the city's most ancient bakery
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Linz with local guide - see Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, Main Square with Holy Trinity column
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour - learn about the site housing 190,000 people between 1938-1945
- Linzer Torte cooking class in one of city's oldest cafés - learn 400-year-old history, make short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched above city
- Explore city galleries and museums after dark
- Explore local nightlife
Landmarks Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church Linz Main Square Holy Trinity Column Český Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp Postlingberg Church - Day 7
Passau
Included Activities
- Sample locally brewed beer in Passau
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide - see brightly coloured waterfront buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral (originally built 450, destroyed 1662, rebuilt in Baroque style)
- Paddling on the River Inn - paddle past charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges crossing Germany-Austria border
- Cross border cycling - guided e-bike ride along Inn River crossing Germany-Austria border through charming towns with local life views
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral River Inn Artist's Mile - Day 8
Regensburg
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Make Weissswürste, a traditional sausage popular in Germany
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - see old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria on confluence of three rivers
- Traditional sausage making class with local family-owned butcher - learn recipe, ingredient measuring, casing filling, and importance of fresh herbs
- Bavarian beer tasting - explore historic breweries and sample range of classic Bavarian beers learning craftsmanship and heritage
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 9
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Sample locally brewed beer in Nuremberg's underground Rock Cut Beer Cellars
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive past ancient city walls, walk with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour with local guide - learn about main Nazi regime events and visit important sites
- Rock cut beer cellar tour - explore 20,000 square metres of cellars beneath Imperial Castle used for storing and brewing beer, finish with traditional brews tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Rock Cut Beer Cellars - Day 10
Nuremberg to Prague
- Day 11
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge River Vltava - Day 12
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Prague's fascinating Communist history
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with expert local guide - learn about famous sites, hidden gems, and personal experiences of growing up during socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour - explore one of the world's largest castle complexes including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace former residence of Bohemian Royalty, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 13
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Prague
