Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Explore Prague's Old Town and New Town areas
- Walk along the Vltava River
- Self-guided city exploration
Landmarks Vltava River Old Town New Town - Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town including Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Vltava River - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included 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
- Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural sites
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker in Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, gardens, Danube River, and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Grand Central Market visit with local delicacy tastings and cultural stories
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths and hot springs during afternoon free time
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Várkert Bazár Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island on a guided e-bike tour
- Excursion to Bratislava with local guide (includes Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall)
- Hidden Gems of Vienna guided tour (Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall/Rathaus, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera)
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Austrian Parliament Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 8
Krems - Dürnstein
Krems - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour featuring magnificent frescoes and Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience along Danube to Dürnstein
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Danube River - Day 9
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg including guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey ferry through Danube Gorge with monastery and award-winning beer sampling
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour including guided castle tour
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial through Danube Valley scenery
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church
- World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Active walking tour around Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town with medieval and Baroque architecture
- Excursion to Coburg including castle tour and museum with carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided tour with paintings, tapestries, period furniture, and gardens
- Romantic Road coach excursion to Rothenburg with guided medieval Old Town tour
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wertheim orientation tour with local winery visit and winemaker meeting
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception from Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic Main River views and vineyard terraces
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg tour visiting local butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers
- Schnapps distillery visit with tasting and Miltenberg orientation tour
Landmarks Gamburg Castle - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum tour with mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car ride to Niederwald Monument
- Rhine Gorge cruise through UNESCO World Heritage landscape with 40 castles and Lorelei statue
- La Redoute Recital Hall exclusive dinner and classical music evening in Bonn
Landmarks Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 16
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise (one hour) through historic Amsterdam waterways with Golden Age mansions and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam canals and bridges with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour from city outskirts with local lifestyle information
- Excursion to Schermerhorn with authentic 16th-century windmills and Alkmaar town visit
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam to London
Amsterdam to London- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore London at leisure
- Day 19
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
- Dinner with fellow guests
- West End theatre performance
Optional Activities
- Explore London at leisure
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace - Day 20
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Signature afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Kensington Palace guided tour of King's and Queen's State Apartments and royal history
- Signature afternoon tea experience with fine teas, finger sandwiches, and cakes
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 21
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
