Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River - Day 2
Paris
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera The Louvre Les Invalides Seine River - Day 3
Paris
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walking tour of the winding cobblestone streets of Montmartre, including the greenspace in the middle of the city and the Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital art centre in a former iron foundry featuring large-scale digital projections and synchronised music (Exhibition changes every year, 2027 program to be published January 2027)
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Welcome reception
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided tour exploring canals and bridges in the city centre with history, modern lifestyle, and Dutch culture; includes tasting local herring
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Ferry to outskirts and guided biking tour with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit Schermerhorn's authentic 16th century windmills and the historic town of Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich - Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute - Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Rhine Gorge viewing approximately 40 hilltop castles
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Guided introduction to mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through Rüdesheim's rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, starting with cable car up to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Rüdesheim Vineyards - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Spa massage at additional cost
- Salt Therapy Lounge access (complimentary)
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit to local winery to meet winemaker
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception with the Baron and Baroness of Mallinckrodt and glass of sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: Guided expert-led active hike through Franconian landscape, revealing panoramic views of the Main River, vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Guided tour seeking out local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting: Orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, followed by local schnapps distillery visit with tasting of multiple flavours, then transfer to Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 9
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of the Baroque palace and manicured gardens with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach journey to Rothenburg along the historic Romantic Road trading route, guided tour of the well-preserved medieval old town, and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 10
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town to learn about history while wandering through medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach journey to Coburg, former seat of Prince Albert, to visit the impressive castle overlooking the city with its museum of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive to city centre passing ancient city walls, then walking tour of the Old Town to see the Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlighting main WWII events in Nuremberg during the Nazi regime and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding the Imperial Castle and admiring the impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg City Walls - Day 12
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Local guide tour to see the old stone bridge, the Church of St James, and the Porta Praetoria at the confluence of three rivers
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through the Danube Gorge to the oldest monastery in Bavaria founded approximately 600AD, explore the Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Active walking tour from the ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour followed by free time, learning about the German noble family history from the 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Cycling tour through Danube Valley scenery along the river and countryside to the Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for Full day excursion to Salzburg)), Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant (for Full day excursion to Český Krumlov))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour of Salzburg exploring art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress, with lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town, local guided tour of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining the waterways, visiting St Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 but destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks Passau Old Town St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 14
Dürnstein to Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Local guide tour of the abbey founded in the 6th century, rebuilt after 18th century fire into one of the most magnificent in the Wachau Valley, viewing magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit to local winemaker learning about age-old winemaking traditions while sampling wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Guided bicycle tour along the Danube to Krems, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy Danube views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and performances by orchestra of Strauss and Mozart music, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich - Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 16
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, a recreational playground where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling, and relaxing on beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Slovakia's capital since independence in 1993, local guide showing Bratislava Castle, the Hlavné Námestie main square, and the Old Town with its glorious architecture contrasted by brutalist socialist architecture
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: Visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore the serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting in the historic winery
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 17
Budapest
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour 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 heritage
- Hospital in the Rock guided underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker in Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda including Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, and views over Danube River
- Hungarian culinary market tour with tastings at Grand Central Market and other locations
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River 
- Day 18
Budapest to Prague
Landmarks Vltava River Prague Old Town Prague New Town - Day 19
Prague
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Prague Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 20
Prague
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague: Expert local guide walking tour of Prague's famous sites and hidden gems with personal stories of everyday life during communism and growing up during the socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour: Exploration of Prague Castle, one of the world's largest castle complexes, including St. Vitus Cathedral (the grandest cathedral in Czech Republic), the Old Royal Palace (former residence of Bohemian Royalty), and the picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 21
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
