Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
PragueLandmarks Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague's Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with local guide sharing personal experiences from the socialist regime
- 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 Nuremberg
Prague to Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Nuremberg - Day 5
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main events during the Nazi regime and important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellars tour with tasting of traditional brews in 20,000 square metres of underground cellars beneath Imperial Castle
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 6
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg including old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage-making class with local family-owned butcher for white breakfast sausages
- Bavarian beer tasting exploring historic breweries and sampling classic Bavarian beers
Landmarks Church of St. James Porta Praetoria - Day 7
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral, originally built in 450 and rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
- Paddling on the River Inn passing charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges between Germany and Austria
- Cross border e-bike ride along the Inn River crossing from Germany to Austria through quaint towns
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral River Inn - Day 8
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Linz including Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, and Main Square with Holy Trinity column
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov including guided exploration of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch in a local restaurant
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour learning about conditions for 190,000 prisoners between 1938 and 1945
- Linzer Torte cooking class creating this Austrian delicacy in a hands-on class learning the 400-year history with handmade short crust pastry, red currant jam and almonds
Landmarks Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church Postlingberg Church - Day 9
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Informative talk on production of local delicacies with tastings on board this evening
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide showing impressive frescoes and the largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning flavour profiles and age-old winemaking traditions
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience along the Danube to Krems through charming villages and rolling vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Danube River Wachau Valley - Day 10
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt, timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by a renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists, surrounded by world-famous art (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornate rooms, impressive gardens, and stories of the royal family
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with world-class art collection and ancient artefacts
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island for bathing, boating, cycling and beach relaxation
- Central Vienna expert-guided tour with free time to explore independently
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Danube Island Palais Liechtenstein - Day 11
Vienna to Bratislava
Vienna to Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall with local guide sharing history of everyday life behind the Iron Curtain and local delicacy tastings
- Coffee & cake at Kormuth Bakerai historic café dating to 16th century with frescoed ceilings and home-made cakes from Austro-Hungarian Empire recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class learning to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 12
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting in Buda at Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class learning to make goulash with locals experiencing traditional Hungarian culture and hospitality
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle Central Market Hall - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana
Budapest to Ljubljana- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 14
Ljubljana and Lake Bled
Ljubljana and Lake Bled- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Tour of Bled with coffee and kremsnita (custard slice)
- Traditional Pletna boat ride to the island in Lake Bled
- Visit to Church of St. Mary on the island with wishing well and bell ringing
Landmarks Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary 
- Day 15
Ljubljana to Zagreb
Ljubljana to Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb including St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, Lotrščak Tower, and Dolac Market
Landmarks St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Dolac Market - Day 16
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with serpentine pathways viewing emerald green lakes and waterfalls
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 17
Zagreb
Zagreb- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Zagreb Airport
