Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam including history, Dutch culture, and local herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar to visit 16th-century windmills and historic towns
- Rijksmuseum visit with local guide overview and free exploration of 8,000+ piece collection including Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer works
- One-hour canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses, and bridges
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with historic buildings and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute 
- Day 4
Koblenz to Rhine Gorge
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise through Rhine Gorge viewing castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town including Florinsmarkt square and historic churches
- Winter winery visit to learn about Ice Wine production with local vintage tastings
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Massage spa services on board
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Wertheim tour and winery visit including orientation tour of Miltenberg and meeting local winemaker
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception from Baron and Baroness and sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike through Franconian hills and forests with panoramic views of Main River and vineyard terraces
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg exploring local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting at local distiller with flavour tasting
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 6
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residence including paintings, tapestries, period furniture, and free time in city
- Romantic Road coach drive to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour and free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring medieval and Baroque buildings and city history
- Coach excursion to Coburg Castle, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved forts, with museum featuring carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings
- Guided tour of Neue Residenz exploring opulent Baroque and Rococo interiors, art collections, and views over historic city
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Neue Residenz Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Active walking tour of castle and city walls following cobblestone streets and medieval fortifications
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide exploring old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Guided tour of Thurn and Taxis palace followed by free time
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery learning about regional brewing heritage and distinctive brews
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn and Taxis Palace - Day 10
Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria with guided tour of art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, local restaurant lunch, and free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic with guided exploration of World Heritage site, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, and local restaurant lunch
- Walking tour highlights of Passau including brightly coloured waterside buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662, and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein to Krems
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey, founded in sixth century, rebuilt after 18th-century fire with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winery learning age-old winemaking traditions and sampling local wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience cycling along Danube to Krems with stops for panoramic Danube views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner at Arsenal Military Museum with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Arsenal Military Museum with Austrian Sekt reception and private Viennese evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Arsenal Military Museum - Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring former Habsburg summer residence with ornately designed rooms, royal family history, and impressive gardens
- Guided Vienna tour with coach ride along Ringstrasse passing Austrian Parliament, walking tour of historic downtown including City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben pedestrian street, and Vienna State Opera
- Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia featuring Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town, brutalist socialist architecture, and local guide
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 14
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting in Buda viewing Varkert Bázár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour exploring communist past, European Union life, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and significant Jewish cultural events
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour exploring secret WWII hospital complex and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Hungarian State Opera House tour featuring stunning architecture, rich history, and opulent interiors
Landmarks Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Margaret Bridge Varkert Bázár Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera House - Day 15
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
Landmarks Budapest
