Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with local guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn village to see World Heritage-listed 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar
- Rijksmuseum visit with local guide overview and free exploration of 8,000+ piece collection including works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer
- Canal cruise along Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of historic waterways with views of Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
Landmarks Rijksmuseum Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, beautiful squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn featuring Strauss and Mozart
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute 
- Day 4
Koblenz to Rhine Gorge
Koblenz to Rhine Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz old town through winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches and Florinsmarkt
- Winter winery visit to learn about Ice Wine production and taste locally produced vintages
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Florinsmarkt - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery including orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then travel to Wertheim to visit a local winery and meet the winemaker
- Gamburg Castle tour with guided visit and private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike through Franconian landscape with expert local guide revealing panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and medieval villages
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg exploring local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and independent Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting including orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit to local distiller to learn production methods and taste multiple flavours
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim Gamburg Castle Zum Riesen - Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour and Würzburg Residence visit including Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, plus free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg coach drive and guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town with free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town covering medieval and Baroque buildings in one of Europe's largest intact old town centres
- Excursion to Coburg via coach to visit impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
- Guided tour of Neue Residenz exploring opulent Baroque and Rococo interiors, grand halls, art collections and views over historic city
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Neue Residenz Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime with local guide visiting important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour exploring cobblestone streets, Imperial castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg market square Nuremberg city walls - Day 9
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria on the confluence of three rivers
- Thurn und Taxis palace tour including guided visit followed by free time to explore
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery learning about beer making intricacies and the region's rich brewing heritage
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis palace Regensburg old stone bridge - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria including guided tour of art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic including guided exploration of World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide admiring colourful buildings along waterways, visiting St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's birthplace Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The freedom of e-bikes to explore independently
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide covering 6th century founding, 18th century rebuilding and magnificent Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winery learning age-old winemaking traditions and sampling wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience guided bicycle tour along Danube to Krems passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops for scenic views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Arsenal Military Museum with Austrian Sekt featuring timeless music of Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Arsenal Military Museum - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour exploring ornately designed rooms, royal family history and impressive gardens
- Guided tour of Vienna including coach ride along famous Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, and walking tour of historic downtown with City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben pedestrian street and Vienna State Opera
- Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia including guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town with well-preserved and brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben pedestrian street Vienna State Opera Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour starting in Buda visiting Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering communist past, life today in European Union, 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish cultural events
- Hospital in the Rock tour exploring underground labyrinths set beneath Castle District built as secret WWII hospital and later converted to nuclear bunker
- National Opera House tour exploring stunning architecture, rich history, opulent interiors and significance to Hungarian culture
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera House Castle District - Day 15
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
