Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Landmarks Amsterdam 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided city exploration covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide discussing everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village with authentic 16th century windmills, then charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - admire historic buildings, beautiful squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Free time to explore Cologne
- Scenic Enrich - La Redoute Recital Hall experience - coach transfer to Bonn, lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall built in 1792
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge - 65 kilometre stretch with views of approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years, Lorelei statue
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, option to explore independently or take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, start with cable car up to Niederwald Monument before returning to town on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Miltenberg - historic town with hundreds of pastel-coloured half-timbered houses and one of Germany's oldest inns, Zum Riesen
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then travel to Wertheim to visit local winery, meet winemaker and learn about production process
- Gamburg Castle tour - visit town of Gamburg for guided tour of Gamburg Castle, private reception with Baron and Baroness, learn about their modern aristocratic life over glass of sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike - guided hike through hills and forests encircling Miltenberg revealing panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and timeless villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - discover local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and Schnapps producers offering authentic taste of Franconian craftsmanship
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, then visit local schnapps distillery to learn production process, enjoy tasting of multiple flavours, transfer to Wertheim to meet ship
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Wertheim Gamburg Castle - Day 6
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise to Bamberg - enjoy scenery from Sun Deck or privacy of suite
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - visit Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens for guided tour to see valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive from Würzburg to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore independently
Landmarks Würzburg Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Romantic Road - Day 7
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Docking in Bamberg after lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - wander through stunning medieval and Baroque buildings, learn about fascinating history of one of Europe's largest intact old town centres
- Excursion to Coburg - journey by coach to Coburg, seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert with close ties to British royal family, visit impressive castle overlooking city considered one of largest and best-preserved forts in Germany, museum with large collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old and New Residences Coburg Castle 
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive into city centre passing ancient city walls, walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlights main events during Nazi regime, learn about dark time in Germany's history and visit important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle, admire impressive city walls remaining since medieval times
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg City Walls St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - join walking tour with local guide at confluence of three rivers in Bavaria to see old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - take ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, oldest monastery in Bavaria founded by monks approximately 600 AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - join active walking tour from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle for guided tour followed by free time, German noble family traceable to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria honouring notable Germans from past centuries
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border into Salzburg Austria, storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks best known as home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, guided tour learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see vast Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town brimming with charm, explore with local guide, admire well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 but destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks Passau St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - abbey founded sixth century burned during 18th century and rebuilt as one of most magnificent in Wachau Valley, local guide shows magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker in one of Austria's prominent wine growing regions, learn about age-old traditions of winemaking while sampling wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - bicycle tour along Danube with guide to quaint village of Krems, pass charming villages and vineyard landscapes with time to stop for breathtaking Danube views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Danube River Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert with fine Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna - highlights including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists in setting of world-famous art
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure time in Vienna - explore the city or relax on board ship
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour exploring different side of Vienna to Danube Island, recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital Bratislava since independence in 1993, modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history, local guide shows Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall, contrast between glorious Old Town and well-preserved hilltop castle with brutalist socialist architecture
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - visit Austria's oldest wine estate Klosterneuburg Abbey producing wine for 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting inside historic winery
Landmarks Vienna Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - explore magical city by coach, starting in Buda see Várkert Bazár before crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchyi Square and Elizabeth Square, end tour with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour giving insight on Budapest's communist past and life today as part of European Union including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock - go underground to explore labyrinths of Hospital in the Rock underneath city's Castle District, complex built as secret hospital during WWII later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - beautiful hike through Buda district seeing Várkert Bazár and beautifully landscaped gardens while enjoying views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - foodie tour in Budapest through city's culinary delights, visit bustling Grand Central Market and other locations tasting local delicacies and hearing fascinating stories about city's traditions
Landmarks Budapest Buda District Pest District Danube River Margaret Bridge Várkert Bazár Széchyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Budapest Castle District Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast on board
