Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague in your own time
Landmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Walking tour of Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge 
- Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague - guided walking tour exploring Prague's famous sites and hidden gems with stories about everyday life under Communism
- Prague Castle tour - visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Budapest
- Day 5
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth - coach tour of Buda and Pest including Várkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock - underground exploration of secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with Várkert Bazaar, gardens, and Danube River views
- Scenic Freechoice: Hungarian culinary market tour - guided food tour including Grand Central Market with local delicacies and cultural stories
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths during free afternoon time
Landmarks Várkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market - Day 6
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt and performed music of Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Vienna
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of Austrian Sekt
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational area for bathing, boating, and relaxing
- Excursion to Bratislava - visit Slovakia's capital since 1993 to see Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town
- Guided tour of Vienna - explore Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore Imperial Apartments and historic winery
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall (Rathaus) St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 8
Vienna to Krems - Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th-century abbey rebuilt in 18th century to see magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn about age-old traditions and sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - electronic bicycle tour along the Danube to Dürnstein passing through charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Krems Göttweig Abbey Dürnstein Danube River - Day 9
Dürnstein to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - visit World Heritage-listed town with guided exploration of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour of brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral originally built in 450 AD and rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
Landmarks Passau Salzburg Mozart's birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 10
Passau to Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour of best-preserved medieval city in Germany to see old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria founded around 600 AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - active walk from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour followed by free time at historic German noble family castle
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I to honour notable Germans from past centuries
Landmarks Regensburg Danube Gorge Weltenburg Abbey Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 11
Regensburg to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive past ancient city walls then walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour - guided tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime in Nuremberg with visits to important sites
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Market square - Day 12
Nuremberg to Bamberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - explore Europe's largest intact old town centre and learn about fascinating history through medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg - coach trip to seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert with ties to British royal family, visit impressive castle overlooking city with museum of carriages, weapons, and art
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 13
Bamberg to Würzburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens to see valuable paintings, tapestries, and period furniture, then short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive along famed trading route from Middle Ages, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Main River Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 14
Würzburg to Wertheim - Miltenberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of historic half-timbered houses, free time, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn about production process
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike - guided hike through elegant Franconian landscape revealing panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - exploration of local artisanal producers including butchers, bakers, and Schnapps producers in historic cobblestone lanes with half-timbered houses
- Schnapps tasting - visit local schnapps distiller to learn about production, taste multiple flavours, take orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Main River Tauber River Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 15
Miltenberg to Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert at Schloss Johannisberg in historic Metternich Hall at 12th-century winery)
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - explore weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments with local guide, then explore independently or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River below, cable car ride up to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot
- Classical concert at Schloss Johannisberg - exclusive concert in historic Metternich Hall at 12th-century winery famous for Riesling, one of oldest wineries dedicated to Riesling
Landmarks Rüdesheim Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Schloss Johannisberg Metternich Hall - Day 16
Rhine Gorge to Cologne
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town - Day 17
Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of maze of canals and bridges covering history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture with local herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide sharing information about Dutch daily life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village home to authentic 16th-century windmills, then travel to charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer to Paris
- Day 19
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris
- Visit to Eiffel Tower
- Drive past Champs-Élysées
- Visit to Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along River Seine
- Visit to Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit to Louvre
- Visit to Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 20
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - walking tour through historic district home to famous artists for centuries, see unique characteristics including vineyard producing 27 varieties of wine
- Atelier des Lumières - visit digital art centre in former iron foundry featuring immersive exhibitions blending art and technology with large-scale digital projections and synchronised music
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 21
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
