Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Prague
PragueLandmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Vltava River 
- Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague: Guided walking tour with local insights into everyday life under Communism and personal experiences from guides who grew up during the socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour: Explore Prague Castle complex with visits to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Passau
Prague to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg (for full day Salzburg excursion option)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau highlights including St. Stephens Cathedral
- Explore Christmas markets in the square in front of the cathedral
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Salzburg
- Guided e-bike ride along the River Inn with border crossing into Austria
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town River Inn - Day 6
Passau to Linz
Passau to Linz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Guided tour of the Czech medieval town, lunch at a local restaurant, and leisure time
- St. Florian Monastery: A Baroque masterpiece: Discover the ninth-century monastery featuring beautiful cloisters, Imperial Library with over 150,000 rare volumes, Marble Hall with intricate frescoes and trompe l'oeil pillars, and basilica crypt housing composer Anton Bruckner
- Guided tour of Linz: Tour of the Roman city straddling the Danube River, including Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, and the Main Square with Holy Trinity column
Landmarks Český Krumlov St. Florian Monastery Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church Main Square Holy Trinity column - Day 7
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic treat: Local producer on board sharing regional delicacies and local schnapps while cruising the Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Melk Benedictine Abbey: Guided tour of the magnificent 18th-century abbey including 900-year-old grounds, decorated Marble Hall, library with over 80,000 books, and Abbey Church adorned with frescoes and intricate statues
- UNESCO Wachau e-Bike experience: Guided e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein passing small villages and rolling vineyards with stops to enjoy river views
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Danube River - Day 8
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace: Guided exploration of the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with guided tour of rooms and interiors created by famous artists and craftsmen, followed by time to view impressive gardens
- Guided tour of Vienna: Expert local guide tour of Vienna's historic city centre with stories before free time to discover gorgeous Christmas markets
- Highlights of Central Vienna & Kunsthistorisches Museum: Discover artistic treasures in Vienna's premiere art museum, an architectural masterpiece designed by Gottfried Semper and Carl von Hasenauer to showcase imperial art collections of the Habsburgs
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 9
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Knowledgeable local guide tour of city highlights including Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall with mulled wine from local Christmas market
- Communist walk: Exploration of Bratislava's history during the communist regime, learning how this era shaped daily lives of Slovaks
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class: Hands-on workshop learning to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth: Coach tour of both Buda and Pest districts including Varkert Bazar, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side with Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with visit to Budapest's lively Christmas markets
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and beautifully landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
- National Opera House tour: Tour of the Hungarian State Opera House featuring stunning architecture, opulent interiors, and cultural significance
Landmarks Danube River Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hungarian State Opera House - Day 11
Budapest to Airport
Budapest to Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
