Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore the picturesque city with its labyrinth of narrow laneways and canals lined with 17th century buildings and charming cafes
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Zaanse Schans heritage village with working windmills, traditional green wooden houses, and artisan workshops
- E-bike cycling tour through charming countryside and quaint villages with local guide
- Excursion to De Haar Castle featuring towers, turrets, and moat surrounded by Dutch countryside
Landmarks Zaanse Schans De Haar Castle - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish gala dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with historic buildings, beautiful squares, and Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage-listed)
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne city on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with scenic viewing of hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments
- Cable car ride to Niederwald Monument from Rüdesheim
- Guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with cable car up to Niederwald Monument and return walk to town
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Massage service in spa
- Salt Therapy Lounge experience
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with vintner meeting
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception from Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg tour visiting local producers
- Schnapps tasting at local distillery with orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Inn Gamburg Castle Wertheim 
- Day 6
Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residence (Baroque palace) with paintings, tapestries, and period furniture
- Short stroll into Würzburg city for free time
- Coach excursion along Romantic Road to Rothenburg with guided tour of medieval old town
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town through World Heritage-listed medieval and Baroque buildings
- Coach excursion to Coburg with castle visit and museum viewing
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
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
- Active walking tour of Historic Nuremberg exploring cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Old Town - Day 9
Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide seeing old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (oldest monastery in Bavaria founded around 600AD) with award-winning beer tasting
- Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
- Cycling tour through Danube Valley scenery to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (full day Salzburg excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (full day Český Krumlov excursion))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic (World Heritage site) with local guide, lunch, and exploration
- Walking tour of Passau highlights with visit to St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks Passau Old Town St. Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein to Krems
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit with local guide showing magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winery with age-old winemaking traditions
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike tour along Danube to Krems with stops for scenic views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems 
- Day 12
Vienna
- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists)
Included Activities
- Coach ride from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna highlights including Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Afternoon free time to wander Vienna or relax on board
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with views of recreational beaches and open spaces
- Full day excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia with local guide, Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour with 900-year wine production history, Imperial Apartments, and guided wine tasting
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in-depth coach tour seeing Várkert Bazár, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Walking and coach tour exploring Budapest's communist past, Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and Jewish history
- Underground exploration of Hospital in the Rock WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike through Buda district with Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, and Danube River views
- Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Budapest Old Town Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest to Paris
Included Activities
- Flight from Budapest to Paris
- Day 16
Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire to Château Gaillard with historical secrets
- Guided tour of Les Andelys and Château Gaillard overlooking the city
- Normandy cider farm visit to see artisanal production and taste effervescent drink
- Guided tour of 16th-century Renaissance-style Château Gaillon
Landmarks Les Andelys Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 17
Rouen
Included Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy with interactive experience exploring soldier life on Western Front, trying on equipment and weapons, tasting rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour with Victor Hugo reference ('city of a hundred spires'), cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Joan of Arc history, free time
- Guided tour with Rollo the Viking (authentically dressed) exploring Viking raiders and medieval past with free time
- Walking tour 'In the footsteps of Joan of Arc' through St. Ouen Church and Old Market Square where she was martyred
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Rouen Old Town Saint-Maclou Quarter Old Market Square St. Ouen Church - Day 18
Rouen
- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef's artisanal classic French cakes and masterpieces with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet featuring local pastry chef's classic French cakes and masterpieces with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park visiting Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
- Full day excursion to Somme Battlefields including Thiepval visiting Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial to Missing, Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet tour exploring city landmarks inspiring famed Impressionist artist, Medieval streets, Rouen Cathedral series, Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts Somme Battlefields Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing - Day 19
Honfleur
- Meals
- Lunch (French cheese tasting featuring Normandy classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur featuring Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, Garden of Personalities
- French cheesemaking presentation and cheese tasting featuring Normandy classics: Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, Neufchâtel
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur's citizens during WWII D-Day campaign
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Honfleur's harbour and network of laneways
Landmarks Honfleur Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 20
Honfleur
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (US Normandy Beaches excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (UK Normandy Beaches excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Canadian Normandy Beaches excursion))
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches US History: Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église (30 US Paratroopers landing site), lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches UK History: Bayeux (first liberated town, 1944 French capital), Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches Canadian History: Abbey d'Ardenne (founded 11th century, WWII memorial), Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops landing site), lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (335 Canadian WWII graves), Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour with guided Notre Dame Cathedral (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque/Gothic architecture) and free time exploring town
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 21
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-Caux
Optional Activities
- E-bike cycling tour to Villequier following flat eight-kilometre each way Seine riverside route with Victor Hugo Museum visit
- Coach transfer to Fécamp (historic seaside town with tall cliffs) with guided Bénédictine Palace tour and tasting of Bénédictine liquor
- Walking tour exploring French Resistance stories against Nazi Occupation of France during WWII
- Abbey Road guided tour exploring Normandy's spiritual medieval heritage with grand abbeys on Seine banks
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon with drink on arrival, focusing on French composers music, in 16th-century château built into chalk hillside with manicured orchard and vegetable gardens
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden visit with town tour and free time exploration
- Self-guided e-bike cycling from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5km each way) with optional Monet's House visit or town exploration
- On board painting class after morning touring
Landmarks Vernon Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
Conflans to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, seeing landmarks immortalized in his works, Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, Van Gogh's room (attic he rented during final months empty since 1890), free time
- Guided tour of Château de Chantilly with fine collections amassed by Henri d'Orléans (son of last King of France), gardens, free time
- Active tour visiting Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (barge capital of world)
- Château de Malmaison visit - historic residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and first wife Josephine de Beauharnais with neoclassical architecture, gardens, museum of Napoleonic era furniture and personal items
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 24
Paris
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide exploring culture, history, architecture, arts, fashion
- Coach city tour highlights: Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened after 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier guided tour - ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, glistening chandeliers, building commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Coach excursion to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (one hour from Paris) - founding French formal garden inspiring Versailles with stunning symmetrical layout and gardens
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Champs Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 25
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
