Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
- Day 2
Heimaey, Westman Islands
Heimaey, Westman Islands- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
Optional Activities
- Optional sightseeing tour of Heimaey
- Visit Eldheimar Museum to see home preserved beneath ash
- Cruise around the island to see rugged cliffs, sea caves and birdlife
Landmarks Eldheimar Museum Eldfell - Day 3
At Sea
At Sea- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
Included Activities
- Onboard amenities including fitness centre and pickleball courts
- Performances at the World Stage
- Live music entertainment
- Day 4
Invergordon - Inverness
Invergordon - Inverness- Meals
- Lunch (Two-course lunch with traditional Scottish dram at Kingsmills Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise across Loch Ness
- Coach travel through Scottish Highlands to Inverness
- Two-course lunch with traditional Scottish dram at Kingsmills Hotel
- Guided tour of Glen Ord Distillery with tasting of Glen Ord single malts (June departure)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Inverness to stroll along River Ness, browse shops or relax at a cafe
- August departure alternative: Journey to Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site to see Standing Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar and village of Skara Brae
Landmarks Loch Ness Glen Ord Distillery Standing Stones of Stenness Ring of Brodgar Skara Brae - Day 5
South Queensferry - Edinburgh
South Queensferry - Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
Optional Activities
- Optional sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and St Margaret's Chapel
- Explore museums and galleries
- Optional visit to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle St Margaret's Chapel - Day 6
South Queensferry - Edinburgh
South Queensferry - Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Edinburgh
- Stroll along Princes Street
- Travel part of the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Visit Edinburgh Castle and view the Honours of Scotland
Landmarks Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse Princes Street New Town, Edinburgh - Day 7
At Sea
At Sea- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Rotterdam)
- Day 8
Rotterdam to Amsterdam
Rotterdam to Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station or similar)
Optional Activities
- Wander beside Amsterdam's canals
- Relax at a cafe
- Day 9
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 10
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Amsterdam to Utrecht- Meals
- Dinner (Special Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
- Leisure time in Amsterdam
- Gala Dinner on the river ship
- Day 11
Cologne to Brühl
Cologne to BrühlIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Kölner Dom
- Insider Experience: Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace
- Stroll through landscaped parks linking Augustusburg Palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore the centre of Cologne at leisure
Landmarks Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust hunting lodge - Day 12
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train tour through Rüdesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 13
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Free time to explore Miltenberg and its half-timbered buildings
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town - Day 14
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Coach travel through rolling hills to Würzburg
- Visit Würzburg Residence Baroque palace
- Stroll through Court Gardens
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey: Excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Court Gardens, Würzburg Rothenburg - Day 15
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Cruise through final stretch of Main River
- Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
- Free time to explore Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 16
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Exploration of Nuremberg's cobblestone streets
- Cruise the Main–Danube Canal crossing Europe's Continental Divide via 16 locks
Optional Activities
- Browse hidden boutiques and artisan shops in Nuremberg
Landmarks Nuremberg Old Town - Day 17
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Dinner (Bavarian Evening on Board - Authentic Bavarian celebration featuring local beer and snacks accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's main sights
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg, a family-owned brewery featuring the distinctive Kuchlbauer Tower designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Landmarks Kuchlbauer Tower - Day 18
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enhance Your Journey: Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, a beautifully preserved town with 300+ historic buildings
- Enhance Your Journey: Salzburg Sights - Journey through Austria's scenic countryside to Mondsee (famous wedding church from The Sound of Music), continue to Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart's hometown with free time to explore, then return to ship
- Remain on board for a relaxing day sailing to Linz
Landmarks Passau Český Krumlov Salzburg Mondsee - Day 19
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional regional wine tasting in Dürnstein
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 20
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg and Albertina museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Enhance Your Journey: Mozart and Strauss Concert in a historic palace or concert hall, followed by evening drive along Ringstrasse
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Albertina Museum Naschmarkt Ringstrasse - Day 21
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Free time to explore Hofburg district
- Free time to stroll Kärntner Straße, Vienna's famous shopping boulevard
- Enhance Your Journey: Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience - Guided tour of Schloss Hof estate (former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and Empress Maria Theresa), explore palace apartments with fine textiles and chandeliers, stroll through Baroque gardens, then visit stables for private introduction to Lipizzaner horses including special demonstration
- Enhance Your Journey: Visit Bratislava in Slovakia - See UFO Bridge, Slovak Radio Building and medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture
Landmarks Hofburg District Kärntner Straße Schloss Hof Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 22
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest with local guide
Optional Activities
- Insider Experience: Hungarian State Opera - Guided tour of Hungarian State Opera, then enjoy glass of sparkling wine with private opera recital
- Enhance Your Journey: Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Explore this World War II hospital located in caves beneath Buda Castle, built in 1941 as first-aid shelter designed to withstand aerial bombing
Landmarks Hungarian State Opera Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum Buda Castle - Day 23
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
