Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
- Day 2
At Sea
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
- Day 3
Eidfjord
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
Included Activities
- Visit Norwegian Nature Centre with exhibitions and interactive displays
- View aquarium showcasing native fish from Hardangervidda mountain plateau
Optional Activities
- Optional shore excursions (additional expense)
Landmarks Hardangerfjord Trolltunga Norwegian Nature Centre - Day 4
Ålesund
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
Optional Activities
- Climb 418 steps to Mount Aksla for sweeping views over the town and Sunnmøre Alps
- Wander waterfront streets and cafes
- Visit Atlantic Sea-Park, one of Scandinavia's largest saltwater aquariums
- Optional excursion to Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site (additional expense)
Landmarks Mount Aksla Atlantic Sea-Park Geirangerfjord - Day 5
Nordfjordeid
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience – Nave Deer and Llama Farm visit including hand-feeding deer, learning about farm care, and sampling traditional Norwegian pancakes (svele) and coffee prepared over an open flame
Landmarks Nave Deer and Llama Farm Nordfjord - Day 6
Sandnes
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
Optional Activities
- Stroll streets lined with cafes and shops
- Venture into surrounding countryside for walking or cycling
- Optional excursion to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), perched high above Lysefjord (additional expense)
- Optional shorter hike to nearby Dalsnuten (additional expense)
- Visit Science Factory (Vitenfabrikken) (additional expense)
- Explore Sandnes and nearby Stavanger at leisure (additional expense)
Landmarks Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Dalsnuten Lysefjord Science Factory (Vitenfabrikken) - Day 7
At Sea
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holland America Line's MS Zuiderdam)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy dining and onboard shopping
- Use fitness centre and pickleball courts
- Attend performances at the spectacular World Stage
- Enjoy live music
- Day 8
Amsterdam to The Hague
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton The Hague)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of The Hague including Binnenhof complex and Peace Palace
Landmarks Binnenhof Peace Palace 
- Day 9
The Hague to Gouda
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton The Hague)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of historic Gouda with iconic landmarks
- Tasting of region's famous cheese
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Gouda - Day 10
The Hague to Amsterdam
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 11
Amsterdam to Utrecht
- Meals
- Dinner (Special Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour through Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 12
Cologne to Brühl
Included Activities
- Insider Experience – Guided tour of Augustusburg Palace including landscaped parks and gardens linking the palace and Falkenlust hunting lodge
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne city centre at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust Hunting Lodge - Day 13
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train ride through Rüdesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 14
Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Explore Miltenberg town at leisure
- View half-timbered buildings dating from 15th to 18th centuries
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 15
Würzburg
Included Activities
- Coach journey through rolling hills to Würzburg
- Visit Würzburg Residence (Baroque palace with opulent interior)
- Stroll through Court Gardens
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia (additional expense)
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 16
Bamberg
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
- Leisurely morning cruise on Main River
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 17
Nuremberg
Included Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's cobblestone streets
- Cruise Main–Danube Canal crossing Europe's Continental Divide via 16 locks
Optional Activities
- Browse hidden boutiques and artisan shops
Landmarks Nuremberg Main–Danube Canal - Day 18
Regensburg
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's main sights
- Insider Experience – Bavarian Evening on Board with local beer, snacks, traditional folk music, song and dance
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer brewery in nearby Abensberg with tour of brewery and Kuchlbauer Tower (additional expense; available on cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest only)
Landmarks Regensburg Kuchlbauer's World of Beer Kuchlbauer Tower - Day 19
Passau to Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved town in the Czech Republic with more than 300 historic buildings (additional expense)
- Optional excursion to Salzburg with scenic drive through Austria to Mondsee (featuring the famous wedding church from The Sound of Music), guided tour of Mozart's hometown, and free time to explore (additional expense)
Landmarks Passau Český Krumlov Mondsee Salzburg - Day 20
Melk to Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey (Benedictine monastery overlooking the Danube since 1089)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dürnstein's cobbled streets, townhouses and taverns at leisure
- Optional regional wine tasting of local Wachau wines including Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, accompanied by regional brandy tasting (additional expense)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle Ruins Dürnstein Abbey - Day 21
Vienna
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg and Albertina museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Optional Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna's historic palaces or concert halls, followed by evening drive along the Ringstrasse (additional expense)
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Albertina Museum Naschmarkt Ringstrasse - Day 22
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Explore Hofburg district at leisure
- Wander Kärntner Straße, Vienna's famous shopping boulevard
- Optional excursion to Schloss Hof estate with guided tour of the elegant palace apartments and Baroque gardens, followed by private introduction to Lipizzaner horses with breeding information and special demonstration (additional expense)
- Optional excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia featuring medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture with landmarks including UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building (additional expense)
Landmarks Hofburg Kärntner Straße Schloss Hof Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 23
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest with local guide
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a former World War II hospital located within caves beneath Buda Castle, built in 1941 as a first-aid shelter (additional expense)
Landmarks Hungarian State Opera Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum Buda Castle - Day 24
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
