Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour cruise along historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - explore canals and bridges in city centre with local guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - take a small ferry to the outskirts of town for a biking tour with local guide discussing everyday life of Dutch people
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th century windmills, then travel to charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - explore historic buildings, beautiful squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral with free time to explore on your own
- Scenic Enrich - La Redoute Recital Hall experience - coach transfer to Bonn with lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at the 1792 recital hall
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Rhine Gorge cruise - 65 kilometre cruise through picturesque landscape dotted with approximately 40 hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rüdesheim with spectacular views, starting with cable car up to Niederwald Monument before returning to town on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument - Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then travel to nearby Wertheim to visit local winery and meet the winemaker
- Gamburg Castle tour - visit town of Gamburg for guided tour of castle with private reception and glass of sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike - guided hike through Franconian landscape revealing panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - explore local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and Schnapps producers on cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, followed by visit to local schnapps distillery for production overview and tasting before transfer to Wertheim
- Spa services - massage in spa (additional cost) or relaxation in exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge with natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties
Landmarks Miltenberg Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - visit Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens with guided tour of paintings, tapestries and period furniture, then short stroll into city with free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road (important trading route during Middle Ages) with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - walking tour of Europe's largest intact old town centres with charming medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to Coburg, seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, featuring impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing collection of carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive into city centre passing ancient city walls, then walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlighting main events during Nazi regime and visit 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 Nuremberg Old Town - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - local guide tour to see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest monastery in Bavaria founded approximately 600 AD, with exploration of abbey and cloister church plus award-winning beer tasting from site (producing beer since 1050)
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour - active walking tour from ship to castle with guided tour followed by free time, exploring German noble family history dating to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria honouring notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
PassauOptional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - cross border into Austria to storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, with guided tour of art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress tour, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town with local guide exploring well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit to St Stephens Cathedral originally built in year 450, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov Old Town - Day 11
Durnstein to Krems
Durnstein to KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - local guide showing magnificent abbey founded in sixth century, rebuilt after 18th century fire, featuring magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit local winemaker to learn age-old traditions of winemaking while sampling delicious wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking Danube views
Landmarks Durnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems 
- Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach and walking tour - coach ride from ship to Vienna's city centre with walking tour seeing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private classical concert featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists, accompanied by glass of fine Austrian Sekt, surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to Danube Island, a recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava - travel to Slovakia's capital since its 1993 independence, modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history, local guide showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall with contrast of brutalist socialist architecture and glorious old town
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments with guided tasting inside historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda seeing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour exploring communist past and modern EU life including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock - underground exploration of labyrinths underneath city's Castle District, secret hospital built during WWII later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - beautiful hike through Buda district seeing Várkert Bazár and beautifully landscaped gardens with great views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - foodie tour through city's culinary delights visiting Grand Central Market and other locations for local delicacies tasting with fascinating stories about city traditions
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest to Paris
Budapest to ParisIncluded Activities
- Included flight from Budapest to Paris with ship embarkation upon arrival
- Day 16
Les Andelys
Les AndelysOptional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire uncovering historical secrets and venturing up to Lionheart's castle among remnants
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - explore picturesque Norman town on Seine banks with local guide before reaching château overlooking city
- Cider farm visit - visit local farm to see Normandy cider production process in action and taste distinctive effervescent drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - explore extraordinary 16th-century Renaissance-style château, one of earliest in France, admiring remnants of lavish interior while learning importance to French history
Landmarks Château Gaillard Les Andelys Château Gaillon - Day 17
Rouen
RouenIncluded Activities
- Expert lecture - WWI Lecture 'A day in the life of a Tommy' - interactive evening gaining understanding of life of soldier on Western Front, 1914 Christmas armistice football match, trench warfare, machine guns, tanks, mining and flamethrower, experiencing war through Allied soldier eyes, trying on equipment and weapons and tasting soldier rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - guided tour explaining why Victor Hugo described it as 'city of a hundred spires', visiting cathedral district, old marketplace and Saint-Maclou Quarter, exploring Medieval alleys and half-timbered houses, learning about Joan of Arc seeing where she was put to death in 1431, with free time afterwards
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - authentically dressed as Viking warlord Rollo the Walker (famously too tall to ride horse), guide takes around city learning about Viking raiders who made Rouen their capital, focusing on Medieval past with free time afterwards
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - captivating walking tour through Rouen discovering gripping and heroic story of Joan of Arc from St. Ouen Church (witness to her faith and trials) to evocative Old Market Square (site of her fiery martyrdom)
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Rouen Old Town Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church Old Market Square - Day 18
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite French dessert buffet featuring classic French cakes with fine coffee or dessert wine)
Included Activities
- French dessert buffet - exquisite dessert buffet where artistry of local pastry chef brings classic French cakes to life, beautifully displayed desserts paired with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - full day to WWI Battle of the Somme site claiming 150,000+ lives from Britain and Commonwealth, visiting Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater and Newfoundland Memorial Park (one of largest areas on Western Front with visible shell holes and trenches)
- Excursion to Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - full day following same itinerary as above visiting Somme Battlefields, Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, then after lunch Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500+ Commonwealth graves), Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - step into Claude Monet's world exploring city landmarks inspiring famed Impressionist, wandering Medieval streets with guide sharing rich historical insights and captivating Monet anecdotes, seeing breathtaking Rouen Cathedral (immortalised in 30+ paintings) and visiting Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Australian National Memorial Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 19
Honfleur
HonfleurIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - walking tour of charming Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine and Garden of Personalities with free time to explore
- French cheese presentation and tasting - presentation and tasting featuring Normandy's celebrated classics like Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Expert lecture - Operation Fortitude and D-Day - engaging lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life of Honfleur's citizens during D-Day campaign in World War II
Landmarks Honfleur Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 20
Honfleur
HonfleurOptional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - start at Utah Beach memorial where 20,000+ US troops landed June 6 1944, visit Sainte-Mère-Église (town where 30 US Paratroopers landed during invasion), lunch at local restaurant, visit Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, short stop at Omaha Beach Memorial (often called 'Bloody Omaha' due to 2,400 casualties)
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - visit Bayeux (first town liberated after D-Day, French capital for summer 1944), Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy (chronological D-Day events), state-of-the-art Landing Museum at Arromanches (artificial harbour for reinforcements), lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - begin at Abbey d'Ardenne (founded 11th century, memorial to Canadian Prisoners of War from D-Day), Juno Beach Centre (memorial to 20,000 Canadian troops landing that day), lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (335 Canadian men killed in D-Day and early campaign), Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour - guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral (built 11th-14th centuries, masterpiece of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture), with free time afterward to explore town
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum 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
Honfleur to Caudebec-en-CauxOptional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - active biking tour to charming village of Villequier, cycling on e-bike along River Seine banks on flat eight-kilometre each way route, visiting museum dedicated to Victor Hugo (famous French poet, playwright and novelist)
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to Fecamp (historic seaside town surrounded by some of tallest cliffs in Normandy), guided tour of Bénédictine Palace (19th century architectural masterpiece, famous for producing Bénédictine liquor said to contain 27 plants and spices) with tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour learning stories of French Resistance fighting against Nazi Occupation of France during WWII, hearing local stories of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road - explore fascinating history with local guide on Abbey Road where many grand abbeys sit on River Seine banks (spiritual health and wealth important since Middle Ages)
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Dinner (Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon with drink and dinner)
Included Activities
- On board painting class - create your own masterpiece inspired by Monet's gardens
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château de La Roche Guyon - short walk from ship to 16th century château built into chalk hillside, walk through manicured orchard and vegetable gardens producing fresh juices, admire decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, enjoy drink and splendid classical concert focusing on music by French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - journey to Giverny to tour town and visit home of founder of Impressionism, gardens comprise Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies inspiring Monet's most famous works, free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - self-guided biking tour from ship in Vernon to Giverny (approximately five kilometres each way), option to visit Monet's House and Garden or wander town before returning to ship
Landmarks Giverny Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
Conflans to Paris
Conflans to ParisOptional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village where Vincent Van Gogh painted final masterpieces, see landmarks immortalised in his works such as famous Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, tour includes entry to Van Gogh's room (attic he rented during final months, empty since 1890) with free time wandering village
- Château de Chantilly - guided tour of magnificent castle (tribute to France's cultural heritage, built by Henri d'Orléans, son of last King of France), see fine collections, explore gardens and free time (Note: Castle closed Tuesdays - replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden visit)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) - active tour in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine visiting Inland Water Transport Museum, Conflans called 'barge capital of world', water played very important role in residents' lives
- Château de Malmaison - visit historic estate once residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and first wife Josephine de Beauharnais, renowned for elegant neoclassical architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens reflecting Josephine's refined taste and passion for botany, houses museum showcasing furniture, artwork and personal items from Napoleonic era
Landmarks Conflans-Saint-Honorine Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Van Gogh's Room Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 24
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide, melting pot of cultures with fascinating history, opulent architecture, eclectic arts scene and high-end fashion, one of most diverse districts in Paris
- Highlights of Paris city tour - local guide on coach tour seeing famous sites from Eiffel Tower to Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, viewing 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (recently reopened after devastating 2019 fire)
- Opera Garnier - located in theatrical heart of Paris, spectacular opera house resplendent with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases and glistening chandeliers, tour learning about building commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach to château located hour's drive from Paris, credited as founding French formal garden inspiring Versailles, property laid out in typical symmetrical fashion with stunning gardens creating theatrical setting
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 25
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
