Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canal System 
- Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Canal cruise (one hour) showcasing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Walking tour of Amsterdam covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with local herring tasting
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Dutch countryside e-bike tour with ferry transfer and local guide commentary
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar including 16th-century windmills and historic town exploration
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne - Bonn
Cologne - Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute recital hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings, squares and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich: Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn, built in 1792
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne on your own
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- River cruise through Rhine Gorge with castle viewpoints
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum exploring mechanical musical instruments
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Cable car access to Niederwald Monument
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with cable car to Niederwald Monument and return walk to town
Landmarks Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Miltenberg - WertheimIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Orientation tour of Miltenberg with Wertheim town visit and local winery tour including winemaker meeting
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River and ancient vineyard terraces
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg tour discovering local artisanal producers including butchers, bakers and schnapps producers
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Orientation tour of Miltenberg with schnapps distillery visit, tasting and transfer to Wertheim
Optional Activities
- Spa massage (additional cost)
Landmarks Miltenberg Gamburg Castle Zum Riesen - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Würzburg Residence (Baroque palace with manicured gardens) including valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach tour along Romantic Road to Rothenburg with guided medieval old town tour
Optional Activities
- Free time in Würzburg city centre
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town with World Heritage-listed medieval and Baroque buildings
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach excursion to Coburg including castle tour and museum with carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings collections
Optional Activities
- Free time to relax in your suite or on Sun Deck
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town with Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church
- Scenic Freechoice selection: World War II guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Active walking tour of Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided walking tour of Regensburg featuring old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey (oldest monastery in Bavaria) with cloister church exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Cycle tour to Walhalla Memorial through Danube Valley scenery
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for Salzburg and Český Krumlov excursions))
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Full day excursion to Salzburg, Austria with guided tour including Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch and free time
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide, Gothic-Renaissance-Baroque architecture exploration and lunch
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Walking tour of Passau with local guide including St Stephens Cathedral and colourful waterfront buildings
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dünstein - Krems
Dünstein - KremsIncluded Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker learning age-old traditions
- Scenic Freechoice selection: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike tour along Danube to Krems village with scenic viewpoint stops
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Dünstein
Landmarks Dünstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems 
- Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Guided walking tour of Vienna highlights including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances by orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander Vienna or relax on board
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with recreational areas, beaches and open spaces
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Full day excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia with local guide including castle, main square and Old Town
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting at Austria's oldest wine estate (producing wine for 900 years)
Optional Activities
- Full day exploring Vienna independently
Landmarks Danube Island The Ringstrasse Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach tour of Budapest exploring Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Walking and coach tour of Budapest's communist past and modern EU present including 1956 Hungarian revolution and Jewish heritage
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Underground exploration of Hospital in the Rock, secret WWII hospital and nuclear bunker
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided hike of Buda district with Varkert Bazaar, gardens and Danube River views
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Hungarian culinary market tour at Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacies tasting
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Budapest's nightlife
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest to Paris
Budapest to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Included flight from Budapest to Paris
- Day 16
Les Andelys
Les Andelys- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire to Château Gaillard
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Tour of Les Andelys with local guide leading to Château Gaillard
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Cider farm visit to see production process and taste artisanal Normandy cider
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of 16th-century Renaissance-style Château Gaillon with lavish interior remnants
Optional Activities
- Riverside stroll in Les Andelys
- Exploration of town centre
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 17
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Rouen city tour with local guide featuring cathedral, marketplace and Saint-Maclou Quarter
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Viking-themed guided tour as Rollo the Viking exploring city's medieval past
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Joan of Arc walking tour through Rouen exploring St. Ouen Church and Old Market Square
- Evening interactive WWI lecture: 'A day in the life of a Tommy' with equipment try-on and ration tasting
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore after city tours
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Old Market Square Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church - Day 18
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (for Somme battlefields excursions)), Dinner (Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef's classic French cakes)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Full day Somme Battlefields excursion including Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Full day Somme Battlefields excursion including Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500+ Commonwealth graves) and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen tour exploring city landmarks inspiring Monet's paintings with guide insights and visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Evening: Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef's classic French cakes
Landmarks Somme Battlefields Sir John Monash Centre Franco-Australian Museum Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Lochnagar Crater Rouen Cathedral Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 19
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur featuring Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine and Garden of Personalities
- On board French cheesemaking presentation and tasting featuring Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque and Neufchâtel
- Evening lecture on Operation Fortitude and Honfleur during D-Day and WWII
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore harbour area and laneways
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 20
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Normandy Beaches excursion (US focused) including Utah Beach memorial (20,000+ troops), Sainte-Mère-Église, lunch, Normandy American Cemetery, Visitor Centre and Omaha Beach Memorial (2,400 casualties)
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Normandy Beaches excursion (UK focused) including Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Normandy Beaches excursion (Canadian focused) including Abbey d'Ardenne (11th century, Canadian POW memorial), Juno Beach Centre (20,000 Canadian troops), lunch, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (335 Canadian graves), Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Bayeux tour with Notre Dame Cathedral (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece) and free exploration time
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery 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 - Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: E-bike tour to Villequier along River Seine (8 km each way, flat route) with Victor Hugo Museum visit
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach transfer to Fécamp with guided tour of 19th-century Bénédictine Palace and liqueur tasting (27 plants and spices)
- Scenic Freechoice selection: French Resistance walking tour learning stories of heroism and resistance during Nazi occupation
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Normandy Abbey Road guided tour exploring grand abbeys on River Seine banks with medieval history
Landmarks Caudebec-en-Caux Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fécamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 22
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Monet's House and Garden in Giverny with Japanese-inspired water garden
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Self-guided bike tour from Vernon to Giverny (approximately 5 km each way)
- On-board painting class inspired by Monet's gardens
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon with drink, 16th-century architecture, decorative walls, ceilings, tapestries, fresh juice gardens
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Giverny
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Giverny Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 23
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise with Van Gogh landmarks tour, Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's attic room (rented during final months, empty since 1890)
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided tour of Château de Chantilly (magnificent tribute to French cultural heritage, built by Henri d'Orléans)
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Active walking tour with Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) in Conflans, the 'barge capital of the world'
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Historic Château de Malmaison tour (Napoleon and Josephine's residence with neoclassical architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, furniture and artwork museum)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Auvers-Sur-Oise and Bayeux
- Free time in Conflans-Saint-Honorine
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
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Guided walking tour of Marais district with Parisian guide exploring history, architecture, arts scene and fashion
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach tour highlights of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square and Notre Dame Cathedral (reopened after 2019 fire)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Tour of Opéra Garnier (ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, chandeliers, commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III)
- Scenic Freechoice selection: Coach to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (one hour from Paris, founding French formal garden, inspiration for Versailles, symmetrical layout)
- Free time exploring Paris including Champs-Élysée cafés, Eiffel Tower visit, Montmartre artist's district and Moulin Rouge
Landmarks Marais District Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Notre Dame Cathedral Opéra Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 25
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Paris airport or train station
