Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fresh locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine
- First dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at own pace
- Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage canals and 17th-century architecture
- Culinary discovery tour visiting local Dutch producers to taste local delicacies
- Guided bike ride through countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens visit (available on select spring departures) - explore 70+ acres with over 7 million flowering bulbs including tulips
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 3
Andernach
AndernachIncluded Activities
- Signature Experience - Namedy Castle tour, gardens, and cocktail party with pianist
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on ship
- Relax on Daystar Deck
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 4
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimOptional Activities
- Gondola Ride - glide over emerald vineyards of the Rhine Valley to the Niederwald Monument, which commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour - eccentric and unique museum with a beautiful collection of automated musical instruments from throughout history
- Historic Wine Cellar visit - tasting of Rhine Valley wines, one of Germany's most well-known wine regions
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Guided Walking Tour and Liqueur Tasting - exploration of Miltenberg's remarkably preserved buildings and lively squares, followed by a tasting of local liqueurs at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
- Local Monastery Visit - travel to the hills overlooking Miltenberg, meet with a Franciscan friar, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, with free time to wander through gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Visit the Würzburg Residence - 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg, featuring intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo
- Tastes of Franconia - guided tour of the Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and a famous Franconian whisky distillery, meet the whisky and winemaker, tasting of creations paired with freshly baked bread from a local bakery
- Explore Rothenburg - visit the walled medieval town, wander narrow cobblestone streets and admire colorful houses, with free time to visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' featuring the largest selection of German Christmas decorations in the world
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress - hike to Würzburg's most visible landmark, an imposing castle overlooking the city with a fascinating history dating back many centuries
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Marienberg Fortress Rothenburg ob der Tauber Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg's Old Town with historic churches and buildings, including town hall on the Regnitz River
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Regnitz River - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Discover Nuremberg's World War II Sites - journey through Reich Party Rally Grounds and other WWII sites where Hitler's annual rallies were held from 1927 to 1938
- Medieval History of Nuremberg Tour - explore medieval architecture, 900-year-old ramparts surrounding the city, the Imperial Castle, and main market square with 14th-century Gothic church
Landmarks Reich Party Rally Grounds Nuremberg Imperial Castle Nuremberg Main Market Square St. Sebalduskirche - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-Listed City Centre - guided tour of the atmospheric World Heritage-listed city center with history dating back to Roman times, first capital of Bavaria, ending with a tasting at Regensburg's historic sausage kitchen, one of the oldest working restaurants in the world
- Guided Bike Ride to the Walhalla Memorial - bike ride to this neo-classical building sitting above the Danube River, housing a hall of fame honoring notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany's past
Landmarks Regensburg City Centre Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at rustic, traditional restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg, with welcome drink included as part of Signature Experience)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and Sound of Music Show - includes welcome by hunting horn blower, welcome drink, traditional lunch, and live performance
Landmarks Salzburg Gaisberg Mountain - Day 11
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise Through the Wachau Valley - enjoyable cruise to Dürnstein where you can roam cobblestone lanes at leisure
- Guided Bike Ride from Melk to Dürnstein - bike ride along the Danube River with beautiful scenery of Wachau Valley
- View ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley 
- Day 12
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- City tour of Vienna featuring Ringstrasse landmarks and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Signature Experience - Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace - exclusive event at the Liechtenstein family's City Palace featuring full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss masterpieces and operatic recital
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure time to explore Vienna
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Liechtenstein City Palace - Day 13
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace Visit - wander the lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens of the famous palace
- Visit Bratislava in Slovakia - journey to Slovakia's capital city to see a mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture, including the UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, and Hotel Kyjev
- Vienna Culinary Tour - immerse yourself in Viennese cuisine on a tour of Vienna's narrow streets, visit a traditional cafe, try a classic Viennese sausage, and sample a sweet treat from one of the city's famous patisseries
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio building Hotel Kyjev - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Optional Activities
- City Tour - city tour visiting Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica with historic monuments
- Culinary Tour - tour of the Great Market Hall, wander through this large indoor market discovering a variety of sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Fisherman's Bastion - funicular ride up to Castle Hill with sweeping views over the river, then walk to Fisherman's Bastion, a beautiful historical monument
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Fisherman's Bastion - Day 15
Budapest - Velké Bílovice - Prague
Budapest - Velké Bílovice - Prague- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at a traditional restaurant in Velké Bílovice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Light lunch at a traditional restaurant in Velké Bílovice
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague at own pace in the evening
Landmarks Velké Bílovice 
- Day 16
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Alcron Restaurant - contemporary fine dining establishment known for its use of local Czech produce with a plant-forward philosophy showcasing rich traditions of the region with a modern twist)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit Prague Castle with outstanding city views
- Stroll across historic Charles Bridge (dating back to 1357)
- Visit Old Town Square and historic Astronomical Clock (installed in 1410)
- Dinner at Alcron Restaurant - contemporary fine dining with local Czech produce and plant-forward philosophy
Landmarks Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Prague Astronomical Clock - Day 17
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch at Chateau Jemniště)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience - Chateau Jemniště - private guided tour of 18th-century estate, lunch, and falconry display with birds of prey
Optional Activities
- Relax or further explore Prague in the evening
Landmarks Chateau Jemniště - Day 18
Prague
Prague
