Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
- Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during boat tour of Paris on the Seine River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris highlights including Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
- Lunch during boat tour of Paris on the Seine River
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Les Invalides Musée d'Orsay Notre-Dame Cathedral Pont Alexandre III Louvre Statue of Liberty Avenue des Champs-Élysées - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris)
Included Activities
- Cabaret extravaganza at Moulin Rouge
Optional Activities
- Culinary walk exploring Paris' fine food and hidden culinary gems
- Citroën 2CV vintage car drive through Paris exploring landmarks and backstreets
- Visit Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Landmarks Moulin Rouge Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Day 4
Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam
Paris - Ghent - Amsterdam- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in Ghent during canal cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Light lunch in Ghent during canal cruise
- Embarkation on luxury river ship
Landmarks Ghent Canals - Day 5
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals and 17th-century architecture
- Culinary discovery of Dutch delicacies at local producers
- Guided bike ride through the countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens in Spring (on select spring departures) - explore 70 acres with over seven million flowering bulbs including tulips
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 6
Andernach
AndernachIncluded Activities
- Signature Experience: Namedy Castle tour, gardens, and cocktail party with pianist
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 7
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimOptional Activities
- Gondola ride over emerald vineyards to Niederwald Monument commemorating German unification in 1871
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum featuring automated musical instruments
- Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Valley - Day 8
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg exploring preserved buildings and squares, followed by liqueur tasting at one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars
- Local monastery visit to meet a Franciscan friar, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, and explore the gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town - Day 9
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Visit the Würzburg Residence - 18th-century palace with historic wonders including intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and Tiepolo ceiling frescoes
- Tastes of Franconia tour: Guided tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and famous Franconian whisky distillery, meet whisky and winemaker, tasting paired with freshly baked bread
- Explore Rothenburg - walk narrow cobblestone streets and colorful houses, visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's 'Christmas Village' featuring largest selection of German Christmas decorations in the world
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg's most visible landmark with fascinating history dating back centuries
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Volkacher Mainschleife Rothenburg Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village Marienberg Fortress - Day 10
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town exploring historic churches, buildings and town hall on Regnitz River
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Regnitz River - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Discover Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds where Hitler's annual rallies were held 1927-1938
- Medieval history tour of Nuremberg including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle and 14th-century Gothic church
Landmarks Reich Party Rally Grounds Nuremberg Imperial Castle - Day 12
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre - guided tour exploring Roman history and former Bavarian capital, finishing with tasting at historic sausage kitchen thought to be one of oldest working restaurants in world
- Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial - neo-classical building above Danube River housing hall of fame honoring notable German politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists
Landmarks Regensburg City Centre Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Signature Experience: Gaisberg Mountain lunch and Sound of Music show - welcome by hunting horn blower, welcome drink, traditional restaurant lunch, and live show featuring classic film music
Landmarks Gaisberg Mountain - Day 14
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey - one of world's most famous monastic sites
Optional Activities
- Cruise through picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein with leisurely roaming through cobblestone lanes
- Guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein along Danube River enjoying beautiful Wachau Valley scenery
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle Ruins - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Vienna's City Palace before private performance)
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse landmarks and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Signature Experience: Cocktail party and private performance at Vienna's City Palace - full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss classical masterpieces, plus operatic recital
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Ringstrasse - Day 16
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit - wander lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens
- Visit Bratislava in Slovakia - explore 18th-century rococo and communist-era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
- Vienna culinary tour - immerse in Viennese cuisine on narrow street tour, visit traditional cafe, try classic Viennese sausage and sample sweet treat from famous patisserie
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 17
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)
Included Activities
- Farewell performance: Hungarian folk music with local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest - historic monuments including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour - Great Market Hall exploration sampling sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Fisherman's Bastion experience - funicular ride up Castle Hill with sweeping river views, walk to Fisherman's Bastion beautiful historical monument
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion - Day 18
Budapest - Velké Bílovice - Prague
Budapest - Velké Bílovice - Prague- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch in traditional restaurant in Velké Bílovice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Light lunch in traditional restaurant in Velké Bílovice
Landmarks Velké Bílovice 
- Day 19
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Alcron Restaurant - contemporary fine dining establishment with plant-forward philosophy featuring local Czech produce and modern twist on regional traditions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Prague Castle visit with city views
- Charles Bridge walk
- Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock
- Dinner at Alcron Restaurant - contemporary fine dining with local Czech produce and plant-forward philosophy
Landmarks Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 20
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable lunch at Chateau Jemníště)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanac X Alcron Prague)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience: Chateau Jemníště - private guided tour of 18th-century estate with baroque architecture, lunch, and falconry display
Landmarks Chateau Jemníště - Day 21
Prague
Prague
