Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania to Taormina
Catania to Taormina- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isola Bella (Taormina))
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Catania
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Lunch (Winery lunch combining tantalising flavours of Sicilian cuisine paired with local wines produced from the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Etna region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isola Bella (Taormina))
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Etna and explore lava stones at the base
- Winery lunch with Sicilian cuisine and local wine pairing
- Guided walking tour of Taormina
- Visit Duomo cathedral (13th century)
- Visit ancient Greek amphitheatre
Landmarks Mount Etna Taormina Greek Theatre Taormina Duomo 
- Day 3
Taormina - Cefalu - Palermo
Taormina - Cefalu - Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Villa Igiea)
Included Activities
- Travel to Cefalu
- Explore Cefalu historic centre
- Visit Cefalu Cathedral
Landmarks Cefalu Cathedral La Rocca - Day 4
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Lunch (Sicilian food tasting showcasing authentic flavors of Sicily and local specialties immersed in the island's rich culinary traditions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Villa Igiea)
Included Activities
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Martorana Church
- Visit Cappella Palatina
- Sicilian food tasting lunch
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina - Day 5
Palermo - Monreale - Agrigento
Palermo - Monreale - Agrigento- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Foresteria Baglio della Luna (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Cathedral
- Visit Benedictine Cloister, Monreale
- Explore Valley of the Temples archaeological site
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Monreale Benedictine Cloister Valley of the Temples - Day 6
Agrigento - Catania - Syracuse
Agrigento - Catania - Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Syracuse)
Included Activities
- Visit Palazzo Biscari in Catania
- Meet Prince Ruggero at Palazzo Biscari
- Refined drink at Palazzo Biscari
Landmarks Palazzo Biscari - Day 7
Syracuse
Syracuse- Accommodation
- Hotel (Syracuse)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Syracuse Archaeological Park
Landmarks Syracuse Archaeological Park - Day 8
Syracuse - Ragusa - Pozzallo - St. Julian's
Syracuse - Ragusa - Pozzallo - St. Julian's- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Dragonara Resort Malta)
Included Activities
- Gentle walking tour of Ragusa Old Town
Landmarks Ragusa Old Town - Day 9
St. Julian's - Valletta
St. Julian's - Valletta- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Dragonara Resort Malta)
Included Activities
- Visit St John's Co-Cathedral
- Visit St George's Square
- Visit Grandmaster's Palace
- Visit Casa Rocca Piccola
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Traditional dghajsa boat cruise through Grand Harbour
Landmarks St John's Co-Cathedral St George's Square Grandmaster's Palace Casa Rocca Piccola Grand Harbour - Day 10
St. Julian's - Gozo
St. Julian's - Gozo- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch accompanied by Gozitan wine at a traditional Maltese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Dragonara Resort Malta)
Included Activities
- Visit Ggantija Temples
- Explore Citadel in Victoria
- Visit Xlendi Bay
- Browse local shops for handcrafted lace and woollen treasures
- Light lunch with Gozitan wine
Landmarks Ggantija Temples Citadel of Gozo Xlendi Bay - Day 11
St. Julian's - Mdina
St. Julian's - Mdina- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Westin Dragonara Resort Malta)
Included Activities
- Evening guided walking tour of Mdina
- Champagne on the Bastions with panoramic views
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Mdina - Day 12
Valletta to Amsterdam
Valletta to Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Flight from Malta to Amsterdam
- Board river ship in Amsterdam
- Day 13
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals with views of gable facades and 17th-century architecture
- Culinary discovery tour visiting local producers for tastings of Dutch delicacies
- Guided bike ride through the countryside to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens visit on select spring departures - explore over 70 acres with more than seven million flowering bulbs including colourful tulips
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Durgerdam Street Art Museum Keukenhof Gardens - Day 14
Andernach
Andernach- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Namedy Castle
- Tour castle and manicured gardens
- Cocktail party at Namedy Castle with live piano
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment on board
- Relax on Daystar Deck
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 15
Rudesheim
Rudesheim- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument commemorating German unification in 1871
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with eccentric collection of automated musical instruments from various historical periods
- Historic wine cellar visit with tasting of Rhine Valley wines
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 16
Miltenberg
Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg discovering preserved buildings and squares with visit to historic Franconian wine cellar for liqueur tasting
- Local monastery visit with meeting Franciscan friar, homemade sausage, cheese and bread tasting, and free time to wander gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town - Day 17
Wurzburg
Wurzburg- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Wurzburg Residence, an 18th-century palace with intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo
- Tour of Volkacher Mainschleife wine region and famous Franconian whisky distillery with meeting whisky and winemaker, and tasting paired with freshly baked bread
- Explore walled town of Rothenburg with option to visit Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village with world's largest selection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress, Wurzburg's visible landmark with castle overlooking the city with fascinating history dating back many centuries
Landmarks Wurzburg Residence Marienberg Fortress Rothenburg ob der Tauber Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village - Day 18
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town
- Visit historic churches and buildings in Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town - Day 19
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Journey through Nuremberg's World War II sites including Reich Party Rally Grounds where Hitler's annual rallies were held 1927-1938
- Medieval history of Nuremberg tour discovering medieval architecture including 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle and 14th-century Gothic church
Landmarks Reich Party Rally Grounds Imperial Castle of Nuremberg Nuremberg Market Square - Day 20
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with Roman history, tour of town's historic sausage kitchen for tasting
- Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial overlooking Danube River - neo-classical hall of fame honouring notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Walhalla Memorial - Day 21
Passau - Salzburg - Linz
Passau - Salzburg - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain lunch at rustic traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain lunch at rustic traditional restaurant
- The Sound of Music show performance
Landmarks Gaisberg Mountain - Day 22
Melk - Durnstein
Melk - Durnstein- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through picturesque Wachau Valley to Durnstein with leisure exploration of cobblestone lanes
- Guided bike ride along Danube River from Melk to Durnstein through beautiful Wachau Valley scenery
Landmarks Melk Abbey Durnstein Castle Ruins - Day 23
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse landmarks
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cocktail party at City Palace
- Private orchestral performance of Mozart and Strauss
- Operatic recital
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Liechtenstein City Palace - Day 24
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit with tour of lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens
- Journey to Bratislava, Slovakia with tour of 18th-century rococo and communist era architecture including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
- Vienna culinary tour of narrow streets with traditional cafe visit, classic Viennese sausage tasting and sweet treats from famous patisseries
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Bratislava UFO Bridge - Day 25
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)
Included Activities
- Farewell Hungarian folk music performance with local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest with historic monuments including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour through Great Market Hall discovering sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill with sweeping views over river and walk to Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion 
- Day 26
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
