Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rome)
Included Activities
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Rome
- Skip-the-line Colosseum visit with pre-reserved tickets
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 2
Rome
Rome- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided excursion of Rome
- Guided tour of the Vatican including Sistine Chapel
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Landmarks Vatican Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 3
Rome to Pompeii to Sorrento
Rome to Pompeii to Sorrento- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local mozzarella producer with fresh local produce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Sorrento Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient Pompeii
- Guided tour of local mozzarella producer
- Dinner at mozzarella producer with fresh local produce
Landmarks Pompeii 
- Day 4
Sorrento to Positano to Amalfi
Sorrento to Positano to Amalfi- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Sorrento Palace)
Included Activities
- Full-day Amalfi Coast boat tour
- Walking tour of Positano
- Visit to Amalfi Cathedral
- Scenic boat journey along the Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Positano Amalfi Cathedral - Day 5
Sorrento to Assisi to Perugia
Sorrento to Assisi to Perugia- Accommodation
- Hotel (SINA Brufani)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Landmarks Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - Day 6
Perugia to San Gimignano to Florence
Perugia to San Gimignano to Florence- Meals
- Lunch (Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit to walled town of San Gimignano
- Tuscan light lunch with local olive oils, antipasti and regional wines
Landmarks San Gimignano 
- Day 7
Florence
Florence- Accommodation
- Hotel (Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
- View of Michelangelo's Statue of David
- Tour of Florence
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze Statue of David - Day 8
Florence to Pisa to Portofino to Rapallo
Florence to Pisa to Portofino to Rapallo- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rapallo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit to Portofino
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Portofino - Day 9
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rapallo)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cinque Terre villages
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 10
Rapallo to Valpolicella to Venice
Rapallo to Valpolicella to Venice- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch paired with Amarone red wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky Venice)
Included Activities
- Winery visit to Villa Serego Alighieri in Valpolicella
- Amarone red wine tasting with light lunch
- Boat transfer to Venice hotel
Landmarks Villa Serego Alighieri - Day 11
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Lunch (Venetian tapas (cicchetti))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky Venice)
Included Activities
- Walking exploration of Venice's cultural icons
- Venetian cuisine experience including cicchetti (Venetian tapas)
Landmarks St. Mark's Square - Day 12
Venice to Ljubljana to Zagreb
Venice to Ljubljana to Zagreb- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Esplanade Zagreb Hotel)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Zagreb
Landmarks Ljubljana 
- Day 13
Zagreb to Budapest
Zagreb to Budapest- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb
- Ship transfer and embarkation
- Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest with Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour of Great Market Hall
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion visit
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion - Day 15
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Sightseeing along the Ringstrasse
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 16
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner before private performance)
Included Activities
- Cocktail party and private performance at Vienna's City Palace with full orchestra and operatic performance
Optional Activities
- Tour of Schönbrunn Palace with apartment visits and grounds exploration
- Day trip to Bratislava, Slovakia with architectural landmarks tour
- Vienna culinary tour with traditional cafe visit, classic sausage tasting and patisserie sampling
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Liechtenstein City Palace UFO Bridge 
- Day 17
Dürnstein to Melk
Dürnstein to MelkIncluded Activities
- Exploration of Dürnstein
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley to Melk with vineyard and castle views
- Guided bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk along Danube River
Landmarks Dürnstein Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 18
Linz to Salzburg to Passau
Linz to Salzburg to Passau- Meals
- Lunch (Gaisberg Mountain lunch at traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain lunch with welcome drink
- Sound of Music show performance
Landmarks Gaisberg Mountain - Day 19
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage city centre with sausage kitchen tasting
- Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial with Danube River views
Landmarks Regensburg World Heritage City Centre Walhalla Memorial - Day 20
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Snack (Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting)
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Nuremberg World War II sites tour including Reich Party Rally Grounds
- Medieval History of Nuremberg tour with ramparts, Imperial Castle, market square and Gothic church
Landmarks Reich Party Rally Grounds Imperial Castle - Day 21
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Bamberg Old Town with historic churches and buildings
Optional Activities
- Relax on board the ship
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town - Day 22
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Würzburg Residence tour with imperial apartments, tapestries, gilded stucco and Tiepolo frescoes
- Rothenburg walled town exploration with optional Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village visit
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress overlooking Würzburg
- Volkacher Mainschleife visit with whisky distillery tour, winemaker meeting and tasting paired with fresh bread
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Marienberg Fortress Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village - Day 23
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg with preserved buildings and squares, followed by local liqueur tasting at historic wine cellar
- Local monastery visit with Franciscan friar meeting and homemade sausage, cheese and bread sampling
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 24
Rüdesheim
RüdesheimOptional Activities
- Gondola ride over Rhine Valley vineyards to Niederwald Monument
- Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum tour
- Historic wine cellar visit with Rhine Valley wine tasting
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 25
Andernach
Andernach- Meals
- Snack (Morning tea with classical pianist)
Included Activities
- Namedy Castle guided tour
- Morning tea with classical pianist performance
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 26
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh oysters with regional sparkling wine)
Included Activities
- Evening oysters with regional sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise through World Heritage-listed canals
- Culinary discovery tour of Dutch delicacies and local producers
- Guided countryside bike ride to Durgerdam village and Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens visit with seven million flowering bulbs and tulips (select spring departures)
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Keukenhof Gardens 
- Day 27
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
