Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Accommodation
- Hotel (voco Edinburgh Haymarket or similar)
- Day 2
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- Meals
- Dinner (Classic Scottish dinner with lively Scottish cultural show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (voco Edinburgh Haymarket or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town including Royal Mile and St Giles' Cathedral
- Guided visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Scottish cultural show with traditional music and dancing
- Classic Scottish dinner
Landmarks Royal Mile St Giles' Cathedral Edinburgh Castle - Day 3
Edinburgh to Aberdeen
Edinburgh to Aberdeen- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Aberdeen or similar)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Edinburgh to Aberdeen
- Panoramic tour of Aberdeen including Old Aberdeen and St Machar's Cathedral
- Visit to Footdee fishing village
Landmarks Forth Bridge Tay Bridge St Machar's Cathedral Footdee - Day 4
Aberdeen to Royal Deeside
Aberdeen to Royal Deeside- Accommodation
- Hotel (Malmaison Aberdeen or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Craigievar Castle with interior viewing
- Visit to Braemar's Royal Waiting Rooms and former railway station
- Visit to Braemar Highland Games Centre
Optional Activities
- Visit to Balmoral Castle (seasonal, depending on access)
Landmarks Craigievar Castle Braemar Balmoral Castle Cairngorms - Day 5
Aberdeen to Inverness via Keith
Aberdeen to Inverness via Keith- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Guided distillery tour in Speyside including whisky tasting
Landmarks Keith - Day 6
Inverness
Inverness- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality)
Included Activities
- Loch Ness scenic cruise
Optional Activities
- Visit to Inverness Castle viewpoint
- Exploration of River Ness banks
Landmarks Loch Ness Inverness Castle River Ness - Day 7
Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh on the Kyle Line
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle
Landmarks Eilean Donan Castle Kyle of Lochalsh - Day 8
Fort William to Mallaig
Fort William to Mallaig- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cruachan Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Journey to Fort William along Loch Ness
- The Jacobite steam train journey from Fort William to Mallaig
- Crossing of Glenfinnan Viaduct
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Mallaig harbour village
Landmarks Loch Ness Glenfinnan Viaduct Glenfinnan Monument Loch Shiel Mallaig - Day 9
Fort William to Glasgow via Loch Lomond
Fort William to Glasgow via Loch Lomond- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central or similar)
Included Activities
- West Highland Line train journey from Fort William to Arrochar
- Visit to Luss village
- Coach journey along Loch Lomond to Glasgow
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Loch Long Luss Loch Lomond - Day 10
Glasgow to Amsterdam
Glasgow to Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam
- Day 11
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Amsterdam to Utrecht- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam waterways with local guide
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Amsterdam
Landmarks Amsterdam Waterways - Day 12
Cologne to Brühl
Cologne to BrühlIncluded Activities
- Visit to Augustusburg Palace and grounds in Brühl
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Cologne city center
Landmarks Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust - Day 13
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train ride in Rüdesheim
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 14
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Exploration of Miltenberg's well-preserved old town
- Viewing of 15th-18th century half-timbered buildings
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 15
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Visit to Würzburg Residence
- Stroll through Court Gardens
Optional Activities
- Rothenburg excursion - visit to preserved walled town on the Romantic Road
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Court Gardens Rothenburg - Day 16
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 17
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Exploration of Nuremberg's cobblestone streets and city center
- Cruise through Main–Danube Canal crossing Europe's Continental Divide via 16 locks
Landmarks Nuremberg Main–Danube Canal - Day 18
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Dinner (Bavarian evening on board with local beer and snacks accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg main sights
- Bavarian evening on board with local beer, snacks and traditional folk music
Optional Activities
- Kuchlbauer's World of Beer brewery visit in Abensberg (available on cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest only)
Landmarks Regensburg Kuchlbauer's World of Beer - Day 19
Passau to Linz
Passau to Linz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov in Czech Republic
- Salzburg excursion including Mondsee and guided tour of Mozart's hometown
- Relaxing day on board
Landmarks Passau Český Krumlov Mondsee Salzburg Linz - Day 20
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to DürnsteinIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Dürnstein's cobbled streets and townhouses
- Regional wine tasting in Dürnstein including Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and regional brandy
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Dürnstein Abbey - Day 21
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg and Albertina museum
Optional Activities
- Visit to Naschmarkt
- Mozart and Strauss concert in historic palace or concert hall with Ringstrasse evening drive
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Albertina museum Naschmarkt Ringstrasse - Day 22
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Hofburg district
- Leisurely stroll along Kärntner Straße shopping boulevard
- Schloss Hof estate excursion including Lipizzaner horse demonstration
- Bratislava day excursion including UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building
Landmarks Hofburg Kärntner Straße Schloss Hof Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 23
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Budapest with local guide
- Guided tour of Hungarian State Opera with private opera recital and sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum visit - World War II hospital in Buda Castle caves
Landmarks Budapest Hungarian State Opera Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum 
- Day 24
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
