Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel (Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 2
Amsterdam - Utrecht
Amsterdam - Utrecht- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam's waterways with local guide
Optional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Amsterdam
- Day 3
Cologne - Brühl
Cologne - BrühlIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Kölner Dom cathedral during cruise
- Insider Experience: Visit Augustusburg Palace with guided tour of rooms and landscaped parks
Optional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Cologne city centre
Landmarks Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust hunting lodge - Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Winzerexpress mini train tour through Rüdesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg
MiltenbergOptional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Miltenberg
- Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Visit Würzburg Residence with guided tour
- Stroll through Court Gardens
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg including old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Bamberg
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Cruise Main–Danube Canal through 16 locks crossing the Continental Divide
Optional Activities
- Leisure time wandering Nuremberg's cobblestone streets and discovering boutiques and artisan shops
Landmarks Nuremberg - Day 9
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian celebration on board with local beer and snacks accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg's main sights
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Kuchlbauer's World of Beer in Abensberg, featuring the Kuchlbauer Tower designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Kuchlbauer Tower - Day 10
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic (beautifully preserved town with over 300 historic buildings)
- Excursion to Salzburg featuring scenic drive through Austria to Mondsee and the famous wedding church from The Sound of Music, followed by guided tour of Mozart's hometown and free time to explore
Landmarks Český Krumlov Mondsee Salzburg - Day 11
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Regional wine tasting in Dürnstein
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley - Day 12
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg, and Albertina museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Optional Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna's historic palaces or concert halls, followed by evening drive along the Ringstrasse
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Albertina museum Naschmarkt Ringstrasse - Day 13
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Hofburg district or shopping on Kärntner Straße
- Optional guided tour of Schloss Hof estate (former residence of Prince Eugene and later Empress Maria Theresa) with stroll through Baroque gardens, followed by private introduction to Lipizzaner horses including demonstration
- Optional excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia to see medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture including UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio Building
Landmarks Schloss Hof Bratislava UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Insider Experience: Hungarian State Opera guided tour with private opera recital and glass of sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (World War II hospital built in 1941 as first-aid shelter within caves beneath Buda Castle)
Landmarks Budapest Fortress Church of Saint Sava Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum Hungarian State Opera - Day 15
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Leisure time exploring Budapest
- Day 16
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest's landmarks and architectural highlights
- Day 17
Mohács - Pécs
Mohács - PécsOptional Activities
- Travel to Pécs to see copper-domed Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 11th-century Pécs Cathedral
- Optional excursion to Villány wine region (Hungary's celebrated red and rosé wine area) with winery visit and guided tasting
Landmarks Pécs Pécs Cathedral Villány wine region - Day 18
Osijek
OsijekIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Osijek including Holy Trinity Square and Church of Saint Michael
- Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
Landmarks Holy Trinity Square Church of Saint Michael Vukovar - Day 19
Belgrade
BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade including Belgrade Fortress and Church of Saint Sava
- Insider Experience: Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour - visit a local family's village home and barn, meet farm animals, tour orchards, and learn about slivovitz (Serbia's traditional plum brandy) distillation and culture
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Church of Saint Sava - Day 20
Iron Gates
Iron GatesIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates - Day 21
Ruse
RuseIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ruse's Belle Époque architecture, Monument of Liberty, courthouse, and Battenberg Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Rousse Regional Historical Museum
- Visit National Transport Museum
- Explore ancient ruins of the Sexaginta Prista fortress
Landmarks Monument of Liberty Battenberg Square Rousse Regional Historical Museum National Transport Museum Sexaginta Prista fortress - Day 22
Giurgiu - Bucharest
Giurgiu - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
