Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamLandmarks Amsterdam Canals - Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways
- Walking tour of Amsterdam with local guide covering history, lifestyle and Dutch culture, including herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour with local guide
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar
Landmarks Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum visit with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with local guide and return by cable car
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei statue Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument 
- Day 5
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery visit with orientation tour of Miltenberg and free time
- Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception and sparkling wine with Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg tour and local family-owned farmstead visit with animal interactions and local delicacy tastings
- Schnapps tasting at local distillery with orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg
Landmarks Zum Riesen Gamburg Castle - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided tour with access to paintings, tapestries and period furniture, plus free time in city
- Romantic Road coach tour to Rothenburg with guided tour of medieval old town and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Old Town - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town covering medieval and Baroque architecture and local history
- Coach excursion to Coburg Castle with museum featuring carriage, weapons, and art collections
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old and New Residences Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town seeing Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square Nuremberg City Walls - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide seeing old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with abbey exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with guided tour and free time
- Cycle tour through Donau Valley to Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 10
Passau to Schlögen
Passau to Schlögen- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (available on Salzburg and Český Krumlov excursions))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour covering art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch
- Walking tour of Passau with local guide and visit to St Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit with local guide covering frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker learning age-old traditions
- E-bike tour from Dürnstein to Krems along Danube with scenic stops
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Guided walking tour of Vienna seeing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart performed by orchestra with ballet and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit exploring ornately designed rooms, Habsburg family stories and impressive gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with local recreation areas for bathing and cycling
- Excursion to Bratislava, Slovakia with local guide visiting Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Náméstie main square and Old Town
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town - Day 14
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour covering Várkert Bazár, Széchenyi and Elizabeth squares with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering communist era and 1956 Hungarian revolution
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour exploring WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and gardens with Danube and city architecture views
- Hungarian culinary market tour visiting Grand Central Market and locations for local delicacy tastings
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 15
Budapest to Prague
Budapest to Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Prague Old Town - Day 17
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with local guide covering everyday life under Communism and local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial visit to former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location
- Prague Castle Tour exploring castle complex, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 18
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
