Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London - Day 2
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London with expert local guide
- Visit to Trafalgar Square
- Visit to Big Ben
- Visit to Westminster Abbey
- Visit to Buckingham Palace
- West End theatre performance
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace - Day 3
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Kensington Palace with access to King's and Queen's State Apartments
- Signature afternoon tea experience with fine teas, finger sandwiches and cakes
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 4
London to Amsterdam
London to AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Eurostar journey from London to Amsterdam
- Transfer to Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
- Day 5
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise: one hour cruise along historic canals viewing Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam exploring canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour to the outskirts of Amsterdam with local guide
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar: visit 16th century windmills and historic town with canals
- Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- Coach transfer to Bonn
- La Redoute Recital Hall: exclusive dinner with classical music performance
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 7
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to RüdesheimIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: guided tour of mechanical musical instruments and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike and cable car: guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views, cable car up to Niederwald Monument, return to town on foot
Landmarks Lorelei statue Niederwald Monument - Day 8
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn about production
- Gamburg Castle tour: guided tour of castle with private reception from Baron and Baroness over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: expert-led active walking tour through Franconian hills and forests with panoramic views of Main River, vineyard terraces and villages
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg: seek out local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg followed by local schnapps distillery visit with tasting of multiple flavours
- Day 9
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach journey along the important medieval trading route with guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg - Day 10
Bamberg
BambergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: walking tour of Europe's largest intact old town centre featuring medieval and Baroque architecture
- Excursion to Coburg: coach journey to the seat of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's husband), visit impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing carriages, weapons, armour and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Town Hall - Day 11
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: drive through ancient city walls, walking tour seeing Imperial Castle, St Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: local guide highlights main Nazi regime events, dark history and important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour following cobblestone streets around Imperial Castle and admiring medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle - Day 12
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: guided tour at the confluence of three rivers covering old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery founded around 600AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: guided tour of castle of German noble family tracing history to 12th century, followed by free time
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: cycle through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I honouring notable Germans
Landmarks Weltenburg Abbey Walhalla Memorial - Day 13
Passau
PassauOptional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene; includes lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: guided tour of World Heritage-listed Czech town with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture; includes lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: walking tour with local guide viewing brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 AD, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral - Day 14
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: guided tour of abbey founded in sixth century, rebuilt after 18th century fire, featuring magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker in prominent Austrian wine growing region, learn age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: guided bicycle tour along Danube to Krems village passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with classical concert)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna seeing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: exclusive private concert with Austrian Sekt, performances of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 16
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: guided e-bike tour exploring recreational playground where locals swim, boat and cycle, with beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava: travel to Slovakia's capital, guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town, explore glorious Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Danube Island Bratislava Castle Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 17
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in depth: coach tour starting in Buda viewing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side seeing Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: walking and coach tour exploring 1956 Hungarian revolution, communist past, Jewish history and modern European Union membership
- Hospital in the Rock: underground exploration of WWII secret hospital in Castle District later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: walking tour through Buda district seeing Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and locations for local delicacies tasting with stories about city's culinary traditions
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Hospital in the Rock - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
Budapest to PragueIncluded Activities
- Transfer from Budapest to Prague
- Day 19
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Prague exploring Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Visit to Charles Bridge
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 20
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague: expert local guide walking tour of famous sites, hidden gems and personal experiences of growing up during socialist regime
- Prague Castle tour: exploration of one of world's largest castle complexes including St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace (former Bohemian Royalty residence), and picturesque Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane - Day 21
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to airport
