Jewels of Europe with Paris & Prague 2028

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Prague

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   Landmarks
   Vltava River

2. Day 2

   Prague

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Prague's Old Town
   • Visit Astronomical Clock
   • Visit Charles Bridge

   Landmarks
   Old Town
   Astronomical Clock
   Charles Bridge
   River Vltava

3. Day 3

   Prague

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   Optional Activities

   • Communist walk of Prague with expert local guide
   • Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane

   Landmarks
   Prague Castle
   St. Vitus Cathedral
   Old Royal Palace
   Golden Lane

4. Day 4

   Prague to Budapest

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5. Day 5

   Budapest

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   Optional Activities

   • Budapest in depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
   • Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering Communist history and 1956 Hungarian Revolution
   • Hospital in the Rock underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker
   • Guided hike of Buda district with Várkert Bazár, gardens, and Danube views
   • Hungarian culinary market tour visiting Grand Central Market and local delicacies

   Landmarks
   Danube River
   Buda
   Pest
   Várkert Bazár
   Margaret Bridge
   Széchenyi Square
   Elizabeth Square
   Institute for the Blind
   Hospital in the Rock
   Grand Central Market

6. Day 6

   Budapest to Vienna

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   Included Activities

   • Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt

   Landmarks
   Palais Liechtenstein

7. Day 7

   Vienna

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   Optional Activities

   • Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
   • Excursion to Bratislava with visits to Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie square, and Old Town Hall
   • Guided tour of Vienna covering Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera
   • Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting at Austria's oldest wine estate

   Landmarks
   Danube Island
   Bratislava Castle
   Hlavné Námestie
   Old Town Hall
   Ringstrasse
   Austrian Parliament
   City Hall
   St. Stephen's Cathedral
   Vienna State Opera
   Klosterneuburg Abbey

8. Day 8

   Krems - Dürnstein

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   Optional Activities

   • Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide featuring magnificent frescoes and Baroque staircase
   • Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker
   • UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience along Danube to Dürnstein

   Landmarks
   Wachau Valley
   Krems
   Göttweig Abbey
   Dürnstein
   Danube River

9. Day 9

   Passau

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   Optional Activities

   • Full day excursion to Salzburg including guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
   • Full day excursion to Český Krumlov World Heritage town with local guide, Gothic and Baroque architecture, and lunch
   • Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide and visit to St Stephens Cathedral

   Landmarks
   St Stephens Cathedral
   Salzburg
   Mozart's birthplace
   Hohensalzburg Fortress
   Český Krumlov

10. Day 10

    Regensburg

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    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide covering old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
    • Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with tour and award-winning beer tasting
    • Thurn und Taxis active walking tour and guided castle tour
    • Cycle to Walhalla Memorial through Danube Valley scenery

    Landmarks
    Old stone bridge
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
    Danube Gorge
    Weltenburg Abbey
    Thurn und Taxis Castle
    Walhalla Memorial

11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town with local guide covering Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
    • World War II tour highlighting Nazi regime sites and history
    • Nuremberg's castle and city walls active walking tour

    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Old Town

12. Day 12

    Bamberg

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town covering medieval and Baroque buildings
    • Excursion to Coburg by coach including castle tour and museum with carriages, weapons, and paintings

    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Town Hall
    Cathedral
    Old Residence
    New Residence
    Little Venice
    Coburg Castle

13. Day 13

    Würzburg

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    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour and Würzburg Residence guided tour with gardens, paintings, tapestries, and period furniture
    • Romantic Road to Rothenburg excursion by coach with guided tour of medieval old town and free time

    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Main River
    Old Main Bridge
    Romantic Road
    Rothenburg

14. Day 14

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

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    Optional Activities

    • Wertheim orientation tour and winery visit with winemaker
    • Gamburg Castle guided tour with private reception from Baron and Baroness and sparkling wine
    • Miltenberg hike through hills and forests with Danube views and vineyard terraces
    • Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg local producers tour
    • Schnapps tasting at local distiller with Miltenberg orientation tour

    Landmarks
    Wertheim
    Spitze Turm
    Main River
    Tauber River
    Gamburg Castle
    Miltenberg

15. Day 15

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn

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    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge and viewing of Lorelei statue
    • Elegant dinner and classical music at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn

    Optional Activities

    • Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum tour with local guide and optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
    • Hike & cable car through Rüdesheim vineyards to Niederwald Monument with descent on foot

    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei statue
    Niederwald Monument
    Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum
    La Redoute Recital Hall

16. Day 16

    Cologne

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    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral

    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Old Town

17. Day 17

    Amsterdam

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    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise through 100+ kilometres of Amsterdam's historic waterways
    • Walking tour of Amsterdam covering canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle, and herring tasting
    • Dutch countryside e-bike tour with local guide on everyday Dutch life
    • Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar visiting 16th century windmills and historic buildings

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar

18. Day 18

    Amsterdam to Paris

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19. Day 19

    Paris

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    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris covering Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, River Seine, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides

    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    River Seine
    Palais Garnier Opera
    Louvre
    Les Invalides

20. Day 20

    Paris

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    Optional Activities

    • Secrets of Montmartre tour covering artist district, vineyard producing 27 wine varieties, and district characteristics
    • Atelier des Lumières digital art centre with immersive exhibitions and synchronised music

    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Vineyard of Montmartre
    Atelier des Lumières

21. Day 21

    Paris

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