Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam - Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Amsterdam canals and bridges
- Sampling local Dutch snacks including cheese and Poffertjes (mini pancakes)
Optional Activities
- Visit galleries and museums
- Day 3
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour canal cruise viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and bridges
- Day 4
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along Amsterdam's historic waterways viewing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Guided exploration of canals and bridges in the city centre covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including tasting of herring
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Ferry to outskirts of town with guided biking tour and information about daily Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit village with authentic 16th century windmills, then travel to charming town of Alkmaar with historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 5
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich: Lavish dinner with classical music performance at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute 
- Day 6
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge viewing hilltop castles and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Guided tour of mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, including cable car to Niederwald Monument
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 7
Miltenberg to Wertheim
Miltenberg to Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxation on board with access to Salt Therapy Lounge
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn about wine production
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception and sparkling wine from the Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike: Guided hike through Franconian landscape with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Guided tour exploring 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 before transfer to Wertheim
- Spa massage (additional cost)
Landmarks Miltenberg Gamburg Castle Zum Riesen - Day 8
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Würzburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, plus stroll through city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach drive along famed medieval trading route to well-preserved medieval old town with guided tour and free time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning relaxation on board or exploration of Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Walking tour of Europe's largest intact old town centre with medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach journey to Coburg, seat of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert, featuring impressive castle with museum of carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle 
- Day 10
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Coach drive through city walls to walking tour of Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour: Guided tour highlighting Nazi regime events in Nuremberg and visits to important historical sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: Active walking tour of cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and historic city walls from medieval times
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 11
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided walking tour on confluence of three rivers to see old stone bridge, Church of St James and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to Bavaria's oldest monastery (founded approximately 600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Guided tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with free time to explore a historic German noble family residence
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Cycling tour through Danube Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria honouring notable Germans
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Weltenburg Abbey Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 12
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included in full-day excursions to Salzburg and Český Krumlov), Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Passau
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Cross border to Salzburg, Austria for guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, art and music scene, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town with guided exploration of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide viewing colourful buildings lining waterways, visit to St Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, destroyed by fire 1662, rebuilt Baroque style)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 13
Dürnstein to Krems
Dürnstein to Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Dürnstein
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey (burned and rebuilt in 18th century) featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker to learn age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Guided bicycle tour along Danube to quaint village of Krems with stops to enjoy breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 14
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert with fine Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Guided walking tour of Vienna highlights including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day in Vienna
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour exploring recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling and beaches where locals relax
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Slovakia's capital since 1993 for guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall in modern multicultural metropolis with intriguing history
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: Visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments with guided wine tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 16
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Budapest
Optional 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 piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of labyrinths beneath Castle District, secret hospital built during WWII later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda: Guided walking tour of Buda district viewing Várkert Bazár and beautifully landscaped gardens with Danube River and city architecture views
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations tasting local delicacies and hearing stories about city traditions
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Institute for the Blind Grand Central Market - Day 17
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
