Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Board 5-star Scenic Space-Ship
- Welcome reception
- Day 2
Amsterdam
AmsterdamOptional Activities
- Canal cruise - one hour along historic waterways to view Golden Age mansions, warehouses and bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of canals, bridges, history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - guided cycling tour from outskirts of Amsterdam with local guide information about Dutch daily life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit 16th century windmills in Schermerhorn village, then charming town of Alkmaar
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Windmills Alkmaar - Day 3
Cologne - Bonn
Cologne - Bonn- Meals
- Dinner (Lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town - historic buildings, beautiful squares, and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic Enrich: Lavish dinner with classical music at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral La Redoute Recital Hall Cologne Old Town 
- Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge - RüdesheimIncluded 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 up to Niederwald Monument or explore on own
- Hike and cable car - guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, starting with cable car up to Niederwald Monument before returning on foot
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - Day 5
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Miltenberg - WertheimOptional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time, then visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn about production process
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of castle and private reception with Baron and Baroness for glass of sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike - guided active walk through Franconian landscape and hills, viewing Main River panoramas, ancient vineyard terraces and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg - guided exploration of local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers and Schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting - orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, followed by visit to local schnapps distillery to learn production process and taste multiple flavours, then transfer to Wertheim
- Spa massage (additional cost)
- Salt Therapy Lounge access (on board)
Landmarks Miltenberg Gamburg Castle Wertheim - Day 6
Würzburg
WürzburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, plus free time in city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive along famed Romantic Road from Middle Ages, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 7
Bamberg
BambergOptional 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 former seat of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's husband), visit impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Coburg Castle - Day 8
Nuremberg
NurembergOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - city centre drive passing ancient city walls, walking tour with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and market square
- World War II tour - guided tour highlighting main events during Nazi regime and important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle and admiring medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church - Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided 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 oldest monastery in Bavaria founded approximately 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 from ship with free time, visit German noble family tracing history back to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycling 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 Walhalla Memorial Thurn und Taxis Castle Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (full day Salzburg excursion only)), Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant (full day Český Krumlov excursion only))
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, visit Mozart's birthplace and vast Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to World Heritage-listed Czech town, guided exploration of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit St Stephens Cathedral originally built year 450, destroyed by fire 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov - Day 11
Durnstein - Krems
Durnstein - KremsOptional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th century abbey rebuilt after 18th century fire, viewing 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, passing charming villages and vineyard landscapes with stops to enjoy breathtaking Danube views
Landmarks Durnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Dinner (Private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
- Walking tour of Vienna - guided tour seeing Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - glass of fine Austrian Sekt, concert of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists, surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House St Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground where locals enjoy bathing, boating, cycling and beaches
- Excursion to Bratislava - guided tour of Slovakia's capital showing Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town, viewing glorious Old Town contrasted with brutalist socialist architecture
- 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, guided tasting inside historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Danube Island Bratislava Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 14
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach exploration starting in Buda to see Várkert Bázár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour providing insight on communist past and modern EU life, including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock - underground exploration of labyrinths beneath Castle District, secret WWII hospital complex later converted to nuclear bunker
- Guided hike of Buda - guided walk through Buda district seeing Várkert Bázár and landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - foodie tour through city's culinary delights, visiting bustling Grand Central Market and other locations for tasting local delicacies and hearing stories about city's traditions
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bázár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market 
- Day 15
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - Brunszvik Castle - visit stunning 18th century neo-Gothic white castle surrounded by sprawling English style park, tour Beethoven Memorial Museum on site
- Etyek region wineries & vineyards - tour vineyard in 'vineyard of Budapest' region renowned for crisp aromatic white wines and sparkling wines, learn about winemaking process and sample local vintages
Landmarks Brunszvik Castle Beethoven Memorial Museum Etyek Region - Day 16
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Hungarian culinary market walk and tasting tour - guided tour of Grand Central Market and other locations tasting local delicacies with stories about city's traditions
Optional Activities
- Thermal baths - visit one of Budapest's many thermal baths
Landmarks Grand Central Market - Day 17
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Budapest airport
