Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour starting in Buda, seeing Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest, visiting Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour covering the communist past, Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and Jewish historical events
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of the WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Foodie tour at Grand Central Market and other locations with local delicacy tastings
- Visit thermal baths at your leisure during afternoon free time
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Enrich experience at Palais Liechtenstein with classical concert)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Private concert with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart by a renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein Danube River - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to a recreational playground for bathing, boating, cycling and beach relaxation
- Excursion to Bratislava: Trip to Slovakia's capital with visits to Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square), and Old Town Hall
- Guided tour of Vienna: Coach and walking tour of the Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Vienna State Opera
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting: Visit Austria's oldest wine estate with exploration of Imperial Apartments and guided wine tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall (Rathaus) St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 5
Krems to Dürnstein
Krems to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of the 6th-century abbey rebuilt in the 18th century, featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit to a local winemaker to learn about age-old winemaking traditions and sample wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Electronic bicycle tour along the Danube to Dürnstein with stops for views of charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Danube River Dürnstein - Day 6
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour of the alpine city exploring its art and music scene, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, with lunch at a local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to the World Heritage-listed town with guided exploration of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch at a local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour admiring colourfully painted buildings lining the waterways and visit to St Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 AD and rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Local guide tour of the medieval city on the confluence of three rivers, visiting the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry ride through the Danube Gorge to visit Bavaria's oldest monastery founded around 600 AD, exploring the Abbey and Cloister Church, with sampling of award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Walk from the ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle for a guided tour and free time exploring the castle of the noble family with 12th century heritage
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Cycle through Danube Valley scenery along the river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial, commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to honour notable Germans
Landmarks Danube River Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Drive past ancient city walls then walking tour of the Old Town to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and the market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlighting main events during the Nazi regime and visiting important WWII sites
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and admiring impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Market Square - Day 9
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: City tour of Europe's largest intact old town centre learning about its fascinating history while wandering through medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach trip to Coburg, seat of Prince Albert and close to British royal family, visiting the impressive castle overlooking the city with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Little Venice Coburg Castle - Day 10
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of the Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens, seeing valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach drive to Rothenburg along the famed Romantic Road, an important medieval trading route, with guided tour of the well-preserved medieval old town and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Fortress Marienberg Romantic Road Rothenburg - Day 11
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Wertheim to Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All-inclusive onboard entertainment)
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of the historic town with half-timbered houses, free time, then visit to a local winery to meet the winemaker and learn about production before transferring to Miltenberg
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle in the town of Gamburg with private reception and glass of sparkling wine with the Baron and Baroness
- Miltenberg hike: Guided hike through elegant Franconian landscape revealing panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and timeless villages with stories of medieval past
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Exploration of Miltenberg's finest local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and Schnapps producers among cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses
- Schnapps tasting: Visit to a local schnapps distiller for understanding production methods, tasting multiple flavours, orientation tour of Miltenberg, and free time in the town
Landmarks Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg Main River Tauber River - Day 12
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn
Rüdesheim to Rhine Gorge to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute recital hall with classical music)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Lavish dinner and classical music at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments with option to take cable car up to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River, starting with cable car ride up to Niederwald Monument before returning on foot
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue La Redoute - Day 13
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town with visit to Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 14
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise along historic waterways seeing over 100 kilometres of canals, Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses, and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Walking exploration of the maze of canals and bridges in the city centre with guide covering history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture, including tasting herring
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide offering information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit to Schermerhorn village with authentic 16th-century windmills, then to charming Alkmaar known for historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 15
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Paris
- Day 16
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris exploring the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe River Seine Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 17
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: Walking tour of the winding cobblestone streets of the historic artist district exploring the greenspace, the Montmartre vineyard producing 27 varieties of wine, and quirky characteristics
- Atelier des Lumières: Digital art centre in a former iron foundry featuring immersive exhibitions blending art and technology with large-scale digital projections and synchronised music. NOTE: Exhibition changes annually; 2027 programme published in January 2027
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 18
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
