Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
PragueLandmarks Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Town - Day 3
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda, 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, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish cultural heritage
- Hospital in the Rock: Underground exploration of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker beneath Castle District
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district including Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens, Danube River views and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour: Tasting tour of Grand Central Market and local delicacies with stories about city traditions
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 6
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance, ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island recreational area
- Excursion to Bratislava: Travel to Slovakia's capital to visit Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town Hall
- Guided tour of Vienna: Explore 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, explore Imperial Apartments, and guided 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 8
Krems - Dürnstein
Krems - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: Guided tour of 6th-century abbey with magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: Visit local winemaker to learn traditional winemaking and sample wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Electronic bicycle tour along Danube to Dürnstein through villages and vineyards with scenic stops
Landmarks Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems Dürnstein - Day 9
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress with lunch and free time in this alpine storybook city
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov: Explore World Heritage-listed town with local guide, admire Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide of waterfront buildings, squares, and St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 AD, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour of medieval city at confluence of three rivers, including old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to Bavaria's oldest monastery founded circa 600 AD, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, sample award-winning beer produced since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis active walking tour: Guided walk from ship to Thurn und Taxis Castle with tour followed by free time to explore 12th-century noble family history
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial: Guided cycle through Danube Valley along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria
Landmarks Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: Coach to city centre past ancient city walls, walking tour with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour: Local guide highlights main Nazi regime events in Nuremberg with visits to important WWII sites
- Nuremberg's castle and city walls: Active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial Castle with views of impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: Explore Europe's largest intact old town centre with stunning medieval and Baroque buildings
- Excursion to Coburg: Coach to former seat of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's husband), visit impressive castle overlooking city with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury and renowned paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 13
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence: Guided tour of Baroque palace with manicured gardens, valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by short stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: Coach journey along famed Medieval trading route to well-preserved medieval old town with guided tour and free time exploration
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery: Orientation tour of historic town with half-timbered houses, free time, then local winery visit to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: Guided tour of Gamburg Castle and private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt with sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: Guided walk through Franconian landscape hills and forests with panoramic Main River views, ancient vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes & treasures of Miltenberg: Explore town's finest local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers through Franconian craftsmanship journey
- Schnapps tasting: Visit local schnapps distiller to learn production process with multiple flavor tasting and orientation tour of Miltenberg with free time
Landmarks Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall accompanied by classical music)
Included Activities
- Dinner and classical music concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum: Local guide introduces weird and wonderful mechanical musical instruments with optional cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & cable car: Guided hike through rolling vineyards with spectacular countryside and Rhine River views, starting with cable car to Niederwald Monument and returning to town on foot
Landmarks Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 16
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town and Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise: One-hour cruise on over 100 kilometres of historic canals seeing Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: Explore maze of canals and bridges in city centre learning about history, modern lifestyle, Dutch culture, and taste herring local delicacy
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour: Small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide sharing information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar: Visit village with authentic 16th-century windmills, then travel to charming historic town of Alkmaar with picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 18
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
