Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Explore the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Visit the Champs-Élysées
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Seine River 
- Day 2
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along the banks of the River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit the Louvre
- Visit Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre: guided walking tour of cobblestone streets, historic artists' district, Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières: immersive digital art centre with large-scale projections and synchronized music
Landmarks Montmartre Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
Paris to Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Board Scenic Space-Ship in Amsterdam
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Amsterdam: explore canals, bridges, city centre, local delicacies including herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar: visit 16th-century windmills and charming town of Alkmaar
- Rijksmuseum visit: guided overview with local guide and free time to explore collection including Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer works
- Canal cruise: one-hour cruise along historic waterways to see Golden Age mansions and grand warehouses
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Rijksmuseum Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 6
Cologne to Bonn
Cologne to Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute recital hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including historic buildings and squares
- Visit Cologne Cathedral (World Heritage site)
- Gala dinner and classical concert at La Redoute recital hall in Bonn
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town La Redoute - Day 7
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge
Koblenz - Rhine Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Koblenz: winding streets, charming squares, impressive townhouses, historic churches, Florinsmarkt
- Winter winery visit: learn about Ice Wine production and taste locally produced vintages
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Koblenz Lorelei Florinsmarkt 
- Day 8
Miltenberg - Wertheim
Miltenberg - Wertheim- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spa massage (bookable)
- Salt Therapy Lounge access
- Wertheim tour and winery: orientation tour of Miltenberg, travel to Wertheim, visit local winery to meet winemaker and learn production process
- Gamburg Castle tour: guided castle tour and private reception with Baron and Baroness von Mallinckrodt over sparkling wine
- Miltenberg hike: guided hike through Franconian landscape, hills and forests with panoramic views of Main River, ancient vineyard terraces, and medieval villages
- Tastes and treasures of Miltenberg: discover local producers including artisanal butchers, bakers, and schnapps producers
- Schnapps tasting: orientation tour and free time in Miltenberg, followed by local schnapps distillery visit and flavour tasting
Landmarks Miltenberg Gamburg Castle Wertheim Zum Riesen - Day 9
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour and Würzburg Residence: tour of Baroque palace with valuable paintings, tapestries, period furniture, and gardens, followed by short stroll and free time in the city
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg: coach journey along the famed Romantic Road medieval trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town, and free time to explore
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Main Bridge (Würzburg) Rothenburg - Day 10
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town: walk through charming World Heritage-listed Old Town, learn about medieval and Baroque history
- Excursion to Coburg: coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle with museum housing carriages, weapons, armoury, and paintings by renowned artists
- Guided tour of Neue Residence: explore opulent Baroque and Rococo interiors, grand halls, art collections, and enjoy breathtaking views over the historic city
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Town Hall Neue Residence Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town: drive through city centre passing ancient city walls, walking tour to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour: local guide highlights main Nazi regime events, dark period sites, and post-war trials information
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls: active walking tour of cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle Nuremberg Old Town St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg City Walls - Day 12
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: guided tour exploring old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, and medieval old town
- Thurn und Taxis palace tour: guided tour of magnificent palace followed by free time; learn about noble family history tracing back to 12th century
- Bavarian beer tasting: learn about beer making intricacies and region's brewing heritage at traditional brewery with variety tasting
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Stone Bridge of Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Thurn und Taxis Palace - Day 13
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: cross border to Austria, guided tour learning about art and music scene, visit Mozart's birthplace, see Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: journey to Czech World Heritage site, guided exploration of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: guided walking tour admiring colourfully painted buildings lining waterways, visit St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral, Passau Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov - Day 14
Dürnstein - Krems
Dürnstein - Krems- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey: visit abbey founded in sixth century, rebuilt after 18th-century fire, guided tour of magnificent frescoes and largest Baroque staircase in Austria
- Wachau Valley wine tasting: visit local winemaker, learn about age-old winemaking traditions, sample delicious local wines
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: bicycle tour along Danube to Krems passing charming villages and rolling vineyard landscapes with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 15
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Classical concert with fine Austrian Sekt at Arsenal Military Museum)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Arsenal Military Museum with fine Austrian Sekt and enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Arsenal Military Museum - Day 16
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: explore former summer residence of Habsburg family, ornate rooms, royal family stories, impressive gardens
- Guided tour of Vienna: coach ride along famous Ringstrasse, pass Austrian Parliament, walking tour of historic downtown including City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben pedestrian street, Vienna State Opera
- Excursion to Bratislava: travel to Slovakia's capital, guided tour of Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, explore contrast between glorious Old Town and brutalist socialist architecture
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Austrian Parliament City Hall (Vienna) St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben Vienna State Opera Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 17
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth: coach tour starting in Buda viewing Varkert Bazaar, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, conclude with mesmerising piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present: walking and coach tour exploring communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, life today as EU member, significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
- Hospital in the Rock: underground complex tour of labyrinths beneath Castle District, secret hospital built during WWII, later converted to nuclear bunker
- National Opera House: tour of stunning Hungarian State Opera architecture and rich history, opulent interiors, significance to Hungarian culture
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Hungarian State Opera Castle District 
- Day 18
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
