Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Prague
- Day 2
Prague
PragueIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour of Prague including three castle courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral, Castle Steps, Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square
Optional Activities
- Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace (EmeraldPLUS)
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Lobkowicz Palace 
- Day 3
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia wine tasting tour (DiscoverMORE) - guided walking tour through hidden corners of Prague to a local restaurant with sommelier-led tasting of Czech sparkling wine, red, white and Rosé wines paired with traditional charcuterie and cheeses. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2.5 hours
- Day 4
Prague to Budapest
Prague to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest exploring World Heritage-listed centre with Romanesque to Baroque architecture, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, and walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellert Hill (EmeraldACTIVE) - hike to World Heritage-listed Gellért Hill with views of the Danube River and city architecture, passing Várkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens
Landmarks Chain Bridge Liberty Statue Heroes' Square Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Gellért Hill - Day 6
Bratislava
BratislavaIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide through the heart of the city, passing Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, and Slovak National Theatre
- Waltz show class on board
Optional Activities
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family (EmeraldPLUS) - visit a local Slovakian family home to learn about their culture, history and traditions over coffee and cake
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle (EmeraldACTIVE) - guided hike from port passing Slovak National Theatre and riverside promenade, viewing Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, climbing hill to Bratislava Castle for panoramic views, seeing St Michael's Gate and main square
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - tour in Skoda car learning about Communist era through personal stories from guide with local authentic refreshments. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours
- Carpathian wine route (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - explore viticultural towns of Small Carpathian Wine Route including Vinosady vineyard and family-run winery in Senkvice with local wine sampling in historic wine cellar. Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Landmarks Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre St. Martin's Cathedral Bratislava Castle St Michael's Gate - Day 7
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna exploring famous sights of Ringstrasse and Vienna's city centre by coach and on foot, viewing Renaissance-style Opera House, Baroque Burgtheater, and Flemish Gothic Parliament
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna (EmeraldACTIVE) - guided e-bike tour to Danube Island with guide sharing why Vienna is the most liveable city in the world and personal stories, visiting places other travellers won't see
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - visit former summer residence of Habsburg Empire, World Heritage site with historic importance, unique grounds and splendid furnishings, followed by local expert. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 5 hours
- Viennese evening concert (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - exclusive evening concert at beautiful concert hall featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert repertoire including 'Blue Danube Waltz' and Radetzky March, with complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Austrian Parliament Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island 
- Day 8
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - MelkIncluded Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey including opulent rooms with finest Italian Baroque architecture, ornate gold leaf walls, and ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle (EmeraldACTIVE) - hike to site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after Crusades with spectacular panoramas of river and countryside
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube (EmeraldACTIVE) - active guided e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk passing famous vineyards and quaint towns with picnic on riverbanks. 30km (18.64 miles) route with refreshing drink break. Duration: included
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 9
Passau
PassauIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Passau - walking tour through streets lined by Baroque buildings from 17th century, viewing Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence and St. Stephen's Cathedral, a Baroque architectural example with the largest church organ in Europe
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - full day exploring Mozart's birthplace and The Sound of Music setting surrounded by Alps, wandering historic downtown, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 10 hours
- Excursion to Český Krumlov (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - World Heritage-listed medieval town in South Bohemia with Renaissance and Baroque architecture, expert local guide through Old Town cobblestone streets past old townhouses and historic buildings. Activity level: Difficult/Active, Duration: 8.5 hours
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Gothic Town Hall - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg - walking tour discovering highlights through romantic narrow alleys of World Heritage-listed Old Town, 13th-century Town Hall, and 12th-century Stone Bridge crossing the Danube
Optional Activities
- Bavarian band performance on board (EmeraldPLUS) - special performance at Horizon Bar & Lounge from Bavarian band playing traditional music in authentic Lederhosen
Landmarks Stone Bridge Regensburg Old Town Hall - Day 11
Nuremberg
NurembergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg including architectural wonders that inspired famous artists and effects of war years, viewing half-timbered houses beautifully reconstructed following World War II
Optional Activities
- World War II tour (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - tour highlighting main events of Nazi regime with visit to Nazi Rally grounds, panoramic drive through city, and famous Courtroom 600 where War Crimes trials were held. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 4 hours
- Day 12
Bamberg
BambergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg exploring the city with local guide, marveling at New Residence opulence formerly inhabited by prince bishops now housing old German and Baroque paintings from Bavarian State collection, with tranquil stroll around Rose Garden
Landmarks New Residence - Day 13
Würzburg
WürzburgIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Würzburg and visit to the Bishop's Residence - guided tour of World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence featuring Viennese Baroque and Italian secular architecture styles, heavily damaged during WWII with restoration to former glory
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - explore best-preserved medieval town in Germany, walking medieval walls, climbing Town Hall Tower for panoramic views, visiting Gothic churches, museums, art exhibitions and tasting local sausages at historic restaurants. Please note this operates at the same time as included tour. Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 6.5 hours
Landmarks Würzburg Residence - Day 14
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - MiltenbergIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg - stroll down cobblestone streets lined with colourful houses, viewing Gothic Merchant Hall, oldest inn in Germany dating to at least 1411, Miltenberg Castle, and unique red sandstone church and bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey (EmeraldPLUS) - experience rich history and serene beauty of well-preserved Cistercian monastery in nearby Wertheim known for stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture, peaceful cloisters, and impressive Baroque interiors
- Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle (EmeraldACTIVE) - active walk through forest to 12th-century Mildenburg Castle, iconic landmark housing wonderful collection of contemporary art and old masters
Landmarks Gothic Merchant Hall Miltenberg Castle Bronnbach Abbey Mildenburg Castle - Day 15
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Rüdesheim - KoblenzIncluded Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum - catch local mini train through narrow city streets to museum discovering vast selection of more than 350 automatic mechanical music instruments ranging from tiniest music box to giant Concert-Piano-Orchestrion
Optional Activities
- Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal (EmeraldACTIVE) - active hike through verdant vineyards to 19th-century monument celebrating unification of Germany with awe-inspiring panoramic views over Rüdesheim's old town and Rhine
Landmarks Lorelai Rock Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Niederwalddenkmal - Day 16
Cologne
CologneIncluded Activities
- Quest for Cologne's treasures - walking tour with local guide followed by unique adventure hunting for Cologne's most typical treasures using provided map with locations
Optional Activities
- German beer experience (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - guided lively tour through city's legendary brewhouses discovering spirited beer culture and Kölsch beer brewed only in this region. Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral - Day 17
Amsterdam
AmsterdamIncluded Activities
- Timeless Dutch countryside - explore authentic rhythm of Dutch countryside wandering through charming villages, seeing working windmills and meeting locals keeping age-old traditions alive
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour to Waterland (EmeraldACTIVE) - guided e-bike tour to Waterland passing quintessential villages, traditional windmills and colourful fields
- Hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - relaxed personal tour to historic Jordaan area with local guide to charming chocolate shop, beautiful streets to Our Lord in the Attic (unique 17th-century house with secret fully preserved Catholic church in attic), local beer and traditional Dutch snacks at cosy brewery. Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Our Lord in the Attic - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
Amsterdam to Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 19
Paris
ParisIncluded Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris with expert local guide covering capital's iconic landmarks including Notre-Dame de Paris (finest example of French Gothic architecture), Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées boulevard
- Seine River cruise glimpsing striking Eiffel Tower and many other captivating sights from different perspective
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Paris Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées - Day 20
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Tastes of Paris (DiscoverMORE, extra expense) - guided walking tour experiencing Parisian everyday life, exploring authentic medieval district Le Marais with guide, viewing Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Sully, Rue des Rosiers and Jardin des Archives Nationales, sampling delicious French pastries and well-loved local treats. Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Louvre Museum Le Marais Place des Vosges - Day 21
Depart Paris
Depart Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
