Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's canal houses and bridges
- Stroll around the hotel and its facilities
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal Houses - Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Museum Quarter or similar)
Included Activities
- Circular driving tour of Amsterdam with 18 stops (hop-on/hop-off)
- Unlimited circular canal cruise through Amsterdam's canal network
- Access to major attractions: Vincent van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, The Nine Streets, Red Light District, Rijksmuseum, Albert Cuyp Market, Foodhallen, Heineken Brewery Experience, Museum District, NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam Icebar, Gassan Diamonds, Jewish Historical Quarter, Shopping District, Royal Theatre Carré, Westermarkt, Body Worlds Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Hard Rock Café, Westerdok, Holland Casino, Vondelpark, Museumplein
Landmarks Vincent van Gogh Museum Anne Frank House Rijksmuseum Red Light District Albert Cuyp Market Heineken Brewery Experience NEMO Science Museum Gassan Diamonds Vondelpark Museumplein - Day 3
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Rivership transfer from Amsterdam city to pier
- Welcome buffet
- Welcome Reception Party
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 4
Nijmegen
Nijmegen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Waal River to Nijmegen
- Arrival in Nijmegen
Optional Activities
- Visit Valkhof Park with ancient Roman structures and medieval chapel
- Stroll along the Waal River banks
- Explore Valkhof Museum
- Visit Nijmegen museums with WWI artifacts
- Explore Marikenstraat street
- Visit Stevenskerk medieval church
- Browse local galleries and boutiques
- Dine at local café in Grote Markt square
- Optional Shore Excursion - The Battle for the Bridges Walking Tour: WWII Nijmegen ($53)
Landmarks Valkhof Castle Valkhof Park Grote Markt Waal River - Day 5
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Arrival in Cologne for full day exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore historic cobblestone laneways of medieval Altstadt
- Visit Cologne Cathedral with tower climb for panoramic city views
- Explore Roman-Germanic Museum
- Stroll along Rhine Promenade
- Visit Chocolate Museum
- Explore Museum Ludwig for modern and contemporary art
- Visit MotorWorld for vintage, classic, and Formula 1 vehicles
- Discover Farina Fragrance Museum
- Visit House of 4711 perfume museum
- Explore Brühl Palaces
- Visit local brewery for Kölsch beer tasting
- Sample traditional German Dinner
- Optional Shore Excursion - Cologne Walking Tour and Kolsch Tasting ($66)
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Roman-Germanic Museum Rhine Promenade Chocolate Museum Museum Ludwig MotorWorld Farina Fragrance Museum House of 4711 Brühl Palaces - Day 6
Cochem
Cochem- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Cruise along Moselle River to Cochem
Optional Activities
- Wander through ancient historic center with half-timbered buildings
- Visit Reichsburg Castle with panoramic views
- Wine tasting at Reichsburg Castle
- Explore Market Square with Baroque-style Town Hall
- Stroll along river promenade
- Wine tasting at renowned Cochem vineyards
- Sample Moselle Riesling wines
- Optional Shore Excursion - Romantic Cochem, Castle and Wine Tastings ($65)
Landmarks Reichsburg Castle Cochem Market Square Moselle River - Day 7
Koblenz - Rüdesheim - Loreley
Koblenz - Rüdesheim - Loreley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
- Arrival in Koblenz
- Cruise through Loreley Passage
- Arrival in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Visit Deutsches Eck and equestrian statue of Emperor Wilhelm I
- Explore historic Altstadt
- View Balduin Bridge
- Visit St. Castor's Basilica
- Explore Florinsmarkt
- Relax along riverside promenade
- Stroll through Drosselgasse with wine taverns and boutiques
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum
- Sample authentic Riesling wine
- Optional Shore Excursion - Highlights of Koblenz Walking Tour ($47)
- Optional Shore Excursion - Rüdesheim Music Cabinet Museum & Wine Train ($59)
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Balduin Bridge St. Castor's Basilica Florinsmarkt Lorelei Rock Loreley Passage Drosselgasse Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet - Day 8
Mannheim - Heidelberg
Mannheim - Heidelberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Arrival in Mannheim
Optional Activities
- Explore Mannheim Palace
- Discover Paradeplatz and Friedrichsplatz Baroque squares
- Visit Kunsthalle Mannheim art collection
- Visit Mannheim Water Tower and Rose Garden
- Explore vine-covered landscapes to Heidelberg
- Tour Heidelberg Castle
- Explore Heidelberg University
- Wander half-timbered houses and bustling squares in Heidelberg
- Cross the Old Bridge in Heidelberg
- Optional Shore Excursion - Romantic Heidelberg with Castle ($70)
Landmarks Mannheim Palace Paradeplatz Friedrichsplatz Kunsthalle Mannheim Mannheim Water Tower Heidelberg Castle Old Bridge Heidelberg Altstadt Heiliggeistkirche - Day 9
Strasbourg
Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Cocktails and 6-course Gala Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Arrival in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
- Explore La Petite France district
- Visit Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Visit European Parliament and Council of Europe buildings
- Explore city's lively markets
- Sample French Alsatian cuisine
- Take canal boat through timber-framed houses
- Visit Mittelbergheim wine village
- Journey to Black Forest
- Optional Shore Excursion - The Essence of Strasbourg with Canal Boat Cruise ($65)
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art European Parliament Council of Europe - Day 10
Basel - Zurich
Basel - Zurich- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (25hours Hotel Zurich West or similar)
Included Activities
- Introductory tour of Basel
- Transfer from Basel to Zurich hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Basel's atmospheric Old Town
- Stroll Basel's sun-dappled squares
- Walk along river's edge
- Lunch at cozy café or riverside restaurant
- Sample Swiss cheese dishes, pastries, or chocolate
- Explore Zurich's Altstadt with medieval charm
- Stroll along Lake Zurich shores
- Visit world-class museums and upscale boutiques
Landmarks Basel Minster Basel Old Town Rhine River Lake Zurich Zurich Altstadt - Day 11
Lucerne
Lucerne- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (25hours Hotel Zurich West or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne highlighting Chapel Bridge, Old Town, and Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Swiss Mountain Experience - spectacular alpine ascent ($117)
- Explore Lake Lucerne
- Hike Mt. Pilatus
- Free time to explore Lucerne at own pace
- Dinner at stylish Zurich restaurant
- Scenic stroll along Limmat River
- Views from rooftop terrace
- Performance at Opera House
- Classical concert at Tonhalle Zürich
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Lucerne Old Town Lion Monument Mt. Pilatus Lake Lucerne Limmat River Zurich Opera House Tonhalle Zürich - Day 12
Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (25hours Hotel Zurich West or similar)
Included Activities
- Entry to Rhine Falls viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Explore Rhine Falls
- Explore Zurich West creative galleries and design spaces
- Relax in Zurich's thermal baths with rooftop pools
- Dinner experience in Zurich
- Leisurely stroll through Zurich's illuminated streets
- Lakeside walk
- Optional activity - Zurich Lake Cruise with Swiss Dinner ($93)
Landmarks Rhine Falls - Day 13
Zurich - Munich - Vilshofen - Passau
Zurich - Munich - Vilshofen - Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Tour coach journey through Swiss Alps and Bavaria
- Introduction to Munich highlights by Tour Leader
- Welcome Buffet
- Welcome Reception Party
- Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Munich historic squares and grand architecture
- Visit traditional beer halls for lunch
- Browse Bavarian shops and restaurants
- Explore Munich cultural attractions
Landmarks Munich Marienplatz Passau - Day 14
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Arrival and exploration of Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Wander Old Town historic laneways
- Visit Veste Oberhaus fortress
- Explore Patrician houses
- View Three Rivers Corner panorama
- Pedal E-Bike along riverfront
- Hike in Passau Hills
- Visit Baroque town of Schärding
- Optional Shore Excursion - Salzburg & The Sound of Music ($107)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Three Rivers Corner Schärding Salzburg Schlöenger Schlinge - Day 15
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Optional Activities
- Ascend Pöstlingberg Hill on mountain railway
- Visit 18th-century Pöstlingberg pilgrimage church
- Cross into Czech Republic to Český Krumlov
- Explore Linz's atmospheric Old Town
- Visit Linzer Schloss castle
- Explore Hauptplatz square
- Visit Ars Electronica Center for technology and science exhibits
- Enjoy alfresco café
- Sample Linzer Torte cake
Landmarks Linzer Schloss Hauptplatz Pöstlingberg Ars Electronica Center Český Krumlov - Day 16
Melk - Wachau Valley - Durnstein
Melk - Wachau Valley - Durnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey ($54)
- Wander charming Old Town of Melk
- Cycle through Wachau Valley
- Wine taste in Wachau Valley
- Visit Schloss Schallaburg Renaissance castle
- Visit Melk Local History Museum
- Sample traditional Austrian cuisine at Gasthaus or café
- Try Wiener schnitzel, apricot dumplings, or Sachertorte
- Stroll Durnstein's narrow cobbled streets
- Visit blue-and-white Baroque abbey
- Walk to Durnstein Castle ruins
- Panoramic views over Danube and vineyards
- Optional Shore Excursion - Melk Abbey Guided Tour ($54)
- Optional Shore Excursion - Wachau Valley Wine Excursion ($60)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Melk Old Town Schloss Schallaburg Wachau Valley Durnstein Durnstein Abbey Durnstein Castle - Day 17
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Vienna
- Tour grand palaces and museums
- Relax in cozy coffee house or wine tavern
- Visit Haus der Musik interactive music museum
- Visit Sigmund Freud Museum
- Explore Kunsthistorisches Museum imperial art collection
- Visit Palmenhaus greenhouse with modern Austrian specialties
- Optional Shore Excursion - Vienna Highlights with Schonbrunn Palace ($89)
- Explore Naschmarkt 16th-century open-air market
- Sample Austrian wines at Vinothek cellar or Heurigen wine tavern
- Visit Stadtpark with composer statues
- Explore Danube Canal with street art and waterfront cafés
- Browse MuseumsQuartier contemporary spaces
- Visit local markets and artisan stores
Landmarks Klosterneuburg Monastery Schönbrunn Palace Haus der Musik Sigmund Freud Museum Kunsthistorisches Museum Palmenhaus Naschmarkt Stadtpark Danube Canal MuseumsQuartier - Day 18
Vienna - Bratislava
Vienna - Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Cruise along Danube River through Donau-Auen National Park
Optional Activities
- Stroll Stadtpark's elegant pathways
- Explore Danube Canal's street art
- Fresh coffee and traditional Viennese pastry
- Discover contemporary MuseumsQuartier
- Browse local markets and artisan stores
- Take in city's graceful architecture
- Enjoy sweeping views from UFO Observation Deck
- Walk along Danube or across city's iconic bridges
- Explore Bratislava's contemporary creative spaces and street art
- Attend Slovak National Theatre performance
- Dinner featuring traditional Slovak cuisine
- Sample bryndzové halušky (potato dumplings with sheep's cheese) or goulash
Landmarks Donau-Auen National Park Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle UFO Observation Deck Slovak National Theatre - Day 19
Bratislava - Gabcikovo Passage
Bratislava - Gabcikovo Passage- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Stateroom / Suite (HolidayMax Rivership)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Gabcikovo Passage with river lock system
- Cruise toward Danube Bend and Visegrád castle area
Optional Activities
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Explore Old Town streets with medieval architecture
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Explore Primatial Palace
- Visit Michael's Gate
- Sample traditional Slovak cuisine
- Visit brewery houses for beer tasting
- Browse local markets with delicacies and handmade crafts
- Optional Shore Excursion - Bratislava Explorer ($47)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town St. Martin's Cathedral Primatial Palace Michael's Gate Gabcikovo Passage Danube Bend Visegrád Castle - Day 20
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Park Plaza Budapest 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Danube River pier to Budapest hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Buda Castle on Castle Hill
- Explore historic courtyards and relish panoramic views of Danube
- Stroll iconic Chain Bridge to Pest
- Visit striking Hungarian Parliament Building
- Soak in famous thermal baths
- Wander striking Danube Promenade
- Explore Margaret Island's tranquil gardens
- Visit Great Market Hall for traditional Hungarian delicacies
- Explore ruin bars with reclaimed furniture and local art
- Experience 'taking the waters' in bathhouses with Roman heritage
- Browse chic shopping and dining
Landmarks Buda Castle Chain Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building Margaret Island Great Market Hall Danube Promenade - Day 21
Budapest
Budapest- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Park Plaza Budapest 4* or similar)
Included Activities
- Circular driving tour with 21 stops (hop-on/hop-off)
- Comprehensive walking tour
- Access to major attractions: Buda Castle, Andrássy Avenue, Vajdahunyad Castle, New York Café, Batthyány Square, Gellért & Lukács Baths, Freedom Square, St. Stephen's Basilica, State Opera House, Gresham Palace, Budapest Funicular, Széchenyi Baths, Kunsthalle Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Heroes' Square, Budapest Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Margaret Island, Váci Street
Landmarks Buda Castle Andrássy Avenue Vajdahunyad Castle New York Café Batthyány Square Gellért Bath Lukács Bath Freedom Square St. Stephen's Basilica State Opera House Gresham Palace Budapest Funicular Széchenyi Thermal Bath Kunsthalle Museum of Fine Arts Heroes' Square Budapest Zoo Margaret Island Váci Street - Day 22
Budapest
Budapest
