Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Your first day in Prague gives you the freedom to wander around at your own pace and get a feel for the city. Walk along the Vltava River and try some traditional Czech food like plum dumplings paired with a cold Pilsner lager. There's no set schedule, so you can move at whatever speed feels right to you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
Join a guided walk through Prague's main attractions. You'll see Hradjany Castle's grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Astronomical Clock in Old Town. After the tour finishes, you can hike up some nearby hillsides if you're interested, or just stroll around to take photos of the city from different angles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk
- Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
- See St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Hike nearby hillsides
- Stroll Prague to photograph cityscape
Landmarks/POIs Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague
Another free day means you can pick what interests you most. Check out the Communist Museum, grab plum dumplings and beer again if you liked them, or head down to Charles Bridge to watch street performers. Browse the market stalls along the Vltava River and sample different beer varieties at a local restaurant later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Communist Museum
- Sample local plum dumplings and Pilsner
- Stroll along the Vltava River
- Watch street performers at Charles Bridge
- Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
- Sample Prague's beer varieties in a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge Vltava River Communist Museum - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
After breakfast, you'll travel toward Budapest and your river cruise ship. There's a guided sightseeing stop in Brno on the way, where you can learn about this charming city. By evening you'll reach Budapest, where the crew hosts a welcome reception before you settle into your cabin for your first night aboard the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Brno
- Welcome reception
Landmarks/POIs Brno - Day 5
Budapest
Budapest offers choices depending on your mood. Go hiking to a viewpoint above the city with an Adventure Host, or take a guided tour that covers Heroes' Square and other key sights. The afternoon is yours to either join more guided activities or just wander around the city. You might hike along the Danube or relax at one of the many cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (Activity option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions
- Scenic hike above the Danube
- Cream cake at local cafés
Landmarks/POIs Heroes' Square - Day 6
Bratislava
In Bratislava, you can hike up to the castle with an Adventure Host or join a guided walk through Old Town's narrow streets. St. Martin's Cathedral is nearby if you're interested in history. Another option is renting a bike and packing a picnic from the ship to explore the Danube area. Tonight there's live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets and Town Hall (Activity option)
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity option)
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Bicycle and picnic from the ship to explore local sights along the Danube
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna gives you several directions to choose from. Bike along Danube Island with an Adventure Host, or take a guided city tour covering the Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional activities include a trip to Schonbrunn Palace or the Prater amusement park. There's also a Royal Waltz Concert available before the ship heads to Durnstein overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along Danube Island with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks (Activity option)
- See Imperial Palace complex (Activity option)
- See Vienna Opera House (Activity option)
- See St. Stephen's Cathedral (Activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit museums nearby
- Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater amusement park - Day 8
Melk - Passau
Durnstein starts with either a hike to castle ruins overlooking the village and valley, or a guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart's time imprisoned here. Afterward you'll sail through the Wachau Valley lined with vineyards and castles, arriving in Melk where you can hike along the Danube or tour the Benedictine Abbey. There's a wine tasting onboard before sailing to Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins with spectacular view (Activity option)
- Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart (Activity option)
- Walk along the Danube river and around Melk with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (Activity option)
- Wine Tasting onboard
Landmarks/POIs Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 9
Passau
Passau sits where three rivers meet, and an afternoon guided walk explains the city's character. For something different, you could take a full-day optional tour to Salzburg or the fairytale Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. The ship cruises overnight to Regensburg after you return.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon Guided City Walk to learn about the City of Three Rivers
Optional Activities
- Full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks/POIs Passau Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 10
Regensburg
Regensburg offers biking to Walhalla with an Adventure Host or a guided walk through Old Town Hall and the ancient Porta Pretoria. The Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg is another optional stop. You'll have free time to walk or bike through Regensburg's charming streets in the afternoon. Entertainment happens after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike to Walhalla with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria (Activity option)
- Live entertainment after dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks/POIs Walhalla Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg - Day 11
Nuremberg - Bamberg
An onboard lecture covers the Main-Danube Canal's history and engineering. In Roth, you can see half-timbered houses and the 1535 hunting lodge, or take guided tours in Nuremberg to see medieval architecture and Kaiserburg Castle. The Third Reich Rally Grounds are also available if you're interested in that history. Live entertainment follows dinner as you sail to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth (Activity option)
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture (Activity option)
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds (Activity option)
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks/POIs Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg earned its nickname 'City of Seven Hills' for good reason. Bike along the canals with an Adventure Host or take a guided walk to see the Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and the seven hills topped with churches. An onboard lecture covers European history and culture before you sail to Volkach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg (Activity option)
- Onboard lecture about European history and culture
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 13
Kitzingen
You can bike along the Main Danube Canal or join a walking tour of Volkach's half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets. An optional excursion takes you to the fairytale Bavarian town of Rothenburg if you want, or you can relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise to Kitzingen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the Main Danube Canal with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Walking Tour of Volkach (Activity option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Rothenburg - Day 14
Würzburg
Wurzburg, known as the Pearl of the Romantic Road, lets you bike along the river with an Adventure Host or take a guided tour covering the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz famous for its massive ceiling fresco. You'll have a leisurely afternoon sailing before heading to Miltenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike along the river with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg (Activity option)
Landmarks/POIs Old Main Bridge Bishop's Residenz - Day 15
Miltenberg
A guided walking tour shows off Miltenberg's medieval half-timber architecture and Germany's oldest inn. After exploring, you'll have entertainment onboard as the ship heads to Rudesheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg - Day 16
Rüdesheim
Rudesheim's wine country has options like hiking through vineyards with an Adventure Host, riding an open-air cable car to the Niederwald Monument with a walk or ride back down, or touring the Mechanical Music Museum. You'll sail through the Rhine Gorge past the famous Lorelei rock. A classical music concert at Engers Castle wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument with walk or ride back (Activity option)
- Tour the Mechanical Music Museum (Activity option)
- Classical music concert at Engers Castle
Landmarks/POIs Niederwald Monument Mechanical Music Museum Lorelei rock Engers Castle - Day 17
Cologne
Cologne offers biking with an Adventure Host, a guided walk through Jewish heritage sites, or a city tour focusing on Old Town and the soaring Gothic cathedral. Spend time sampling Kolsch, the locally brewed pale lager popular for over a century, before the ship cruises overnight to Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites (Activity option)
- Guided City Walk of Cologne's Old City and Gothic cathedral (Activity option)
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral - Day 18
Amsterdam
Begin with an early morning walk in Amsterdam with an Adventure Host, or take a guided canal cruise past the ornate homes from Amsterdam's 'Golden Age.' The afternoon brings options like a culinary walk to try Dutch specialties, a bike tour through the countryside, or a visit to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills. There's plenty of free time to explore cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning walk in Amsterdam with Adventure Host (Activity option)
- Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's Golden Age (Activity option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample Dutch specialties
- Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside
- Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans - Day 19
Amsterdam
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning, taking with you memories of the cities along the rivers and the time you spent exploring on your own and with new friends from the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
