Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your guide meets you when you arrive in Budapest, then transfers you to your luxury river ship. After you get settled and unpack, you'll have time to familiarize yourself with the vessel, which is going to be your home for the next 15 days.
- Day 2
Budapest to Vienna
This morning you can choose from different touring options around Budapest. Later in the afternoon, you'll set sail for Vienna aboard your river ship.
Optional Activities
- Choice of touring options in Budapest
- Day 3
Vienna
You'll walk through Vienna's Ringstrasse and visit St Stephen's Cathedral. After that, head over to the Christmas markets where you can pick up souvenirs and spend time in the festive atmosphere, sipping mulled wine and trying gingerbread.
Included Activities
- Visit St Stephen's Cathedral
- Exploration of Vienna's Ringstrasse
- Christmas markets access
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Ringstrasse 
- Day 4
Vienna
The morning is yours to spend on whatever activity you prefer. Come evening, you'll experience a signature event that's special to this cruise.
Included Activities
- Signature Experience evening event
Optional Activities
- Choice of morning activities in Vienna
- Day 5
Vienna to Melk
You have free time to wander around Durnstein. Then the ship sails through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you'll visit Melk Abbey, a notable Baroque structure with beautiful statuary and elaborate decoration.
Included Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Durnstein
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley 
- Day 6
Melk to Passau
This morning you sail toward Passau at a relaxed pace. You'll disembark for a guided walking tour of the city. Later, head back to the ship for a traditional Christmas feast with all the seasonal dishes and trimmings.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Christmas feast on board your ship with all the trimmings)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau
- Traditional Christmas feast dinner
- Day 7
Passau to Regensburg
You'll head to Regensburg and walk through its World Heritage-listed city center. The city has Roman origins and was once Bavaria's first capital, so there's quite a bit of history to take in.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Regensburg World Heritage city centre
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town 
- Day 8
Regensburg
This morning gives you a choice of sightseeing activities to explore more of Regensburg on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Choice of sightseeing activities
- Day 9
Regensburg to Bamberg
You arrive in Bamberg and can join a guided tour with a local expert who'll show you what the World Heritage-listed city has to offer, or if you prefer, you can stay on board and relax on the ship.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bamberg with local expert
Optional Activities
- Relax on board the ship
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town 
- Day 10
Bamberg
You have three different activities to choose from so you can experience more of Bamberg and get a fuller sense of the city.
Optional Activities
- Choice of three activities
- Day 11
Bamberg to Miltenberg
After docking in Miltenberg, you'll join a guided exploration through the cobblestoned streets, admiring the half-timbered houses as you go. After the tour, you'll have leisure time to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Miltenberg independently
Landmarks Miltenberg Old Town 
- Day 12
Miltenberg to Koblenz
You dock in Rudesheim and pick your activity for the morning. Then you have free time to enjoy the festive atmosphere or sit down for a local Rudesheimer coffee in a cozy cafe. Later, the ship cruises through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz, where you'll celebrate New Year's Eve.
Included Activities
- New Year's Eve celebrations on board
Optional Activities
- Choice of activity in Rudesheim
- Leisure time to explore Rudesheim
- Sample local Rudesheimer coffee
Landmarks Rhine Valley 
- Day 13
Koblenz to Netherlands
New Year's Day morning, you can explore Koblenz on your own schedule. By afternoon, the ship heads onward toward the Netherlands.
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Koblenz
- Day 14
Amsterdam
You arrive in Amsterdam and head out on your chosen activity. This evening features the Captain's farewell dinner on board the ship.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Captain's farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Choice of activities in Amsterdam
- Day 15
Amsterdam
After saying goodbye to the ship, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure.
