Itinerary
- Day 1
Zurich
You'll fly into Zurich by midday and join an orientation tour right away. The tour takes you through Bahnhofstrasse, the main shopping district, then over to Grossmunster Church with its Gothic architecture. From there you'll walk along Limmatquai boulevard by the Limmat River before heading out to the countryside. By evening you'll arrive in Lucerne for your overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Zurich
- Explore Bahnhofstrasse shopping district
- Visit Grossmunster Church
- Walk along Limmatquai boulevard
Landmarks/POIs Bahnhofstrasse Grossmunster Church Limmatquai - Day 2
Lucerne
This morning starts with a guided tour of Lucerne. You'll see the Lion of Lucerne monument and Chapel Bridge, which has its distinctive octagonal Water Tower. After the tour, you have leisure time to wander around this Swiss city at your own pace. If you're interested, there's an optional traditional dinner with entertainment at a Swiss Folklore Restaurant this evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lucerne
- Visit Lion of Lucerne monument
- Walk along Chapel Bridge
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner and entertainment at Swiss Folklore Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Lion of Lucerne Chapel Bridge Water Tower - Day 3
Lucerne to Zermatt
You'll travel through Interlaken on a scenic route heading toward Zermatt, an eco-friendly resort town where no cars are allowed. The setting here is dramatic with the Matterhorn as your backdrop. Later in the day you'll have a relaxed evening to walk the alpine streets and take in the mountain air.
Included Activities
- Scenic journey via Interlaken to Zermatt
Landmarks/POIs Matterhorn - Day 4
Zermatt
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Hinterdorf, the old village section of Zermatt. You'll see about 30 traditional chalet-style barns and shops dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free, so you can continue exploring on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Zermatt
- Explore Hinterdorf (Old Village)
Landmarks/POIs Hinterdorf - Day 5
Zermatt to St Moritz
You'll head to Andermatt and board the Glacier Express, a famous narrow-gauge train. The journey to St Moritz takes you through incredible mountain scenery with lush meadows, vineyards, and woodland passing by through panoramic windows. Once you arrive, you'll check in to your hotel and have dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel via Glacier Express narrow-gauge train to St Moritz
Landmarks/POIs Glacier Express Route - Day 6
St Moritz to Salzburg
The route takes you into Austria, passing through the small alpine town of Kitzbuhel before reaching Salzburg, where Mozart was born. You'll have leisure time this afternoon to absorb the city's character. There's an optional visit to Mirabell Gardens, which people recognize from the 'The Sound of Music' film.
Included Activities
- Travel through Kitzbuhel to Salzburg
Optional Activities
- Visit Mirabell Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Mirabell Gardens - Day 7
Salzburg
You'll tour Salzburg's Old Town where coffee house music fills the streets. In the afternoon, you can optionally take an excursion through the Bavarian Alps to Eagle's Nest, a historically important location. This evening you'll join other travelers for a special dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Tour of Salzburg city and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion through Bavarian Alps to Eagle's Nest
Landmarks/POIs Eagle's Nest - Day 8
Salzburg to Budapest
You'll travel to Budapest via Mondsee, then board your contemporary Travelmarvel river ship. This marks the beginning of your 14-night Danube cruise.
Included Activities
- Board Travelmarvel river ship in Budapest
- Day 9
Budapest
After disembarking, you'll explore Budapest with a local guide. The tour includes Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, and Buda Castle. You'll return to the ship this evening for a Gala Dinner while cruising.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Dinner while cruising)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Visit Matthias Church
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit Heroes' Square
- Visit Buda Castle
Landmarks/POIs Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Heroes' Square Buda Castle - Day 10
Vienna
You'll drive around Vienna's Ringstrasse to see famous buildings like the State Opera House and Museum of Fine Arts. Then comes a walking tour through the city center covering St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace, and the Albertina. After browsing the Naschmarkt stalls, you have an optional evening concert featuring Mozart and 'The Sound of Music' selections.
Included Activities
- Drive around Ringstrasse
- Walking tour of Vienna city centre
- Visit St Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Graben
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Visit Albertina
Optional Activities
- Visit Naschmarkt
- Optional concert featuring Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'
Landmarks/POIs Ringstrasse Vienna State Opera House Museum of Fine Arts St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Albertina Naschmarkt - Day 11
Vienna
This day is yours to spend as you like in Vienna. You can explore the Hofburg area or walk Karntnerstrasse, the famous shopping street, at your own pace. Alternatively, you might join an optional trip to Schonbrunn Palace or take a day visit to Bratislava, which has a Soviet-era history.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hofburg area
- Wander Karntnerstrasse shopping strip
- Optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace
- Optional visit to Bratislava
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Karntnerstrasse Schonbrunn Palace - Day 12
Vienna to Melk
You'll cruise to Durnstein and walk past rustic townhouses and taverns, looking up at the hilltop castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner. Then the ship continues through the Wachau Valley to Melk, where you'll tour the impressive Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. There's also an optional bike ride option from Durnstein to Melk if you prefer that.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Durnstein
- Stroll through Durnstein town
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Tour Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Optional bike ride from Durnstein to Melk
Landmarks/POIs Durnstein Durnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 13
Melk
You have a choice today. Join an optional guided tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or stay on the ship and enjoy a relaxing sailing day as you cruise down the Danube.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Relaxing sailing day on Danube
Landmarks/POIs Cesky Krumlov - Day 14
Passau to Regensburg
You'll continue along the Danube to Regensburg, located in the southern Bavarian Forest. There's time to wander the cobblestone lanes on your own, walking through historic streets and past medieval buildings while taking in the cultural sites.
Included Activities
- Cruise to Regensburg
- Explore Regensburg at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg - Day 15
Regensburg to Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, a city tied to World War II history as the site of Hitler's rallies. This afternoon you'll tour the city, seeing locations like the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
Included Activities
- City tour of Nuremberg
- Visit Zeppelin Field
- Visit Palace of Justice
Landmarks/POIs Zeppelin Field Palace of Justice - Day 16
Nuremberg to Bamberg
You'll reach Bamberg, a World Heritage-listed city that's one of the few German towns not destroyed in World War II. A local guide will take you through the historic city center, sharing insight into this remarkable place.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg historic city centre
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg - Day 17
Bamberg to Wurzburg
You'll arrive in Wurzburg, surrounded by green hills and vineyards. You'll see the magnificent baroque Wurzburg Residence and walk through Wurzburg Court Garden with its terraced layout and peaceful water features. There's an optional visit to the medieval town of Rothenburg if that interests you.
Included Activities
- Visit Wurzburg Residence
- Walk through Wurzburg Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to medieval town of Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Wurzburg Residence Wurzburg Court Garden Rothenburg - Day 18
Wurzburg to Miltenberg
You'll arrive at Miltenberg and participate in an Insider Experience activity. After that, you'll return to the ship to relax. As evening comes, you'll watch medieval lights glitter as you have dinner and cruise through the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board while cruising through the night)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience in Miltenberg
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg - Day 19
Miltenberg to Rhine Gorge
In Rudesheim, you'll board the Winzerexpress mini-train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. From there the cruise continues to the Rhine Gorge, where you'll see steep vine-covered slopes with ancient castles and strongholds dotting the landscape. Dinner happens on board as you continue cruising late into the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Winzerexpress mini-train in Rudesheim
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Rudesheim Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 20
Rhine Valley to Cologne
You'll take a coach tour of Cologne to learn about the Kolner Dom cathedral, which took more than six centuries to build. A short drive takes you to Bruhl for your Insider Experience.
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Cologne
- Visit Kolner Dom cathedral
- Insider Experience in Bruhl
Landmarks/POIs Kolner Dom Bruhl - Day 21
Cologne to Amsterdam
You'll cruise to Amsterdam, known as the 'Venice of the North' for its extensive canal system. From the city center dock, you'll board a glass-top boat to see the charming waterside facades and watch locals on their bicycles. You'll have free time to explore before the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Amsterdam
- Glass-top canal boat tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canal Network - Day 22
Amsterdam
After breakfast, you'll disembark from your river ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
