Itinerary
- Day 1
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg and check into your hotel in this medieval Bavarian city. Later this evening, meet your Tour Director and the rest of your group for a welcome drink at the hotel to kick things off.
- Meals
- Welcome Drink (Welcome drink at hotel with Tour Director and fellow travelers)
Landmarks Nuremberg Old Town Nuremberg City Walls 
- Day 2
Nuremberg
Start the day with a guided walking tour through Nuremberg's medieval center, visiting the Imperial Castle, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and the lively market square. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, whether that's the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, the medieval city walls, or one of the famous beer gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg medieval city
- Visit Imperial Castle grounds
- Visit St. Lawrence Church
- Visit market square
Optional Activities
- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Walk along medieval city walls
- Visit beer gardens
Landmarks Imperial Castle (Kaiserstallung) St. Lawrence Church (Sebalduskirche) Nuremberg Market Square (Hauptmarkt) Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds 
- Day 3
Nuremberg to Vilshofen
Spend your final morning in Nuremberg, then transfer by coach to Vilshofen where you'll board your eight-day Danube River cruise and settle into your cabin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Regensburg
The coach takes you to Regensburg, a medieval city with one of Germany's best-preserved town centers featuring over 900 UNESCO-listed Romanesque and Gothic buildings. You can choose a guided walking tour of the Old Town, a ferry trip through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey to try beer from the world's oldest monastic brewery, or an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg Old Town
- Ferry through Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with beer tasting
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour including guided castle tour
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Danube Gorge - Day 5
Passau
You'll dock in Passau, where three rivers meet with distinctly different colors. This medieval trading city has Baroque architecture, narrow laneways, and an Artist's Mile full of studios and galleries. Options include a walking tour of highlights like St. Stephens Cathedral with its world's largest Catholic church organ, a full-day trip to Salzburg in Austria, or a full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Salzburg (for full day Salzburg excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Cesky Krumlov (for full day Cesky Krumlov excursion))
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with St. Stephens Cathedral visit
- Full day excursion to Salzburg via coach with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov via coach with local guide, lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral (Passau) Passau Old Town Artist's Mile (Passau) Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace (Salzburg) Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov Old Town Vltava River - Day 6
Melk to Dürnstein
You'll dock early in Melk, Austria, home to a UNESCO-listed Benedictine Abbey overlooking the city. Choose from a guided tour of the 18th-century Abbey with its Marble Hall and library, an e-bike ride through vineyards from Melk to Dürnstein, or a visit to the 13th-century Artstetten Castle. Later, explore the charming village of Dürnstein and its 12th-century hilltop castle ruins. Back onboard, enjoy regional Wachau Valley specialties like apricot dumplings and local schnapps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Special treat with apricot dumplings and local schnapps from Wachau Valley)
Included Activities
- Special onboard treat with regional Wachau Valley delicacies, apricot dumplings, and local schnapps
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- E-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards
- Artstetten Castle visit with current owners, family crypt, and museum
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Dürnstein Castle Artstetten Castle - Day 7
Vienna
You'll wake in Vienna, the City of Music, home to Mozart and Beethoven. The capital offers Baroque architecture, parks, vineyards, and a thriving coffee-house culture to explore. Pick from a tour of Schönbrunn Palace (the former Habsburg summer residence), a guided central Vienna tour with free time, an e-bike ride to Danube Island, or a visit to the Belvedere Museum with Austrian and international art. This evening, attend an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart performed by a renowned orchestra in Vienna's largest secular baroque hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour
- Central Vienna guided tour with extended free time
- E-bike tour to Danube Island
- Belvedere Museum visit
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein Danube Island Vienna City Centre - Day 8
Bratislava
You'll dock in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital since 1993, a modern multicultural city with medieval and Gothic Old Town architecture, a 9th-century hilltop castle, and notable brutalist socialist architecture. Choose between a guided walking tour of the Old Town and Main Square learning about Iron Curtain era history, or a wine-tasting experience sampling regional Slovak wines in one of the city's cellars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide
- Wine tasting of Slovak wines in Bratislava cellar
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) Old Town Hall (Bratislava) Bratislava Castle - Day 9
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest this afternoon, one of Europe's most diverse cities split by the Danube with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, connected by bridges since 1873. The city features styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau and is known for thermal baths and nightlife. Options include a coach tour of both districts, exploring Jewish history with synagogue and museum visits, a trip to riverside Szentendre with its museums and galleries, or a guided hike up World Heritage-listed Buda Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest In Depth coach tour visiting Várkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi square, Elizabeth square, and Institute for the Blind piano recital
- Budapest's Jewish history guided tour including Synagogue, cemetery, memorial park, and Jewish Museum
- Excursion to Szentendre
- Guided hike of Buda Hill
Landmarks Buda District Pest District Danube River Várkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Buda Hill Szentendre - Day 10
Budapest to Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Budapest Airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking wonderful memories from your journey home with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
