Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
After arriving in Zagreb, you'll check into your hotel for a two-night stay in Croatia's capital. The city's been around for over 900 years and has plenty to explore. You can wander through the medieval Upper Town or check out the more elegant 19th-century Lower Town with its café culture and quirky museums scattered throughout.
- Day 2
Zagreb
This morning you head to Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the pathways past emerald lakes connected by waterfalls. Later your local guide takes you through Zagreb's highlights including St. Mark's Church, the Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, and Lotrščak Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Plitvice National Park guided tour
- Zagreb city tour with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice National Park St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower - Day 3
Zagreb to Ljubljana
You'll cross into Slovenia and head to Ljubljana. Transfer to your hotel in the city's heart, which works well as a base for exploring this charming capital. Ljubljana has a lot of character and serves as a good starting point for the next part of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4
Ljubljana to Bled
Start with a guided tour of Ljubljana, seeing the Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral. Then travel to Bled, a lakeside town where you'll take a traditional Pletna boat to the island in the middle of Lake Bled. Visit the Church of St. Mary on the island and check out the famous wishing well there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ljubljana guided tour
- Franciscan Church visit
- St. Nicholas Cathedral visit
- Traditional Pletna boat to Lake Bled island
- Church of St. Mary visit
Landmarks/POIs Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary - Day 5
Bled to Danube River Cruise
After breakfast you're transferred to your river cruise ship. The crew greets you warmly and you'll settle into your floating accommodation. This is where your river cruise experience truly begins with all the amenities and services available on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Budapest
Budapest is divided by the Danube with Buda on one bank and Pest on the other. You'll have included Freechoice activities to pick from this morning, then spend the afternoon exploring the city's famous hot springs and thermal baths at your own pace. The architecture here ranges from Gothic to Art Nouveau styles throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hospital in the Rock underground tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Guided hike of Buda district (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hungarian culinary market tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Hot springs and thermal baths visits
Landmarks/POIs Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market - Day 7
Budapest to Vienna
Relax on board while you cruise toward Vienna. You'll arrive this afternoon in Austria's capital, a center for art, music and culture with Baroque buildings and green spaces throughout. Later this evening there's an exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and an orchestra performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at classical concert venue)
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Palais Liechtenstein 
- Day 8
Vienna
Wake up with Vienna right outside your door. The city is filled with grandeur and the Ringstrasse boulevard is famous worldwide. You have a full day to explore Vienna on your own or pick one of the included Freechoice activities to venture further afield and see more of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schonbrunn Palace tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycle to Danube Island e-bike tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Bratislava (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hidden Gems of Vienna tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Schonbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Schwedenplatz Prater Augarten Park Greek Quarter St Stephen's - Day 9
Krems and Dürnstein
Arrive in Krems this morning, located in the Wachau Valley. You can choose from Freechoice excursions like Göttweig Abbey, wine tasting at a local winery, or e-biking along the Danube to Dürnstein. Later you dock in Dürnstein, a World Heritage town on the Danube's edge where you'll have time to walk around and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Wachau Valley wine tasting (Scenic Freechoice)
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 10
Passau
After a brief stop in Brandstatt, you arrive in Passau at the meeting point of three rivers near the Austrian border. This former trading post and Holy Roman Empire town has charming Old Town architecture built in Italianate style. Pick from Freechoice activities visiting Salzburg, Český Krumlov, or exploring Passau itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg (Scenic Freechoice)
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov (Scenic Freechoice)
- Highlights of Passau walking tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs St Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov 
- Day 11
Regensburg
Regensburg has a 2,000-year history and one of Germany's best-preserved medieval town centers with over 900 Romanesque and Gothic buildings designated as World Heritage sites. You'll choose from Freechoice activities including a walking tour of the old medieval city, ferry trip through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey, active walking tour, or cycling to Walhalla Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg (Scenic Freechoice)
- Weltenburg Abbey and ferry tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Beer tasting at Weltenburg Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial - Day 12
Nuremberg
You cruise into Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city surrounded by an ancient city wall and dominated by the 12th-century Imperial Castle. Select from Freechoice activities exploring the Old Town with the Imperial Castle and historic churches, a World War II history tour, or an active walking tour along the castle and medieval walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town (Scenic Freechoice)
- World War II tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls active walking tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square - Day 13
Bamberg
Bamberg sits on seven hills and is a World Heritage-listed town with rivers, canals, cobblestoned streets and well-preserved medieval buildings throughout. The charming Town Hall sits on its own island and there's a Gothic and Romanesque cathedral plus Old and New Residences. Pick Freechoice activities exploring the Old Town or excursioning to Coburg, then relax this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Coburg (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Cathedral Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 14
Würzburg
Dock in Würzburg with its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture along the Main River in Franconian wine country. The city has a World Heritage palace, hilltop fortress, the 15th-century Old Main Bridge, and Bavaria's oldest university. Choose from Freechoice activities like a guided tour of the Würzburg Residence or a drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg excursion (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Residence Old Main Bridge Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 15
Wertheim to Miltenberg
Arrive in Wertheim, a small medieval town on the banks of the Main and Tauber Rivers with the distinctive 13th-century Spitze Turm pointed watchtower. You'll select from Freechoice activities such as a Wertheim town tour and winery, Gamburg Castle visit with the Baron and Baroness, Miltenberg tour and local farm visit, or schnapps distillery tasting. Later reboard and cruise through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Gamburg Castle tour and private reception (Scenic Freechoice)
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit (Scenic Freechoice)
- Schnapps tasting and Miltenberg tour (Scenic Freechoice)
Landmarks/POIs Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 16
Rüdesheim to Bonn
Disembark in Rüdesheim, a pretty town surrounded by steep vineyards that have produced wine for over two millennia. The town center has half-timbered houses, cobbled streets, and wine taverns. Pick from Freechoice activities exploring Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum or hiking through vineyards with a cable car return. Later cruise through the Rhine Gorge and travel to Bonn for an exclusive gala dinner and concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Hike and Cable Car tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Lorelei La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 17
Cologne to Amsterdam
Dock in Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city that was extensively damaged in World War II then painstakingly restored. Take a walking tour of the Old Town admiring historic buildings, beautiful squares and the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. After lunch you'll cruise toward Amsterdam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cologne Old Town walking tour
- Cologne Cathedral visit
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 18
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the Netherlands' capital and a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries with masterpieces, 16th-century canals, narrow cobbled laneways and busy cyclist streets. The UNESCO-listed canal system features well-preserved houses and charming bridges. You'll have Freechoice activities to choose from for exploring the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise along historic waterways (Scenic Freechoice)
- Walking tour of Amsterdam (Scenic Freechoice)
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour (Scenic Freechoice)
- Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar (Scenic Freechoice)
Optional Activities
- Herring tasting
Landmarks/POIs Schermerhorn Alkmaar 
- Day 19
Amsterdam
Your river cruise concludes this morning in Amsterdam. After one final breakfast on board, you depart with memories from your journey through Central Europe. Note that this itinerary is a guide only and may be adjusted for operational reasons such as water level changes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
