Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land in Rome before noon and have time to settle in. The afternoon includes a guided sightseeing tour with pre-booked Colosseum tickets so you can skip the main lines. After that, there's a welcome dinner waiting for you.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rome)
Included Activities
- Afternoon sightseeing tour of Rome
- Colosseum visit with pre-reserved skip-the-line tickets
Landmarks Colosseum 
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a guided tour through Rome's well-known sites. Then you'll head to the Vatican for a guided visit where you can see Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Rome's iconic sites
- Guided tour of the Vatican
- Sistine Chapel visit to see Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes
Landmarks Vatican Sistine Chapel - Day 3
Sorrento
You'll travel to Pompeii in the morning to walk through the ancient Roman city. Later you'll continue to Sorrento. Tonight includes a visit to a local mozzarella producer for a tour and dinner featuring fresh local produce.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner of fresh local produce at local mozzarella producer)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Sorrento Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pompeii
- Guided tour of local mozzarella producer
- Dinner at local mozzarella producer
Landmarks Pompeii 
- Day 4
Amalfi Coast
A full day boat tour departs from Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast. You'll stop in Positano for a walking tour through the narrow streets past colorful houses. After that, the boat continues to Amalfi where you can see the cathedral and walk around the squares before returning to Sorrento.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Sorrento Palace)
Included Activities
- Full-day Amalfi Coast boat tour
- Walking tour of Positano
- Visit to Amalfi Cathedral
- Scenic boat journey along the Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Positano Amalfi Cathedral - Day 5
Perugia
Morning involves visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the main church for the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual. From there you'll travel on to Perugia.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SINA Brufani)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Landmarks Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi 
- Day 6
Florence
You'll start in the walled town of San Gimignano and have a Tuscan lunch with local olive oils, fresh antipasti, and regional wines. Later you'll head to Florence where your evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit to San Gimignano
- Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines
Landmarks San Gimignano 
- Day 7
Florence
This morning takes you to the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze to see Michelangelo's Statue of David. Then you'll go on a guided tour through Florence. The rest of the afternoon and evening are open for your own exploration.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit to Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
- Michelangelo's Statue of David viewing
- Guided tour of Florence
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze Statue of David - Day 8
Portofino - Rapallo
You'll visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the morning. Then you head to the coastal town of Portofino to soak in the local vibe. Later you arrive in the historic seaside town of Rapallo, which features a 16th-century castle overlooking the sea.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rapallo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Portofino 
- Day 9
Cinque Terre
Today you'll explore Cinque Terre, five medieval villages built into terraced cliffsides along the coast. These five towns form a World Heritage site and offer dramatic landscapes with winding streets and seaside views.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rapallo)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cinque Terre villages
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 10
Venice
You'll spend time in the Valpolicella wine region near Verona and visit Villa Serego Alighieri. There you can try Amarone red wine with a light lunch. Later you'll travel to Venice and take a boat to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch paired with Amarone red wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to Villa Serego Alighieri
- Amarone red wine tasting with light lunch
Landmarks Villa Serego Alighieri - Day 11
Venice
A walking tour takes you through Venice's cultural landmarks and history. During the walk you'll learn about Venetian cuisine as you move through the city. The tour includes trying cicchetti, a local style of tapas.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky Venice)
Included Activities
- Walking exploration of Venice's cultural icons
- Guided exploration of Venetian cuisine and cicchetti tasting
Landmarks St. Mark's Square - Day 12
Zagreb
You'll travel through Ljubljana and then head on to Zagreb where a farewell dinner awaits you this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Esplanade Zagreb Hotel)
Landmarks Ljubljana 
- Day 13
River Cruise Embarkation
A guided tour of Zagreb happens this morning. Then you'll be taken to your ship for the next 15 days. You can unpack and relax while getting to know your floating accommodation.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb
- Day 14
Budapest
Budapest offers a choice of sightseeing activities this morning. In the afternoon, your ship starts cruising toward Vienna.
Optional Activities
- City tour exploring historic monuments like Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour of Great Market Hall featuring sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill with walk to Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion - Day 15
Vienna
The morning features a relaxing cruise to Vienna. After arriving, you'll see the city's major landmarks along the Ringstrasse and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ringstrasse landmarks
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 16
Vienna
You can choose a sightseeing activity this morning. This evening you're invited to the City Palace of the Liechtenstein royal family for an exclusive cocktail party and private classical music recital with Mozart and Strauss pieces, plus an operatic performance by a full orchestra.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at City Palace of Liechtenstein before cocktail party and private recital)
Included Activities
- Cocktail party at Vienna's City Palace
- Private recital with full orchestra performing Mozart and Strauss
- Operatic performance
Optional Activities
- Tour inside Schönbrunn Palace, the summer palace of the Habsburgs, with apartments of former emperors and immaculate grounds
- Visit to Bratislava, Slovakia to see 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture, including UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev
- Viennese culinary tour through narrow streets, traditional cafe visit, classic Viennese sausage tasting, and sweet treat sampling from famous patisseries
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace City Palace of Liechtenstein - Day 17
Melk
After exploring the town of Dürnstein, you'll pick your activity for the day. Later you'll visit Melk Abbey which sits high above the Danube with great views of the river and surrounding landscape.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Dürnstein
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk, admiring vineyards, charming villages and historic castles
- Guided bike ride along the Danube River from Dürnstein to Melk through the Wachau Valley
Landmarks Dürnstein Melk Abbey 
- Day 18
Salzburg
A guided tour of Salzburg takes place this morning. Then you'll head up Gaisberg Mountain where a hunting horn blower welcomes you to a traditional restaurant with views of Salzburg. You'll have a welcome drink and lunch followed by a show with music from The Sound of Music.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at rustic, traditional restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain overlooking Salzburg with welcome drink)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain lunch experience with welcome drink
- Sound of Music show featuring classic film music
Landmarks Salzburg Gaisberg Mountain - Day 19
Regensburg
You get to choose how to spend your day. Options include a guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage old city from Roman times, or a guided bike ride to the Walhalla Memorial with neo-classical architecture and Danube views.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with history from Roman times, finishing with tasting at historic sausage kitchen
- Guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial, a neo-classical building above the Danube housing a hall of fame of notable German figures
Landmarks Regensburg Walhalla Memorial 
- Day 20
Nuremberg
While cruising the Main-Danube Canal, you'll have a Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on deck. The canal took 32 years to build and connects the North and Black seas. Once in Nuremberg, you can select your preferred activity.
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on Daystar Deck
Optional Activities
- Journey through Nuremberg's World War II sites, including the Reich Party Rally Grounds where Hitler's annual rallies were held from 1927 to 1938
- Tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history exploring medieval architecture, 900-year-old ramparts, Imperial Castle, main market square and 14th-century Gothic church
Landmarks Nuremberg - Day 21
Bamberg
You arrive in Bamberg, a World Heritage city that avoided destruction during World War II. Choose between a guided tour of the Old Town with historic churches and buildings, including the town hall on the river, or relax on your ship.
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bamberg's Old Town with historic churches and buildings
Optional Activities
- Relax on board the ship
Landmarks Bamberg - Day 22
Würzburg
Multiple activities are available today. Visit the 18th-century Würzburg Residence, explore the medieval walled town of Rothenburg, hike to Marienberg Fortress above the city, or tour the Volkacher Mainschleife wine region with a whisky distillery tasting and fresh bread.
Optional Activities
- Tour inside Würzburg Residence, 18th-century palace of Prince-Bishops with historic apartments, intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo
- Visit to walled town of Rothenburg with narrow cobblestone streets, colourful houses, and optional visit to Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Village with world's largest collection of German Christmas decorations
- Hike to Marienberg Fortress, Würzburg's most visible landmark, an imposing castle with history dating back many centuries
- Visit Volkacher Mainschleife, largest wine-growing region in Franconia, for guided tour of famous Franconian whisky distillery, meeting with whisky and winemaker, and tasting paired with freshly baked local bread
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg Marienberg Fortress - Day 23
Miltenberg
Miltenberg avoided World War II destruction and feels like stepping into pre-war German village life. Choose between a guided exploration of historic buildings and squares with liqueur tasting, or visit a local monastery to meet a Franciscan friar and sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miltenberg exploring remarkably preserved buildings and lively squares, then visit one of Franconia's oldest wine cellars for local liqueur tasting
- Visit to local monastery overlooking Miltenberg to meet with Franciscan friar about monastery life, sample homemade sausages, cheese and bread, with free time to explore gardens and vineyard
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 24
Rüdesheim
In Rüdesheim, a historically important city in Germany, you can pick from several activities. Options include gondola rides over Rhine Valley vineyards, a mechanical musical instrument museum, or a historic wine cellar visit. Later your ship cruises past ruins on rocky cliffs and terraced vineyards in the most scenic Rhine section.
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride over emerald vineyards of Rhine Valley to Niederwald Monument commemorating the unification of Germany in 1871
- Tour of Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum featuring beautiful collection of automated musical instruments from throughout history
- Visit to historic wine cellar for Rhine Valley wines tasting to discover why the region is well-known for wine production
Landmarks Rüdesheim Niederwald Monument - Day 25
Netherlands
An exclusive visit to Namedy Castle has Princess Heide von Hohenzollern welcoming you to her 14th-century residence near the Rhine. You'll explore the rooms, hidden corners and manicured grounds. Morning tea is served with a pianist playing classical music. The afternoon continues cruising toward the Netherlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning tea at Namedy Castle with pianist playing classical music)
Included Activities
- Visit to Namedy Castle with personal welcome from Princess Heide von Hohenzollern
- Exploration of castle rooms, hidden nooks and grounds
- Morning tea with pianist playing classical music
Landmarks Namedy Castle - Day 26
Amsterdam
After arriving in Amsterdam, you can choose your preferred activity. This evening you'll have fresh oysters that were locally sourced and enjoy them with regional sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh, locally sourced oysters with regional sparkling wine)
Included Activities
- Evening oysters and regional sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Glass-top boat canal cruise admiring the city's unique architecture through World Heritage-listed canals
- Local cheese store visit for regional cheese tasting including iconic varieties such as Edam and Gouda
- Guided bike ride through countryside to village of Durgerdam with visit to Street Art Museum
- Keukenhof Gardens visit (spring departures only) exploring 70+ acres of world-renowned gardens with spectacular display of 7+ million flowering bulbs including colourful tulips
Landmarks Keukenhof Gardens - Day 27
Departure
Your trip concludes today. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye and head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
