Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Prague
You'll arrive at Prague airport and head to your hotel in the historic centre. Later this evening, you'll meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.
- Day 2
Prague Old Town
Starting at Strahov Monastery where you get panoramic city views, the guided tour takes you across Charles Bridge and into Old Market Square to see the Astronomical Clock. After that, you have the rest of the day to explore Prague on your own. If you're interested, there's an optional Czech folklore dinner and show available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Old Town Prague
- Visit to Strahov Monastery
- Cross Charles Bridge
- Visit Old Market Square and Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech folklore dinner and show
Landmarks/POIs Strahov Monastery Charles Bridge Old Market Square Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague at Leisure
This is your day to do what interests you most. The Jewish Quarter is worth checking out if you want to learn about the city's history and Franz Kafka's connections here. Or you can join an optional tour to Prague Castle, one of the world's largest castle complexes that dates back to the 9th century.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Prague Castle tour including Saint Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Quarter Prague Castle Saint Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
After breakfast, you'll travel by coach from Prague to Budapest. Once there, you'll board your river ship and attend a Welcome Reception this evening to meet your fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Prague to Budapest
- Welcome Reception on board
- Day 5
Budapest
You'll wake up to views of Budapest as you disembark and explore the city with a local guide who'll show you impressive historic sights. Back on the ship, there's a Gala Welcome Dinner while you're cruising. The optional guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House includes a private opera recital and sparkling wine if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board while cruising)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest sights
- Gala Welcome Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Hungarian State Opera guided tour with private opera recital and sparkling wine
Landmarks/POIs Hungarian State Opera - Day 6
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna's city centre and join a walking tour covering St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace. Later, spend time exploring Naschmarkt at your own pace. If you enjoy music, there's an optional Mozart and Strauss concert this evening with an evening drive around the Ringstrasse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vienna including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, and Hofburg Palace
- Leisurely exploration of Naschmarkt
Optional Activities
- Mozart and Strauss Concert in Vienna palace or concert venue with evening Ringstrasse drive
Landmarks/POIs St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Naschmarkt Ringstrasse - Day 7
Vienna at Leisure
The full day is yours to spend as you'd like in Vienna. Check out the Hofburg area or walk along Kärntnerstrasse, the city's famous shopping street. Optional excursions can take you to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg summer palace, or across to Bratislava in Slovakia, which blends medieval, baroque, and communist-era architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with apartments and landscaped grounds
- Day trip to Bratislava with UFO Bridge and Slovak Radio building
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Kärntnerstrasse Schönbrunn Palace UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 8
Dürnstein to Melk
You'll cruise to Dürnstein, a charming town beneath hilltop castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in the 12th century. After wandering the cobbled streets and historic townhouses, there's an optional wine tasting tour to sample the region's wines. Later you'll sail through the scenic Wachau Valley and dock in Melk to see its magnificent Benedictine abbey, which has been operating since 1089.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Dürnstein
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Tour of Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting tour in Dürnstein region
Landmarks/POIs Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 9
Passau
Today you have options for an optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, a day trip to Salzburg through Austrian scenery including Mondsee and the Wedding Church from 'The Sound of Music', or you can relax on a scenic sailing day to Passau. This evening, there's a traditional Bavarian evening on board with local beer, snacks, and folk music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bavarian experience on board with local beer, snacks, folk music and dance)
Included Activities
- Bavarian Evening on board with beer, snacks, folk music and dance
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Salzburg day trip including Mondsee and Wedding Church
- Passau culinary walking tour with local specialties
Landmarks/POIs Český Krumlov Mondsee Wedding Church Salzburg Altstadt - Day 10
Regensburg
You'll continue cruising along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in Bavaria's southern region. A guided tour takes you through the city's historic streets, medieval buildings, and cultural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg including historic streets, medieval buildings, and cultural sites
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg - Day 11
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, which holds significant historical weight from World War II. This afternoon, a guided city tour explores historic sights including the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Nuremberg including Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice
Landmarks/POIs Zeppelin Field Palace of Justice - Day 12
Bamberg
Bamberg is one of the few German cities that escaped destruction during World War II. A local guide will take you through the historic sights such as the Old Town Hall and Bamberg Cathedral, and then you'll have free time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Locally guided tour of Bamberg including Old Town Hall and Bamberg Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral - Day 13
Würzburg
You'll arrive in Würzburg, surrounded by lush hills and vineyards, where you can see the baroque Würzburg Residence. You'll explore the palace and the city's Court Garden. There's also an optional excursion available to medieval Rothenburg, a fairytale town along the Romantic Road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Würzburg Residence and Court Garden
Optional Activities
- Excursion to medieval Rothenburg walled town on the Romantic Road
Landmarks/POIs Würzburg Residence Court Garden Rothenburg - Day 14
Miltenberg
You'll discover Miltenberg, exploring this well-preserved town with half-timbered buildings from the 15th to 18th centuries. After returning to your ship for leisure time, you'll cruise through the night past medieval towns. An optional culinary walking tour is available if you want to sample regional specialties at local butcher, baker, and distillery shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Culinary walking tour in Miltenberg with regional specialties at local butcher, baker and distillery
Landmarks/POIs Miltenberg - Day 15
Rüdesheim
In Rüdesheim, you can ride the Winzerexpress mini road train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Back on your ship, you'll sail along the Rhine Gorge and take in the spectacular scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Winzerexpress mini road train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
- Sailing through Rhine Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rhine Gorge - Day 16
Cologne to Brühl
You'll cruise into Cologne and learn about its famous twin-spire cathedral, the Kölner Dom, which took over six centuries to complete. From there, you'll drive to Brühl for a tour of the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace, the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August, featuring Rococo architecture and landscaped gardens connecting to the Falkenlust hunting lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Augustusburg Palace in Brühl with landscaped parks and gardens
Landmarks/POIs Kölner Dom Augustusburg Palace Falkenlust Hunting Lodge - Day 17
Amsterdam
You'll dock in Amsterdam's heart and board a glass-top boat to discover the city's canal network. After spending free time exploring on land, you'll return to your ship for a Captain's Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Glass-top boat tour of Amsterdam canals
- Captain's Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals - Day 18
Amsterdam to Paris
After breakfast, you'll disembark and board a coach. You'll travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Netherlands and northern France on your way to Paris, where you'll have a three-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Amsterdam to Paris
- Day 19
Paris
This morning, a guided tour will show you some of Paris's best-loved sights including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. You'll spend the afternoon exploring Paris at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris including Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
Landmarks/POIs Avenue des Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe - Day 20
Paris
You have a full day to explore the 'City of Light' with plenty of options. Check out the bohemian Latin Quarter, see art at the Louvre Museum, or join an optional culinary walking tour of the Marais district sampling local food. If you'd like, there's optional dinner and a cabaret show at the iconic Moulin Rouge this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Culinary walking tour of Marais district with local food specialties
- Moulin Rouge dinner and Parisian cabaret show
Landmarks/POIs Latin Quarter Louvre Museum Marais Moulin Rouge - Day 21
Departure from Paris
Your European adventure comes to an end today. You'll transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
