Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and head to your hotel in the city centre, positioned right between New and Old Prague. This location gives you an ideal base for exploring everything the city has to offer over the next three nights.
- Day 2
Prague
An expert local guide takes you through Prague's Gothic architecture, walking through the Old Town to see the famous Astronomical Clock and then crossing Charles Bridge. After lunch, you'll have the afternoon free to wander around the historic streets along the River Vltava at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague's Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge River Vltava - Day 3
Prague
This day offers choices depending on what interests you most. You can join a communist history walk that includes beer tasting at a local brewery, or visit the Terezin Memorial to learn about the Nazi occupation. If castles appeal more, head to Prague Castle to see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting at a local brewery
- Terezin Memorial visit - learn about the Theresienstadt Ghetto and Nazi occupation
- Prague Castle Tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin - Day 4
Prague to Nuremberg
You'll travel by coach to Nuremberg, a Bavarian city with roots going back to the 11th century. Later this evening, there's a welcome reception onboard your cruise ship to kick things off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
Landmarks Nuremberg 
- Day 5
Nuremberg
Nuremberg's 12th century Imperial Castle dominates the skyline, and you have options for how to spend your day. Take a walking tour of the Old Town, explore the city's World War II history, or check out the rock cut beer cellars beneath the city. The ship heads toward Regensburg in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - see the Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour - explore main events during the Nazi regime at important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellar tour - discover historical beer culture with tasting of traditional brews
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg market square - Day 6
Regensburg
After arriving in Regensburg following lunch, you'll find this remarkably preserved medieval city with over 900 buildings on the World Heritage list. Choose to take a walking tour, try a traditional sausage making class, or spend time at a Bavarian beer tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - see the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage making class - learn to make traditional white breakfast sausages from a local family-owned butcher
- Bavarian beer tasting - learn about beer making and regional brewing heritage at a traditional brewery
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria 
- Day 7
Passau
The ship docks in Passau, where three rivers meet the Danube. This former medieval trading centre has a 13th century Old Town with narrow lanes and an Artist's mile. You can walk around, go paddling, take a cross-border cycling trip, or join a photography safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour seeing colourful buildings along the waterways and St Stephens Cathedral
- Paddling on the River Inn - kayak past charming villages, ancient castles and historic bridges crossing between Germany and Austria
- Cross border cycling - guided e-bike ride along the Inn River crossing from Germany to Austria through charming towns
- Passau photography safari - visit the city's best vantage points including picturesque streets, Old Town Hall, and the point where three rivers meet
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral River Inn River Danube River Ilz Passau Old Town - Day 8
Passau to Linz
You'll wake up in Austria as the ship arrives in Linz, known for its strong arts scene and mix of traditional Baroque buildings alongside modern architecture. Options include exploring on foot, taking a full day trip to Cesky Krumlov, visiting Mauthausen concentration camp, or learning to make Linzer Torte in a cooking class. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot - walking tour discovering the balance between the city's vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - journey to the Czech World Heritage town with local guide exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp - visit the former concentration camp that housed over 190,000 people between 1938-1945 with sombre historical tour
- Linzer Torte Tasting - cooking class in one of the city's oldest cafes to taste the famous Linzer Torte and learn its 400-year history
Landmarks Linz Old Town Linz Main Square Postlingberg Church Ceský Krumlov Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 9
Linz to Dürnstein
The morning stops in Durnstein, a World Heritage town in the Wachau Valley with ancient terraced vineyards surrounding it. You can visit Gottweig Abbey, do a wine tasting in the valley, or e-bike to Krems. Back onboard this evening, there's a talk about schnapps production with tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schnapps production talk with local variety tastings
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - visit the 6th century abbey rebuilt as a magnificent Baroque structure with impressive frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit a local winemaker to learn about flavour profiles and age-old winemaking traditions while sampling local wines
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems - guided e-bike tour along the Danube through charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops for breathtaking views
Landmarks Dürnstein Wachau Valley Göttweig Abbey Krems Danube River - Day 10
Vienna
Vienna arrives next, the centre of art and music where Mozart and Beethoven lived and worked. Choose between touring Schonbrunn Palace, cycling to Klosterneuburg Monastery, visiting the Belvedere Museum, or taking a guided tour of Central Vienna. The highlight comes this evening with a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with private classical concert)
Included Activities
- Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, impressive gardens, and stories of royal history
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - visit the hidden architectural gem just kilometres away with over 900 years of history surrounded by vineyards
- Belvedere Museum - explore one of Europe's most stunning Baroque landmarks and the greatest collection of Austrian art from the Middle Ages to present, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna - expert guided tour exploring the city's history, elegance and diverse architecture with free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 11
Vienna to Bratislava
You'll cruise along the Danube toward Bratislava, Slovakia's capital since 1993. This multicultural city blends medieval and gothic architecture in the Old Town with a 9th century hilltop castle, contrasted against brutalist socialist buildings. Try a walking tour, grab coffee and cake at Kormuth Bakerai, or take a traditional Slovak cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - explore highlights including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learn city history and everyday life behind the Iron Curtain, taste local delicacies
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerai - experience Bratislava's famed coffee house culture with history dating back to the 16th century, admire spectacular architecture and home-made cakes with Austro-Hungarian recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - hands-on workshop learning to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 12
Bratislava to Budapest
Budapest comes next, divided by the Danube with Buda and Pest connected by the Margaret Bridge since 1873. The city's architecture spans from gothic to art nouveau and it's known for thermal baths and nightlife. Take a coach tour of both sides, visit Beethoven's retreat at Brunszvik Castle, or learn to make traditional Hungarian goulash. The ship stays overnight with the afternoon at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda seeing the Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest to see Széchemyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - travel to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture and grand gardens, learn about Beethoven's life at the dedicated Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to make goulash with locals, experience traditional Hungarian culture, hospitality and way of life
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchemyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle - Day 13
Budapest to Ljubljana
You'll disembark the ship and transfer to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. Though small, this city has character with colorful buildings like the Franciscan Church, busy town squares, and baroque architecture throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ljubljana
Landmarks Franciscan Church 
- Day 14
Bled
A guided tour takes you along the Ljubljanica River to see historic buildings like the Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral. After that, you'll travel to Bled, take a traditional Pletna boat to the island in Lake Bled, and visit the Church of St. Mary with its famous wishing well.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Traditional Pletna boat to Lake Bled island
- Visit to Church of St. Mary on the island
Landmarks Franciscan Church St. Nicholas Cathedral Lake Bled Church of St. Mary - Day 15
Bled to Zagreb
You'll cross into Croatia and reach Zagreb, where a local guide shows you the city's main sites. Starting from your hotel in the city centre, you'll see St. Mark's Church, the Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, and Lotrscak Tower with its daily noon cannon fire. The tour ends at Dolac Market where you can browse fresh produce.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb including St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate, King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac Park, Lotrščak Tower, and Dolac Market
Landmarks St. Mark's Church Stone Gate King Tomislav Square Zrinjevac Park Lotrščak Tower Dolac Market 
- Day 16
Plitvice National Park
Plitvice National Park is your destination today, a World Heritage site known throughout Europe. You'll walk along pathways that wind past a series of emerald green lakes connected by impressive waterfalls, all stepped at different levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice National Park with pathways through emerald green lakes and waterfalls
Landmarks Plitvice National Park 
- Day 17
Zagreb
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Zagreb airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
