Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and head to your hotel in the city centre, positioned right between New and Old Prague. This location works perfectly as a base for getting around the city over the next three nights.
- Day 2
Prague
A local guide takes you through Prague's Gothic architecture, showing you the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge built back in 1357 by Charles IV. The afternoon is yours to wander around the city at your own pace. Prague sits along the Vltava River and has layers of history throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town Prague
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Charles Bridge exploration
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Town Prague - Day 3
Prague
You pick from three options today: join a communist-era walk with beer tasting at a local brewery, visit Terezin Memorial to learn about the Nazi occupation, or tour Prague Castle including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial visit
- Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 4
Prague to Nuremberg
The coach takes you to Nuremberg, a Bavarian city with roots going back to the 11th century. Your river cruise starts here this evening with a welcome reception celebrating the beginning of your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome reception
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle - Day 5
Nuremberg
You have the morning in Nuremberg to choose your activity: walk through the Old Town, take a WWII history tour, or check out the historic beer cellars cut into the rock beneath the city. The 12th century Imperial Castle dominates the skyline. Later in the afternoon, the ship heads toward Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town
- World War II tour
- Rock cut beer cellar tour with traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church - Day 6
Regensburg
After lunch you reach Regensburg, a city with 2,000 years of history and one of Germany's best medieval town centres. Over 900 buildings here are listed as World Heritage sites. Pick between a walking tour of the medieval streets, a hands-on sausage-making class, or Bavarian beer tasting at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg
- Traditional sausage making class
- Bavarian beer tasting
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 7
Passau
Passau appears where three rivers meet the Danube, Inn, and Ilz. On clear days you can see where the green, blue, and black waters come together. The Baroque Old Town has tight lanes, tunnels, and archways plus an Artist's Mile with studios and galleries. Choose a walking tour, paddling down the Inn, e-biking between Germany and Austria, or a photography safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour
- Paddling on the River Inn
- Cross border cycling e-bike ride along the Inn River
- Passau photography safari
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral - Day 8
Linz, Austria
You wake in Austria as the ship docks in Linz, a city known for music, arts, and a mix of old and new architecture. Pick your morning activity: explore the Old Town on foot, take a full day trip to Czech Krumlov, visit Mauthausen concentration camp, or taste Linzer Torte. The afternoon and evening are free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot with local guide
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp visit
- Linzer Torte tasting and cooking class
Landmarks Postlingberg Church Mauthausen Český Krumlov - Day 9
Dürnstein, Austria
Durnstein is a small Austrian town in the Wachau Valley on the Danube's edge, surrounded by old terraced vineyards and listed as a World Heritage site. Choose between visiting Gottweig Abbey with its Baroque staircase, wine tasting with a local winemaker, or e-biking to Krems. Tonight there's a talk about schnapps production and tasting on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Schnapps talk and tasting on board
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey visit
- Wachau Valley wine tasting
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Krems - Day 10
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria's capital, is where you'll find art, music, and culture at every corner. Pick one of four activities: tour Schonbrunn Palace and gardens, cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery, see the Belvedere Museum's art collection, or take a guided Central Vienna walk. This evening brings a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Strauss and Mozart, plus ballet, vocalists, and Austrian Sekt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery
- Belvedere Museum visit
- Central Vienna guided tour
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 11
Bratislava, Slovakia
The ship cruises toward Bratislava, Slovakia's capital since 1993. The Old Town mixes Medieval and Gothic architecture while a 9th century castle sits on the hill overlooking everything. Modern and socialist-era buildings add to the character. This afternoon choose a walking tour of highlights, coffee and cake at historic Kormuth Bakerai, or learn to make traditional Slovak potato dumplings with cheese.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerai
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Slovak Bryndzové Halušky
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 12
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest arrives next, Hungary's capital divided by the Danube with Buda and Pest united since 1873. The city mixes Gothic through Art Nouveau architecture and is famous for thermal baths and nightlife. Pick a coach tour of highlights, visit Brunszvik Castle with its Beethoven museum, or a cooking class for traditional goulash. The afternoon is free and the ship stays overnight so you can check out the city's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - Brunszvik Castle and Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - Hungarian goulash
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle 
- Day 13
Departure
Your journey ends this morning. After a final breakfast on board, you depart with all the memories from the trip. Note that this itinerary can shift based on water levels and operational needs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
