Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and have the day to yourself. Walk along the Seine at your own pace, stroll down the Champs-Élysées, or head to the Eiffel Tower whenever it suits you. No structured activities, just your chance to get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore the Eiffel Tower
- Walk along the banks of the Seine
- Stroll the Champs-Élysées
- Explore Paris at your own pace
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine River Champs-Élysées - Day 2
Paris
This morning you'll join a guided coach tour hitting Paris's major landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and views along the Seine. You'll also see the 19th-century Palais Garnier Opera, the Louvre museum, and Les Invalides. After that, the afternoon is free to explore on your own terms.
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe
- Drive along the banks of the River Seine
- Visit Palais Garnier Opera
- Visit the Louvre
- Visit Les Invalides
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in the afternoon
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Palais Garnier Opera Louvre Les Invalides - Day 3
Paris
Pick one of two Freechoice excursions: wander through Montmartre's artistic streets and vineyards, or check out the immersive digital art at Atelier des Lumières. The afternoon gives you free time to explore Paris however you like.
Optional Activities
- Secrets of Montmartre - guided walking tour of cobblestone streets, artistic district, Montmartre vineyard
- Atelier des Lumières - immersive digital art center with projections of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, and Monet
Landmarks Montmartre Montmartre Vineyard Atelier des Lumières - Day 4
Paris to Amsterdam
You'll take a high-speed train to Amsterdam and board your cruise ship. Later this evening, there's a welcome reception where you can meet other travelers and toast to the trip ahead.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception on board
- Day 5
Amsterdam
Explore Amsterdam's World Heritage canals with three Freechoice options: a one-hour canal cruise through historic waterways, a walking tour to see bridges and local culture, or an excursion to Schermerhorn to view 16th-century windmills. The ship sails toward Cologne that afternoon.
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise through Amsterdam's 100+ kilometres of canals
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - guided exploration of canals, bridges, history and Dutch culture with herring tasting
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit the village of Schermerhorn and its authentic 16th-century windmills
Landmarks Amsterdam Canal System Schermerhorn - Day 6
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne, a city with 2,000 years of history, early this afternoon. Walk through the restored Old Town to see historic buildings and squares, then visit the World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral. Free time after that to explore at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Cologne
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 7
Rüdesheim
The ship stops in Rüdesheim, a town surrounded by vineyards. You'll ride a mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and see about 350 self-playing instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries. After that, explore half-timbered houses, shops, and wine taverns around town.
Included Activities
- Mini train ride from pier
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming centre of Rüdesheim
- Shop for cuckoo clocks and trinkets
- Visit wine taverns
Landmarks Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum Rüdesheim - Day 8
Wertheim
You'll dock in Miltenberg around lunchtime and take a guided walk through cobblestone streets lined with historic half-timbered houses. A coach then takes you to Wertheim, a town where the Main and Tauber rivers meet, for an orientation tour before heading back to the ship.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Miltenberg
- Orientation tour of Wertheim
Landmarks Miltenberg Wertheim - Day 9
Rhine Gorge
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge on Christmas Day while celebrating with a gourmet Christmas feast on board. Enjoy festive activities, entertainment, and champagne as you travel through this scenic stretch.
- Meals
- Dinner (Christmas gourmet feast)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Christmas gourmet feast
Landmarks Rhine Gorge - Day 10
Bamberg
The ship docks in Bamberg after lunch. You can relax on board with views of the Main River or explore Bamberg's World Heritage Old Town built on seven hills. Choose a guided tour of medieval and Baroque buildings or a coach excursion to Coburg to see its preserved fortress and museum.
Optional Activities
- Relax on board or enjoy Sun deck views
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - medieval and Baroque buildings, Town Hall, cathedral, Old and New Residences
- Excursion to Coburg - castle tour and museum with carriages, weapons, and paintings
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Coburg Castle - Day 11
Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second-largest city, with three Freechoice options: walk the Old Town to see the 12th-century Imperial Castle and St. Egidien's Church, take a World War II historical tour, or join a gingerbread cooking class learning traditional German Lebkuchen baking.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town - Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, market square
- World War II tour - guided exploration of Nazi regime sites and events
- Gingerbread cooking class - learn to bake traditional German Lebkuchen biscuits
Landmarks Nuremberg Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square 
- Day 12
Regensburg
You'll arrive in Regensburg after lunch, located where three rivers meet in Bavaria. Choose between a guided walking tour showing the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria, or visit traditional breweries to learn about Bavarian beer and sample local brews.
Optional Activities
- Regensburg walking tour - old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria, local customs and traditions
- Bavarian beer tasting - visit traditional breweries, learn brewing intricacies, sample distinctive Bavarian beers
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 13
Passau
Passau sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge with distinctive colors. The Baroque Old Town has tight laneways, tunnels, and archways. You can take a full-day coach excursion to Salzburg or Český Krumlov, or walk through Passau including St Stephens Cathedral.
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - coach journey, guided tour of city, lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - coach journey to World Heritage town, guided exploration of historic centre, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide, visit St Stephens Cathedral (originally built year 450, rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Český Krumlov - Day 14
Melk/Dürnstein
You'll cruise through the Wachau Valley this morning, then pick how to spend your day. Take a guided tour of Melk Abbey, one of the world's most significant Benedictine monasteries with frescoes and manuscripts, or join a bicycle tour along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards.
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - guided tour of Benedictine monastery with abbey church, ceiling frescoes, and library with medieval manuscripts
- Cycle from Melk to Dürnstein - bicycle tour along the Danube through charming villages and vineyard landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Dürnstein - Day 15
Vienna
You've arrived in Vienna, the City of Music. Explore on your own or choose from three Freechoice options: tour Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, take a guided tour of Central Vienna along Ringstrasse boulevard, or travel to Bratislava to see Slovakia's capital. This evening brings New Year's Eve fireworks on shore or celebrations on board.
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive Scenic Enrich experience inside the 18th-century Baroque palace
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former Habsburg summer residence and gardens
- Central Vienna tour - guided exploration with expert local guide along the Ringstrasse boulevard
- Excursion to Bratislava - visit Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie (main square), and Old Town Hall
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ringstrasse Gödöllő Royal Palace Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie - Day 16
Vienna to Budapest
Happy New Year! Sleep in and relax on board this morning while the ship cruises toward Budapest, then enjoy coffee in your suite watching the scenery. Tonight you'll attend an exclusive classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace, the world's second-largest Baroque palace.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - exclusive classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 17
Budapest
Spend the day in Budapest with four Freechoice options: cross from Buda to Pest over Margaret Bridge, explore the secret WWII Hospital in the Rock, take a culinary market walk through the Grand Central Market, or hike through Buda with views over the Danube and city.
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth - visit Varkert Bazar, cross Margaret Bridge to Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square
- Hospital in the Rock - explore labyrinths of secret WWII hospital converted to nuclear bunker
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk - explore Grand Central Market, sample local specialties, learn about food culture
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district seeing Varket Bazar and gardens with Danube and city views
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hospital in the Rock Grand Central Market Varkert Bazar - Day 18
Budapest to Prague
You'll take a coach to Prague and check into a city-center hotel for three nights.
- Day 19
Prague
An expert local guide takes you through Prague's Gothic architecture, visiting the Old Town, the famous Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge, commissioned in 1357. The afternoon is yours to stroll through the city and enjoy its architectural gems along the River Vltava.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague including Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Prague at leisure
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 20
Prague
Choose from three Freechoice activities: explore Prague's famous sites and hidden areas while learning about Communist-era life, ending with local beer tasting; visit Terezin to learn about Nazi occupation history; or tour Prague Castle, one of the world's largest complexes, with St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane.
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting - guided walking tour of famous sites and hidden gems, learn about life under Communism, local brewery beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial - visit former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto location to learn about Nazi occupation horrors
- Prague Castle Tour - explore one of the world's largest castle complexes including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 21
Depart Prague
You'll head home after breakfast, carrying wonderful memories from your journey across Europe.
