Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel, giving you time to settle in and get your bearings. Stop by the information desk at the hotel in the afternoon to grab details about the tour and what's coming up over the next few days.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Frankfurt City Messe)
- Day 2
Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne to Amsterdam
Start with a scenic cruise down the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar, taking in the river's most beautiful stretch with its steep vineyards and castle ruins. After that, head to Cologne to walk through the Gothic cathedral, then continue into Holland. You'll arrive in Amsterdam this evening and check into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and St. Goar
- View Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 3
Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Volendam - Marken
Start early heading to Zaanse Schans to see traditional Dutch houses, canals, and working windmills. From there, travel to Volendam, a charming fishing village on the water, then take a short boat ride to Marken with its distinctive houses built on stilts. This afternoon, join a guided tour through Amsterdam that covers windmills, the Rembrandt statue, the South District, and diamond cutting at Museum Square. Later you'll walk into the city center with free time to wander the canals, check out markets, and relax at a café.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Zaanse Schans
- Visit Volendam
- Boat ride from Volendam to Marken
- Visit Marken
- Guided tour of Amsterdam including windmill, Rembrandt statue, South District, and diamond cutting demonstration at Museum Square
Landmarks/POIs Zaanse Schans Volendam Marken 
- Day 4
Amsterdam to Berlin
Leave Amsterdam and head toward Germany. You'll stop in Hamelin, a small town with lots of fairy tale history from the Pied Piper story. Pass through Marienborn, which marks the old border between East and West Germany, then continue on to Berlin. You'll arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Visit Hamelin
Landmarks/POIs Hamelin Marienborn Border Crossing 
- Day 5
Berlin
Spend the morning on a guided tour of Berlin with a local who'll show you Museum Island, the Television Tower, major shopping streets, the old cathedral damaged during World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag. Visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum to learn about the city's complex 20th-century history. The afternoon is free to walk around on your own, then head to the lively Kantstrasse area for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Berlin Tempelhof)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Berlin with local guide including Museum Island, Television Tower, city center shopping streets, old cathedral, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and parks
- Visit Holocaust Memorial
- Visit Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Landmarks/POIs Museum Island Berlin Television Tower Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 6
Berlin to Dresden to Prague
Travel through forests toward Dresden, a city known for its exceptional architecture and art collections. You'll have time to walk through the impressive palaces and grab lunch at a local restaurant or café. Later, head into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague. Check out Old Town Square, which is full of energy and activity, then have dinner at one of the many restaurants offering international and Czech food before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Visit Dresden palaces
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Dresden at restaurants and coffee shops
- Dinner in Prague Old Town Square at restaurants offering Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian cuisines
Landmarks/POIs Dresden Old Town Square, Prague 
- Day 7
Prague
Take a panoramic tour of Prague with a local guide who'll point out the city's outstanding monuments and Baroque architecture. You'll go into Prague Castle with admission included. After that, enjoy an included boat ride on the Vltava River to see the city from the water. The afternoon is yours to walk around and explore whatever interests you most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Hotel Prague)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Prague with local guide highlighting outstanding monuments
- Visit Prague Castle
- Boat ride on the Vltava River
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Vltava River 
- Day 8
Prague to Munich to Innsbruck
Head out early toward Bavaria and arrive in Munich by midday. You'll have free time to walk through the historic city center and have lunch at a local spot. In the afternoon, continue into Austria and reach Innsbruck in the heart of the Alps by evening. Explore the Golden Roof area and Old Town, then grab dinner there.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alphotel Innsbruck)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Munich city center
- Lunch in Munich
- Dinner in Innsbruck Golden Roof area and Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Munich Golden Roof, Innsbruck 
- Day 9
Innsbruck - Kitzbühel to Salzburg
Visit the Swarovski Museum with admission included to see the impressive gardens and learn how the famous crystal pieces are made. You'll have free time afterward to stroll through Innsbruck's historic center. Then travel along scenic mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a Tyrolean town famous for its ski resort and the Hahnenkamm Race, one of the world's top alpine skiing events. Continue to Salzburg and arrive by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord)
Included Activities
- Visit Swarovski Museum with admission included
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic center of Innsbruck
- Visit Kitzbühel
Landmarks/POIs Swarovski Museum Kitzbühel 
- Day 10
Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunkirchen - Gmunden to Vienna
See Salzburg, Mozart's hometown, with its beautiful Renaissance and Baroque architecture set against a grand castle backdrop. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a well-known pilgrimage destination. Head to Traunkirchen beside Traunsee Lake and take an included boat ride to see four of the lake's castles before getting off in Gmunden. Continue on to Vienna and arrive in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Explore Salzburg
- Visit St. Wolfgang
- Cruise on Traunsee Lake to see four castles
Optional Activities
- Visit Gmunden
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake 
- Day 11
Vienna
Join a panoramic tour with a local guide who'll take you through Vienna's impressive avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and vibrant city center. You'll have the afternoon free to explore on your own. Later, transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village that's now part of the city and known for traditional taverns. You'll have free time there to have dinner and experience the local wine culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide including majestic avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and city center
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Grinzing traditional taverns
Landmarks/POIs Grinzing 
- Day 12
Departure
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll leave with plenty of memories from the cities and landscapes you've seen across Germany, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Austria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
