Welcome to Amsterdam! We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship. Stay 14 Nights: a Concerto River Ship (D)

Spend today on your chosen activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps admire Amsterdam's canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce. Or even sleep in and take the day as it comes. If you're lucky enough to be on one of our spring departures, the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens are ready to greet you at every colourful turn.

This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. You might want to head up to the sun deck and take in the views as they pass by. Disembark in Andernach for your first Signature Experience. Later, head back on board and enjoy dinner as your ship sets sail for Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:

• On a visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom, where a pianist sets the mood.

Have your camera handy to capture some of the best scenery you'll encounter as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rudesheim, where you'll choose your activity. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. For something a little more quirky, Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of fine automated musical creations.

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town's enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own. (B/L/D)

Choose from three exciting activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Würzburg Residence. Or travel to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. Maybe get to know the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, with a home-cooked morning tea on the menu.

Relax on board as you sail to Bamberg. On arrival, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer. (B/L/D)

This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps journey through Nuremberg's history with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Or keep fit with a guided walk through the Schwarzach Valley.

Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Or, you might prefer to get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany's past.

How you spend today is up to you with a number of options on offer. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• From Passau, head to Salzburg to visit some of the sites featured in The Sound of Music. Or set off into the Czech Republic, where Cesky Krumlov awaits. Either way, re-board your ship in Austria's Linz. Alternatively, explore the town of Passau, followed by a relaxing day on board cruising to Linz.

Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it's up to you how you get to the next port of call. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you'll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.

Arrive in Vienna and set out on the activity of your choice. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps take in the city's many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen's Cathedral. The 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens are another option. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia's Bratislava. Otherwise, get active with a bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery.

Signature Experiences:

• After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein's City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys' Choir.

Soak up the views as you enjoy a relaxing morning sailing through Hungary. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:

• In Esztergom, set out on a guided tour to discover this picturesque town and its historic buildings. Then, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburg Empire as you board the Grand Empress steam train, bound for Budapest. See inside some of the ornately adorned carriages from the early 1900s and be treated like royalty as you savour lunch on board. On arrival at Budapest Railway Station, see the Royal Waiting Room – a rather fitting way to end this opulent journey. Later, return to your ship. Operates on all departures between April and September.

Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore. (B/L/D)

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport. (B)

Welcome to Amsterdam! We'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship. Stay 14 Nights: a Concerto River Ship (D)

Spend today on your chosen activity. Tonight, celebrate with a gala welcome dinner. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps admire Amsterdam's canals from a glass-top boat as you glide past 17th-century homes, churches and merchant houses. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – known for its windmills and specialty produce. Or even sleep in and take the day as it comes. If you're lucky enough to be on one of our spring departures, the tulips of Keukenhof Gardens are ready to greet you at every colourful turn.

This morning will be spent cruising through Germany. You might want to head up to the sun deck and take in the views as they pass by. Disembark in Andernach for your first Signature Experience. Later, head back on board and enjoy dinner as your ship sets sail for Koblenz. Here, perhaps join your cruise director for an evening stroll through the charming village. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:

• On a visit to Namedy Castle, go beyond the gates and wander about the rooms and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom, where a pianist sets the mood.

Have your camera handy to capture some of the best scenery you'll encounter as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. Dock in Rudesheim, where you'll choose your activity. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• A gondola ride over the Rhine Valley will give you the best perspective of the town. For something a little more quirky, Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of fine automated musical creations.

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestone streets and admire the town's enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own. (B/L/D)

Choose from three exciting activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Seize the day and walk to the 18th-century Würzburg Residence. Or travel to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. Maybe get to know the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, with a home-cooked morning tea on the menu.

Relax on board as you sail to Bamberg. On arrival, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything World Heritage-listed Bamberg has to offer. (B/L/D)

This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps journey through Nuremberg's history with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Or keep fit with a guided walk through the Schwarzach Valley.

Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• In Regensburg, explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Or, you might prefer to get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany's past.

How you spend today is up to you with a number of options on offer. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• From Passau, head to Salzburg to visit some of the sites featured in The Sound of Music. Or set off into the Czech Republic, where Cesky Krumlov awaits. Either way, re-board your ship in Austria's Linz. Alternatively, explore the town of Passau, followed by a relaxing day on board cruising to Linz.

Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it's up to you how you get to the next port of call. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you'll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.

Arrive in Vienna and set out on the activity of your choice. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice:

• Perhaps take in the city's many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen's Cathedral. The 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens are another option. Or tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia's Bratislava. Otherwise, get active with a bike ride to Klosterneuburg Monastery.

Signature Experiences:

• After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein's City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys' Choir.

Soak up the views as you enjoy a relaxing morning sailing through Hungary. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:

• In Esztergom, set out on a guided tour to discover this picturesque town and its historic buildings. Then, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburg Empire as you board the Grand Empress steam train, bound for Budapest. See inside some of the ornately adorned carriages from the early 1900s and be treated like royalty as you savour lunch on board. On arrival at Budapest Railway Station, see the Royal Waiting Room – a rather fitting way to end this opulent journey. Later, return to your ship. Operates on all departures between April and September.

Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore. (B/L/D)

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport. (B)