Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink.

EmeraldPLUS Highlight dinner at local restaurant

Included Excursion Guided Tour of Prague (B/D)

DiscoverMORE Tastes of Czechia (extra expense) (B)

On leaving Prague, drive along the Elbe Valley to Dresden, known as Florence on the Elbe. Here we will see the Frauenkirche, the Castle of the Electors of Saxony and the Green Vault with its collection of Meissen porcelain. Included is a two-night stay in Berlin. (B/D)

Included Excursion Orientation tour of Berlin & Visit to Cecilienhof (B)

This morning you will be transferred to the capital of Poland, Warsaw. This vibrant capital has a lot to offer, and we are sure there is a lot discover. Included is a two-night stay. This evening, A traditional Polish dinner is included. (B/D)

EmeraldPLUS Enjoy dinner at local restaurant followed by a Private Evening Classical Music Concert in an extraordinary venue.

Included Excursion Guided Tour of Warsaw (B/D)

Included Excursion Visit to the Concentration Camp at Auschwitz (B/L)

EmeraldPLUS Highlight Dinner in Kraków

DiscoverMORE Jewish Ghetto Tour & Schindler's Factory Visit (extra expense) (B/D)

EmeraldPLUS Traditional Hungarian folklore show (B/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to discover the city’s history during a guided tour, covering some of the highlights of Budapest and learn more about its stunning landscape and architecture. The history of the Hungarian capital shows a unique blend of cultures, cuisine, and vibrant lifestyle. There is so much to take in while you pass through the bustling city, which is an attractive destination for visitors from all over the world. If you are feeling active, then you may instead choose to hike to Gellert Hill.

Included Excursion Guided coach tour of Budapest (B/L/D)

This afternoon, you will be welcomed into the home of a local family to learn about their culture over traditional sweet treats and coffee.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided hike to Bratislava Castle

DiscoverMORE Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Carpathian wine route (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Alternatively, embark on a guided cycling tour past idyllic riverbanks, monuments and lush parks before passing by Prater.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Vienna

DiscoverMORE Viennese evening concert (extra expense) (B/L/D)

After visiting Dürnstein Castle, relax on the Sun Deck as you sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Melk, nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Your local guide will take you on a tour of the spectacular 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, including its ancient monastic library and medieval manuscripts saved from fires by the monks in the 13th century.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour along the Danube

Included Excursion Tour of Melk Abbey (B/L/D)

This afternoon, join your local guide for a tour of Passau and discover a peppering of delightful Baroque buildings, some of which date back to the 17th century. Stop to admire the silhouette of the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress and witness St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home of the largest church organ in Europe. Later, return for an afternoon spent peacefully cruising through the heart of Europe.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Ceský Krumlov (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Later, return to your Star-Ship to sail through the picturesque surrounds of the Main-Danube Canal, passing Kelheim as you make your way to Nuremberg.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Regensburg (B/L/D)

After your guided tour, enjoy time to explore the city at leisure, passing idyllic houses that were lovingly reconstructed following the destruction of the war years.

DiscoverMORE World War II tour (extra expense, Art Bunker replaces Room 600 when not available) (B/L/D)

Admire hundreds of ornamental façades as you explore the town with your local guide, passing the New Residence, a building that truly captures the opulence that was enjoyed by the prince bishops. Relax in the Rose Garden before witnessing the opulence of medieval Altenburg Castle overlooking the town.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Bamberg (B/L/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence, perhaps stopping to admire the Viennese Baroque architecture and secular features from Italy. Your local guide will teach you about how the architects behind the Würzburg Residence drew inspiration from a spectrum of different popular styles. After the tour, enjoy a guided walking tour of Würzburg, including the Gothic Marienkapelle and Town Hall.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Enjoy a guided tour of the village, as your local guide leads you down an intricate network of cobblestone streets, each adorned with colourful houses. Centuries ago, this area benefited from trade that was brought by river traffic, and this past affluence can still be seen today.

EmeraldPLUS Exclusive visit to the Glass Art Museum in Wertheim with presentation

Included Excursion Guided tour of Miltenberg (B/L/D)

Alternatively, enjoy an active walk through vineyards to see what makes this wine region so popular.

EmeraldACTIVE Hike to Niederwalddenkmal

Included Excursion Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum (B/L/D)

Enjoy a walking tour of the city today, as your local guide takes you through the Old Town, passing ancient bridges that survived the air raids of WWII, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral and its filigree twin towers, an iconic part of the city’s skyline.

Included Excursion Guided walking tour of Cologne’s Old Town (B/L/D)

Alternatively, explore on two wheels, cycling from the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship to Waterland, passing a number of quintessentially Dutch villages and traditional windmills along the way.

Included Excursion Canal cruise (B/L/D)

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)

Welcome to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink.

EmeraldPLUS Highlight dinner at local restaurant

Included Excursion Guided Tour of Prague (B/D)

DiscoverMORE Tastes of Czechia (extra expense) (B)

On leaving Prague, drive along the Elbe Valley to Dresden, known as Florence on the Elbe. Here we will see the Frauenkirche, the Castle of the Electors of Saxony and the Green Vault with its collection of Meissen porcelain. Included is a two-night stay in Berlin. (B/D)

Included Excursion Orientation tour of Berlin & Visit to Cecilienhof (B)

This morning you will be transferred to the capital of Poland, Warsaw. This vibrant capital has a lot to offer, and we are sure there is a lot discover. Included is a two-night stay. (B/L)

Included Excursion Guided Tour of Warsaw & Entrance to Royal Castle

EmeraldPLUS Warsaw unveiling discovery tour (B)

Included Excursion Visit to the Concentration Camp at Auschwitz (B/L)

Included Excursion Orientation Tour of Kraków

DiscoverMORE Jewish Ghetto Tour & Schindler's Factory Visit (extra expense) (B)

EmeraldPLUS Dinner & Folklore Show in Budapest (B/L/D)

This evening, relax on board as you enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show.

EmeraldPLUS Traditional Hungarian folklore show performance (B/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to discover the city’s history during a guided tour, covering some of the highlights of Budapest and learn more about its stunning landscape and architecture. The history of the Hungarian capital shows a unique blend of cultures, cuisine, and vibrant lifestyle. There is so much to take in while you pass through the bustling city, which is an attractive destination for visitors from all over the world. If you are feeling active, then you may instead choose to hike to Gellert Hill.

EmeraldACTIVE Hike to Gellert Hill (B/L/D)

This afternoon, you will be welcomed into the home of a local family to learn about their culture over traditional sweet treats and coffee.

EmeraldPLUS Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

DiscoverMORE Carpathian wine route (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Alternatively, embark on a guided cycling tour past idyllic riverbanks, monuments and lush parks before passing by Prater.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour of Vienna

DiscoverMORE Viennese evening concert (extra expense) (B/L/D)

After visiting Dürnstein Castle, relax on the Sun Deck as you sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Melk, nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Your local guide will take you on a tour of the spectacular 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, including its ancient monastic library and medieval manuscripts saved from fires by the monks in the 13th century.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour along the Danube (B/L/D)

This afternoon, join your local guide for a tour of Passau and discover a peppering of delightful Baroque buildings, some of which date back to the 17th century. Stop to admire the silhouette of the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress and witness St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home of the largest church organ in Europe. Later, return for an afternoon spent peacefully cruising through the heart of Europe.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Ceský Krumlov (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Later, return to your Star-Ship to sail through the picturesque surrounds of the Main-Danube Canal, passing Kelheim as you make your way to Nuremberg.

EmeraldPLUS Bavarian band performance on board

DiscoverMORE Sausage-making workshop (extra expense) (B/L/D)

After your guided tour, enjoy time to explore the city at leisure, passing idyllic houses that were lovingly reconstructed following the destruction of the war years.

DiscoverMORE World War II tour (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Admire hundreds of ornamental façades as you explore the town with your local guide, passing the New Residence, a building that truly captures the opulence that was enjoyed by the prince bishops. Relax in the Rose Garden before witnessing the opulence of medieval Altenburg Castle overlooking the town.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Bamberg (B/L/D)

Today, you will have the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence, perhaps stopping to admire the Viennese Baroque architecture and secular features from Italy. Your local guide will teach you about how the architects behind the Würzburg Residence drew inspiration from a spectrum of different popular styles. After the tour, enjoy a guided walking tour of Würzburg, including the Gothic Marienkapelle and Town Hall.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Enjoy a guided tour of the village, as your local guide leads you down an intricate network of cobblestone streets, each adorned with colourful houses. Centuries ago, this area benefited from trade that was brought by river traffic, and this past affluence can still be seen today.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Miltenberg

EmeraldACTIVE Guided Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle (B/L/D)

Alternatively, enjoy an active walk through vineyards to see what makes this wine region so popular.

Included Excursion Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

EmeraldACTIVE Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal (B/L/D)

Enjoy a walking tour of the city today, as your local guide takes you through the Old Town, passing ancient bridges that survived the air raids of WWII, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral and its filigree twin towers, an iconic part of the city’s skyline.

Included Excursion Guided walking tour of Cologne’s Old Town (B/L/D)

Alternatively, explore on two wheels, cycling from the comfortable surrounds of your Star-Ship to Waterland, passing a number of quintessentially Dutch villages and traditional windmills along the way.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour to Waterland

DiscoverMORE Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense) (B/L/D)

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)