Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the historic centre of Prague. Later this evening, you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.

Your exploration of Prague begins with a tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town. Begin at Strahov Monastery, where you can take in panoramic views of Prague. You’ll then wander across Charles Bridge and arrive in Prague’s Old Market Square. Have your camera ready at the Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in the Old Town Square that visualises time in a truly unique form. With the afternoon at leisure, you may wish to visit the Christmas Market. Perhaps join an optional tour this evening to a lively traditional Czech folklore dinner and show.

Enhance Your Journey – Folklore Dinner and Show

Travel to a local restaurant and enjoy a lively traditional Czech folklore dinner and show.

Having become familiar with the layout of Prague, enjoy today at leisure to explore as you please. The Jewish Quarter is a pulsing hub of Semitic history, so perhaps you’d like to head there and learn all about the birthplace of writer Franz Kafka. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional tour to Prague Castle.

Enhance Your Journey – Prague Castle

Travel across the Vltava River to Prague Castle, which dominates the city skyline. Believed to date back to the 9th century, this castle complex – with its network of palaces and churches – is considered the largest in the world. Join a local guide for a tour through the complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane.

Farewell Prague after breakfast as you board your coach and head to Budapest to board your river ship. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers.

Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and discover Budapest on a guided tour with a local expert, visiting a range of the city’s most impressive sights.

Insider Experience – Budapest Christmas Market

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to the charming Christmas market in front of St Stephen’s Basilica, where you can sample traditional seasonal treats.

Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.

Disembark in the town of Dürnstein, where you may wish to walk up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Later, cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley to Melk. Take a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.

Today you may choose to join an optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic or visit Salzburg. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing day sailing to Linz.

Insider Experience – Bavarian Experience

Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.

Enhance your Journey – Český Krumlov

Enjoy a fascinating excursion to the historic city of Český Krumlov, home to more than 300 preserved historic buildings and a charming medieval centre.

Enhance your Journey – Salzburg Sights

Travel through Austria’s scenic countryside to Mondsee, where you may recognise the famous wedding church from The Sound of Music. Continue to Salzburg for a guided tour of the town Mozart once called home, then enjoy free time to explore at leisure before returning to your ship.

Dock in Regensburg this morning and set out on a guided walking tour. Wander cobblestone lanes and step back in time as you explore historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural landmarks. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

Insider Experience – Regensburg Christmas Market

Visit the festive Christmas market and soak up the seasonal atmosphere while enjoying a warming mug of mulled wine.

Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice. Afterwards explore Nuremberg further at leisure.

After breakfast, board a coach and travel to Munich and check in to your hotel.

Enjoy a guided tour of Munich, the Bavarian capital often regarded as one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. See the famous Glockenspiel in the New Town Hall on Marienplatz and explore the historic city centre, home to the iconic Frauenkirche. The afternoon is yours to relax or continue exploring. This evening, enjoy a special dinner.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Munich today, where you might choose an enchanting optional experience.

Enhance Your Journey – Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. Renowned for its fairy-tale architecture, this iconic castle inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Surrounded by dramatic mountains, forests and lakes, the castle’s interiors are equally captivating, adorned with vibrant murals and an air of grand opulence.

Your adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.