Arrive in Amsterdam and board your river ship. Explore the city’s iconic canals before joining your Cruise Director and fellow travellers for a warm Welcome Reception.

Glide through Amsterdam and explore its iconic canals on a glass-top boat tour. Enjoy free time ashore before a special Gala Welcome Dinner onboard.

Cruise into Cologne and visit Brühl’s World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace. Explore its Rococo interiors, lush gardens, and hear stories of its fascinating 18th-century history.

Relax onboard and enjoy stunning views as you cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge. Your ship docks in Rüdesheim, where you'll be able to ride the Winzerexpress to Siegfried’s Musical Instrument Museum.

Explore Miltenberg’s half-timbered charm and sample local treats on a culinary tour. Later, relax onboard and enjoy scenic cruising through medieval towns as night falls.

Explore Würzburg and its baroque Residence, then perhaps visit Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved medieval town along the Romantic Road, rich in charm and history.

Discover Bamberg, a rare WWII survivor, on a guided tour of its Old Town, cathedral, and historic streets, then enjoy free time to explore further.

Arrive in Nuremberg and explore its WWII history on a city tour, including the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice, site of the Nuremberg Trials.

Having reached the Danube River overnight, Regensburg awaits. Explore its medieval charm on a guided tour through historic streets, cultural landmarks, and beautifully preserved architecture in Bavaria’s heart. Tonight, enjoy a festive Bavarian evening with local beer, snacks, music, and dance.

arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the Ilz and Inn rivers join the Danube. Perhaps join an optional tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg. Alternatively, stay on board and enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.

Explore Dürnstein’s cobbled streets and wines, cruise the scenic Wachau Valley, then tour Melk Abbey, a stunning Benedictine monastery with centuries of history and grandeur.

After cruising into Austria, dock in Melk and tour Melk Abbey, a stunning Benedictine monastery with centuries of history and grandeur. Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein. Explore the cobbled streets, town houses and taverns of the town.

Join a walking tour of Vienna’s highlights, explore the Naschmarkt, and enhance your evening with a Mozart and Strauss concert followed by a scenic Ringstrasse drive.

Spend the day at leisure or enhance your journey with visits to Schönbrunn Palace or Bratislava, discovering imperial grandeur and Slovakia’s unique architectural charm.

Awake in Budapest and explore its rich history with a local guide. Tonight, enjoy a private opera recital at the Hungarian State Opera.

After breakfast, disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.