European Gems Prague to Amsterdam (2025)

Welcome to Prague! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel located in the city's historic centre. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.

Begin your exploration of Prague with a tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town. Cross the Vltava River to visit the world's largest castle complex, Prague Castle. Wander across the iconic Charles Bridge and arrive in Prague's Old Market Square. Spend the rest of the day discovering the city at your own pace.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Prague. You might want to visit the Jewish Quarter, a hub of Semitic history, or capture the beauty of the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. In the evening, consider enhancing your journey with a traditional Czech Folklore Dinner and show.

Bid farewell to Prague after breakfast and board your coach to Budapest. Upon arrival, board your river ship and enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers in the evening.

Wake up to the enchanting views of Budapest. Disembark and join a local guide to learn about the city's vibrant history and visit its impressive sights. In the evening, return to your ship for a delightful Gala Welcome Dinner as you cruise.

Experience the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in the city's most famous buildings. A walking tour in the city centre will introduce you to sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace. In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to 'The Sound of Music'.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna. Explore the Hofburg area, stroll along Karntnerstrasse, the city's famous shopping strip, or embark on an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the former soviet city of Bratislava.

Cruise to Durnstein, a town overlooked by the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. Spend the morning exploring the town's cobbled streets and taverns. Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley and dock in Melk to tour the Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.

Today, you have the option to join a tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from 'The Sound of Music'. Alternatively, you can choose to enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Passau.

Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, take a guided walking tour through the historic streets, medieval buildings, and cultural sites.

Arrive in Nuremberg, the site of Hitler's infamous rallies during World War II. Take a city tour in the afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.

Today, you'll visit Bamberg, one of the few German cities that wasn't destroyed during World War II. Gain great insight into the city's history during a locally guided tour.

Today, you'll visit Wurzburg, a city nestled among vineyards. Admire the magnificent baroque palace, the Wurzburg Residence, and take a stroll through Wurzburg Court Garden. Later, you may choose to visit the medieval town of Rothenburg, a true fairytale town.

Discover Miltenberg today, exploring this well-preserved town's half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th century. Return to your ship and enjoy time at leisure. As the sun sets, watch the lights of medieval towns slip past as you cruise through the night.

In Rudesheim, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Later, return to your ship and encounter the spectacular Rhine Gorge.

Disembark your ship in Cologne and drive to the town of Bruhl for your Insider Experience. Later, return to Cologne for some free time.

Amsterdam's network of canals are a sight to behold. Dock in the city's heart and board a glass-top boat to discover its views. Back on land, enjoy some free time before a Farewell Dinner on board.

After breakfast, disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable journey through Europe.