Day 1 - Friday - May 24, 2024
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam-with its many cafes and art galleries. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Don't miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Monday - May 27, 2024
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. Later, local musicians will join us onboard for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Beauty on the Main River. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Wednesday - May 29, 2024
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Thursday - May 30, 2024
Storybook Settings. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Friday - May 31, 2024
The City of Seven Hills. Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Legends and History Lessons. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively, spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. You may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz. LINZ, AUSTRIA: Legendary, Lovely Linz. This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon. VIENNA: Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube. Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava. Consider a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
The Pearl of the Danube. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Time to Capture Photographs, Coffee, and Confections. Take free time to shop in the Great Market Hall, take photos on the Royal Palace grounds, or visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Hungarian History in a Harbor Town. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. You'll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 - Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
History and Culture in Croatia. Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard. NOVI SAD, SERBIA: The Athens of Serbia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 18 - Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Fortresses and Folklore. Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Street-Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafes, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the quarter of Skadarlija. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 19 - Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates. Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac. Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge-a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 20 - Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan Beauty. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 21 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Fortresses and Folklore. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 22 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest. After the visit, drive to Brasov for the night. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 23 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
In the evening, depart for Bran Castle of Dracula lore. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 24 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
The "Paris of the East". Drive out the Carpathians to Bucharest; On the way, enjoy a local lunch. Spend some free time exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafes, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. (Breakfast)
Day 25 - Monday - Jun 17, 2024
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
