Set off on a tour of Salzburg that will take you to several sights from the classic film, The Sound of Music.
Attend a private classical concert featuring members of the Mozart's Boys Choir at the City Palace in Vienna.
Enjoy time to wander Europe's Christmas markets, teeming with delicious treats and hand-made treasures.
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Daily :Perhaps slow things down and cruise the canals on a glass-top boat. Maybe visit Zaanse Schans – the quintessential Dutch village known for its windmills and specialty produce.
Explore Amsterdam your way. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers and cruise director as you sit down to a gala welcome dinner.
Daily :Go beyond the gates of Namedy Castle and wander about the rooms, hidden nooks and grounds, then enjoy a cocktail party in the ballroom
Take a discovery through the city. 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, and you will visit the house where he was born, which is now a museum. Alternatively, set off on a bike to explore.
This morning, awake to a new country, a new city, with unlimited possibilities for what the day could bring. Take a walking discovery through the historic city centre. You’ll then travel to Andernach for your first Signature Experience.
Daily :In Rüdesheim, tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or perhaps sample wines from the region during an onboard tasting.
Approach the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River today, where crumbling ruins cling to rocky cliffs and rolling hillsides are marked with perfectly planted vineyards. Your ship later docks at the town of Rüdesheim.
Daily :Sample local fare during a guided tour, take an onboard German language lesson or hike through a Franconian vineyard.
Spend the day in Miltenberg, where you may select from two activities.
Daily :The immense architectural beauty of Würzburg is on show today as you walk to the Würzburg Residence, an 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg. Inside, marvel at intricate tapestries, gilded stucco work and ceiling frescoes by Tiepolo. If you prefer, take a journey along the Romantic Road to the marvellous medieval town of Rothenburg where you’ll stop for a tour. Otherwise, visit a family-owned farm, where you'll tour the property before sitting down to morning tea as you learn about local farming life.
Seize the day with your preferred sightseeing activity.
Daily :Explore Bamberg’s Old Town. Afterwards, cruise onto the Main-Danube Canal.
Daily :A historic tour takes you to a selection of World War II sites, such as the Reich Party Rally Grounds. Alternatively, walk in the footsteps of Swedish King Gustavus-Adolphus, with a hike through the Schwarzach Valley.
Delve into Nuremberg’s history during today’s activity.
Daily :Explore Regensburg’s World Heritage-listed city centre. Or put on your dancing shoes for a Bavarian dance class at a local beer haus. You can also take a gourmet walk with a visit to the Michelin-starred Storstad.
After this morning’s experience, a student from the University of Regensburg will join you on board for an informative presentation.
Daily :Take in a traditional Krampus mask show, a local Christmas custom.
Travel to Salzburg, where a city tour takes you to several sights from Rogers and Hammerstein's classic film, The Sound of Music. Enjoy lunch here, before a signature experience. Afterwards, head to Linz to re-board your ship.
Daily :Set out on a guided tour of Melk Abbey or join a local guide for a town tour.
Disembark in Melk and set out on your chosen activity. Later, your ship cruises to Dürnstein where you will enjoy some free time to explore.
Daily :Tonight, visit the family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace and attend an exclusive cocktail reception and a private festive concert.
Today, enjoy a special festive guided tour of Vienna. Walk through the beautifully decorated city centre and enjoy a stop at the charming Christmas markets at City Hall. Here, sample spiced wine and gingerbread before free time to browse the market. Later, take in an enchanting Christmas recital in a local church.
Daily :Perhaps join an excursion to Bratislava, the diverse capital of nearby Slovakia. Its mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist-era architecture make this a city of alluring contrasts. Another option is to embark on a horse and carriage ride through Vienna, taking in the city’s beautiful Christmas decorations. Alternatively, enjoy an onboard baking demonstration on how to make the perfect Christmas cookies.
A second day in Vienna presents a host of options for discovery.
Daily :Travel to Schönbrunn Palace for a guided tour before free time to explore the famous Christmas market right in front of the palace. Afterwards, see how traditional apple strudel is prepared at the Residenz Café.
Daily :Farewell your ship and travel to Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, where you will stop for a walking tour where you will learn about the city’s time under Communist rule. Continue on to Hungary, and check in to your hotel at the country’s capital.
Stay: Two Nights, Kempinski Budapest
Daily :Join a local guide for a tour of Budapest. Among many highlights, you’ll see Heroes’ Square and the superb Fisherman’s Bastion. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Daily :After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :Enjoy a luxurious and carefree discovery of Europe with 14 nights aboard an all-inclusive Concerto river ship.
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