Fly to Amsterdam.

Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to the hotel. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station 4*

Board the ship. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception and free time in the evening. Ship sails at 6pm. (B-D)

Take a boat ride on Amsterdam’s scenic canals—a UNESCO World Heritage site—admiring the distinctive architecture with its narrow gabled houses, elegant 17th-century merchant homes, and charming bridges that span the waterways, creating an exceptional urban landscape. In the afternoon, tour the city and the world-famous Keukenhof flower park—a global symbol of the cultural importance of flowers and the Dutch floral industry. Explore this garden paradise at your own pace. Once the estate of a castle of the same name, the modern park was established in 1949 by flower bulb growers. Its vibrant floral displays and meticulously designed gardens promise a colourful and inspiring experience throughout your visit. (B-L-D)

Take a coach to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem, where the architecture and traditional way of life of the Dutch provinces are brought to life through some 80 authentic farmhouses, windmills, workshops, homes, a school, barns, and a church. Inside each building, period furnishings and craft demonstrations make the visit especially engaging. (B-L-D)

Walk to Cologne’s city centre. See the Gothic cathedral, then continue on through the old town with a stop in front of the famous Fragrance Museum. Explore the city at your own pace. (B-L-D)

Board a small tourist train for a vineyard tour in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Enjoy a wine tasting in the historic cellars of Bassenheimer Hof, then visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, located in a 15th-century building and home to one of the largest and finest collections of mechanical musical instruments from the 18th to the 20th century. In the evening, check out the lively Drosselgasse, famous for its open-air taverns and live music. (B-L-D)

Travel by coach to Heidelberg. Stop at Heidelberg Castle to take in the exterior of this magnificent, partially ruined pink sandstone landmark. Since the late 18th century, its ruins have inspired painters and poets as a symbol of both grandeur and decline. Writers such as Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated its scenery, which also became a favourite subject for many artists. Continue on to the geometric terraces of the Garden of the Palatinate, the “Hortus Palatinus,” once considered the “eighth wonder of the world.” Then, go on a guided tour of the old town. Cruise to Strasbourg in the evening. (B-L-D)

Spend the day as you please, with lunch on your own in Strasbourg. Stroll through the European capital, exploring its scenic streets and quaint neighbourhoods. Board the ship at 6pm. (B-D)

Explore Mainz at your leisure. Cruise to Frankfurt—a city founded by Charlemagne and the birthplace of Goethe—now a major cultural destination. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city’s main landmarks, followed by a guided walking tour of the old town. (B-L-D)

Arrive in Miltenberg early in the morning. Explore this charming town with the onboard team. Nestled in unspoiled nature, the “Pearl of the Main” enchants visitors with its picturesque streets, Renaissance sandstone fountain, medieval castle, and beautiful half-timbered houses. Continue cruising along the Main to Wertheim. Arrive in the afternoon with free time to explore the maze of narrow streets in Wertheim’s old town, where you’ll see typical half-timbered houses. (B-L-D)

Visit the Würzburg Residence. As the starting point of Germany’s Romantic Road, Würzburg is undoubtedly one of Bavaria’s most beautiful cities. Its city centre is filled with magnificent churches and palaces reflecting its rich past. It also served as a filming location for The Three Musketeers. Tour the residence, built in the 18th century by architect Balthasar Neumann and considered one of Bavaria’s finest palaces. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.(B-L-D)

Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, often called a “fairy-tale town” and regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. This former imperial city’s narrow streets transport you back in time. Return to the ship and continue on to Bamberg. (B-L-D)

Visit Nuremberg and enjoy a tasting of its famous gingerbread, a must-try local specialty. Rich in history, the city is protected by thick walls and roughly 80 towers. Its medieval heart is best explored on foot and is full of hidden treasures. Sample traditional German gingerbread with aromas of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and candied orange. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. (B-L-D)

Cruise to Kelheim via the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Arrive in the early afternoon. See the Gothic cathedral, patrician houses, and the Walhalla memorial. (B-L-D)

Arrive in Passau, the “City of Three Rivers.” Stroll through enchanting streets like the Höllgasse. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. (B-L-D)

Visit Melk Abbey, including its interior and library housing nearly 100,000 volumes. Return to the ship and sail to Dürnstein. Explore this small medieval town at your own pace. Continue on to Vienna to see the Austrian capital, including the Musikverein, the State Opera, the golden Johann Strauss monument near Schwarzenbergplatz, the Hofburg Palace, and the Augustinian Church. (B-L-D)

Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs. Continue with a panoramic tour along the famous Ring Boulevard. Spend the afternoon as you please, then return to the ship. Enjoy a gala dinner. (B-L-D)

Explore Esztergom at your leisure. Cruise to Budapest. Take an evening city tour showcasing the Parliament, the castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion with its seven towers. (B-L-D)

Go on a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest, with views of the Parliament overlooking the Danube. Spend the afternoon as you please. In the evening, enjoy a folk show featuring Romani dances and traditional costumes. (B-L-D)

Disembarkation in the morning. Transfer to the Budapest airport and fly back to Montréal. (B)