Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Rome
Arrive in Rome before noon and enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour, including special pre-reserved tickets to the Colosseum so you can skip the queues. Later, enjoy a welcome reception at your hotel.
Day 2: Rome
Today is all about soaking up Rome’s iconic sites on a guided exploration. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the Vatican. You’ll also see the frescoes that only Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel can offer. Tonight, savour a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, then continue to Sorrento. This evening, we’ve prepared something special.
Day 4: Sorrento, Isle of Capri
Cruise to the Isle of Capri and board a funicular train to the hilltop for stunning views. Afterwards, board a cruise to explore the island by boat. Later, take a walking tour of Sorrento
Day 5: Sorrento, Assisi, Perugia
Visit the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor, then journey on to Perugia.
Day 6: Perugia, San Gimignano, Florence
Explore the walled town of San Gimignano. Afterwards, live the Italian good life as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines. Continue to the birthplace of Renaissance, Florence, where you’ll have the evening at leisure to explore.
Day 7: Florence
Explore the Galleria dell’Accademia and see Michelangelo’s Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence. Later, enjoy free time to explore.
Day 8: Florence, Pisa, Portofino, Rapallo
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then embrace the chic coastal vibe of Portofino. Arrive in Rapallo, complete with a 16th-century castle sitting high above the sea.
Day 9: Rapallo, Cinque Terre
Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Italy’s Cinque Terre, picture-perfect World Heritage-listed cliffside villages. Dating back to medieval times, the villages were built clinging to steeply terraced cliffs above the sea and their grandeur is incomparable.
Day 10: Rapallo, Valpolicella, Venice
After a Signature Experience, arrive in Venice and receive the movie star treatment as you are transferred by boat to your hotel.
Day 11: Venice
Choose your preferred sightseeing activity today.
Day 12: Venice, Ljubljana, Zagreb
Travel via the emerald city of Ljubljana to Zagreb, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 13: Budapest, Embark Ship
Join a guided tour of Zagreb this morning. Later, travel to Budapest, and board your river ship.
Day 14: Budapest
Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. This afternoon set sail for Vienna, then enjoy a gala welcome dinner.
Day 15: Vienna
Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing to Vienna. On arrival, take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Day 16: Vienna
After your chosen activity this morning, we have arranged a special Signature Experience.
Day 17: Durnstein, Melk
Explore the beautiful town of Durnstein before choosing your activity.
Day 18: Linz, Salzburg, Passau
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
Day 19: Regensburg
Once again, enjoy the chance to personalise your day.
Day 20: Nuremberg
This morning, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. On arrival in Nuremberg, set out on your preferred activity.
Day 21: Bamberg
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Day 22: Wurzburg
Choose one of three touring options today.
Day 23: Miltenberg
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
Day 24: Rudesheim
In Rudesheim, choose between two experiences. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Andernach.
Day 25: Andernach
Today enjoy a Signature Experience. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to the Netherlands.
Day 26: Amsterdam
Arrive in Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
Day 27: Disembark Ship, Depart Amsterdam
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
