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Day 1 - Arrive Amsterdam, Netherlands

Welcome to the Netherlands. You'll be met at the airport and transferred directly to your luxury river ship. Settle into your suite and join your Cruise Director for a welcome reception featuring fresh, locally sourced oysters and regional sparkling wine before exploring the city at your own pace tonight.

Day 2 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Choose how you want to experience the Dutch capital today. Take a classic glass-top boat canal cruise, enjoy a premium regional cheese tasting, or opt for a guided bike ride through the countryside to the village of Durgerdam. This afternoon, the ship sets sail toward Germany.

Day 3 - Andernach, Germany

Spend a relaxing morning enjoying the ship's premium amenities as you glide down the Rhine. This afternoon, experience an exclusive APT Signature Experience: Princess Heide von Hohenzollern opens the gates of her private home, Namedy Castle, for a morning tea and private piano recital.

Day 4 - Rüdesheim, Germany

Cruise through the spectacular, castle-studded Rhine Gorge this morning. Docking in Rüdesheim, choose your Freedom of Choice activity: fly over vineyard-draped slopes in a scenic gondola ride up to the Niederwald Monument, tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or visit a historic cellar for a local wine tasting.

Day 5 - Miltenberg, Germany

Arrive in Miltenberg, a fairy-tale village filled with beautifully preserved 15th- to 17th-century half-timbered houses. Opt for a guided walking tour paired with a regional liqueur tasting, or travel up into the hills to visit a local Franciscan monastery to sample homemade sausages, cheese, and bread with a friar.

Day 6 - Wurzburg, Germany

Wake up in Würzburg, the pearl of Lower Franconia. Choose between a guided tour through the magnificent 18th-century Baroque Würzburg Residence (featuring the world's largest ceiling fresco), a day trip to the iconic walled medieval town of Rothenburg, or an active hike up to the Marienberg Fortress.

Day 7 - Bamberg, Germany

Step ashore with a local expert to uncover the secrets of Bamberg's remarkably preserved UNESCO-listed old town. Marvel at the unique Old Town Hall sitting right over the river bridge and sample the city's historic culinary trademark: smoked rauchbier.

Day 8 - Nuremberg, Germany

Dock in Nuremberg, a city deeply etched into modern history. Select a tour through the city's complex World War II historical landmarks (including the Reich Party Rally Grounds) or pick a lighter guided walk focusing entirely on the city's spectacular 900-year-old medieval ramparts and castles.

Day 9 - Regensburg, Germany

Explore Regensburg, sitting at the northernmost point of the Danube. Tour the impeccably preserved medieval city centre, view the ancient Roman gate Porta Pretoria, and finish with a tasting at the historic Old Sausage Kitchen. Active guests can choose a guided bike ride to the grand Walhalla Memorial.

Day 10 - Linz, Austria & Salzburg, Germany

Travel from Linz into the majestic Austrian Alps to Salzburg. Enjoy a guided walk through the historic centre before a spectacular Signature Experience: a rustic lunch on Gaisberg Mountain kicked off by a traditional hunting horn blower, followed by an exclusive live performance of The Sound of Music.

Day 11 - Melk & Durnstein, Austria

Disembark in Melk for a guided tour of the spectacular, gold-leafed Melk Abbey. Afterward, active travelers can take a guided bicycle ride along the Danube through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley to meet up with the ship in the fairy-tale town of Dürnstein for an evening stroll.

Day 12 - Vienna, Austria

Arrive in Vienna, Austria's grand capital. Drive along the imperial Ringstrasse to take in the monumental architecture and tour the breathtaking Gothic spires of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend the afternoon exploring the grand imperial avenues at your leisure.

Day 13 - Vienna, Austria

Spend your morning customizing your day: tour the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace, take a day trip across the Slovakian border to Bratislava, or explore the Fine Arts Museum. Tonight, enjoy an exclusive APT Signature Experience: a private cocktail party and orchestral recital of Mozart and Strauss at Liechtenstein's City Palace.

Day 14 - Budapest, Hungary

Arrive in Budapest for a panoramic city tour. Take in the spectacular monuments of Buda and Pest, including a visit to the World Heritage-listed Fisherman’s Bastion. Tonight, toast your incredible journey across Europe during a final farewell dinner on board as you cruise past the illuminated cityscape.

Day 15 - Disembark Budapest, Hungary

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before bidding farewell to the crew. You will be transferred directly to the airport or train station for your onward journey.