2023 Amsterdam > Zagreb

Tour Code:: SGZA
Duration:: 19 days
Departure City:: Amsterdam
Return City:: Zagreb

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19 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Your journey into wonder begins here. Relax and raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Amsterdam

Explore wonderful Amsterdam, with its wealth of canals, museums and bicycles.

Freechoice

Hop aboard one of our e-bikes and take a guided bicycle tour outside the city, or join a flavours of Holland walking tour and taste some Dutch favourites such as herring, cheese and poffertjes. Alternatively, take the opportunity to experience an iconic canal cruise, or step outside of Amsterdam and visit the villages of Alkmaar & Schermerhorn, home to authentic windmills dating back to the 16th century.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Cologne

Freechoice

Take a stroll through Cologne and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral, or step inside the cathedral and let your local guide marvel you with its history. Alternatively, explore the city’s past and present, from Roman times to its Jewish heritage, during a guided tour, or if you are feeling more active, cycle to Cologne from the charming medieval village of Zons.

Enrich

Discover Germany’s motoring heritage with a special event held at Motorworld. Set amongst a large range of classic, vintage and Formula 1 vehicles, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of fun filled activities.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim

Enjoy views of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge. Then alight in Rüdesheim and board the Winzerexpress mini train for a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, before enjoying a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument for spectacular views of the river.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Miltenberg

Freechoice

Meet a monk at a local monastery for a tour and insight into regional beer production, or meet a winemaker for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, meet a Baron and Baroness and learn about aristocratic life, or opt to visit a local Schnapps producer or a farming family and taste some of their home made products.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Würzburg

Freechoice

Traverse the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg where you’ll tour the charming walled city. Alternatively, visit Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz Palace and sample some exquisite local wine in the underground cellars, or visit the impressive estate of Schloss Weikersheim, a true Baroque and Renaissance delight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Bamberg

Freechoice

Take a guided tour of the Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. Alternatively, taste some of the city’s regional specialities on a city walk.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Nuremberg

Enjoy this fascinating and ancient Bavarian city, dating back to the 11th century

Freechoice

Explore Nuremberg by foot on a guided walking tour, or visit moving WWII sites and learn about this dark era in the city’s history. Alternatively, stay on board for a beer tasting experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Regensburg

There is much to explore in the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, situated at the confluence of three rivers.

Freechoice

Enjoy a walking tour of Regensburg, or hop on board a local ferry and sail the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey and sample beer from one of the world’s oldest monastic breweries. Alternatively, join a local guide for a cycle to the Walhalla monument, or take an active walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Palace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Salzburg

Freechoice

Enjoy a guided tour of the baroque Old Town of Salzburg, learn about one of its most famous residents, Mozart, and be mesmerized by the city’s history and architecture. Alternatively, you may choose to join a walking tour focusing on sights from the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’.

Enrich

Based on the timeless movie of the same name, the exclusive ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ will wow you with its stage sets. Enjoy a delicious Austrian lunch before an afternoon humming along to some of the catchy classics.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Melk > Dürnstein

Freechoice

Experience Melk’s magnificent 18th century Benedictine Abbey on a guided tour, or if you are feeling more active, embark on a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the region. Alternatively, visit the fairytale castle of Burg Aggstein. Built in the 12th century, the castle ruins offers spectacular views across the Danube.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Vienna

Acquaint yourself with this opulent city by taking a fascinating guided tour of its most famous sights, including the Ringstrasse.

Enrich

Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian Sekt. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical evening concert featuring the timeless music of Strauss and Mozart. Even in elegant Vienna, Palais Liechtenstein is one of the grandest of all venues.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Vienna

Freechoice

Take a tour of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, or visit Schönbrunn Palace and witness the opulence of the Habsburg Empire. Alternatively, discover Viennese coffee culture during a tour, or for those feeling more active, explore a different side of Vienna on a cycle to Danube Island.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Budapest

Today we find ourselves in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s oldest and prettiest cities.

Freechoice

Make the most of a guided tour of Budapest including a piano concert, or relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths and Spa. Choose to experience the labyrinths of the Hospital in the Rock, or join a local guide for a walking tour focused on the past and present of Budapest. Alternatively, if you’re feeling more active, you may choose to join a hike to Buda Hill.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Budapest > Ljubljana

This morning disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Although small in size and population this city doesn’t lack charm. With its many colourful buildings such as the Franciscan Church, lively town squares and baroque architecture, Ljubljana is one of the hidden gems of this region.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 16 - Ljubljana

Start your day with a guided tour of Ljubljana, the city sitting on the Ljubljanica River and discover the cities many treasures such as the Opera House, National Museum, Franciscan Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral.
Then journey to Bled, the small town surrounded by towering Alps and overlooking the glacial lake of the same name. Step back in time and take a traditional Pletna boat to the beautiful island sitting in the middle of Lake Bled. Visit the historic Church of St. Mary with its famous wishing well where you can ring the bell for good luck.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 - Ljubljana > Zagreb

After a leisurely morning cross the Croatian border to the capital, Zagreb. Located on the southern slopes of the Medvednica Mountains and on the banks of the Sava River, Zagreb is Croatia’s largest city and it beautifully encompasses its traditional European history with its modern function as the economical and governmental hub of the country. Your local guide will show you the highlights of the city during your walking tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 18 - Zagreb > Plitvice National Park > Zagreb

This morning, tour the sublimely beautiful World Heritage-listed Plitvice National park. Wander along meandering pathway to views a series of emerald green lakes, stepped and linked by impressive waterfalls.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 19 - Zagreb

After breakfast, transfer to Zagreb airport for your onwards or homebound flight.
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Meals Included: Breakfast