Tour members from across Canada fly to Prague.

On arrival in Prague, we are transferred to our hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city. This evening we gather for dinner.
Hotel Grandior (3 nights) 

This morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with its historic city centre recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before visiting  the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Afterwards, we will walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square. This evening, we will enjoy a Folklore Dinner Show to learn about Czech music, dance, and traditions.

Spend a day at your leisure or take an optional tour to Terezín, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now  a memorial to all those who perished.

Depart Prague and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Discover its old town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on our own, continue to the charming 1,200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, where we will embark on our luxurious ship. This evening, enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner aboard the ship.
ms AmaBella (7 nights)

Enjoy free time to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before we cruise to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers”. Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus”, Passau’s Castle Hill.

Once the ship arrives in Linz, you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic centre Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in the Sound of Music. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.

Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets and visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling.

During our morning city tour of Vienna, you will see the impressive Vienna Opera House, the Imperial Palace, and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. This afternoon we are free to stroll through the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Following a scenic cruise to Bratislava, choose from a walking tour which should include the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace, and the gothic St. Martin’s Cathedra or take a foodie tour to enjoy some Slovakian Specialities. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore on your own.

Enjoy a morning visit to  the Hungarian capital as you wander the alleys of the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors that sell everything from food to souvenirs. We will also explore the twin cities of Buda and Pest, which are spread over both banks of the Danube River. We’ll also explore Castle Hill with some of Budapest’s most important medieval monuments and museums. Alternatively, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below.