Tour Description

Experience the finest Europe has to offer as you lose yourself on the Romantic Road in Rothenburg and satisfy your appetite in Hungary with a fine dining dinner cruise in Budapest. Led by local experts, your experience will rival the aristocrats of yesteryear in the famed Carinthian Lake District. After checking in at your exclusive, private boat access hotel, dinner is served at La Fenice before twilight night caps at Café Florian—the premier cocktail bar in Venice. Sample a little pomp and circumstance with the Bavarian grandeur of Germany's Würzburg Residenz and in Vienna, tread in the footsteps of your local Travel Director with a chance to take a private tour of Maria Theresa's awesome Schönbrunn Palace.

Priced From:

$ 7220pp ^*

From: 2026-04-19

To: 2026-12-20

Start Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

End Location: Venice, Italy

Trip Type: European Discovery

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive Amsterdam

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Apollo, Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam, enjoy a day of leisure. Join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. Mingle and get to know your fellow travellers as you cruise along some of the many quaint, tree-lined canals, to explore the heart of the Old City, before enjoying a pleasant evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant.

Rhine Valley to Würzburg

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Maritim, Würzburg

Relax with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to Würzburg. See the mighty Marienburg Fortress – the immense baroque palace of the Prince Bishops and one of the most important landmarks in Germany. On arrival, visit the imposing Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Local Expert. Marvel at intricate decorations and lavish staterooms boasting with French, Austrian and Venetian influences.

Rothenburg and Golden Prague

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Royal, Prague

In the morning venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Continue east to the Czech border, passing the town of Pilsen renowned for its beer, before reaching the Golden City of Prague. In the evening, perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city?

Prague, City of a Hundred Spires

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Royal, Prague

Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert through the Jewish Quarter and hear about the history, traditions and legends of the Jewish people and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. Then, the city is all yours to explore. Perhaps rummage through the renowned antique stores or shop for the nest Bohemian crystal?

Through Bohemia to Budapest

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest

Start the day with a journey through the beautiful forested countryside of Bohemia. Travel to Hungary, following the River Danube to Budapest. In the evening, join a Local Expert to enjoy a scenic dinner cruise, gliding past UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city’s spectacular nighttime beauty earns it the nickname 'Pearl of the Danube’.

Budapest, Queen of the Danube

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest

Drive along the beautiful Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square. Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda and admire sweeping views from the Fisherman’s Bastion with a Local Expert. Stand atop Gellért Hill where the colossal Liberty Statue stands in front of the Citadella watching over the city. Marvel at extensive panoramic views as you look out over the famous river dividing Buda and Pest - the two sides linked by the mighty Chain Bridge and the elegant, newer Elizabeth Bridge.

The Flavours of Budapest

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park

This morning, visit Liszt Academy. Continue your travels to the Austrian border and through pleasant farming country to Vienna.

Vienna and the Habsburgs

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park

In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital's architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament building. Sit down for traditional coffee and delicious treats and mingle with locals at a cosy café.

Along the shores of Lake Wörthersee to Venice

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

This day's route takes you past quiet villages, through Styria's forested mountains and into the Carinthian Lake District. Continue past Europe's warmest lake, the Wörthersee, to cross into Italy near Tarvisio. Then follow mountain valleys and cascading streams down to the Veneto Plain en route to the unique city of Venice. Arrive by private boat to your hotel. In the late afternoon and early evening, sip a cocktail on the corner of Piazza San Marco, whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians. Afterwards, stroll past the Doges Palace and the famous 'Bridge of Sighs' to a local restaurant in the heart of the San Marco 'sestieri' for a magical dinner.

The Magic of 'La Serenissima' Relaxed Start

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice

In the morning, prepare to embrace this most romantic city. Visit St. Mark's Square, dominated by its magnificent basilica and overlooked by the great Clock Tower. Also in the square stands the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace which is connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps shop in the small arcades or why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine?

Arrivederci Venice

Day 11

Duration: 1

Alas, you must bid farewell to this enchanting city. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-19

End Date: 2026-04-29

twin

Child Price: 6715

Adult Price: 7515

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7515

triple

Child Price: 6695

Adult Price: 7495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9035

Start Date: 2026-05-17

End Date: 2026-05-27

twin

Child Price: 6715

Adult Price: 7515

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7515

triple

Child Price: 6695

Adult Price: 7495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9125

Start Date: 2026-05-31

End Date: 2026-06-10

twin

Child Price: 6715

Adult Price: 7515

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7515

triple

Child Price: 6695

Adult Price: 7495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

Start Date: 2026-06-14

End Date: 2026-06-24

twin

Child Price: 6640

Adult Price: 7440

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7440

triple

Child Price: 6620

Adult Price: 7420

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8890

Start Date: 2026-06-28

End Date: 2026-07-08

twin

Child Price: 6440

Adult Price: 7240

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7240

triple

Child Price: 6420

Adult Price: 7220

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8550

Start Date: 2026-07-12

End Date: 2026-07-22

twin

Child Price: 6440

Adult Price: 7240

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7240

triple

Child Price: 6420

Adult Price: 7220

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8550

Start Date: 2026-08-09

End Date: 2026-08-19

twin

Child Price: 6440

Adult Price: 7240

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7240

triple

Child Price: 6420

Adult Price: 7220

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8550

Start Date: 2026-08-23

End Date: 2026-09-02

twin

Child Price: 6515

Adult Price: 7315

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7315

triple

Child Price: 6495

Adult Price: 7295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8675

Start Date: 2026-09-06

End Date: 2026-09-16

twin

Child Price: 6715

Adult Price: 7515

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7515

triple

Child Price: 6695

Adult Price: 7495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9135

European Rhapsody – Start Amsterdam, Classic Group

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