DAY 1, DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.

DAY 2, ARRIVE PARIS, FRANCE
Arrive in Paris and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

DAY 3, PARIS
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during your morning guided tour. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, La Madeleine, Les Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the many museums, galleries and other attractions that the city has to offer. (B)

DAY 4, PARIS
Enjoy a full free day to explore the amazing "City of Lights," where romance fills the air. Stroll along Les Champs Elysées, the boutique-lined boulevards, or see the Eiffel Tower, built for the World's Fair of 1889. Paris at night offers unlimited possibilities for every taste. (B)

DAY 5, PARIS - LUXEMBOURG – EMBARKATION - TRIER, GERMANY
Say "Au Revoir" to Paris as you drive through the scenic French countryside of Champagne to Luxembourg. Luxembourg is one of the last independent duchies that made up Western and Central Europe. Today the Grand Duchy is important because of its role in international politics and banking. Continue on to Trier for a brief overview of town before embarking the ship. Tonight, gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

DAY 6, BERNKASTEL – ZELL
After breakfast, arrive in the charming village of Bernkastel. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history. Take a guided walking tour through the old town center with its many medieval and Renaissance buildings, before continuing on to Zell, a delightful town famous for its wine "Zeller Schwarze Katz" (“Black Cat”) wine. Experience the hospitality of Zell with a visit by the Mayor and Wine Queens. Enjoy a wine tasting as you are treated to a special performance by the local children aka “Black Cats.” (B,L,D)

DAY 7, COCHEM - KOBLENZ - RHINE CASTLES - RÜDESHEIM
Decide between a guided tour of Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle, which offers fascinating views of the river valley, then drive to Koblenz. Or cruise to Koblenz which is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers for a guided walking tour of the city. Enjoy scenic cruising during lunch, as you cruise along the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine, seeing castle after castle and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Rüdesheim and take a mini train to visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum after dinner. Tonight, explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants. The ship moors overnight in Rüdesheim. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, MAINZ - HEIDELBERG - FRANKFURT
Today, decide between two excursions: take a guided walking tour of beautiful Mainz and see the famous Gutenberg Museum, home of the world's first printed bible, then travel by motor coach to Frankfurt. In Frankfurt, you will have a walking tour of the city’s medieval section. In the alternative, travel by motor coach for an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. Visit the red-walled Castle, enjoy gorgeous views of the Neckar Valley below, and see the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 8th-century wine cask. You will also enjoy free time in Heidelberg. Later this afternoon, return to Frankfurt, where the remainder of the day is free for you to explore. The ship moors overnight in Frankfurt. (B,L,D)

DAY 9, MILTENBERG, WERTHEIM
Arrive in Miltenberg for a walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets and gabled, half-timbered houses. During lunch, the ship will cruise to Freudenberg. A motor coach tour will take you to Wertheim, where you will have free time to explore the town on your own before boarding your ship for an overnight cruise to Würzburg. (B,L,D)

DAY 10, WÜRZBURG
During your guided tour, see the major sights including a visit to the magnificent Residenz Palace. This afternoon explore Würzburg on your own (a shuttle bus will be running from the ship to the Residenz); or take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. The excursion includes a visit to the Christmas Museum. Late this afternoon the ship will pick up Rothenberg passengers at Randersacher before cruising to Bamberg. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, BAMBERG
Arrive this morning in enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided walking tour of this medieval gem. A shuttle service back to the ship is available for guests not wishing for free time in town. Otherwise enjoy free time in Bamberg before you continue your cruise this evening to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D)

DAY 12, NUREMBERG - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (DISEMBARK)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided morning tour of the historic city of Nuremberg with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant impressive walls. You will have some free time to explore the town on your own before transferring to Prague. (B)

DAY 13, PRAGUE
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

DAY 14, PRAGUE DEPARTURE
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B)