The Amsterdam canals begin an Amsterdam to Vienna tour that crosses five distinctive capitals in 11 days. Berlin, Prague and Budapest bring their own histories and riverside settings, while Dresden and Bratislava add shorter discoveries along the way. The journey ends among Vienna's imperial landmarks.
Day 1 (Sunday) Amsterdam
We will welcome you on arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin discovering the city of canals. Overnight in Amsterdam.
Day 2 (Monday) Amsterdam
After breakfast at the hotel, we will set off on a panoramic tour of Amsterdam. Our route takes in Dam Square, the River Amstel area, the Flower Market, Central Station, the port and Museum Square.
We will also learn about diamond cutting at the Coster factory. The afternoon is free, with the option to book an excursion to the fishing villages of Marken and Volendam or a boat trip along the canals. Overnight at the hotel. The city route may be adjusted to comply with municipal regulations.
Day 3 (Tuesday) Amsterdam - Berlin (655 km)
After breakfast, we will travel by coach into Germany and continue to Berlin. Its urban landscape combines traces of a divided past with the life of a continually changing capital. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 (Wednesday) Berlin
After breakfast, a panoramic tour of Berlin takes us through different chapters of the city's history. We will see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz, as well as Kurfürstendamm and the remains of the Berlin Wall.
The afternoon is free. You can also book an optional excursion to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Overnight in Berlin.
Day 5 (Thursday) Berlin - Dresden - Prague (345 km)
After breakfast, we will leave for Dresden, on the River Elbe. There will be free time during our stop in this Saxon city. If you prefer, you can book an optional visit through its historic centre before we continue into the Czech Republic.
In Prague, a local guide will lead our included panoramic tour. We will discover Old Town Square, with the Town Hall and astronomical clock, the churches of Our Lady before Týn and St Nicholas, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre.
Overnight in Prague. In the event of circumstances beyond our control, this visit may take place on Friday.
Day 6 (Friday) Prague
After breakfast, you will have a free day in Prague to explore independently or choose an optional activity.
You can book an excursion to Castle Hill, visiting the interior of St Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane and the Imperial Palace area. The route also includes the Church of Our Lady Victorious, known for the Infant Jesus of Prague, and finishes by Charles Bridge. This excursion is optional and costs extra. Overnight in Prague.
Day 7 (Saturday) Prague - Bratislava - Budapest (533 km)
After breakfast, we will travel via Brno towards Bratislava. Our short stop in the Slovak capital gives us time to stroll through its streets, see its well-known sculptures and discover St Martin's Church and St Michael's Gate.
We will then continue into Hungary to reach Budapest for our overnight stay. You will have free time and the option to book an evening excursion with views of the illuminated city from Gellért Hill and a boat trip on the Danube.
Day 8 (Sunday) Budapest
After breakfast, we will take a panoramic tour of Budapest. On the Buda bank, the route includes the Royal Palace area, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Across the river, Pest introduces us to the Parliament building, Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Basilica.
In the evening, you can round off the day with an optional Hungarian folklore dinner, accompanied by traditional dancing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 (Monday) Budapest - Vienna (250 km)
After breakfast, we will head towards Austria. On arrival in Vienna, our included panoramic tour explores the imperial Hofburg quarter, Heroes' Square and the Cathedral.
We will continue along the Ringstrasse to see buildings such as the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall, then head towards the Danube and the United Nations complex. A stop by Belvedere Palace offers views of its gardens before the tour ends in the Opera House area.
Overnight in Vienna. You can also attend an optional waltz concert in a Viennese palace, featuring music by Strauss and Mozart.
Day 10 (Tuesday) Vienna
After breakfast, enjoy a full free day in Vienna. Stroll through the historic centre and its avenues, or return to the places that interested you most during the previous day's tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 (Wednesday) Vienna
After breakfast, our Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest trip comes to an end.