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You can look forward to an included onshore excursion almost every day of your cruise. From UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites to insightful walking tours, each one of our itineraries features a collection of complimentary activities in a wealth of destinations. If you’re eager to explore further afield, we have a unique portfolio of enhanced excursions which allow you to do just that.

Discover MORE is a collection of optional excursions, activities, experiences and tours. Each one of these extra-special moments has been handpicked because it offers a unique insight into the region. Delve deeper into your destination for the day with visits to nearby cities, towns and landmarks and see some of the area’s most iconic sights.

We have included a ‘fitness level’ for each Discover MORE excursion to help you choose which tour will be best suited to you for your utmost enjoyment.

Easy: Recommended to everyone; light walking, short distances, may include uneven surfaces.

Moderate: Requires moderate/advanced mobility; walking from medium to long distances over uneven or steep surfaces.

Active: Requires active participation on stretches with cobblestones, uneven stairs and ground, nature paths as well as paddling and other non-walking activities. Guests must have a good level of fitness for these excursions.

To book, simply pick your favourite Discover MORE options and either call us before you travel or confirm your choice with your cruise director on the day of embarkation. Please note, some Discover MORE options must be booked before your departure date.

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Discover MORE EXCURSIONS BY COUNTRY

Austria

Vineyards hike & tasting in Weissenkirchen

Art tour of Vienna including KHM visit NEW

Visit to Schallaburg Castle

Visit to Schönbrunn Palace

Tastes of Vienna

Linzer torte-making workshop NEW

Viennese evening concert

Bulgaria

Paint & wine

Traditional Bulgarian pastry making

Croatia

Vucedol Culture Museum NEW

Czech Republic

Tastes of Czechia

France

Guided tour of the Pont du Gard

Classical concert in Avignon Excurison to Les Baux de Provence

Visit to Saint Paul de Vence

of Paris

Germany

Freiburg tour with local tasting

Alsace wine route with tasting

Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit

Evening concert at Bruchsal Palace

Vineyard visit & Franconian wine

Gingerbread cooking demonstration

World War II tour

Excursion to Salzburg

Bavaria Live

Excursion to the Bavarian forest

Excursion to Českỳ Krumlov

Baden-Baden Opera House behind the scenes

Hungary

Hungarian bath experience NEW

Jewish heritage tour

Excursion to Szentendre

Netherlands

Visit to the Royal Flora Flower Auction NEW

Haarlem discovery visit

Delft Pottery factory visit

Portugal

Excursion to Sintra

Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Museum

Guided electric bicycle tour to the Atlantic NEW

Visit to Quinta da Aveleda

Castelo Rodrigo tour NEW

Visit to Mateus Manor House

Romania

Prejmer & Harman UNESCO Heritage churches Sibiu

Serbia

Routes of Nikola Tesla NEW National Opera Theatre tour

Slovakia

Carpathian Wine Route NEW

Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava

Spain

Full day Cordoba with visit of La Mezquita NEW

Flamenco & Sherry at Jerez de la Frontera NEW

Switzerland

Train & cable car ride to Mt. Rigi & Weggis

Visit to Gornergat Matterhorn

Turkey

Topkapi Palace & Harem section Whirling Dervishes ceremony

Vienna, Austria

VINEYARDS HIKE & TASTING IN WEISSENKIRCHEN - F ROM €52 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

Danube Explorer

DEPARTS FROM: Dürnstein

Hike through the vineyards of the picturesque village of Weissenkirchen and learn about its long wine-growing heritage, as well as the region’s climate and soil. Next, taste the local wine, jam, chutney, and chocolate, before trying a delicious Austrian sweet delicacy called Mohnzelten.

Added to the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 2000, the Wachau wine region in Austria is deservedly one of the most spectacular winemaking regions of the world. It has idyllic scenery with terraced vineyards and quaint historical villages, complete with castles and adorned churches. There is a lot to ponder in Wachau—even if it’s just 12 miles long.

Includes: Coach transfer

Local guide

Tastings

Fitness level: Active

ART TOUR OF VIENNA - F ROM €66 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Explorer

DEPARTS FROM: Vienna

For art lovers, there is no other place like the Austrian capital, not just because the city is packed with museums and artwork but because of its variety. Your tour will include a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Kunsthistorisches Museum

Fitness level: Easy

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

VISIT TO SCHALLABURG CASTLE - F ROM €59 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Explorer

DEPARTS FROM: Melk

Schallaburg Castle is one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Europe and your tour will give you an insight into the changing purposes of such a castle from the middle ages to the twentieth century. You will be immersed into thousands of years of architecture, learning how many architectural styles exist beside each other, starting with roman fortifications, passing Gothic buildings and moving into the beautiful Renaissance castle. After the castle visit, you will walk up to the historic Renaissance shooting range, established some 450 years ago, where you will try longbow archery, before tasting the region’s pear and apple ciders.

Includes: Coach transfer Local guide

Entrance

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked and is not recommended for guests in a wheelchair.

VISIT TO SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE - F ROM €59 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

Christmas Time on the Danube

DEPARTS FROM: Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire, is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. Emperor Franz Joseph, who later married the enchanting Sisi, was born here in 1830 and reigned from 1848 to 1916. The monarch spent his last years entirely in the palace, which became the property of the new Republic of Austria only two years after his death. Today, it is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage-listed site due to its historic importance, unique grounds and splendid furnishings. Follow our local expert and hear the fascinating tales of the intriguing former residents.

Includes: Coach transfer Local guide

Entrance

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TASTES OF VIENNA - F ROM €62 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Delights

DEPARTS FROM: Vienna

Vienna is known not only for its history and its culture, but also for its delicious pastries. Join us for some local tastings with a dedicated guide who will highlight the food culture in the ‘City of the Waltz’. The tour will include a stop in a traditional coffee house for a tasting.

Includes: Coach transfer Local guide Tastings

Fitness level: Easy

LINZER TORTE-MAKING WORKSHOP - F ROM €58 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Explorer

DEPARTS FROM: Linz

Join us in an exciting Linzer torte-making workshop where you will learn how to make one of Europe’s most popular desserts, named after the town of Linz.

Includes: Local guide Tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with EmeraldPLUS excursion to Český Krumlov.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

VIENNESE EVENING CONCERT - F ROM €79 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Delights

Danube Explorer

Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Christmas Time on the Danube

DEPARTS FROM: Vienna

With Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert among its historical repertoire, Vienna is the world capital of opera and classical music. The rich musical legacy that flows through the city is evident everywhere, from street buskers, to formal performances in one of the capital’s renowned venues. Enjoy an exclusive evening concert at one of Vienna’s most beautiful concert halls, with favourites such as the Blue Danube Waltz and the Radetzky March. A complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival adds to the unforgettable occasion.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Private concert

Glass of sparkling wine

Fitness level: Easy

PAINT & WINE - F ROM €43 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Rousse

Join us on board for a painting workshop with a local Bulgarian artist who will demonstrate some canvas painting techniques. Enjoy this experience with a glass of wine in the company of your friends and bring a long-lasting memory of the Danube back home.

Includes:

Painting materials

Local instructor

Glass of wine

Fitness level: Easy

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN PASTRY MAKING - F ROM €48 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Vidin

Watch your host prepare a traditional Bulgarian Banitsa pastry, before joining a workshop and learning to make your own. Banitsa is a very popular Bulgarian dough dish, prepared by making dough sheets with various fillings, the most popular being filled with white cheese and eggs. Afterwards, enjoy a tasting, served with a bowl of the famous Lactobasilicus Bulgaricus yoghurt.

Includes: Local guide Coach transfer Home visit and tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

VUČEDOL CULTURE MUSEUM - F ROM €42 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Vukovar

Join us for an insightful tour to Vučedol where you can explore archaeological findings which showcase the customs and daily life of the first Indo-Europeans as well as their cultures and religions.

Includes: Local guide Coach transfers

Entrance to museum

Fitness level: Moderate

TASTES OF CZECHIA - F ROM €42 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Prague City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Prague

During your guided tour, you will learn all about the great variety of Czech wines. A short walk from your hotel will take you through some of the city’s interesting hidden corners before arriving at a local restaurant. Meet your sommelier and enjoy a welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine, followed by a selection of red, white and rosé wines all accompanied by traditional charcuterie and cheeses carefully selected to complement each glass. At the end of the session, enjoy a traditional Czec koláček (little cake) before your tram ride or walk back to the hotel.

Includes: Local guide

Wine

Local food tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Prague city extension.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Paris, France

GUIDED TOUR OF THE PONT DU GARD - F ROM €42 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

DEPARTS FROM: Avignon

In the heart of Provence, the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Pont du Gard aqueduct is one of humankind’s great masterpieces. Technically and architecturally impressive, this three-level Roman aqueduct is 275 metres long and 48 metres high and served as an aqueduct until the 6th century transporting thousands of gallons of water per day. Later, it was used as a toll gate, before being transformed into a road bridge.

As well as marvelling at this wonderful feat of engineering, you’ll visit the small Roman town of Uzes. Its circular streets once protected the medieval castle in the 11th and 12th centuries, and are perfect for exploring and enjoying some great food in the local restaurants.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Visit of the Pont du Gard

Visit to Uzes

Fitness level: Moderate

CLASSICAL CONCERT IN AVIGNON - F ROM €88 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

DEPARTS FROM: Avignon

The fortified city of Avignon located on the banks of the Rhône River showcases its rich papal history at every turn, where palaces, courtyards and private mansions evoke memories of 14th-century Provence, and some of the most elegant streets offer a superior level of charm. During your visit you will have the opportunity to enjoy a classical concert in the halls of one of the Provençal city’s churches.

Includes: Tour escort

Private concert

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

EXCURSION TO LES BAUX DE PROVENCE - F ROM €63 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

DEPARTS FROM:

Avignon

Set in the heart of the Alpilles regional country park, Les Baux de Provence is a World Heritage-listed site, recognised for being ‘one of the most beautiful villages in France’. Situated at a fortified rocky site between Arles and St. Remyde-Provence, visit the Old Village with its narrow cobblestone streets and grey medieval stone buildings. Compact, with plenty of shops and restaurants, the village retains its traditional style, while being an outstanding attraction. The high, rocky pinnacle of Château-Fortress des Baux extends to the southwest of the village and the incredible views make the trip very much worthwhile.

Includes: Local guide Coach transfers

Fitness level: Active

EXCURSION TO PÉROUGES - F ROM €52 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sensations of Lyon & Provence

DEPARTS FROM:

Lyon

Located on a small hill overlooking the Ain River Valley, 30km north of Lyon, this beautiful small medieval walled town thrives on its local wine and weaving industries. Considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, a variety of fascinating buildings, including a fortified church and the house of the princes of Savoy, encourage many to walk the cobblestone streets. Explore from the upper gate to the 15th-century church, the main street ‘Rue des Rondes’, passing the 33-metre-deep well, and the Maison du Sergent de Justice, with its round tower. A lovely place to sit and relax with a drink, you’ll soon understand why this picturesque location has been used as the backdrop for many films, including 1973’s The Three Musketeers.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Visit to Pérouges

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included EmeraldPLUS silk presentation.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

VISIT TO SAINT PAUL DE VENCE - F ROM €62 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Nice City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Nice

If you love charming villages with a wealth of historic monuments and art galleries, Saint Paul de Vence is definitely somewhere you should put on your must-see list. Located in the Alpes-Maritime region along the French Riviera, this medieval village is one of the prettiest hilltop towns of Provence.

Cobbled streets, centuries-old buildings, quaint squares, vaulted passageways, arcades and ancient fountains galore make this one of the most loved villages in southern France.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Nice city extension and must be pre-booked.

TASTES OF PARIS - F ROM €39 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Paris City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Paris

Depart your hotel on foot and take the Metro to further explore one of Paris' iconic arrondissements. You'll have the chance to experience and learn more about everyday Parisian life as well as tasting some of the favourite gourmandizes from the 'City of Lights'.

Includes: Local guide

Local food tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Paris city extension and must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Paris, France

GUIDED TOUR OF FREIBURG WITH LOCAL TASTING - F ROM €77 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: The Majestic Rhine

DEPARTS FROM: Breisach

Spectacular and historic Freiburg im Breisgau, commonly known just as Freiburg, sits on the edge of the mountainous Black Forest in southern Germany, a photogenic old city that was founded in 1120 and lays claim to having the most sunshine in the whole country. Life in this vibrant university city centres on the Altstadt’s cobbled and arcaded Rathausplatz (City Square), lined with Gothic churches and civic buildings interspersed with buzzy cafés and bars. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the city and sample some local delicacies during a visit to a local market, such as Black Forest ham.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Black Forest specialities

tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included tour of Colmar and must be pre-booked.

ALSACE WINE ROUTE WITH TASTING - F ROM €89 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: The Majestic Rhine

DEPARTS FROM: Kehl

Travel through the beautiful wine-growing area of Alsace. Taste local wines in a wine cellar, before enjoying free time to explore an enchanting Alsatian town. Renowned for their subtlety and elegance, the wines of Alsace are unique for their freshness and palette of aromas, which are both subtle and intense. Taste these exceptional, incomparably rich wines.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Wine tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

MOSELLE VALLEY AND COCHEM CASTLE VISIT - F ROM €64 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Jewels of the Rhine The Majestic Rhine Christmas Markets on the Rhine

DEPARTS FROM: Koblenz

Perched on a spectacular hill 300 feet above the Moselle Valley, where the river curves between two hiking paradises, Eifel and Hunsrück, lays the old town of Cochem. Take a walking tour of the town including a guided visit of the magnificent Cochem Castle, boasting impressive views of the Moselle Valley. A long history precedes what we see of the castle today. The original 12th-century Romanesque style and condition were replaced by King Louis XIV, who ordered his troops to destroy it in 1689. Rebuilt in 1868 by businessman Louis Fréderic Jacques Ravené, he chose the neo-Gothic architecture that we know today for his family’s summer residence.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Cochem Castle

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included tour of Koblenz.

EVENING CONCERT AT BRUCHSAL PALACE - F ROM €95 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Jewels of the Rhine Christmas Markets on the Rhine

DEPARTS FROM: Mannheim

Bruchsal Palace, also known as the Damiansburg, is a breathtaking Baroque palace, noted for its fine Roccoco decoration. Made up of over 50 buildings, this impressive complex includes a three-winged residential building with attached chapel, four pavilions separated by a road, some smaller utility buildings, and a garden. In one of the most beautiful rooms in the palace known as Kammermusiksaal, you will enjoy a private evening classical concert.

Includes: Coach transfers

Exclusive concert

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour is only available on the Amsterdam to Basel direction.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

VINEYARD VISIT & FRANCONIAN WINE - F ROM €75 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Miltenberg

Franconian wine has been grown along the Main River for over 1,200 years. It is traditionally bottled in a Bocksbeutel, which is a flattened ellipsoid shape. This makes it easily recognisable and it has become the hallmark of Franken’s finest wines. Visit a local vineyard and learn about the region’s long winemaking heritage. Walk through the vines, enjoying the stunning scenery, before trying local varieties for yourself.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Wine tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included tour of Miltenberg.

GINGERBREAD COOKING DEMONSTRATION - F ROM €59 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Christmas Markets of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Nuremberg

In Germany, gingerbread biscuits have become a long-standing feature of Christmas markets. It is believed that this delicious sweet treat descends from medieval European culinary traditions. In Nuremberg, you’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional German techniques during a cooking demonstration with a local chef. Witness the preparation that goes into the biscuits, before tasting them for yourself. Known as Lebkuchen, thought to originate from the German leben, meaning ‘life’, you’ll not only learn some additional baking skills, but you’ll be taught about the history of Nuremberg. A truly wonderful insight into traditional Germany, it is sure to put a festive spring in your step.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local chef

Tastings

Fitness level: Easy

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

WORLD WAR II TOUR - F ROM €49 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Nuremberg

Nuremberg offers a number of fascinating insights into the events of WWII, with mementos of the war found around every corner. This insightful tour has been hand picked to highlight some of the main events that took place in Nuremberg during Germany’s Nazi regime. Start by visiting the Nazi Rally Grounds, a site that saw six Nazi party rallies between 1933 and 1938. Afterwards, you will visit the famous Courtroom 600, where the Major War Criminals Trial and Subsequent Trials were held from 1945 to 1949.

Includes: Coach transfer

Local guide

Entrance to Courtroom 600

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with included tour of Nuremberg and must be pre-booked.

EXCURSION TO SALZBURG - FROM €72 PER PERSON

Cruise s: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

Departs from: Passau

The birthplace of Mozart and the picturesque setting for theatrical masterpiece, The Sound of Music, Salzburg has a unique charm, best explored by wandering its historic downtown district. Resting on the banks of the Salzach River, you’ll explore the Linzer Gasse, a popular shopping street, and home to Platzl, a small square brimming with delightful coffee houses. Breathtaking views of the Eastern Alps evoke memories of a gleeful Maria von Trapp, while the city also features a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, nestled between the Festungsberg mountains.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included walking tour of Passau.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Passau, Germany

BAVARIA LIVE - F ROM €55 PER PERSON

Cruise s: Danube Explorer

Departs from: Passau

Sitting, eating, drinking and making music together is a huge part of everyday Bavarian life. Join a local guide and learn about the 800-year-old history of Passau beer and the Bavarian tavern traditions in a fun and entertaining way.

Includes: Local guide Tastings

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked

EXCURSION TO BAVARIAN FOREST - F ROM €85 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Delights

Christmas Markets on the Danube

DEPARTS FROM: Passau

Experience the Bavarian Forest from a different perspective on the treetop path. In the middle of the Bavarian mixed mountain forest at the National Park Centre Lusen near Neuschönau, the low-barrier treetop path provides unique views and experiences. Experience this unique forest landscape and its ways of life in a new dimension.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Baumwipfelpfad

Glassblowing demonstration and entrance fee

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked. Glassblowing demonstration not available on the weekend.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

EXCURSION TO ČESKÝ KRUMLOV - F ROM €72 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Passau

Tucked away in the Czech region of South Bohemia is the wonderfully medieval town of Český Krumlov. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, its Renaissance and Baroque architecture draws comparisons to Prague. Your expert local guide will take you along the cobblestone streets of Český Krumlov’s fairy tale-like Old Town, which wind their way past old townhouses, hideaway bars and, buildings dating back hundreds of years.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour happens at the same time as the included Passau walking tour and Salzburg excursion optional tour.

BADEN-BADEN OPERA HOUSE BEHIND THE SCENES - F ROM €75 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Christmas Time on the Rhine

DEPARTS FROM: Rastatt

With a capacity of 2,500 seats, the Festival Hall Baden-Baden is one of the largest classical music venues in Europe. The building features unique architecture as the opera hall sits on the trackbed of a former railway station, whose neo-classicist structure serves as the entrance hall of the Festival Hall BadenBaden. Enjoy a sneak peek backstage and a Champagne reception with an extra-special performance. Afterwards, walk into the Old Town for a city tour with a local guide.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Opera house

Performance

Welcome drink

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG - F ROM €69 PER PERSON

Cruise s: Danube Delights

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Departs from: Regensburg

The Old City (Altstadt), which was bombed flat during WWII, has since been completely restored to its original state. Unlike many other German cities rebuilt in the 1950s with ‘modern’ architecture, Nuremberg captured its original, quaint atmosphere during the rebuild—but with beautiful new buildings. Most of the city’s attractions are located in the compact Altstadt, which is found inside the city’s medieval walls. On this walking tour, discover the history and heritage of one of Bavaria’s most picturesque cities on a guided walking tour of Nuremberg, touching on the architectural wonders that have inspired famous artists for centuries and exploring the effects that the war years had.

Includes: Coach transfers Local guide

Tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

VISIT TO A LOCAL BREWERY - F ROM €59 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Regensburg

Experience a brewing tradition that dates back to the early 1600s during a visit to one of the many local breweries in Regensburg, to see where Germany’s much-loved beer is brewed. You’ll see how traditional brewery techniques have merged with latest industry technology before having the opportunity to taste various beers for yourself. Quality and tradition have never tasted so good!

Includes: Local guide

Entrance and tour of the brewery

Beer tasting

Regensburg sausages tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked and is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

EXCURSION TO ROTHENBURG - F ROM €55 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Würzburg

The best-preserved medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber fits the word "romantic" perfectly. Walk its walls to admire the architecture of the Middle Ages, or climb to the top of the Town Hall Tower (circa 1250-1400) for a panoramic view of the town and the pastoral countryside. As well as fascinating architecture and wonderful views, Rothenburg offers a selection of Gothic churches, museums, art exhibitions and historic restaurants where you will stop off and enjoy a special tasting of local sausages as part of your guided tour.

Includes: Coach transfers Local guide Local sausage tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included tour of Würzburg.

Regensburg, Germany

Budapest, Hungary

HUNGARIAN BATH EXPERIENCE - F ROM €58 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Explorer

DEPARTS FROM: Budapest

If you need to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing, we will take you to experience an authentic spa in Budapest. The city's bathing culture goes back centuries—to the Romans and perhaps beyond—and today you’ll find a variety of baths and spas in Budapest that cater to every taste.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to the spa

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the optional excursion to Szentendre and Jewish heritage tours.

JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR - F ROM €46 PER PERSON

Cruise s: Splendours of Europe

Danube Delights

Danube Explorer

Christmas Markets of Europe

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Departs from: Budapest

During your time in the Hungarian capital, you will be able to discover the Jewish heritage of the city. During this thoughtful tour, your local guide will introduce you to some of the most significant Jewish events from history that have shaped Budapest’s culture. You will see the buildings that once played important roles in the flourishing Jewish trade that existed prior to WWII. In Pest, the ‘Shoes on the Danube’ memorial stands as a striking reminder of what happened to the Jewish communities in Budapest during wartime.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to the synagogue and museum

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the optional excursion to Szentendre tour.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

EXCURSION TO SZENTENDRE - F ROM €46 PER PERSON

Cruise s: Splendours of Europe

Danube Delights

Danube Explorer

Christmas Markets of Europe

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Christmas Time on the Danube

Departs from: Budapest

This excursion takes you by coach to the picturesque town of Szentendre on the Danube River in Hungary, just north of Budapest. Known for its Baroque architecture, churches and colourful houses, explore the pedestrianised cobblestone streets and experience a Mediterranean atmosphere that lots of artists come to find inspiration from and work here. The main square, Fő Tér, and the alleyways around it are lined with art galleries, museums and shops.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to the Micro

Museum

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the optional Jewish heritage tour.

VISIT TO ROYAL FLORA HOLLAND FLOWER AUCTION - FROM €59 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Holland & Belgium in Bloom

DEPARTS FROM: Amsterdam

Enjoy a visit to the largest floral market in the world at the Flower Auction at Royal Flora Holland in Aalsmeer.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Flora Holland entrance

Fitness level: Easy

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

HAARLEM DISCOVERY VISIT - F ROM €44 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Christmas Markets of Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Amsterdam

In the northwestern part of the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam, the charming medieval town of Haarlem is yours to discover. The centre of the flower-growing district and a major export point for flower bulbs, this compact community provides a wonderful insight into quintessential Holland. Once home to many a Dutch artist, including Frans Hals, enjoy a guided tour of this hidden gem, a sightseer’s paradise, whose cobbled streets, ancient architecture and bustling social scene have been attracting visitors from all over the world for years.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Beer tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour only happens on the cruise direction from Budapest to Amsterdam

DELFT POTTERY FACTORY VISIT - F ROM €55 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Holland & Belgium in Bloom

DEPARTS FROM: Rotterdam

During your time in Rotterdam, you will have the opportunity to learn about one of the most popular forms of earthenware in the Netherlands, Delft pottery. Also known as Delft Blue, this blue and white pottery is traditional, collectable and desirable. Visit one of the factories where Delft Blue pottery is still being manufactured. Enjoy learning about how local people maintain this rich tradition, using the same method that has been used in the Netherlands since the 1500s.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to the Delft Factory

Entrance to the Royal Delft Museum

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Douro River, Porto

EXCURSION TO SINTRA - F ROM €46 PER PERSON

CRUISE

S: Lisbon City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Lisbon

Just north of Lisbon, enjoy a guided tour of Sintra. With its rippling mountains, dewy forests thick with ferns, exotic gardens and glittering palaces, Sintra is like a page torn from a fairy tale. Its UNESCO World Heritage–listed centre, Sintra-Vila, is dotted with pastel-hued manors folded into luxuriant hills that roll down to the blue Atlantic.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance into Sintra Palace

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Lisbon city extentison and must be pre-booked.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR BY 4X4 AT THE CÔA MUSEUM - FROM €38 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Secrets of the Douro

DEPARTS FROM: Pocinho

Canada do Inferno is located on the left bank of the Côa, in the municipality and parish of Villa Nova de Foz Côa. The tour begins at the Côa Museum, board your jeep and drive to the area where the abandoned Côa dam was being built, and onwards through a landscape marked by the construction work that determined the recent history of the Côa rock art.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

4x4 ride

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included Foz Côa Valley Museum tour. Guests are expected to wear long trousers and closed shoes.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

CRUISE S: Secrets of the Douro

DEPARTS FROM: Porto

A guided electric bicycle tour is the easiest and most attractive way to discover the wonderful city of Porto. Enjoy a few hours cycling following the Douro River until it reaches the Atlantic ocean.

Includes: Local guide

Electric bicycle hire

Fitness level: Active

VISIT TO QUINTA DA AVELEDA - F ROM €38 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Secrets of the Douro

DEPARTS FROM: Porto

Explore the fairy tale-like property of Quinta da Aveleda, a renowned sparkling wine producer set on an estate boasting incredible gardens—a highlight of this tour. The care put into every detail in the creation of wines has always been reflected in the exuberance of the estate: the botanical gardens, the romantic architecture and the endless lush vineyards. Pieces of history and decorative curiosities are mirrored in beautiful landscapes sculpted as a living catalogue of art and biodiversity.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to the estate

Wine and cheese tastings

Fitness level: Easy

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

GUIDED ELECTRIC BICYCLE TOUR TO THE ATLANTIC - F ROM €85 PER PERSON

CASTELO RODRIGO TOUR - F ROM €39 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Secrets of the Douro

DEPARTS FROM: Porto

Enjoy your tour of a small, fortified village perched high on a hilltop, while you explore its 16th-century walls and walk down charming narrow medieval streets.

Includes: Coach transfer

Local guide

Local tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included tour of Salamanca.

VISIT TO MATEUS MANOR HOUSE - F ROM €38 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Secrets of the Douro

DEPARTS FROM: Régua

Built in the 18th century, Mateus Palace is one of the finest representations of Baroque architecture in Portugal. Consisting of the main house, the gardens, a winery and a chapel, there’s beauty in abundance in both its interiors and exteriors. The Italian-style architecture is attributed to the work of Nasoni and the intriguing statue of John Cutileiro has been ‘sleeping in the lake’ since 1981. You may recognise these wonderful dwellings from the label of Portugal’s famous rosé wine, created in 1942, just before the end of WWII.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance into Mateus

Manor House

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour conflicts with the included excursion to Lamego.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

PREJMER & HARMAN UNESCO HERITAGE CHURCHES - FROM €25 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Transylvania City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Brasov

These Transylvanian villages with their famous Saxon fortified churches provide a vivid picture of the cultural landscape of southern Transylvania. Founded by the Transylvanian Saxons, they are characterised by a specific land-use system, settlement pattern and organization of the family farmstead that have been preserved since the late Middle Ages. They are dominated by their fortified churches, which illustrate building styles from the 13th to the 16th century.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Prejmer & Harman fortified churches

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Transylvania extension.

SIBIU & CLAY CASTLE VALEA ZANELOR - F ROM €39 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Transylvania City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Brasov

Stop off at the Clay Castle for a photo opportinity and marvel at its unusual architecture before heading to Sibiu, where Romanian, Saxon, Hungarian and Jewish cultrures come together in a Transylvanian fusion. You will see the Grand Square, where you can admire the Brukenthal Museum, the City Hall, the Catholic Church, and the Council Tower, before heading to the Small Square, the Liar’s Bridge, Huet Square, the Evangelic Church and the Orthodox Cathedral. Next, visit a local restaurant where you will enjoy a tasting local produce including meats and cheeses.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Clay Castle

Local food tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Transylvania extension and must be prebooked. This tour conflicts with the optional Sighisoara & Viscri Village tour.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

SIGHISOARA & VISCRI VILLAGE - F ROM €54 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Transylvania City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Brasov

Now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, Sighişoara was founded by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Saxons of Transylvania, and is a fine example of a small, fortified medieval town which played an important strategic and commercial role on the fringes of central Europe for several centuries. Walk through the hilly streets of this perfectly intact 16th-century gem before visiting Viscri Village and enjoying a delicious lunch with locals.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to two churches

Lunch with locals

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Transylvania extension and must be prebooked. This tour conflicts with the optional Sibiu & Clay Castle Valea Zanelor tour.

ROUTES OF NIKOLA TESLA - F ROM €38 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Belgrade

Discover the routes of Nikola Tesla in Belgrade today as we visit the intriguing museum dedicated to honour the life and work of one of world’s most famous inventors.

Includes: Coach transfer

Local guide

Entrance to museum

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour conflicts with the National Opera Theatre optional tour.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

NATIONAL OPERA THEATRE TOUR - F ROM €38 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Enchantment of Eastern Europe

DEPARTS FROM: Belgrade

Built in 1868, this spectacular theatre is home to a variety of performing arts. Opera, ballet and drama have been enjoyed here, as Serbia awoke to the idea of theatre, which consequently helped in conquering illiteracy and aiding the growth of the national culture. You will have the marvellous opportunity to go behind the scenes in the theatre world, as well as enjoying a tour of the backstage area, the dressing room, make-up rooms and costume areas. You’ll also stand on the actual stage. And, if that wasn’t enough, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable concert in the Museum Area, performed by two singers.

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CARPATHIAN WINE ROUTE - FROM €62 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Danube Delights

DEPARTS FROM: Bratislava

Today, we explore the viticultural towns of the Small Carpathian Wine Route, where you will get to sample some local wines in a historic wine cellar as well as at the home of locals.

Includes: Coach transfer

Local guide

Wine tasting

Fitness level: Moderate

ŠKODA TOUR OF POST-COMMUNIST BRATISLAVA - F ROM €98 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Splendours of Europe

Danube Delights

Danube Explorer

Christmas Markets of Europe

Christmas Markets on the Danube

DEPARTS FROM: Bratislava

Experience this Soviet tour in Bratislava in a legendary Czechoslovak Škoda car (or 8-seater van) through the most intriguing spots of the Communist era with a local guide. Explore a vast concrete housing estate, the Soviet monument Slavín, post-industrial developments, the Iron Curtain border zone and lots of Communist-era architecture. This off-thebeaten-track tour brings alive the story of Bratislava in the turbulent 20th century.

Includes: Private tour in a Skoda car

Local guides

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

FULL DAY CORDOBA WITH VISIT OF LA MESQUITA - F ROM €85 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sevilla City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Sevilla

Explore the architectural and cultural treasures of Cordoba on a fascinating full-day tour where you will discover many of the city's sights.

Includes: Coach transfer Local guide

Entrance to Mezquita

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be done for passengers on the Sevilla city extension and must be pre-booked.

FLAMENCO & SHERRY AT JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA - F ROM €58 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Sevilla City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Sevilla

Experience the unique taste of sherry wine in the sherry capital of Jerez de la Frontera at one of the most famous bodegas (wineries) in the world.

Includes: Coach transfer Local guide

Visit to a sherry production site with tasting

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Sevilla city extension and must be prebooked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TRAIN & CABLE CAR TO RIGI-WEGGIS - F ROM €65 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Lucerne & Zurich City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Lucerne

Enjoy an unguided visit to Mount Rigi—one of the most iconic mountains in central Switzerland. You will be transferred from Lucerne to the foot of Rigi Mountain. Next, take a small train to the top, where you will have a chance to marvel the incredible views. Finish the trip with a cable car down the mountain.

Includes: Train ride

Cable car ride

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Lucerne & Zurich city extension and must be pre-booked.

VISIT TO GORNERGAT MATTERHORN - FROM €120 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Glacier Express City Extension

DEPARTS FROM: Zermatt

The Gornergrat Bahn was the world's first fully electrified cog railway. Today, it is modern, eco-friendly and Europe's highest open-air cog railway, bringing passengers directly from Zermatt Station to the summit of the Gornergrat, 365 days a year.

Includes: Local guide Train tickets

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Glacier Express city extension and must be pre-booked.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TOPKAPI PALACE & HAREM SECTION - F ROM €67 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Istanbul City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul

On this tour, you will visit the home of the Ottoman Sultans; Topkapi Palace. Located on the very cape of the peninsula where Constantinople was founded, Topkapi Palace was built as the centre of administration of Ottoman Empire when the city was conquered by Ottoman Turks in 1453 AD. Today you will be having a tour of the palace going through corridors and different sections of the Harem where Sultan lived with his family members. There is strong impact of oriental motives and patterns in the interior décor that is best reflected by the beautiful Iznik tiles adorning the walls of the Harem. Leaving the Harem through the ‘Golden Corridor’, you will reach the inner courtyard to visit the Treasury that displays exclusive examples of jewelry and accessories which were dressed by the Sultans or were given as gifts to ambassadors.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Topkapi Palace

Fitness level: Moderate

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Istanbul city extension and must be pre-booked. This tour conflicts with the Whirling Dervishes ceremony optional tour.

WHIRLING DERVISHES CEREMONY - F ROM €63 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Istanbul City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul

In the early evening, you will attend a Whirling Dervishes ceremony at Hocapasha Cultural Centre. Founded in the 13th century, the order of Whirling Dervishes introduced cohesion and understanding of various faiths and exalted the idea of dissolving them within the pot of love of God. Your guide will give you the inner meaning of this special experience with all the metaphors hidden in the act of whirling before you attend the performance.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to Hocapasha

Cultural Centre

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Istanbul city extension and must be pre-booked. This tour conflicts with the Topkapi Palace & Harem optional tour.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

TURKISH BATH AT ROXELANA - F ROM €155 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Istanbul City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul

Enjoy the Turkish bath tradition at Baths of Roxelana. Turks have been celebrating the act of bathing as a precious cultural institution for many centuries. The Baths of Roxelana were established in 1556. After renovation, it has brought a new interpretation to the centuries-old Turkish bath tradition. The interior decoration of this unique property reflects Ottoman taste with its silk fabrics covering its handmade furniture and curtains, which is a true reflection of what the royal baths of the Sultans’ Palace looked like.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Entrance to baths

Fitness level: Easy

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Istanbul city extension and must be pre-booked. This tour conflicts with the Istanbul street food optional tour.

STREET FOOD TOUR - F ROM €57 PER PERSON

CRUISE S: Istanbul City Stay

DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul

You will stroll across the low-lying Galata Bridge, where, for generations, fishermen have been pulling in the daily catch. Stalls selling everything from jewelery to simits (Turkish bagels) line the bridge. On the other side, in the Beyoglu district, you’ll encounter Karakoy Gulluoglu, a shop that makes the best baklava in Istanbul. Indulge in this sweet delight, a Turkish pastry made of several layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey. Walk off your dessert by trekking up the hill to Galatasaray, a neighbourhood that is home to Galatasaray S.K., one of Turkey’s most famous football teams. Jump on the tram on Istiklal Caddesi, the city’s grand bustling boulevard lined with shops and restaurants. Hop off and explore the street as your guide explains the area’s history and points out landmarks and famous buildings.

Includes: Coach transfers

Local guide

Food tasting

Fitness level: Active

Please note: This tour can only be taken by passengers on the Istanbul city extension and must be pre-booked. This tour conflicts with the Turkish baths at Roxelana optional tour.

For full excursion details and to book, call us before you travel or contact your on board cruise director.

Venture off the beaten track

Delve deeper into local cultures

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