Magnificent Europe - Prague to Paris

Be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, come together for a welcome reception. Stay Three Nights: Almanac X Prague

Take in city views at Prague Castle, then stroll over Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square.

Tonight, dine at Alcron restaurant, a fine dining restaurant known for its use of local Czech produce. (B/D)

• Enjoy a day out at Chateau Jemniste. Explore the estate on a private guided tour, enjoy lunch then watch on in awe as birds of prey free-fly during a falconry display.

Travel to Velke Bilovice and stop for a light lunch in a traditional restaurant. In Budapest, board your river ship. Stay 14 Nights: APT Solara or APT Ostara (B/L/D)

• Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, board a funicular to Castle Hill, then walk to Fisherman's Bastion.

Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing to Vienna.

On arrival, take in the city's many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen's Cathedral. (B/L/D)

• Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia's Bratislava.

• Tonight, at the regal City Palace, enjoy an exclusive cocktail party and private recital.

• Choose to ride a bike through the Wachau Valley or cruise to Melk for a tour of Melk Abbey.

• Be welcomed by a Jagdhornblaser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a ‘Sound of Music' show.

• Explore Regensburg's city centre or get active on a guided bike ride.

• Delve into Nuremberg's history on a World War II sites tour, or perhaps join a guided tour focused on Nuremberg's medieval history.

On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board. (B/L/D)

• Embark on a walk to Wurzburg Residence, or perhaps travel to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg. Alternatively, join a hike to Marienberg Fortress.

Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided walking tour.

Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own. (B/L/D)

• Choose between a gondola ride or a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Alternatively, visit a historic wine cellar for a tasting of Rhine Valley wines.

• Visit Namedy Castle for a morning tea and piano recital.

• Cruise the canals on a glass-top boat, or visit Zaanse Schans. Otherwise, stay on board and relax and unwind.

Travel to the Belgian town of Ghent, one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. Here, board a cruise to explore its maze of canals, then enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Paris. Stay Three Nights: Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe or similar (B/L)

A local expert will take you on a discovery of Paris. See the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. (B)

• Perhaps follow a trail of Paris' fine food during a culinary walk. Alternatively, hop in a special 2CV vintage car and cruise around the city's icons, or soak up the Parisian atmosphere as you explore the Montmartre district and admire the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Your journey ends today with a transfer to the airport. (B)