Day 1: Budapest
EMBARKATION-BUDAPEST – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Budapest and relax in your cabin on the Danube, where the city’s charm and riverside energy will welcome you.
Budapest-Transportation to the heart of Budapest-BUDAPEST – EMBARKATION. Arrive in Budapest and relax in your cabin on the Danube, where the city’s charm and riverside energy will welcome you.
Day 2: Bratislava
"Coronation City" Walking Tour-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Learn why Bratislava is known as the “Coronation City of Kings” on a guided walking tour, or savor local flavors on a special “Tastes of Slovakia” experience, with an option for a more active adventure hiking up to Bratislava Castle for stunning city views.
Bratislava- OR Tastes of Slovakia -BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Learn why Bratislava is known as the “Coronation City of Kings” on a guided walking tour, or savor local flavors on a special “Tastes of Slovakia” experience, with an option for a more active adventure hiking up to Bratislava Castle for stunning city views.Bratislava- OR Bratislava Fitness Castle Hike-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. Learn why Bratislava is known as the “Coronation City of Kings” on a guided walking tour, or savor local flavors on a special “Tastes of Slovakia” experience, with an option for a more active adventure hiking up to Bratislava Castle for stunning city views.
Day 3: Vienna
"Imperial Vienna" Tour-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Admire the treasures of the “City of Waltzes” on a guided tour of Vienna’s regal landmarks, including the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option for a more active adventure on a guided bike ride, followed by leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.
Vienna-OR Vienna City Tour by bike-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Admire the treasures of the “City of Waltzes” on a guided tour of Vienna’s regal landmarks, including the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option for a more active adventure on a guided bike ride, followed by leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.Vienna-Transportation to the heart of Vienna-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Admire the treasures of the “City of Waltzes” on a guided tour of Vienna’s regal landmarks, including the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option for a more active adventure on a guided bike ride, followed by leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.Vienna-Vienna Evening Concert-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Admire the treasures of the “City of Waltzes” on a guided tour of Vienna’s regal landmarks, including the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option for a more active adventure on a guided bike ride, followed by leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.Vienna-OR Evening time to explore the city -VIENNA, AUSTRIA. Admire the treasures of the “City of Waltzes” on a guided tour of Vienna’s regal landmarks, including the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option for a more active adventure on a guided bike ride, followed by leisure time to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 4: Durnstein
Durnstein Walking Tour & Wine Tasting-DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Spend the morning in the Wachau Valley with a choice of excursions in Dürnstein, from a walking tour to the luminous blue Stiftskirche with a wine tasting and apricot delights, to a hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s former fortress, before cruising through the picturesque valley to Melk for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey or a guided bike ride, with the option to add a hike for more adventurous passengers.
Dürnstein-OR Apricots, Sweets & Wine Tasting-DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Spend the morning in the Wachau Valley with a choice of excursions in Dürnstein, from a walking tour to the luminous blue Stiftskirche with a wine tasting and apricot delights, to a hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s former fortress, before cruising through the picturesque valley to Melk for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey or a guided bike ride, with the option to add a hike for more adventurous passengers.Dürnstein-OR Durnstein Fitness Fortress Hike-DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Spend the morning in the Wachau Valley with a choice of excursions in Dürnstein, from a walking tour to the luminous blue Stiftskirche with a wine tasting and apricot delights, to a hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s former fortress, before cruising through the picturesque valley to Melk for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey or a guided bike ride, with the option to add a hike for more adventurous passengers.
Day 5: Melk
Scenic Cruising through the Wachau Valley-DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Spend the morning in the Wachau Valley with a choice of excursions in Dürnstein, from a walking tour to the luminous blue Stiftskirche with a wine tasting and apricot delights, to a hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s former fortress, before cruising through the picturesque valley to Melk for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey or a guided bike ride, with the option to add a hike for more adventurous passengers.
Melk-Benedictine Abbey Tour-DÜRNSTEIN – MELK. Spend the morning in the Wachau Valley with a choice of excursions in Dürnstein, from a walking tour to the luminous blue Stiftskirche with a wine tasting and apricot delights, to a hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s former fortress, before cruising through the picturesque valley to Melk for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Melk Abbey or a guided bike ride, with the option to add a hike for more adventurous passengers.
Day 6: Linz
Full-Day Salzburg Excursion-LINZ, AUSTRIA – PASSAU, GERMANY. Disembark in Linz for a full-day voyage to Salzburg, where you can explore the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. Or, remain on board to enjoy a scenic cruise to Passau with a walking tour of its Gothic and Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option to take a guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress or a bike tour along the Inn River.
Day 7: Engelhartszell
"City of Three Rivers" Walking Tour-LINZ, AUSTRIA – PASSAU, GERMANY. Disembark in Linz for a full-day voyage to Salzburg, where you can explore the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. Or, remain on board to enjoy a scenic cruise to Passau with a walking tour of its Gothic and Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option to take a guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress or a bike tour along the Inn River.
Engelhartszell-OR Passau River Inn Bike Tour-LINZ, AUSTRIA – PASSAU, GERMANY. Disembark in Linz for a full-day voyage to Salzburg, where you can explore the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. Or, remain on board to enjoy a scenic cruise to Passau with a walking tour of its Gothic and Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the option to take a guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress or a bike tour along the Inn River.
Day 8: Regensburg
UNESCO City Walking Tour-REGENSBURG. Sightsee in Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities, on a guided walking tour featuring the Old Town Hall and the ancient Roman Porta Praetoria. Indulge in Bavarian specialties like beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or, take a scenic bike ride to Walhalla to admire the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon.
Regensburg-OR Tastes of Bavaria -REGENSBURG. Sightsee in Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities, on a guided walking tour featuring the Old Town Hall and the ancient Roman Porta Praetoria. Indulge in Bavarian specialties like beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or, take a scenic bike ride to Walhalla to admire the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon.Regensburg-OR Regensburg Guided Bike Tour-REGENSBURG. Sightsee in Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities, on a guided walking tour featuring the Old Town Hall and the ancient Roman Porta Praetoria. Indulge in Bavarian specialties like beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or, take a scenic bike ride to Walhalla to admire the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon.
Day 9: Nuremberg
Medieval Nuremberg-NUREMBERG. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise along the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg, then explore the medieval city center with a tour of the Imperial Castle, Albrecht Dürer’s home, and Market Square. In the afternoon, delve into the city’s WWII history with a visit to Zeppelin Field and the Nuremberg Trials museum or savor traditional Franconian flavors with Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rotbier, and gingerbread.
Nuremberg-OR World War II Tour-NUREMBERG. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise along the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg, then explore the medieval city center with a tour of the Imperial Castle, Albrecht Dürer’s home, and Market Square. In the afternoon, delve into the city’s WWII history with a visit to Zeppelin Field and the Nuremberg Trials museum or savor traditional Franconian flavors with Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rotbier, and gingerbread.Nuremberg-OR Tastes of Franconia-NUREMBERG. Enjoy a scenic morning cruise along the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg, then explore the medieval city center with a tour of the Imperial Castle, Albrecht Dürer’s home, and Market Square. In the afternoon, delve into the city’s WWII history with a visit to Zeppelin Field and the Nuremberg Trials museum or savor traditional Franconian flavors with Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rotbier, and gingerbread.
Day 10: Nuremberg
DISEMBARKATION-NUREMBERG – DISEMBARKATION. Begin your journey home (B)
(B,L,D) – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.
