Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. After meeting the crew at a welcome cocktail, the ship departs at 8:00 p.m., and you'll sail through the night heading toward Melk.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and official introduction to captain and crew
- Day 2
Dürnstein
Start the day with a guided tour of Melk Abbey, then cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley on your way to Dürnstein. Once you arrive, a guide will show you around Dürnstein, and you'll spend the rest of the afternoon back on the water cruising.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
- Guided tour of Dürnstein
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 3
Bratislava
You have a choice today: either take a guided tour of Bratislava or go hiking in the Little Carpathians. Both options include views from Devin Castle overlooking Bratislava. From there, the afternoon is spent cruising.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Devin Castle viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava (CLASSIC excursion)
- Hiking in Bratislava: the Little Carpathians (DISCOVERY excursion)
Landmarks/POIs Devin Castle Little Carpathians - Day 4
The Puszta
This morning features the Puszta with a horse show included in your package. Afterward, you'll have the afternoon to relax on the cruise as you sail through the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- The Puszta excursion with horse show
Landmarks/POIs The Puszta - Day 5
Budapest
The morning includes a panoramic guided tour of Budapest showing you Buda's hills, Pest's plains, and landmarks like Parliament. In the afternoon, you have free time to explore or try optional activities like the Széchényi Baths, Market Halls, or wandering around on your own. That evening, there's an optional folklore performance with traditional Gypsy dances before the ship sails overnight toward Esztergom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Visit of the Széchenyi Baths - thermal complex tour and pool access
- Visit of the Budapest Market Halls with local Hungarian specialty tasting
- Folklore evening with traditional Gypsy dances and costumes
Landmarks/POIs Hungarian Parliament Building Széchenyi Thermal Bath Great Market Hall of Budapest - Day 6
Esztergom
After arriving in Esztergom, you'll have free time to explore the town. The afternoon is spent cruising, and tonight features the gala dinner and evening entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala dinner and evening
- Day 7
Vienna
You'll choose between a guided tour of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle or a tour focused on Viennese living with music and cafes, which includes a backstage tour at the Konzerthaus concert hall and Viennese coffee with pastry. Later in the afternoon, there's a guided tour of Hofburg Palace. An optional concert of Viennese music is available in the evening (subject to availability).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle OR The high art of Viennese living with Music and Viennese cafes experience
- Backstage visit at Konzerthaus concert hall with Vienna Coffee and pastry
- Guided tour of Hofburg Palace
Optional Activities
- Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Konzerthaus Hofburg Palace - Day 8
Disembarkation
Enjoy a final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. That's the end of services.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)
