Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and get settled into your accommodation. The rest of the day is open for you to explore at your own pace. Walk around the capital, check out some neighborhoods, or just relax after your travel. Budapest sits on the Danube and has plenty to see whenever you feel like getting out.
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest independently
- Stroll along the Danube
- Visit local cafés and attractions
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion Danube River - Day 2
Budapest to Bratislava
Start with a guided tour covering Heroes' Square and Budapest's main sights. After that, you have free time to wander the cobblestone streets, look through galleries, and try some local sweets. In the evening, head to the ship for your Danube river cruise departure. You'll have a welcome dinner onboard as you sail toward Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour - Heroes' Square and Budapest classic sites
Optional Activities
- Stroll cobblestone streets
- Browse art galleries
- Sample local sweets and coffee
Landmarks/POIs Heroes' Square Parliament Building - Day 3
Bratislava
You can choose your own activity today. Either hike up to Bratislava Castle or take a guided walk through Old Town and see St. Martin's Cathedral, which served as a coronation church for centuries. After exploring Bratislava, return to the ship. You'll overnight aboard as the cruise continues toward Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour - Old Town and Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Old Town (Bratislava) Town Hall (Bratislava) St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna gives you options for how to spend your time. Bike along Danube Island with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. If you want more, there's Schönbrunn Palace, shopping on Kärntnerstrasse, trying traditional Viennese pastries, or catching a Royal Waltz Concert in the evening. The ship sails to Krems overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at local café
- Optional Excursion - Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Palace (Hofburg Palace) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse Danube Island - Day 5
Wachau Valley - Ybbs
The Wachau Valley offers several options. Bike through the valley, join a wine tasting experience, or take a guided walk through a charming village. From the ship, you'll see Melk Abbey as you cruise the valley. Later, visit the Austrian town of Ybbs and tour Artstetten Castle with a guide. You'll dock overnight in Ybbs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Wachau Valley town
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
Optional Activities
- Experience Wachau Valley by bike with Adventure Host
- Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting
- Cruise scenic Wachau Valley viewing Melk Abbey
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 6
Linz - Vilshofen
Choose between visiting St. Florian Monastery, Austria's largest monastery dating back to the 9th century, or take a guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp. The ship docks in Linz where you can optionally explore the medieval square or go on a nearby hike. In the evening, the cruise heads toward Vilshofen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Florian Monastery OR Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion - Visit Linz and its medieval square
- Optional Guided Hike in Linz
Landmarks/POIs St. Florian Monastery Mauthausen Concentration Camp Linz - Day 7
Vilshofen
Your cruise ends this morning. After breakfast in Vilshofen, you'll disembark and head home, wrapping up your Danube river journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Vilshofen
