Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and have the day to settle in and get comfortable. Since you're in Eastern Europe's capital right on the Danube, there's plenty of time to walk around, grab lunch at a local spot, or just relax at your hotel and take in the city at your own pace.
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion - Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll join a guided sightseeing tour hitting Heroes' Square and Budapest's main attractions. In the afternoon, you have options: soak in the thermal baths, hike through the Danube countryside, or shop for local items like Herend porcelain and handcrafted embroidery. By evening, head back to rest up for your cruise departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites
Optional Activities
- Experience the curative waters of Budapest's thermal baths
- Hike to explore the countryside on either side of the Danube
- Shop for handcrafted embroidery, Herend porcelain, or local baked goods
Landmarks/POIs Heroes' Square - Day 3
Budapest to Bratislava
This morning is free time to wander the cobblestone streets, pop into art galleries, have coffee at a café, and try local pastries and sweets. Later in the evening, you'll board your Danube cruise ship for a welcome dinner. Then you'll sail overnight toward Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Danube cruise with welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll along cobblestone streets
- Browse art galleries
- Sip coffee and sample sweets
Landmarks/POIs Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 4
Bratislava
You've got three choices for the day: hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host, take a guided tour through Old Town's streets and St. Martin's Cathedral, or ride a bike along the Danube with a picnic from the ship. After lunch, you'll spend the afternoon relaxing on deck and sailing overnight to Melk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Bratislava Castle (Activity Active option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town and St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)
- Bicycle and picnic from the ship to explore local sights along the Danube (alternative option)
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 5
Dürnstein - Vienna
Pick between touring Melk's 11th-century Benedictine Abbey with its frescoes and pipe organ or walking along the Danube. Spend time on the Sky Deck watching the Wachau Valley wine region pass by, then explore Dürnstein at leisure (biking through vineyards is an option). You'll enjoy local musicians performing onboard and sail overnight to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk's 11th-century Benedictine Abbey (Activity Classic option)
- Walk along the Danube river and around Melk (Activity Active option)
- Onboard entertainment by local musicians
Optional Activities
- Bike through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 6
Vienna
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. Check out of your cabin and head to the airport, or stay in Vienna if you've arranged extra time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
