Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest by 3:30 pm and board your Suite Ship by 5 pm. Before the evening cruise begins, you can spend time however you like. Grab coffee at a local café, wander around taking photos, or just relax and settle in after traveling.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest independently
- Visit local cafés and confectioneries
- Photography around the city
- Day 2
Budapest
Your Adventure Host offers choices for the day. You can hike to a viewpoint or take a guided tour covering Heroes' Square and other highlights. After that, you'll have free time to check out the Chain Bridge, sit at local cafés, or walk up into the hills above the Danube. Optional excursions are also available if you want something more structured.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions in Budapest
- Explore the Chain Bridge
- Visit local cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 3
Bratislava
In Bratislava, you'll pick between a hike up to the castle or a guided walk through Old Town where you'll see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, site of royal coronations. Later, you can spend the afternoon exploring on your own. The city has history, culture, and green spaces to discover at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Old Town Bratislava - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna gives you several ways to spend the day. Bike along the Danube Island, join a guided tour of Habsburg landmarks including the Palace complex and Opera House, or visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. You can also walk Kärntnerstrasse for shopping, and optional excursions let you reach Schönbrunn Palace or catch a Royal Waltz Concert if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Classic option)
- Guided Visit of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll in pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through Vienna with stop at local café
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 5
Dürnstein to Ybbs
Start with a guided hike to castle ruins overlooking the Danube, or take a guided walk learning about King Richard the Lionheart's time imprisoned here. From there, relax on the Sky Deck as you cruise through the Wachau Valley with vineyards and villages on either side. Later, you can explore Ybbs, visit Artstetten Castle, or head to Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings and ornate organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein (Active option)
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein including the story of King Richard the Lionheart (Classic option)
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Guided sightseeing tour of Ybbs (Classic option)
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host (Active option)
- Visit Artstetten Castle
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey - Day 6
Linz
With your Adventure Host in Linz, you can take a guided walk along the Danube shore to see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column, or bike around the city. If you want something bigger, book the full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg (Mozart's hometown) or the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (Classic option)
- Bike ride around Linz with Adventure Host (Active option)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 7
Linz to Passau
You'll cruise through the Schlögen Oxbow, a horseshoe-shaped bend in the river. Choose between a guided hike down from Oberhaus to the valley and along the Ilz River, or a guided walk into Passau. The city has cobblestone streets, Artists' Alley, and St. Stephen's Cathedral to explore before the ship sails on to Vilshofen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Guided Hike from Oberhaus along the Ilz River valley (Active option)
- Guided City Walk into Passau (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets independently
- Visit Artists' Alley in Passau
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 8
Vilshofen to Munich
After breakfast this morning, your cruise ends and you'll head to Munich airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
