Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your flight needs to land by 3:30 pm, and you'll be on the ship by 5 pm. That gives you a couple hours to drop your bags, walk around Budapest a bit, grab a coffee somewhere, take some photos if you want, and then head back for dinner on board. It's a quick introduction to the city before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest with time for photographs, cafés, and confections
- Day 2
Budapest
This morning pick between hiking up to a viewpoint or taking a guided tour that covers Heroes' Square. After lunch, you can either join another guided excursion or have the afternoon free to check out the Chain Bridge, wander through cafés, or hike in the hills overlooking the Danube. Your Adventure Host can help you decide what fits your mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore the Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 3
Bratislava
Start by choosing between an active hike up to Bratislava Castle or a guided walk through Old Town where you'll see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, which hosted royal coronations. After that, the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. The city has forests and parks nearby if you want to keep moving, or you can just wander the streets and soak it in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava independently
- Visit forests and parks near the city center
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Bratislava Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 4
Vienna
You've got options for the morning: bike along the Danube Island, take a guided tour of the Habsburg landmarks like the Imperial Palace and Vienna Opera House, or head to the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Later on, stroll through Kärntnerstrasse for shopping, try a slice of Sachertorte with coffee at a café, and if you're interested, there's an optional Royal Waltz Concert in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (classic option)
- Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum - Museum of Fine Arts (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city and visit local cafés
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a café
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 5
Ybbs - Linz
Start with either a guided hike to castle ruins with great views or a guided walk learning about King Richard the Lionheart's time imprisoned here. Then relax on the Sky Deck as the ship cruises past vineyards, castles, and small villages. When you arrive at Ybbs, choose between visiting Artstetten Castle or joining a tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey to see the frescoed ceilings and ornate organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins with views of Dürnstein village, Danube, and Wachau Valley (active option)
- Guided Walk with legend of King Richard the Lionheart (classic option)
- Relax on Sky Deck while sailing through the Wachau Valley
- Bike along the river with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (classic option)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (classic option)
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 6
Linz
Take a guided walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube, checking out Hauptplatz, which is Austria's largest medieval square, and the white-marble Trinity Column. Or bike the Danube cycle path instead. If you want something bigger, there's a full-day optional trip to either Mozart's Salzburg or the charming Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Your Adventure Host can fill you in on details.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (classic option)
- Bike ride around the area of Linz along the Danube cycle path (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
Passau - Vilshofen
The ship cruises through the Schlögen Oxbow, a horseshoe-shaped bend of the river. Once in Passau, choose between hiking from Oberhaus down to the valley along the Ilz River or taking a guided walk through the city. Either way you'll see cobblestone streets, galleries along Artists' Alley, and St. Stephen's Cathedral before moving on to Vilshofen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host (active option)
- Guided City Walk into Passau (classic option)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow Oberhaus Ilz River St. Stephen's Cathedral Artists' Alley - Day 8
Regensburg - Prague
Join a guided tour through Regensburg to see the Altes Rathaus and the Porta Pretoria, a fortress entrance built back in 179 AD. Grab lunch and try a local beer, then you have free time to wander through the medieval lanes and squares before the ship heads toward Prague.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg with visit to Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Explore Regensburg's historic lanes and squares independently
- Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 9
Prague
A guided walk takes you through Prague's main attractions, including Hrad chany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Astronomical Clock in Old Town. Try traditional plum dumplings and Pilsner lager, spend time at Wenceslas Square watching locals and street performers, or walk across Charles Bridge to see the arches and statues.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
- Visit Wenceslas Square
- Watch street performers
- Walk Charles Bridge
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge - Day 10
Prague
Your trip ends this morning. After breakfast, it's time to head out and start your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
