Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and have the whole day to explore at your own pace. The city sits along the Danube and offers plenty to see whether you wander the streets, catch a thermal bath, or grab a meal at a local restaurant. It's a good chance to get oriented before your cruise begins.
- Day 2
Budapest
This morning you'll join a guided tour hitting Heroes' Square and other key Budapest sites. After that, you have free time to walk around the cobblestone streets, check out art galleries, or sit at a café. By evening you'll board your Danube cruise and have a welcome dinner on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites
Optional Activities
- Browse art galleries
- Sample sweets and pastries
Landmarks Heroes' Square - Day 3
Bratislava
You get to choose your activity in Bratislava: either take a short hike up to the castle for views over the city, or do a guided walk through Old Town with its cobblestone streets and St. Martin's Cathedral, which was used for coronations historically. Later you'll continue cruising toward Vienna overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Bratislava Castle (Active option) OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town including Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral (Classic option)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 4
Vienna
Vienna offers several options depending on what appeals to you. You can bike along the Danube Island, spend time at the Kunsthistorisches Museum if you're into art, or take a guided tour of imperial sites like the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional excursions to Schönbrunn Palace or a Royal Waltz Concert are available if you want to add more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (Active option) OR Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Classic option) OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll through Kärtnersstrasse shopping avenue
- Sample authentic Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a local cafe
- Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
Ybbs - Linz
The Wachau Valley is your focus today. Pick between biking through the region, joining a wine tasting that's interactive, or doing a guided walk through one of the valley towns. You'll also cruise through the scenic valley and get views of Melk Abbey from the water. Later, stop in Ybbs for a guided tour of Artstetten Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience Wachau valley by bike (Active option) OR Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting (Discovery option) OR Guided walk through Wachau Valley (Classic option)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle in Ybbs
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 6
Linz
In Linz, you'll have choices for the day. Trek up Mount Pöstlingberg for panoramic views, visit St. Florian Monastery which dates back to the 9th century, or take a guided walk past historic Danube-side sites like Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column. There's also an optional afternoon trip to Mauthausen Memorial if you want to go.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek up Mount Pöstlingberg for panoramic views (Active option) OR Visit St. Florian Monastery (Classic option) OR Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Mauthausen Memorial
Landmarks Mount Pöstlingberg St. Florian Monastery Hauptplatz - Day 7
Munich
You'll leave the cruise for a guided tour of Munich covering the city's main attractions. The tour includes Nymphenburg Palace, which was a residence for Bavarian royalty, and you'll see both the Old and New Town Halls at Marienplatz in the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz - Day 8
Neuschwanstein Castle
A guided excursion takes you from Munich into the Bavarian Alps to see Neuschwanstein Castle, the former home of King Ludwig. It's a scenic drive and the castle itself is worth the time if you haven't been.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 9
Departure
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast, so you'll have time to pack and head out depending on your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
