Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your flights need to land by 2 pm, and you'll check into the ship by 5 pm. Before boarding, you've got a few hours to walk around Budapest's cobblestone streets, pop into some art galleries, and grab coffee with local pastries. There's a welcome dinner on board in the evening, so you'll have time to settle in and meet other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Stroll cobblestone streets
- Browse art galleries
- Sample local coffee and sweets
- Day 2
Bratislava
Bratislava is on the agenda today. You can either do an active hike up to Bratislava Castle for views over the city, or join a guided tour through Old Town where you'll see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, which served as Hungary's coronation church for centuries. Both options give you a good sense of the city's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Bratislava Castle (Active option) OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral (Classic option)
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Old Town - Day 3
Vienna
Vienna offers several choices for how you spend your time. You might bike along the Danube Island, visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum if art interests you, or take a guided city tour hitting the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. If you want to add more, there's Schönbrunn Palace, shopping on Kärtnerstrasse, or an evening Royal Waltz Concert available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island (Active option) OR Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Classic option) OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Shopping on Kärtnerstrasse
- Visit local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks/POIs Kunsthistorisches Museum Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island - Day 4
Wachau Valley and Ybbs
The Wachau Valley is where you'll be today, and you can choose between biking through the valley, trying a wine tasting, or going on a guided walk through the area. The ship cruises through the valley so you'll see Melk Abbey from the water, then you'll stop at Ybbs to visit Artstetten Castle and learn about Austrian history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike exploration of Wachau Valley (Active option) OR Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting (Discovery option) OR Guided walk through Wachau Valley town (Classic option)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle in Ybbs (Classic option)
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 5
Linz
Linz's cultural and religious sites are the focus. You might trek up Mount Pöstlingberg for views across the region, check out St. Florian Monastery which dates back to the 9th century, or do a guided walk past historic riverside locations including Austria's largest medieval square and the Trinity Column. There's also an optional visit to Mauthausen Memorial if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Pöstlingberg (Active option) OR Visit to 9th-century St. Florian Monastery (Classic option) OR Guided walk through historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (Classic option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Mauthausen Memorial
Landmarks/POIs Mount Pöstlingberg St. Florian Monastery Hauptplatz Trinity Column Mauthausen Memorial - Day 6
Munich
A guided tour takes you through Munich to see Nymphenburg Palace, where Bavarian royalty once lived, and the Old and New Town Halls at Marienplatz. You'll get a solid overview of the city's most significant spots and its royal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace and Old and New Town Halls of Marienplatz
Landmarks/POIs Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz Old Town Hall New Town Hall - Day 7
Neuschwanstein Castle
You'll head out on a guided excursion to the Bavarian Alps today to see Neuschwanstein Castle, the famous castle that inspired fairy tale imagery and was home to King Ludwig. It's a memorable side trip from the main itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps
Landmarks/POIs Neuschwanstein Castle Bavarian Alps - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast this morning, it's time to head home. Your vacation on the Danube wraps up, and you'll depart for the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
