Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich with your first day completely open. It's a good time to get oriented, walk around the city streets at your own pace, or just settle into your accommodation. No scheduled activities, so you can rest up or start exploring on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore Munich on foot
- Relax at your hotel
- Day 2
Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle
A guided excursion takes you out to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps. The drive itself is the real highlight here—you'll see the Alpine landscape and get to the castle, which was King Ludwig's former home. It's one of Bavaria's most recognizable sites, and the setting makes it really worth the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 3
Munich to Vilshofen to Linz
Start with a guided tour of Munich, hitting Nymphenburg Palace and the Old and New Town Halls at Marienplatz. After that, you'll transfer to Vilshofen where your Avalon Suite Ship is waiting. You'll board in the evening and start cruising toward Linz, so settle in and get comfortable on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Munich
- Visit Nymphenburg Palace
- Visit Old Town Hall and New Town Hall at Marienplatz
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz - Day 4
Linz
In Linz you've got three options for a guided activity: hike up Mount Postlingberg for views across the area, see the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, or walk through the historic sites along the Danube. During free time, there's an optional visit to Mauthausen Memorial if you're interested. By evening, the ship sails to Ybbs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Trek to Mount Pöstlingberg with expert guide
- Choice of: Visit St. Florian Monastery
- Choice of: Guided walk through Linz historic sites and Hauptplatz
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Mauthausen Memorial
Landmarks Mount Pöstlingberg St. Florian Monastery Hauptplatz Trinity Column Mauthausen Memorial - Day 5
Ybbs to Krems
At Ybbs you can either bike around town or take a guided tour of Artstetten Castle. Later, cruise into the Wachau Valley heading toward Krems—and here you choose again: bike through the valley, do a wine tasting, or take a guided walk through the town. There's live entertainment on the ship before you sail to Vienna overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Bike around Ybbs with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Choice of: Bike the Wachau Valley with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting
- Choice of: Guided walk through Krems
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Wachau Valley - Day 6
Vienna
Vienna gives you multiple choices with your Adventure Host. Bike along the Danube Island, visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum, or take a guided tour of Habsburg landmarks like the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Optional extras include a tour of Schonbrunn Palace or a royal waltz concert if you want to experience something more formal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Guided visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Choice of: Guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse and visit local cafés for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 7
Bratislava
In Bratislava, you can hike up to Bratislava Castle for views of the city and surrounding area, or take a guided walk through Old Town's narrow streets, the Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral, which was the site of royal coronations. In the afternoon, you'll board the ship again for an overnight cruise to Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Short hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Choice of: Guided city walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 8
Budapest
Your tour ends this morning in Budapest after breakfast. You'll disembark and either catch your flight home or stick around to explore the city on your own if you want to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
