Itinerary
- Day 1
Zürich/Basel to Breisach
You'll arrive in Zurich or Basel by 3 pm and board the ship by 5 pm. Get settled into your stateroom, have dinner onboard, and wander around the ship while it sails to Breisach overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Black Forest
You have two main options today. Either take a full-day guided tour through the Black Forest to see the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, a water mill, and watch a butter-making demonstration, or stick around to explore Freiburg's medieval city center with its vineyards nearby. There's also an optional morning excursion to Colmar if you want to start early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum visit, water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration (option 1)
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center amid Black Forest and Upper Rhine Valley vineyards (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village (morning)
Landmarks/POIs Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Medieval City Center Colmar - Day 3
Strasbourg
A city tour takes you through Strasbourg to see the Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows, ancient murals, and the astronomical clock. You'll also walk through La Petite France district. After that, pick from optional excursions to the Maginot Line or Alsace wine country, or just have free time to check out museums and the city center on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass windows, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line pre-WWII fortifications
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Free time to visit museums or stroll the city center
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Boppard
Start your morning with one of three activities: a guided vineyard hike, a tour of the Mechanical Music Museum with Rudesheimer coffee tasting, or a cable car ride up to the Niederwald Monument. Later, relax on the Sky Deck as the ship sails through the Rhine Gorge. You'll have free time in Boppard to walk the Rheinallee Promenade before evening entertainment as you sail toward Frankfurt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards (option 1)
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (option 2)
- Open-air Cable Car Ride to Niederwald Monument with option to ride or walk back through vineyards and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting (option 3)
Optional Activities
- Free time to relax or explore Rheinallee Promenade in Boppard
Landmarks/POIs Niederwald Monument Rhine Gorge Boppard - Day 5
Frankfurt
Choose between a guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt covering cultural landmarks, the financial district, and quaint neighborhoods, or take a guided tour to Seligenstadt, an ancient German town with the Einhard Basilika. There's live entertainment onboard before the ship heads to a Main River village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt featuring cultural landmarks, financial headquarters, and quaint neighborhoods (option 1)
- Guided Tour to Seligenstadt with Einhard Basilika (option 2)
Landmarks/POIs Frankfurt Seligenstadt Einhard Basilika - Day 6
Main River to Würzburg
Your Adventure Host leads a guided walking tour through a Bavarian village in the morning, and then the ship sails to Wurzburg for an afternoon and evening arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village
- Day 7
Rothenburg
Take a guided sightseeing tour of Wurzburg to see the Old Main Bridge, the towering fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residenz with its remarkable ceiling fresco. There's an optional excursion to the Bavarian town of Rothenburg if you want to venture further. Live entertainment happens onboard as you sail to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz with ceiling fresco
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks/POIs Old Main Bridge Würzburg Fortress Bishop's Residenz Rothenburg - Day 8
Bamberg
A guided walking tour takes you through Bamberg, a historic city that was home to imperial dynasties. You'll see the Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and the seven hills each crowned with churches. After the tour, have some free time to grab a glass of German-style Rauchbier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg featuring Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills with churches
Landmarks/POIs Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 9
Nuremberg to Munich
This is a full-day guided tour of Munich's highlights including Nymphenburg Palace, the former residence of German monarchs, and both the old and new Town Halls at Marienplatz. By evening, you'll return to the dock in Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour of Munich featuring Nymphenburg Palace and old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz
Landmarks/POIs Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz Old Town Hall Munich New Town Hall Munich - Day 10
Nuremberg
Several activity options are available to you: bike around the port area, take a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth, join a guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture and Kaiserburg Castle, or explore the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds with a guide. There's an optional onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal, and live entertainment before sailing to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Ride around Nuremberg port area (option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth featuring half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge (option 2)
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (option 3)
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (option 4)
Optional Activities
- Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
Landmarks/POIs Roth Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 11
Regensburg
Join a guided city walk to see the Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria, an ancient Roman fortress entrance built in 179 AD. You can take a full-day optional excursion to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg, or spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg featuring Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon to explore Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks/POIs Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Benedictine Monastery Weltenburg - Day 12
Linz
A guided city walk helps you learn about Passau, known as the 'City of Three Rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. You'll have your choice of a full-day optional excursion to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, or the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Later, enjoy a free afternoon in Linz with options to cycle along the Danube or hike nature trails for city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Free afternoon in Linz with bicycle rentals and nature trails available
Landmarks/POIs Passau Salzburg Cesky Krumlov Linz - Day 13
Vienna
You can either take a morning hike through Melk's countryside or join a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to see frescoed ceilings, statues, the library, and an ornate pipe organ. After that, the ship sails through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna. There's an optional evening excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for music in an elegant hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Morning Hike through Melk countryside (option 1)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey featuring frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert (evening)
Landmarks/POIs Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Vienna - Day 14
Vienna
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or choose a guided city tour covering gilded Habsburg landmarks like the Imperial Palace complex, the Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Another option is to visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. You can also take an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace or have free time exploring Vienna's Prater amusement park, museums, tramways, or the Danube banks by bike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Vienna's Danube Island (option 1)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna featuring Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (option 2a)
- Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum, Austria's largest museum (option 2b)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Free time to visit Vienna museums
- Free time to explore Vienna's trams or Danube banks by bike
Landmarks/POIs Vienna Danube Island Imperial Palace Complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Kunsthistorisches Museum Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Prater Amusement Park - Day 15
Budapest
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, or choose a guided city sightseeing tour that includes the iconic Heroes' Square. In the afternoon, you have options for guided activities or free time to soak in Budapest's famous thermal baths, hike with scenic views above the Danube, or just enjoy the city's cafes, pubs, and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest (option 1)
- Guided City Sightseeing Tour including Heroes' Square (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional visits to Budapest's famous thermal baths
- Scenic hike above the Danube
- Free time to enjoy Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Heroes' Square Budapest Thermal Baths - Day 16
Disembark Budapest
Your river cruise ends this morning after breakfast. You'll disembark in Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
