Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll make your way to Vienna and board your Nicko Cruises ship between 4 and 5 PM. After getting settled in your cabin, there's a welcome drink where you can meet other travelers before heading to dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Budapest
A guided bus tour takes you through Budapest, hitting Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion, and Matthias Church. You'll check out the famous market, then have free time to wander around on your own or visit a thermal spa if you're interested. Lunch is available back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Budapest including Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion, and Matthias Church
- Visit to Budapest's famous market
Optional Activities
- Thermal spa visit
Landmarks/POIs Buda Castle Fishermen's Bastion Matthias Church - Day 3
Budapest
You have the morning to explore Budapest however you like before the ship departs after lunch. Once onboard, spend the afternoon and evening relaxing on deck or in your cabin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Budapest
- Day 4
Bratislava
The ship arrives in Bratislava this morning for a guided city tour. You'll take a scenic drive up to Bratislava Castle with great views across the city, then walk through the beautifully restored Old Town with its Baroque buildings, palaces, and historic landmarks from the Imperial and Royal era.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning city tour of Bratislava
- Scenic drive to Bratislava Castle
- Exploration of Old Town including the Redoubt, National Theatre, Town Hall, and palaces
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town Redoubt National Theatre Town Hall - Day 5
Krems-Stein
You'll explore Krems-Stein, a double city with over a thousand years of history and plenty of cultural sites. There's a visit to the Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Herzogenburg, a Baroque building filled with valuable art and information about monastery life. After that, the ship continues downriver following lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Herzogenburg
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Krems-Stein
Landmarks/POIs Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Herzogenburg - Day 6
Linz
You have a full day to explore Linz at your own pace. The city was Europe's Capital of Culture in 2009, so there's plenty to see. Stroll through the Old Town alleys, find magnificent inner courtyards, and check out the Baroque main square with its impressive Holy Trinity Column.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Linz Old Town
- Visit to inner courtyards and Baroque main square with Holy Trinity Column
Landmarks/POIs Holy Trinity Column - Day 7
Vienna
Back in Vienna for your final day. From the pier, you'll pass by the 'New Vienna' with Uno-City and Danube Island before seeing magnificent buildings along the Ringstrasse including the State Opera, Burgtheater, Hofburg, Parliament, City Hall, and Votivkirche. There's a guided tour of the city followed by free time before returning to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour along the Ringstrasse featuring State Opera, Burgtheater, Hofburg, Parliament, City Hall, and Votivkirche
- View of 'New Vienna' including Uno-City and Danube Island
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs State Opera Burgtheater Hofburg Parliament City Hall Votivkirche - Day 8
Vienna
After breakfast onboard, it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as the cruise ends. Disembarkation is finished by 9 AM, so you'll need to have left the ship by then.
- Meals
- Breakfast
