Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a university city where old-town charm sits alongside modern energy. After boarding your ship, you'll set sail along the Danube, starting your journey through Austria's most scenic waterway.
- Meals
- Dinner (Embarkation dinner - comprehensive buffet), Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Board Danube river cruise ship
- Explore Passau (independent)
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Passau
- Visit local cafes and restaurants
- Explore ecclesiastical heritage sites
Landmarks Passau - Day 2
Vienna
Your cruise takes you through the scenic Wachau region with stops along the way. You'll arrive in Vienna at 14:00, Austria's capital known for its imperial palaces, museums, and opera houses. The evening is yours to walk around and get a feel for the city's cultural scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Explore Wachau region (independent)
- Board ship to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit wine terraces and vineyards in Wachau
- Guided tour of Vienna
- St. Stephen's Cathedral visit
- Schönbrunn Palace tour
- Vienna State Opera House tour
- Museum visits
- Traditional Viennese cafe experience
- Evening concert or theatre performance
Landmarks Wachau Valley Vienna 
- Day 3
Melk
Early morning brings you to Dürnstein, where medieval architecture and wine terraces line the valley. You'll explore the castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. From there, you'll cruise to Melk to see its UNESCO-listed Benedictine monastery sitting high above the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Explore Dürnstein (independent)
- Cruise to Melk
- Explore Melk (independent)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Dürnstein
- Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
- Wine tasting in Wachau vineyards
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Monastery
- Scenic viewpoint visit above Danube valley
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Dürnstein Melk Benedictine Monastery Melk 
- Day 4
Linz
This day focuses on Linz, a modern Austrian city mixing cultural attractions with contemporary design. You can check out world-class museums and galleries, or sit at a traditional café to try local specialties like Linzer Torte.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Explore Linz (independent)
- Visit cafes and experience local culture
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Linz
- Museum and gallery visits
- Lentos Art Museum
- Brucknerhaus concert hall
- Castle museum visit
- Traditional Linzer Torte at local cafe
Landmarks Linz 
- Day 5
Linz to Passau
Your cruise wraps up as you head back to Passau, finishing your journey through the Danube Valley. You'll arrive at 07:00, returning to your starting point.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Passau
Landmarks Passau
