Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll board your river cruise ship in Passau, a university city where old-town streets meet religious history. This charming spot serves as your starting point for the week ahead. The ship departs at 16:00, so you'll have the morning and early afternoon to explore before heading onboard and beginning your journey along the Danube.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Board river cruise ship in Passau
- Welcome aboard embarkation snack
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town
Landmarks/POIs Passau - Day 2
Vienna
After cruising through the Wachau valley's rolling countryside, you'll arrive in Vienna by 14:00. This city is packed with museums, galleries, palaces, and theaters that make it the cultural heart of your trip. Locals have a reputation for being formal but also for breaking into song in conversation, giving the place its own distinct personality. You'll have plenty of time to wander the streets and take in what makes Vienna special.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau valley
- Explore Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit museums, galleries, palaces and castles in Vienna
- Attend performances at Vienna State Opera or theatres
- Explore Hoorn during Wachau passage
- Free e-bike exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Vienna Hoorn 
- Day 3
Bratislava
You'll dock in Bratislava early at 04:00, giving you most of the day to explore Europe's youngest capital. Walking through the old town, you'll spot traces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in baroque and rococo buildings, palaces, and galleries. The pace here is relaxed, so there's no rush to see everything. The coffee houses are perfect for slowing down and watching the city around you.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava old town
- Discover Austro-Hungarian heritage sites
Optional Activities
- Visit palaces and rococo architecture
- Explore art houses and galleries
- Relax in local coffee houses
- Free e-bike exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Old Town 
- Day 4
Melk
The ship heads back through the Wachau valley's scenic landscape before reaching Melk at 12:30. The main draw here is the Benedictine monastery perched on a hilltop, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From up there, you get sweeping views across the Danube valley below. It's a spot where history and nature really come together nicely.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau valley
- Explore Melk
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Benedictine monastery
- View UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Hoorn during Wachau passage
- Free e-bike exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Monastery Hoorn 
- Day 5
Linz
Linz comes into view early, around 05:00, giving you a full day in this Austrian city. What sets it apart is its blend of cultural attractions and modern art scene, plus it's known for being creative and diverse. Stop by a local café to try the Linzer Torte, a specialty pastry that's been made here for generations. The contemporary feel here contrasts nicely with the historical towns you've already seen.
- 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)
Included Activities
- Explore Linz cultural attractions
- Experience modern Austrian city
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries and museums
- Sample Linzer Torte at local cafés
- Explore design and creative districts
- Free e-bike exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Linz - Day 6
Passau
Your Danube cruise wraps up as you arrive back in Passau at 07:00, completing your loop through scenic valleys, historic cities, and charming towns. The journey brings you full circle to where you started, ending in the same university city where your adventure began just a week earlier.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Disembark in Passau
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Passau
Landmarks/POIs Passau
