Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
After checking out of your hotel, you'll board the ship and have the rest of the day to walk around the city on your own. This evening brings the first briefing, cocktail hour, and dinner with other guests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner and Captain's Cocktail)
Included Activities
- Evening briefing
- Cocktail hour
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent city exploration
- Day 2
Bratislava
The ship moves from Austria toward Slovakia while you enjoy a slower morning. Later, Bratislava opens up with several options: take a walking tour through the royal history, try local Slovak food and beer, hike up to Bratislava Castle for views over the city, or join a guided cycling tour through the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Slovakia tour including local beer tasting
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided cycling tour
Landmarks Bratislava Castle 
- Day 3
Wachau Valley to Melk
Your morning focuses on the Wachau Valley in Austria, a UNESCO site with postcard-quality scenery along the river. By afternoon, you'll arrive in Melk to see the Melk Abbey, a Baroque monastery sitting above the Danube. Inside, there's a museum and library holding medieval manuscripts, plus frescoes and musical scores to see throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wachau Valley exploration
- Melk Abbey guided tour including museum and library
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 4
Linz, Salzburg, or Český Krumlov
Linz offers multiple paths depending on your interests: check out the contemporary architecture and old city center on foot or by bike. Or venture further to Salzburg to see the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, and Mozart sites. For a full day, head to Cesky Krumlov to walk through its Baroque and Renaissance buildings and explore the castle complex.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning in Linz with city exploration options
Optional Activities
- Linz city walking tour covering old market, Mozart House, and contemporary architecture
- Linz bike tour
- Salzburg full-day tour including Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Mozart's birthplace and residence
- Full-day Czech mountain town excursion to Český Krumlov including castle tour
Landmarks Mozart House, Linz Mirabell Gardens Residenz Square Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov Castle 
- Day 5
Vienna
The morning is yours to relax on board, take a wellness class, or book a massage if you'd like. In the afternoon, choose between a horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna's historic streets with a costumed driver sharing stories, or a guided bike ride along the Danube Canal and through the city past the Ringstrasse Boulevard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic morning cruise
- Complimentary wellness classes
- Onboard amenities access
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through historic city center
- Guided bike ride along Danube Canal and through Vienna to Ringstrasse Boulevard
Landmarks Ringstrasse Boulevard Danube Canal 
- Day 6
Vienna
After spending the night in Vienna, you can visit Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens, the 1,441-room imperial summer residence from the Baroque period. Another option is hiking through the Vienna Woods at Cobenzl, the area that inspired Strauss II waltzes. By late afternoon, there's time to explore Vienna at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
Optional Activities
- Hike through Vienna Woods in Cobenzl
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Vienna Woods Cobenzl - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest starts on the Buda side with a guide leading you through the Castle District to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, recognizable by its bright mosaic roof. You can also hike to Castle Hill if you prefer that route. In the afternoon, the Pest side shows off the Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Evening gives you time on the Sun Deck or walking around to see the city lit up at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Buda Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
- Exploration of Pest including Hungarian Parliament Building and Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Active hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
Landmarks Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Castle Hill Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Shoes on the Danube Bank - Day 8
Departure
You'll leave Budapest this morning and prepare for your flight home, ending your cruise along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
