Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your luxury river ship. Get settled into your suite this afternoon and spend time on the all-weather balcony watching the city and river activity from your cabin. It's a relaxed first day to get oriented before the real exploring begins.
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest offers several options depending on what interests you. Take a guided coach tour through both Buda and Pest districts that ends with a piano recital, or explore the city's Jewish history with a local expert. If you prefer something different, head to the artistic town of Szentendre, climb up to Buda Hill for river views, relax at the thermal baths, wander through Central Market Hall, or check out the ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter. You pick based on what appeals most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Budapest in Depth coach tour with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Budapest's Jewish history guided tour including Synagogue, cemetery, memorial park and Jewish Museum
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Excursion to Szentendre with guided tour
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Guided hike to Buda Hill
Optional Activities
- Thermal bath visit
- Central Market Hall exploration
- Jewish Quarter ruin bars visit
Landmarks Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Buda Hill Central Market Hall Jewish Quarter Varkert Bazar - Day 3
Bratislava
The ship cruises toward Vienna with morning hours to relax on deck or visit the Salt Therapy Lounge. After docking in Bratislava this afternoon, you can either walk through the Old Town and explore the castle, or join a wine tasting in a local cellar to sample Slovakia's Danube region wines. Both options give you a feel for this smaller capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Wines of Slovakia tasting in a local cellar
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Danube River 
- Day 4
Vienna (Enrich Experience)
Vienna has multiple options to choose from. Tour Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, take an e-bike guided ride to Danube Island, explore Vienna's historic centre on your own with free time built in, or visit the Belvedere Museum for Austrian and international art. After your morning activity, the afternoon is yours to wander around the city at your own pace. An optional shuttle runs to the city centre if you need it. Later, there's an optional exclusive evening classical concert at Arsenal Museum featuring Strauss and Mozart with dancers and vocalists, plus a glass of Austrian sekt.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Arsenal Museum with Austrian sekt
Landmarks Arsenal Museum 
- Day 5
Melk
You'll dock in Dürnstein, a small town surrounded by vineyards with 12th-century architecture, then cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley before reaching Melk. Choose between e-biking along the Danube, touring the UNESCO-listed Benedictine Abbey in Melk, or visiting the 13th-century Artstetten Castle. Later, a local producer joins you on board to share Wachau Valley specialties and regional schnapps with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Regional delicacies tasting including local schnapps)
Included Activities
- Choice of Freechoice activities: E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Glorious Melk Abbey guided tour
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Artstetten Castle visit and museum
- Tasting of regional specialties from the Wachau Valley with local producer on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Danube River 
- Day 6
Brandstatt to Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, or Passau
This day gives you three full-day options. Head to Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress with lunch and free time, returning through Passau. Or travel to the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov with a guided tour, lunch, and time to explore before returning via Passau. If you'd rather stay put, cruise to Passau and walk through the Old Town, then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to hear its famous organ.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch (for Salzburg and Cesky Krumlov excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour and lunch
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov with guided tour and lunch
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Highlights of Passau with Old Town visit and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzach River Cesky Krumlov Vltava River Passau Old Town St. Stephen's Cathedral Danube River 
- Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg's Old Town has over 900 buildings that are UNESCO-listed, so there's plenty to see. Take a guided walking tour focusing on Gothic and Romanesque architecture, or take a ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey to see its 7th-century cloister and try award-winning beer brewed there. If you prefer to stay active, join a walking tour heading out to Thurn und Taxis Castle with a guided visit included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Walking tour of Regensburg Old Town
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Ferry to Weltenburg Abbey with guided tour and beer tasting
- Choice of Freechoice activities: Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour
Landmarks Regensburg Old Town Danube Gorge Weltenburg Abbey Thurn und Taxis Castle Danube River - Day 8
Departure from Munich
After breakfast, you'll head to Munich Airport for your flight home, carrying memories from your week traveling down the Danube. It's a straightforward morning transfer to complete your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
