Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your flight needs to land by 3:30 pm so you can board the ship by 5 pm. Before that, head to the Royal Palace grounds and spend some time taking photos of the historical architecture. The Christmas decorations are up around the city, so you'll get that festive atmosphere before the cruise kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Royal Palace grounds and take photographs
- Browse Christmas markets
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 2
Budapest to Bratislava
This morning you'll take a guided tour that covers Heroes' Square and other classic Budapest landmarks. After that wraps up, you have the afternoon free to walk across the Chain Bridge, grab coffee at local cafes and pubs, and browse the Christmas markets around the city. Tonight there's live entertainment onboard before the ship heads to Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Heroes' Square and Budapest's classic sites
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Browse Christmas markets
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 3
Bratislava to Melk
Start with a guided walking tour through Old Town's cobblestone streets, visiting Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, which served as Hungary's historic coronation church and features impressive Gothic architecture. You'll have free time after to check out the Christmas Markets of Bratislava before the ship sails toward Melk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town cobblestone streets to Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Browse Christmas Markets of Bratislava
Landmarks Old Town Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 4
Melk to Vienna
Begin with a guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey, where you'll see frescoed ceilings, statues, an ornate library, and a decorative pipe organ. Afterward, try some Austrian cookies while the ship cruises through the Wachau Valley on the way to Vienna. If you're interested, there's an optional Royal Waltz Concert this evening onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Austrian Cookies Tasting while sailing through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 5
Vienna
Take a guided city tour exploring the Habsburg empire through the Imperial Palace complex (the winter residence), the Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You'll have free time to visit the Christkindlesmarkt or sit in a traditional Viennese cafe. There's also an optional tour of Schönbrunn Palace if you want to see the Habsburg summer residence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- View Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Christkindlesmarkt Christmas market
- Relax in Viennese café
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Vienna
The cruise ends this morning after breakfast. You'll disembark and depart from Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
