Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague, known as the Golden City for its 100 spires. The day is yours to wander around the city and check out the surrounding countryside at your own pace. It's a good chance to get your bearings and see what catches your interest.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague city center
- Visit surrounding countryside
- Day 2
Prague
A guided city walk takes you through Prague's Gothic architecture and castles, including Hradcany Castle Grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral. You'll browse the market stalls on Charles Bridge and watch street performers in Wenceslas Square. Later, try traditional Pilsner lager and plum dumplings by the Vltava River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- View Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside Vltava River
- Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
- Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
Landmarks Hradčany Castle Grounds St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague to Vilshofen
After breakfast, you'll drive to Regensburg for a guided walk through Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria, the ancient fortress entrance built in 179 AD. Lunch and local beer come during free time as you wander the historic lanes. Then it's on to Vilshofen to board your Avalon Suite Ship for a welcome reception before cruising toward Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
- Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
Landmarks Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria - Day 4
Passau
In Passau where three rivers meet, you can choose between a hiking tour from Oberhaus down the Ilz River or a guided city walk. Spend time exploring the cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley, and you might visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. The ship sails through the dramatic Schlögen Oxbow to Linz with live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided City Walk to learn about City of Three Rivers
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 5
Linz
At the Adventure Center, pick between a guided bike ride along the Danube or a walk through historic sites like Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square) and the Trinity Column. You can have a biking picnic by the Danube banks or hike to Pöstlingberg for city views. Optional full-day trips to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov are available. Evening entertainment happens on board before cruising to Melk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride along the Danube
- Guided Walk through city's historic and beautiful sites
- Biking picnic along banks of Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Ceský Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 6
Melk to Krems
A guided tour shows you Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings, library, and ornate pipe organ. You'll relax on the Sky Deck as you sail through Wachau Valley past vineyards and castles. At Krems, choose between a bike tour through the valley or a guided walk exploring the town. Then cruise on to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
Optional Activities
- Experience Wachau valley by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided walk to explore Krems valley town
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Krems - Day 7
Vienna
Several options: bike tour along the famous Ringstrasse, an Insider's Tour to meet locals and cook, or a sightseeing tour including Belvedere Palace where you'll see Gustave Klimt's Kiss painting. Free time lets you walk Karntnerstrasse and try Sachertorte, or take an optional trip to Schonbrunn Palace. Evening entertainment is on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along Ringstrasse
- Insider's Tour of Vienna with locals and food preparation
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna
- Tour of Belvedere Palace
- Stroll pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse
- Break for Sachertorte
- Optional excursion to Schönbrunn
Landmarks Ringstrasse Belvedere Palace Kärntnerstrasse Schönbrunn Palace - Day 8
Vienna
Choose between a walking tour with breakfast at a Viennese cafe or a Museum of Fine Arts tour featuring the Habsburg family's private art collection with Italian and Dutch masters. Tonight you can optionally attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. After that, the ship cruises to Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vienna with breakfast at Viennese café
- Guided Tour of Museum of Fine Arts
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Museum of Fine Arts - Day 9
Bratislava
You can hike up to Bratislava Castle or join a guided walk through the Old Town with its Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations took place. Free time lets you explore the city's history, culture, forests, and parks. Live entertainment happens on board before sailing to Esztergom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk through Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Bratislava St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 10
Esztergom to Visegrad to Budapest
In Esztergom, choose an e-bike tour of the Pilis Mountains with views from Dobokok lookout point or a tour of the ancient Basilica with Palinka tasting in its cellar. After a lunch cruise to Visegrad, pick between hiking Danube-Ipoly National Park to see Dracula's prison tower, canoeing through the scenic Bend Region, or a guided Medieval Knights Tournament at the Lower Castle. You'll explore Palotkohaz then sail into Budapest with Parliament Building views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- E-bike Guided Tour of Pilis Mountains Region
- Guided Tour of Esztergom Basilica with Pálinka tasting
- Hiking Tour through Danube-Ipoly National Park visiting Dracula's prison tower
- Canoe Excursion through Danube Bend Region
- Guided Visit to Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád's Lower Castle
- Explore Palotaház to see traditional craftspeople
Landmarks Esztergom Basilica Pilis Mountains Region Dobogókő Danube-Ipoly National Park Visegrád Lower Castle Parliament Building - Day 11
Budapest
Either hike up to a magnificent viewpoint with your Adventure Host or take a guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square. The afternoon offers optional guided excursions or free time to see the Chain Bridge, visit cafes and pubs, or hike through the hills above the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike up to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
- Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit city's cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 12
Budapest
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning before you depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
