Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a university city where the Danube journey starts. Get settled into your cabin and take some time to explore the ship before it departs at 4:00 PM. Your first evening involves cruising along the river, so head to the deck or grab dinner to watch the water pass by.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Embarkation snack
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town before departure
Landmarks/POIs Passau Old Town - Day 2
Vienna
The ship cruises through the Wachau Valley with riverside landscapes on both sides. You'll reach Vienna by 2:00 PM, and Austria's capital becomes your home for the next couple days. After checking in, spend the evening wandering around to get a feel for the palaces, museums, and cultural energy of the city.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn during Wachau passage
- Vienna city exploration and cultural attractions
Landmarks/POIs Wachau Valley Vienna - Day 3
Vienna
This is your full day to explore Vienna properly. Walk through the historic architecture, check out the major palaces and galleries, and get a sense of why this city matters culturally. The ship doesn't leave until 11:59 PM, so you can spend the afternoon however you like before heading back.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- State Opera House visit
- Palace tours
- Museum and gallery visits
- Theatre performances
- Walking tours of historic districts
Landmarks/POIs Vienna State Opera House Schönbrunn Palace - Day 4
Bratislava
You arrive in Bratislava at 8:00 AM, Europe's youngest capital. Wander through the old town and find baroque and rococo buildings, palaces, and reminders of the Austro-Hungarian period. The ship departs at 8:00 PM, giving you about 12 hours to walk around this relaxed, culturally rich city.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- Bratislava old town exploration
- Bratislava Castle visit
- Art and coffee house visits
- Palace tours
- Historical site visits
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle - Day 5
Budapest
Budapest appears at 8:00 AM. From the sun deck, you'll see the Parliament building and the seven bridges connecting Buda and Pest. Spend your day exploring the thermal baths, historic neighborhoods, and cultural attractions. The ship provides good views, but getting into the city itself shows why it's considered one of Europe's great cities.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge visit
- Parliament building tour
- Thermal bath visits
- Buda and Pest neighborhood exploration
- Historical and cultural site visits
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Chain Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 6
Budapest
Another day in Budapest, but this time the ship leaves early at 3:00 AM. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring neighborhoods you missed, soaking in a thermal bath, or visiting attractions. Head back to the ship with plenty of time before the early morning departure.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Onboard entertainment and facilities access
Optional Activities
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge visit
- Parliament building tour
- Thermal bath visits
- Buda and Pest neighborhood exploration
- Evening activities and cultural experiences
Landmarks/POIs Széchenyi Chain Bridge Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 7
Cruising Day
Today is a day at sea without port stops. You can relax on the sun deck and watch the Danube landscape pass by, or stay in your cabin. The ship usually has spa services and onboard activities happening, so this is your chance to unwind and reset after several days of exploring.
- 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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
- Lunch buffet
- Dinner buffet
- Daily tea and coffee time
- SPA-ROSA access and facilities
- Gym and sauna access
- Onboard entertainment and activities
Optional Activities
- SPA-ROSA wellness and beauty treatments (reduced prices)
- Day 8
Passau
You're back in Passau at 7:00 AM where the cruise started. Disembark and reflect on the week of river cruising, the cities you saw, and everything you discovered along the Danube. The journey wraps up here in this charming university city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet
Optional Activities
- Farewell evening activities (for 7-night cruises)
Landmarks/POIs Passau Old Town
