Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You arrive in Passau, a university city where the old town has real character and energy. After boarding your cruise ship, you'll get settled into your cabin. The ship departs at 4:00 PM, so you have time to find your way around before heading out on the Danube.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's old town before departure
Landmarks Passau Old Town 
- Day 2
Wachau to Vienna
You'll cruise along the northern Rhine through the Wachau region, taking in the scenery before stopping in the charming town of Hoorn. After that, continue to Vienna, arriving in the afternoon. Once there, you can walk through Austria's capital and check out the museums, galleries, and palaces. The cultural scene is quite active, so there's plenty to see depending on what interests you most.
- 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
- Cruise along the northern Rhine through Wachau region
- Explore the town of Hoorn
Optional Activities
- Visit Vienna's museums and galleries
- Visit Vienna's palaces and castles
- Attend performance at the state opera or theatres
- Destination Scout-guided exploration (if available on this itinerary)
Landmarks Hoorn 
- Day 3
Dürnstein - Melk
Starting in Dürnstein, you'll see one of Austria's notable Danube destinations with its medieval architecture and wine terraces lining the slopes. The historic castle ruins are worth a walk through if you have time. Later in the afternoon, head to Melk to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Benedictine monastery sits above the Danube Valley, and the location itself is quite something to experience from multiple angles around town.
- 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
- Explore Dürnstein town
- Visit Dürnstein Castle ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk's Benedictine monastery
- Explore Melk town
- Destination Scout-guided exploration (if available on this itinerary)
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Melk Abbey 
- Day 4
Linz
Your day focuses on Linz, a modern Austrian city that mixes cultural attractions with contemporary art and design elements throughout. Make sure to find a traditional cafe and try local specialties like the Linzer Torte, which is a regional pastry you'll find in many places. The city has a good energy to it, and wandering around different neighborhoods gives you a real sense of how it balances old and new.
- 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
- Explore Linz cultural attractions
- Explore Linz art scene
Optional Activities
- Visit a traditional Linz cafe to sample Linzer Torte
- Destination Scout-guided exploration (if available on this itinerary)
- Day 5
Passau
The ship arrives back in Passau at 7:00 AM, marking the end of your Danube cruise. You disembark with memories from several days traveling through Austria's valleys and historic cities along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Passau for additional exploration
Landmarks Passau Old Town 
