Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll board your ship in Passau this afternoon, a university city with old-town character and modern energy mixed together. After getting settled in your cabin, the ship departs at 16:00, so your first evening on board gives you a chance to get your bearings as you start moving along the Danube.
- Meals
- Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Embarkation snack)
Included Activities
- Embarkation and boarding at Passau
- Buffet dinner with live-cooking stations (included meal)
- Onboard entertainment and amenities access
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town before 16:00 departure
Landmarks Passau Old Town 
- Day 2
Bratislava
The day involves cruising through the Wachau valley region, where the landscape along the Danube is really something special. You'll have chances to see charming riverside towns from the ship or explore a bit if time allows. By evening you'll pull into Bratislava at 18:00, the continent's youngest capital, where baroque buildings and Austro-Hungarian heritage sit alongside a young, energetic vibe that's good for wandering around after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Danube River cruise through Wachau
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn or other Wachau towns during cruise
- Evening exploration of Bratislava old town after 18:00 arrival
Landmarks Wachau Valley Bratislava Old Town 
- Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava is yours to explore however you like today. The old town has baroque and rococo buildings, historic palaces, and plenty of traces of Austro-Hungarian history throughout. You can wander the streets at your own speed, stop into art galleries and cafes, and just soak in the relaxed pace. The ship doesn't leave until 22:00, so you've got most of the day and evening to take your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Full-day stay in Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion of Bratislava old town
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Explore local museums and galleries
- Coffee house visits
- Street-level exploration of baroque and rococo architecture
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle - Day 4
Vienna
This is a real highlight of the cruise. You'll arrive in Vienna at 06:00, and since the ship doesn't depart until 23:30, you've got almost a full day in Austria's capital. Vienna has museums and galleries everywhere, plus palaces and castles, the state opera, theaters. The locals speak a charming dialect and the whole city has a refined, proud atmosphere that comes through as you walk around. It's a lot to take in, so you might want to pick a few key places rather than trying to do everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Full-day access to Vienna from 06:00 arrival
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Vienna
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace
- Explore Hofburg Imperial Palace
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Attend performance at State Opera House
- Visit world-class museums and galleries
- Danube Tower visit
- Naschmarkt exploration
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Imperial Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera House 
- Day 5
Melk
You arrive in Melk at 08:00, and the main draw is the Benedictine monastery sitting on a hilltop with great views down over the Danube valley. It's that mix of historic building and natural scenery that makes this UNESCO region worth seeing. After exploring the monastery and wandering around town a bit, you'll have time to grab lunch before the ship leaves at 16:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Full-day access to Melk from 08:00 arrival
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Monastery
- Monastery interior visit
- Wachau valley exploration
- Wine tasting at local vineyards
- Hiking in Wachau region
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Monastery Wachau Valley 
- Day 6
Passau
The cruise wraps up as you get back to Passau at 07:00. You'll have one last breakfast aboard and then disembark. If you want, there's time for a final walk through Passau's old town and its churches before you head off, or you can start your onward travels right after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Return cruise to Passau
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Passau old town
- Last-minute shopping or sightseeing
Landmarks Passau Old Town
