Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague and transfer to your luxury hotel in the city centre for a three-night stay. The location sits nicely between New and Old Prague, so you'll have easy access to explore both areas at your own pace.
- Day 2
Prague
This morning you'll join a local guide to walk through Prague's Gothic architecture, starting in the Old Town and seeing the famous Astronomical Clock. You'll cross the historic Charles Bridge and then have the afternoon free to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town Prague
- Visit Astronomical Clock
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Landmarks Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Town Square - Day 3
Prague
You get to choose how to spend your day here. Options include exploring communist history with local beer tastings, visiting the Terezin Memorial to learn about WWII, or touring Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Pick whichever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial visit
- Prague Castle Tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 4
Prague to Regensburg
After breakfast, you'll travel by coach to Regensburg and board your luxury river cruise vessel. This is where your Danube River journey officially begins, so there's time to get settled in and explore the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Regensburg
Regensburg offers several options for the day. You can take a guided walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, take a ferry through the Danube Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey with beer tasting, or do a Bavarian beer tasting experience. Choose based on what sounds good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide
- Ferry to Weltenburg Abbey with abbey exploration and award-winning beer tasting
- Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery
Landmarks Stone Bridge of Regensburg Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey - Day 6
Passau
You'll dock in Passau, where three rivers meet. Pick from a full day trip to Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, a full day exploring Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or a walking tour of Passau's Old Town and St. Stephens Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with guided tour of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch at local restaurant
- Walking tour of Passau with local guide including St. Stephens Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Ceský Krumlov Castle - Day 7
Melk to Dürnstein
After docking in Melk, choose a morning activity: tour the grand 18th-century Melk Abbey, take an e-bike ride through vineyards to Dürnstein, or visit 13th-century Artstetten Castle. Later you'll cruise through the Wachau Valley and dock in Dürnstein for the afternoon. There's an optional schnapps production talk and tasting on board if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall, library, and Abbey Church
- Guided e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards and villages
- Artstetten Castle tour with museum visit and family stories
- On-board informative talk and tasting of schnapps production
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Artstetten Castle - Day 8
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and have afternoon options including Schönbrunn Palace, an e-bike tour to Danube Island, the Belvedere Museum, or a guided tour of Central Vienna. This evening is special - you'll attend an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and ballet performers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive private classical concert dinner at Palais Liechtenstein)
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with ornate rooms and gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
- Belvedere Museum with Austrian art collection
- Guided Central Vienna tour with local guide and free exploration time
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Palace Danube Island Palais Liechtenstein - Day 9
Bratislava
After docking in central Bratislava, you have two options to choose from. You can take a local guide through the Old Town to see the medieval architecture and historic streets, or head out to a Carpathian winery for a tasting. The city itself has this interesting mix of older buildings and structures from the socialist period, so either route gives you a real sense of local life and culture. The winery option lets you try regional wines, while staying in town keeps you focused on the city's layered history and charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide - see Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learn about Iron Curtain history, and taste local delicacies
- Carpathian Wine Tasting - guided tour of local winery in Carpathian wine region outside Bratislava, learn about regional viticulture, and sample wines
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 10
Budapest
You'll arrive early in Budapest. Choose your morning activity: a coach tour of both Buda and Pest sides with a piano recital, a guided hike through Buda, a Jewish heritage and museum tour, or an excursion to the riverside town of Szentendre. The Danube splits this vibrant city in two, and you'll get to experience both sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike through Buda district with views of Danube River and city architecture
- Jewish Heritage Tour with Jewish Museum and Synagogue visit
- Excursion to Szentendre with guided city tour of museums, galleries, and Mediterranean atmosphere
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Jewish Museum Budapest Dohány Street Synagogue - Day 11
Budapest
After a final breakfast on board, you'll depart and end your Danube River cruise. This concludes your journey through central Europe with all the memories and experiences you've collected along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
