Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and check into your suite aboard the 5-star Space-Ship. After settling in, there's a welcome reception where you'll meet fellow travelers and toast to the start of your Danube cruise. Since the ship stays docked overnight, you have the option to head out and explore Budapest's nightlife if you're not too tired from travel.
Included Activities
- Welcome reception and toast
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
This morning you can either explore Budapest on your own or choose from several freechoice activities. Options include a guided tour with piano recital, hiking up Buda Hill, visiting the artistic town of Szentendre, or a wine tasting in the Etyek wine region. Before the ship departs later, you'll have free time to visit the thermal baths or check out Central Market Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth with piano recital (guided coach and walking tour, piano recital at Institute for the Blind)
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda Hill
- Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Szentendre (guided walking tour, Kovacs Magrit Museum, free time)
- Scenic Freechoice: Etyek region wineries and vineyards (visit boutique winery)
Optional Activities
- Relax at one of Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks/POIs Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Szechenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Batthyany Square Buda Hill Szentendre Kovacs Margit Museum Etyek Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
The ship docks in central Bratislava, and you can pick how you want to see Slovakia's capital. Join a guided walking tour to see the main square, Old Town Hall, and St Martin's Cathedral, or opt for a wine tasting tour in the nearby Carpathian wine region instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava (guided tour, Hlavne Namestie, Old Town Hall, St Martin's Cathedral)
- Scenic Freechoice: Carpathian Wine Tasting (guided tour, local winery, wine sampling)
Landmarks/POIs Hlavne Namestie (Main Square) Old Town Hall St Martin's Cathedral Bratislava Castle - Day 4
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna with several guided activities to choose from, including an e-bike tour to Danube Island, exploring the Belvedere Museum, a city tour with free time in central Vienna, or wine tasting at Klosterneuburg Abbey. This evening features an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances of Strauss and Mozart.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Cycle to Danube Island (guided e-bike tour)
- Scenic Freechoice: Belvedere Museum (guided exploration of Austrian art collection)
- Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna with free time (guided tour with local guide, free exploration)
- Scenic Freechoice: Vienna wine stories (visit Klosterneuburg Abbey, explore halls and Imperial Apartments, guided wine tasting)
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein (glass of Austrian Sekt, performances of Strauss and Mozart)
Landmarks/POIs Danube Island Belvedere Museum Klosterneuburg Abbey Palais Liechtenstein - Day 5
Dürnstein to Melk
The ship docks in Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley wine region. You'll have lunch while cruising through the sloping vineyards and charming villages before reaching Melk. Choose from a tour of Melk Abbey, an e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk, or wine tasting at a local winery. Later, an onboard talk covers local wine and schnapps production with tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during cruise through Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Tour of Melk Abbey (guided tour, library with 80,000+ books and manuscripts)
- Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk (guided e-bike ride, Danube views)
- Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting (guided tour to boutique winery, meet winemaker, taste Riesling and Grüner Veltliner)
- Onboard talk on wine and schnapps production with tastings
Landmarks/POIs Dürnstein Wachau Valley Melk Melk Abbey - Day 6
Passau
After a brief stop in Brandstatt, you'll arrive in Passau where three rivers meet. This charming Old Town features Italianate architecture built by prince-bishops. You can take a full-day trip to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, or join a walking tour of local highlights including St Stephens Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included in full-day excursions)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg (guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant, free time)
- Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov (guided tour, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant)
- Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau (guided walking tour, St Stephens Cathedral)
Landmarks/POIs Passau St Stephens Cathedral Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Cesky Krumlov - Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg is next, one of Germany's best preserved medieval town centers with over 900 World Heritage-listed buildings. Pick from a guided walking tour of the old stone bridge and historic landmarks, a ferry trip to Weltenburg Abbey, or a Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg (guided tour, old stone bridge, Church of St James, Porta Praetoria)
- Scenic Freechoice: Weltenburg Abbey (ferry through Danube Gorge, explore Abbey and Cloister Church, award-winning beer tasting)
- Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting (visit traditional brewery, taste distinctive Bavarian brews)
Landmarks/POIs Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge - Day 8
Regensburg to Prague
You'll travel by coach from Regensburg to Prague and check in at your city center hotel for a three-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Prague
An expert local guide leads you through Prague's Gothic Old Town, showing you the famous Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge commissioned in 1357. The afternoon is yours to wander through this city on the banks of the River Vltava at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague (Old Town, Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Prague at your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge River Vltava - Day 10
Prague
You'll choose from freechoice activities to explore Prague further. Options include a Communist-era walking tour with beer tasting, visiting the Terezin Memorial to learn about WWII history, or exploring Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and the Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting (guided tour, local brewery beer tasting)
- Scenic Freechoice: Terezin Memorial (guided visit to former military fortress and Theresienstadt Ghetto)
- Scenic Freechoice: Prague Castle Tour (St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane)
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Terezin - Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, you'll depart and head home carrying wonderful memories from your Danube river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
