Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Munich and connect with your transfer to Nuremberg, where your river cruise begins. The drive takes you through Bavaria, and you'll have time to settle into the area before boarding.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg)
- Day 2
Nuremberg
A guided tour walks you through Nuremberg's historic streets before you board your river ship. Once settled in your suite, the ship departs along the Main-Danube Canal. On deck, you'll sample Bavarian beer, sausage, and pretzels while cruising. It's a nice way to start your journey and get comfortable with the ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg
- Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck
Landmarks Main-Danube Canal - Day 3
Regensburg
Regensburg offers two paths for the day. Either join a guided walk through the World Heritage city centre followed by a tasting at the historic sausage kitchen, or take a guided bike ride to Walhalla Memorial for views over the Danube River. Either way, you're back on the ship by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg's World Heritage-listed city centre with tasting at historic sausage kitchen
- Guided bike ride to the Walhalla Memorial
Landmarks Regensburg World Heritage City Centre Walhalla Memorial 
- Day 4
Salzburg
After a guided tour of Salzburg, you'll head up Gaisberg Mountain for a signature experience. A hunting horn blower welcomes you, then lunch at a rustic restaurant with Salzburg views follows. The afternoon includes a Sound of Music show before returning to the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at rustic, traditional restaurant on Gaisberg Mountain with welcome drink and Sound of Music show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Salzburg
- Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and Sound of Music Show - welcome drink, lunch, and classical film music performance
Landmarks Salzburg Gaisberg Mountain 
- Day 5
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites, is your first stop. From there, you choose between cruising through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein or taking a guided bike ride along the Danube. If interested, the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was held are available to visit. You'll dock in Dürnstein for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey
Optional Activities
- Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein with leisure exploration of cobblestone lanes
- Guided bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein along the Danube River
- View of Dürnstein castle ruins (where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle Ruins - Day 6
Vienna
You arrive in Vienna for a city tour along the Ringstrasse and past St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is free for wandering around on your own. This evening brings an exclusive signature experience at Vienna's City Palace, where you'll attend a cocktail party and private classical recital by full orchestra featuring Mozart and Strauss, then an operatic performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner before cocktail party and private performance at Vienna's City Palace)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse landmarks and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace - exclusive cocktail party and private classical recital by full orchestra (Mozart and Strauss) plus operatic performance
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna's City Palace (Liechtenstein Palace) 
- Day 7
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna offers three choices for your day. Tour Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, take a trip to Bratislava to see Slovakia's contrasting architecture, or join a culinary tour through Vienna's narrow streets. After your chosen activity, the ship sets sail for Hungary.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace visit with tour of lavishly furnished rooms and gardens
- Visit to Bratislava in Slovakia including architectural landmarks from communist era (UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building, Hotel Kyjev)
- Vienna Culinary Tour through narrow streets with visits to traditional cafe, classic Viennese sausage tasting, and famous patisserie
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace UFO Bridge Slovak Radio Building - Day 8
Budapest
In Budapest, select from three options: a city tour covering Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica, a culinary tour through the Great Market Hall, or a funicular ride up to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. This evening, you'll gather for a farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Solara or APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Hungarian folk music performance, local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour of Great Market Hall with discovery of sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Fisherman's Bastion experience with funicular ride up to Castle Hill and sweeping views over the river
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Fisherman's Bastion 
- Day 9
Budapest to Airport
Your river cruise concludes after breakfast. You'll say goodbye and be transferred to the airport for your departure, bringing your European adventure to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
