Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. There's a welcome cocktail where you can meet the crew, then the ship departs at 8:00 p.m. You'll sail through the night heading towards Melk.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and official welcome from captain and crew
- Day 2
Wachau Valley - Dürnstein - Bratislava
An optional excursion to Melk Abbey is available if you pre-book it. The cruise takes you through the scenic Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where you'll pass gothic ruins and small villages along the way. You'll get a guided tour of this medieval town, then head back to the ship to continue cruising towards Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey (pre-booking before departure required)
- Guided tour of Dürnstein medieval town
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 3
Bratislava
You can choose between a guided tour of Bratislava or a hiking excursion in the Little Carpathians that includes views from Devin Castle. In the afternoon, the ship cruises while you take in views of Bratislava along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruising
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava (CLASSIC excursion)
- Hiking in the Little Carpathians from Devin Castle (DISCOVERY excursion)
Landmarks/POIs Devin Castle Little Carpathians - Day 4
Budapest
An optional excursion lets you explore the Puszta with its unique landscapes and wildlife, featuring a traditional horse show. The afternoon has you cruising towards Budapest, arriving later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruising towards Budapest
Optional Activities
- Puszta excursion with traditional horse show and fauna viewing (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
Landmarks/POIs Puszta - Day 5
Budapest
You'll start with a guided panoramic tour of Budapest covering the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest, with views of Parliament House overlooking the Danube. In the afternoon, choose from the Széchenyi Baths thermal complex, the Great Market Hall with local tasting, or free time. There's an optional evening folklore performance with traditional Gypsy dances if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Visit Széchenyi Baths with guided tour and access to indoor/outdoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms (afternoon)
- Visit Budapest Market Halls with tasting of Hungarian specialties (afternoon)
- Free time in Budapest (afternoon)
- Folklore evening in Budapest with traditional Gypsy dances and costumes (CLASSIC/DISCOVERY)
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Building Budapest Széchenyi Baths Great Market Hall of Budapest - Day 6
Vienna
You have free time to explore Esztergom, one of Hungary's oldest cities. Later you'll cruise to Vienna, then enjoy an evening gala dinner on board as the ship sails through the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Free time in Esztergom
- Cruise to Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Esztergom - Day 7
Vienna
You can pick between a guided tour of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle, or explore Viennese culture with a visit to the Konzerthaus concert hall backstage followed by coffee and pastry. An optional afternoon guided tour of Hofburg Palace is also available. If you're interested, there's an optional evening concert of Viennese music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn Castle (CLASSIC, pre-booking before departure required)
- The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes with Konzerthaus backstage visit and Viennese coffee and pastry (DISCOVERY)
- Guided tour of Hofburg Palace (afternoon, both packages, pre-booking before departure required)
- Concert of Viennese music (evening, subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Castle Konzerthaus Vienna Hofburg Palace - Day 8
Disembarkation
After enjoying a final buffet breakfast on board, you'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. and your cruise services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Final buffet breakfast on board
