Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and get transferred to your river ship on the Danube. The Cruise Director will welcome you along with other passengers at a reception to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 2
Passau
This morning you'll walk through Passau's old town with a guide, moving along the cobbled lanes. After that, you're heading to Aldersbach Brewery for a tour, some local food tastings, and live Oktoberfest-style music and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau's Altstadt (old town)
- Aldersbach Brewery Insider Experience including brewery tour, local food tastings, and live music
Landmarks Passau Altstadt Aldersbach Brewery - Day 3
Linz
You can either spend the day exploring Linz on your own or join an optional excursion. If you go with a guided option, you'll visit either the medieval town of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic or head to Salzburg to see the Wedding Church from The Sound of Music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Český Krumlov UNESCO-listed town featuring over 300 historic buildings and preserved medieval centre
- Optional excursion to Salzburg with visit to Mondsee (Wedding Church from The Sound of Music) and guided tour of Mozart's hometown
Landmarks Český Krumlov Mondsee Wedding Church Salzburg 
- Day 4
Melk and Dürnstein
You'll tour Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery that's been around since 1089. The ship then cruises through the Wachau Valley, and you'll arrive in Dürnstein where you have the afternoon free. There's an optional wine tasting tour available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Melk Abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional wine tasting at Dürnstein Abbey featuring local Grüner Veltliner or Riesling and brandy
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Abbey 
- Day 5
Vienna
After breakfast, you'll drive along Vienna's Ringstrasse to see the famous landmarks. Later on a walking tour, you'll visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace. You can browse the Naschmarkt in the afternoon, and there's an optional Mozart and Strauss concert in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive around Ringstrasse
- Guided walking tour featuring St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Naschmarkt
- Optional Mozart and Strauss concert in a Vienna palace or concert venue followed by evening drive around Ringstrasse
Landmarks Ringstrasse St. Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Naschmarkt - Day 6
Bratislava
You'll walk through Bratislava's Old Town with a guide, checking out St Martin's Cathedral, Primatial Palace, Main Square, and Michael's Gate. This evening wraps up the river cruise with a Captain's Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bratislava Old Town
- Visit to St Martin's Cathedral
- Visit to Primatial Palace
- Visit to Main Square
- Visit to Michael's Gate
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Landmarks St Martin's Cathedral Primatial Palace Main Square Michael's Gate 
- Day 7
Budapest
After disembarking, you'll explore Budapest with a local guide, visiting Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to wander around, or you can join an optional tour of Hospital in the Rock, a World War II museum housed in caves under Buda Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour featuring Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Hospital in the Rock museum located in caves beneath Buda Castle
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Cathedral Hospital in the Rock 
- Day 8
Budapest
This is a full day to explore Budapest on your own terms. You'll have the freedom to walk around and see what interests you about this city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Budapest
After breakfast, a local guide will show you around the city. This evening, there's a Gala Welcome Dinner on board as your ship departs, and you'll have views of Budapest's lit-up monuments from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided city exploration tour
- Day 10
Pécs
You'll travel from Mohács to Pécs, Hungary's fifth-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check out the copper domes of the Mosque of Pasha Qasim and the 11th-century Pécs Cathedral. The afternoon is free to relax, or you can join an optional wine tasting tour in the Villány wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour featuring Mosque of Pasha Qasim and Pécs Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional wine tasting tour to Villány wine region including winery visit and tasting of red and rosé varieties
Landmarks Mosque of Pasha Qasim Pécs Cathedral - Day 11
Osijek and Vukovar
You'll explore Osijek's cobblestone streets and 18th-century architecture, visiting Holy Trinity Square and Saint Michael's Church. Then the group continues to Vukovar for regional food tastings before the ship cruises leisurely toward Serbia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Osijek
- Visit to Holy Trinity Square
- Visit to Saint Michael's Church
- Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
Landmarks Holy Trinity Square Saint Michael's Church 
- Day 12
Belgrade
A guided tour takes you through Belgrade's historic fortress where you'll get views of the Danube and Sava rivers, and you'll see the Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava. Later you'll visit a local family's village to learn about Serbian culture, see their home and farm animals, and explore their orchards while learning how slivovitz brandy is made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Belgrade Fortress
- Visit to Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
- Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour Insider Experience including visit to local family's home, barn, farm animals, and fruit orchards
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava 
- Day 13
Iron Gates Cruise
The ship cruises through the Iron Gates, a series of gorges connecting Serbia and Romania. You'll see lush forests, towering cliffs, and rugged landscapes along this spectacular stretch of the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates - Day 14
Ruse
You'll walk through Ruse, one of Bulgaria's more elegant cities, on a guided tour through Belle Époque architecture and well-kept gardens. You'll pass Liberty Square, the courthouse, Ruse Opera House, and Alexander Battenberg Square. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, and you can check out museums or ancient fortress ruins if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ruse featuring Belle Époque architecture and garden squares
- Pass by Liberty Square, courthouse, Ruse Opera House, and Alexander Battenberg Square
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Regional Museum of History
- Optional visit to National Transport Museum
- Optional visit to ancient ruins of Sexaginta Prista Fortress
Landmarks Liberty Square Ruse Opera House Alexander Battenberg Square Regional Museum of History National Transport Museum Sexaginta Prista Fortress - Day 15
Departure from Bucharest
After breakfast, you'll disembark your ship and transfer to Bucharest airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
