Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board your Danube cruise ship and get settled into your luxury stateroom. Dinner happens onboard this evening, so you can relax after checking in and get familiar with the ship before things get going tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Nuremberg
Nuremberg gives you choices depending what interests you. The medieval side includes the castle and market square, or if history appeals more, check out WWII sites like the Documentation Center and Trials Memorial. Food lovers can try traditional Franconian dishes and local beer instead. After you're done exploring, the ship cruises through the Main-Danube Canal heading toward Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Main-Danube Canal
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of medieval Nuremberg showcasing Imperial Castle, town wall and Market Square fountain
- Guided tour of WWII sites including Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Nuremberg Trials Memorial and Courtroom 600
- Franconian food and beer tasting featuring Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier and lebkuchen
Landmarks/POIs Imperial Castle Market Square Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds Nuremberg Trials Memorial Courtroom 600 
- Day 3
Regensburg
In Regensburg, you can join a guided walk through the medieval old town, or if you prefer something more active, take a bike tour out to Walhalla temple. There's also time to sample Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzels if you want to skip the tours and just enjoy the local food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Regensburg showcasing Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian food tasting featuring beer, sausage and pretzels
- Bike tour to Walhalla neoclassical white marble temple
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Hall Porta Praetoria Walhalla - Day 4
Passau
Passau is yours to explore however you like. Walk the cobblestone streets past Gothic and Baroque buildings and St. Stephen's Cathedral, or book a full-day trip to Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Sound of Music filming locations. If outdoor activity appeals, you can bike along the Inn River or hike up to Veste Oberhaus Fortress for views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Passau's cobblestone streets showcasing Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Full-day tour to Salzburg, Austria including Mozart's Birth House and Mirabell Gardens
- Guided bike tour along the Inn River
- Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus Fortress with panoramic views overlooking three rivers
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Mozart's Birth House Mirabell Gardens Veste Oberhaus Fortress Inn River 
- Day 5
Melk and Wachau Valley
Melk Abbey comes first, and this UNESCO site is one of Europe's largest monasteries with impressive frescoes and music manuscripts. You'll choose between a standard tour or a hiking approach to get there. After that, either walk through the charming town of Dürnstein or bike through the scenic Wachau Valley, then the ship continues through the vineyard-lined valley later in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Explore Melk Abbey UNESCO World Heritage Site with guided tour
- Hike to Melk Abbey
- Walking tour of Dürnstein's cobblestone streets to Baroque Stiftskirche with famed church tower
- Guided bike tour through UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Baroque Stiftskirche Wachau Valley 
- Day 6
Vienna
Vienna's city tour covers the Opera House and the Habsburgs' former Imperial Palace, along with the historic center and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can switch this for a guided bike tour if you prefer, and afterward you'll have leisure time to wander the city on your own and find things that catch your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Vienna including Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
- Visit to Vienna's historic city center UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided bike tour of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Vienna State Opera Hofburg Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest splits across two sides. The morning explores Buda's Castle District with Fisherman's Bastion, views of the river, and Matthias Church with its colorful mosaic roof, offered either as a regular tour or a hike to Castle Hill. The afternoon shifts to Pest where you'll see the Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square, and the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial honoring those lost during WWII.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Buda Castle District featuring Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
- Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
- Guided tour of Pest featuring Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes' Square and Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial
Landmarks/POIs Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Castle Hill Hungarian Parliament Building Heroes' Square Shoes on the Danube Bank 
- Day 8
Disembarkation
Your last morning in Budapest includes breakfast before you head to the airport for your flight home. It's time to say goodbye to the Danube and start the journey back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
