Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll arrive in Prague, a city that's preserved so much of its medieval character over the past thousand years. The Vltava River splits things up nicely, with the historic Old Town on one side and the newer sections across the water. It's a good time to settle in and get your bearings around the city.
Landmarks/POIs Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
A local guide will take you through the Gothic side of Prague this morning. You'll walk past the Old Town, see the Astronomical Clock, and cross Charles Bridge, which has been standing since 1357. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to wander around and find your own spots to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Charles Bridge tour
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
You get to pick how to spend your day here. There's a Communist-era walking tour with beer tasting at a brewery, or head to the Terezin Memorial to understand more about WWII. Another option takes you to Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane if you prefer architecture and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague with beer tasting
- Terezin Memorial visit
- Prague Castle tour including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Terezin Memorial - Day 4
Prague to Vilshofen
A coach takes you to Vilshofen where you'll board your river cruise vessel. It's a straightforward travel day, but once you're on board, the real journey along the Danube starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Passau
You dock in Passau, where three rivers meet the Danube. Walk through the colorful Old Town and St. Stephens Cathedral, or try an e-bike ride across into Austria along the River Inn. Photography enthusiasts can spend time capturing the best views. You'll leave for Linz in the early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral
- Cross border e-bike ride along River Inn from Germany to Austria
- Passau photography safari
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephens Cathedral Old Town Hall - Day 6
Linz
Linz is known for its music and arts scene, and you have a full day to experience it. Explore the Old Town with its Baroque Main Square and harbor street art on foot with a guide, or take an excursion to Salzburg to see Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress. Cesky Krumlov, a Czech World Heritage town with Gothic and Baroque buildings, is also an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz by foot with local guide
- Full day excursion to Salzburg including Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with guided tour and lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace - Day 7
Melk - Dürnstein
Melk Abbey, a World Heritage site, dominates the town. In the morning, you can tour this grand 18th-century abbey with its Marble Hall and library, or visit Artstetten Castle and its museum instead. A wine tasting at a local Wachau Valley winery is another choice. Later, you'll cruise through vineyards and small villages before docking in Durnstein for free time. There's an optional schnapps talk and tasting onboard if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon cruise through Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall and library
- Artstetten Castle tour with family crypt and museum
- Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker
- Onboard informative talk on schnapps production with tasting
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 8
Vienna
Vienna welcomes you this afternoon with four choices. Tour Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens, bike to Danube Island, see the Belvedere Museum's Austrian art collection, or walk through central Vienna with a local. This evening brings a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein featuring Strauss and Mozart, an exclusive Scenic experience you won't want to miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with glass of fine Austrian Sekt)
Included Activities
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour with gardens
- Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
- Belvedere Museum visit
- Central Vienna guided tour with free time
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein Danube Island - Day 9
Bratislava
Bratislava's Old Town shows off its Medieval and Gothic buildings, and there's still a castle sitting on the hill from the 9th century. The city also has socialist-era brutalist architecture that contrasts with the old sections. Morning choices include a walking tour with local food tastings or a wine tasting that highlights Slovakia's newer but quality wine production.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with local delicacies tasting
- Wines of Slovakia tour with tasting in a local cellar
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 10
Budapest
You arrive in Budapest early, a city split by the Danube with Buda on one side and Pest on the other. Architecture here ranges from Gothic to Art Nouveau, and the city is known for its thermal baths and hot springs. Pick a morning activity: a coach tour that includes a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind, a hike through Buda, a Jewish Heritage tour, or a trip to the riverside town of Szentendre.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour including Varkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda district through gardens with views of Danube River and city architecture
- Jewish Heritage tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue
- Excursion to Szentendre with guided city tour
Landmarks/POIs Varkert Bazar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Jewish Museum Synagogue - Day 11
Budapest
Your cruise ends this morning. You'll have one last breakfast on board before heading off with everything you've seen and experienced along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
