Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Nuremberg
You'll arrive in Munich and make your way to Nuremberg, where you board your river ship. After settling into your suite and attending the welcome reception, the evening is yours to wander around Nuremberg's dining scene and get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's bustling restaurant scene
Landmarks Nuremberg 
- Day 2
Nuremberg to Regensburg
This morning you have three options in Nuremberg: walk through the Old Town to see the Imperial Castle, visit significant WWII history sites, or head to the underground rock-cut beer cellars for a historical tasting. The ship then cruises toward Regensburg as you relax in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town with local guide - see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour highlighting main Nazi regime events and important historical sites
- Rock cut beer cellar tour with traditional brew tasting
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square 
- Day 3
Regensburg
You arrive in Regensburg after lunch. The city's medieval character gives you several choices for the day: take a guided walking tour through narrow streets, try your hand at making traditional sausages in a hands-on class, or join a Bavarian beer tasting at a local brewery.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Traditional sausage making class with local butcher - learn to make traditional white breakfast sausages
- Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Stone Bridge of Regensburg - Day 4
Passau
Passau sits where three rivers meet, and you can see the distinct colored waters converging. You'll choose between a walking tour through colorful buildings and St Stephens Cathedral, paddling down the River Inn, cycling into Austria on an e-bike, or doing a photography safari to capture the city's character.
Included Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide - see St Stephens Cathedral and brightly colored waterfront buildings
- Paddling on the River Inn past charming villages, ancient castles, and historic bridges
- Cross border e-bike cycling tour along the Inn River from Germany to Austria
- Passau photography safari with expert guide to best vantage points
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Passau Old Town River Inn 
- Day 5
Linz, Austria
The ship docks in Linz, Austria, where Baroque architecture meets contemporary art. You've got several full-day options: explore the old town on foot, take an excursion to Czech Krumlov, visit Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp, or learn to make Linzer Torte in a cooking class. Later, hike to Postlingberg Church or check out galleries and museums at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Explore Linz by foot with local guide - discover balance between vibrant history and contemporary living
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide - explore Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture and enjoy lunch with local cuisine
- Mauthausen WWII Concentration Camp tour
- Linzer Torte tasting and cooking class in one of the city's oldest cafes with 400-year history
Optional Activities
- Hike to Postlingberg Church perched high above the city
- Explore Linz's local nightlife with galleries and museums open after dark
Landmarks Postlingberg Church Linz Old Town Mauthausen Concentration Camp Český Krumlov - Day 6
Dürnstein, Austria
Morning in Durnstein, Austria brings you to the Wachau Valley's ancient terraced vineyards. You can visit Gottweig Abbey with its impressive Baroque staircase, do a wine tasting with a local winemaker, or take an e-bike tour to Krems. This evening, you'll hear an informative talk on schnapps production with tastings back on the ship.
Included Activities
- Göttweig Abbey tour with local guide - see impressive frescoes and Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker - learn about flavor profiles and Austrian wine traditions
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Krems along the Danube with stops for scenic views
- On board schnapps production talk with tastings
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Krems Dürnstein - Day 7
Vienna, Austria
Vienna arrives, and you're in Austria's capital of art and music. Choose between touring Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens, cycling to Klosterneuburg Monastery, visiting the Belvedere Museum with its Baroque architecture and Austrian art, or taking a guided tour of central Vienna. Later, settle in for a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian sparkling wine, performed by orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists.
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace tour - explore ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens, learn about Habsburg family history
- Cycle to Klosterneuburg Monastery - visit hidden architectural gem with 900+ years of history surrounded by vineyards
- Belvedere Museum visit - explore one of Europe's finest Baroque landmarks and greatest Austrian art collection from Middle Ages to present
- Central Vienna guided tour with expert local guide and free time to explore
- Exclusive private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with fine Austrian Sekt, orchestra performance of Strauss and Mozart with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Monastery Belvedere Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 8
Bratislava, Slovakia
The Danube takes you to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. The medieval Old Town, the ninth-century castle on the hill, and socialist architecture create an interesting contrast. You'll pick from a guided tour through highlights with local food, a coffee and cake experience at historic Kormuth Bakerai, or a cooking class for traditional Slovak potato dumplings.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with knowledgeable local guide - see Hlavné Námestie (main square), Old Town Hall, learn about life behind Iron Curtain, and taste local delicacies
- Coffee & Cake at Kormuth Bakerai - learn 16th century history of cafe, admire architecture and frescoed ceilings, taste home-made cakes with Austro-Hungarian recipes
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - hands-on workshop learning to prepare traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halušky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 9
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest appears on the Danube, and this diverse capital offers Gothic to Art Nouveau architecture across both banks. Your morning options include a coach tour of Buda and Pest with a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind, a visit to Brunszvik Castle with its Beethoven Memorial Museum, or a Hungarian goulash cooking class. The afternoon is free, and since the ship stays overnight, you can explore Budapest's famous nightlife.
Included Activities
- Budapest in depth coach tour - see Várkert Bazár in Buda, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest, see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, end with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Beethoven's favourite getaway tour to Brunszvik Castle - admire Neo-Gothic architecture and grand gardens, visit Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class - learn to make traditional Hungarian goulash with locals, experience local cuisine, hospitality, and way of life
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's legendary nightlife
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Brunszvik Castle 
- Day 10
Budapest to Home
Your Danube journey wraps up this morning. You'll have one final breakfast on board, then head out with everything you've experienced from the cruise fresh in your mind.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
