Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the ship and get settled into your cabin for the start of this Danube river journey. Later in the day, head to an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration where you'll find traditional beer, Bavarian folk music, and dancing to kick off your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing
- Day 2
Passau
The ship cruises to Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers,' where you have choices for how to spend your time. Walk through the city streets, hike up into the hills to check out Veste Oberhaus castle, or join a guided bike tour heading to Wernstein instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Passau
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus (Passau's Castle Hill)
- Guided bike tour to Wernstein
Landmarks Veste Oberhaus 
- Day 3
Linz
When the ship reaches Linz, multiple excursions are available depending on your interests. You can take a full day trip to Salzburg to see the historic center and Mirabell Gardens, or head to the Czech town of Český Krumlov with its cobblestone streets and Renaissance buildings. Other options include exploring Linz itself with optional walks or bike tours, or joining a guided tour focused on whiskey distillation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with tour of historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and Old Market
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with stroll through cobblestone streets and tour of Krumlov Castle
- Brief walking tour in Linz
- Walking tour through old city center of Linz and Mozart House
- Bike tour along Linz's 'Cultural Mile' and the Danube
- Guided tour of whiskey distillation
Landmarks Krumlov Castle Mirabell Gardens Residenz Square Mozart House 
- Day 4
Weissenkirchen
You'll cruise through the scenic Strudengau and Wachau valleys, arriving in Weissenkirchen. Choose between a walking tour in Dürnstein along cobblestone streets to see the Baroque Stiftskirche, a hike up to Kuenringer Castle ruins, or just wander around town at your own pace. In the evening, a wine tasting features local Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Weissenkirchen featuring local Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners
Optional Activities
- Walking tour in Dürnstein with visit to Baroque Stiftskirche
- Hike to Kuenringer Castle (Dürnstein castle) ruins
Landmarks Stiftskirche Kuenringer Castle 
- Day 5
Krems
Visit Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries with remarkable frescoes and historical music manuscripts. After that, you can either spend free time in the village of Melk or take a guided bike tour through the Wachau Valley. Later, the ship sails to Krems where you'll attend a wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg, a historic castle and one of Austria's oldest wineries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)
- Wine tasting at Schloss Gobelsburg with cellar tour and tasting of traditional Austrian wines
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through the Wachau Valley
Landmarks Melk Abbey Schloss Gobelsburg - Day 6
Vienna
Now in Vienna, the 'City of Waltzes,' you can choose between a guided city tour that shows you the Opera House, the former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in the historic center, or take a guided bike ride through the city instead. When evening arrives, head to a traditional Austrian Heuriger wine tavern for wine and live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine and live music at a traditional Austrian Heuriger (wine tavern)
Optional Activities
- City tour including Opera House, former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided bike ride through Vienna
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace 
- Day 7
Budapest
In Budapest, you'll spend time on the Buda side of the Danube. Your guide leads you through the Castle District to see Fisherman's Bastion with its fairytale turrets and panoramic views, then visit Matthias Church with its distinctive tower and colorful mosaic roof. If you prefer something more active, you can hike up to Castle Hill instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Buda Castle District including Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
Optional Activities
- Hike to Budapest's Castle Hill
Landmarks Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Buda Castle 
- Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home, ending your Danube river cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
