Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
Your cruise on the MS Fidelio begins with check-in starting at 4:00 p.m., so if you arrive earlier you can wander around Vienna beforehand. Once on board, you'll have a welcome cocktail and dinner as you settle into your cabin for the first night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna independently if arriving before 4:00 p.m.
Landmarks Vienna City Center 
- Day 2
Vienna
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour through Vienna covering the Ringstrasse, State Opera, and historic palaces. The afternoon is free, so you could visit the Hofburg Palace, catch a classical concert, or just explore on your own. Back on the ship for lunch, then the MS Fidelio departs at midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna including Ringstrasse, Vienna State Opera, Museum of Fine Arts, Natural History Museum, Hofburg Palace, Austrian Parliament, Vienna City Hall, Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), Votive Church, and National Theater
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Hofburg Palace with walk to the Opera
- Classical concert attendance
- Independent exploration during free time
Landmarks Ringstrasse Vienna State Opera Museum of Fine Arts Vienna Natural History Museum Vienna Hofburg Palace Austrian Parliament Vienna City Hall Museum of Applied Arts Vienna Votive Church National Theater Vienna 
- Day 3
Wachau Valley
The ship sails through the Wachau Valley with a morning stop in Dürnstein where you can walk around the village. From there you'll continue to Melk in the afternoon, with time to stroll through town and visit the abbey. The sailing through this section of the Danube is quite nice and relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Explore Dürnstein village
- Explore Melk town
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey during free time
Landmarks Wachau Valley Dürnstein Melk Abbey 
- Day 4
Linz
You'll wake up docked in Linz, Austria's major industrial and cultural center. During the morning and early afternoon you have free time to explore on your own, whether that's checking out modern art at the Lentos museum or the Ars Electronica Center's robotics exhibits. The ship resumes sailing in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
- Free time to explore Linz
Optional Activities
- Visit Lentos Museum (modern art)
- Visit Ars Electronica Center (robotics)
Landmarks Lentos Art Museum Ars Electronica Center 
- Day 5
Bratislava
Arriving early morning in Bratislava, you'll join an included walking tour through the historic center, seeing the Old Town Hall, Hlavne Namestie Square, Ganymedova Fountain, the Slovak National Theater, and St. Martin's Cathedral. After the tour wraps up, the rest of your day is free to explore the capital further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Included walking tour of Bratislava historic center including Old Town Hall, Hlavne Namestie Square, Ganymedova Fountain, Slovak National Theater, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration during free afternoon
Landmarks Old Town Hall Bratislava Hlavne Namestie Square Ganymedova Fountain Slovak National Theater St. Martin's Cathedral 
- Day 6
Budapest
In Budapest, a guided tour in the afternoon takes you through the main sights like Heroes' Square, the Central Market Hall, the Synagogue, and the Opera House. You'll have free time before and after the tour to see more of the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square, Central Market Hall, Synagogue, and Opera House
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration during free afternoon
Landmarks Heroes' Square Central Market Hall Great Synagogue Budapest Hungarian State Opera House 
- Day 7
Esztergom - Vienna
The morning brings sailing through the scenic Danube Bend before you stop in Esztergom after lunch. This historic city is where King Stephen I was born, and the impressive basilica is the main draw. You'll have free time to look around before the ship departs again at dinner, arriving back in Vienna after midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Morning sail through Danube Bend
- Guided tour of Esztergom including the basilica
- Breakfast
- Lunch on board
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration during free time in Esztergom
Landmarks Danube Bend Esztergom Basilica - Day 8
Vienna
After breakfast, you'll leave the MS Fidelio with cabin checkout by 9:00 a.m. If your transfer isn't right away, you can leave your luggage on board and spend time in the common areas or head into Vienna for a few more hours before departing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation services
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna before departure
- Use common areas on ship until transfer time
