Itinerary

monday, may 11

Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and board your luxurious ship.

Tuesday, May 12

Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a vibrant city split by the Danube River into two parts: historic Buda and bustling Pest. Known for its stunning architecture, thermal baths, and rich history, it’s home to landmarks like the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge. Budapest blends old-world charm with modern culture, offering lively cafés, ruin bars, and scenic river views.

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buda city tour

or castle hill hike

pest city tour

wednesday, may 13

Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, sits along the Danube River near the borders of Austria and Hungary. It’s a compact and charming city known for its medieval Old Town, hilltop Bratislava Castle, and vibrant café culture. With a mix of Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture, Bratislava offers a relaxed atmosphere, scenic river views, and easy access to surrounding vineyards and the Little Carpathians.

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“Coronation City” Walking tour

or tastes of slovakia

Or Bratislava Castle Hike

thursday, may 14

Vienna, Austria
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city of imperial grandeur and cultural richness. Renowned for its classical music legacy, grand palaces like Schönbrunn and the Hofburg, and elegant coffeehouses, Vienna blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Its well-preserved architecture, vibrant arts scene, and reputation as a center for music and intellectual life make it one of Europe’s most refined and livable cities.

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“Imperial vienna” tour

vienna city tour by bike

Friday, may 15

Weissenkirchen – Grein, Austria

Weissenkirchen

Weissenkirchen in der Wachau is a scenic village in Austria’s Danube Valley, known for its white church, hillside vineyards, and cozy wine taverns. With its historic charm and stunning river views, it’s a perfect spot for relaxing, hiking, and tasting world-class local wines.

GREIN

Grein is a charming riverside town in Upper Austria, nestled along the Danube in the scenic Strudengau region. Known for its historic Greinburg Castle and Austria’s oldest still-operating theater, Stadttheater Grein, the town blends cultural heritage with natural beauty. Its quaint old town, riverside views, and location on the Danube Cycle Path make it a peaceful stop for travelers exploring the region.

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Dürnstein & Melk Abbey visit

OR Dürnstein with wine & apricots

OR Dürnstein fortress hike

OR Weissen. 
to Melk bike tour

scenic cruising through the Strudengau Valley & UNESCO Wachau Valley

Exclusive Greinburg Castle visit

saturday, may 16

Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria’s third-largest city, sits on the Danube River and blends industrial innovation with vibrant arts and culture. Known for its contemporary vibe, Linz features attractions like the cutting-edge Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum, and a lively old town with Baroque architecture. With a rich musical history—once home to composers like Bruckner—it’s now a UNESCO City of Media Arts, offering a dynamic mix of history, technology, and creative energy.

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Full-day Salzburg excursion

or Full-day Český Krumlov excursion

OR “UNESCO City 
of Media Arts” walking tour

OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour

distillery tour

Sunday, may 17

Passau – Vilshofen, Germany

Passau

Passau, known as the "City of Three Rivers," sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet in Bavaria, Germany. Famous for its stunning baroque architecture, including the impressive St. Stephen’s Cathedral with the world’s largest cathedral organ, Passau blends rich history with scenic river views. Its charming old town, winding streets, and vibrant cultural scene make it a popular stop for river cruises and travelers exploring the region.

Vilshofen

Vilshofen an der Donau is a charming Bavarian town where the Vils River meets the Danube. Known for its historic old town, Gothic church, and as the birthplace of Pilsner beer, it also hosts the lively “Danube in Flames” festival each summer. Overlooking the town, Schweiklberg Abbey offers beautiful river views and a unique Africa Museum.

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“City of 
Three Rivers” walking tour

OR Passau Castle hike

OR Passau River Inn 
bike tour

Exclusive Oktoberfest celebration

monday, may 18

Vilshofen, Germany
Bid farewell to Vilshofen and prepare for your flight home

NOTE: U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book for this trip. Allow up to eight weeks to obtain a new or renewed passport. Your passport MUST have at least six (6) months validity from the date you will be returning to the United States. Please refer to The U.S. Department of State website for additional information on obtaining a passport www.travel.state.gov.

Notice on COVID-19

Please understand the contagious nature of COVID-19 and by entering the airplane to embark on this trip you voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 while traveling. Such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and possible death. By embarking on this journey you voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to yourself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind.

As travel opens around the world, all destinations, airports, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, transfer companies, car rental companies, shops and excursions have established COVID-19 safety measures and precautions which may change from day to day. These safety measures may include, but are not limited to: curfews, attraction closings and reduced hours, size of group gatherings, social distancing requirements, health screenings, self-quarantine requirements and COVID test results. By embarking on this trip, you agree that you are ultimately responsibility for yourself and your traveling party to have all the necessary provisions for travel (such as COVID test results, pre-travel questionnaires, etc.) Moreover, you understand that you are responsible for the necessary documents (such as COVID test results, pre-travel questionnaires, etc.) considering COVID-19, in order to travel to the above stated destination.

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