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Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Eastbound) 2023

8 days
From Vilshofen an der Donau to Budapest
4.6
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on first evening onboard
  2. Day 2

    Passau to Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River OR Guided City Walk of Passau
    • Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
    • Onboard lecture hosted by Master of Wine while sailing to Linz
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Schlögen Oxbow
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  3. Day 3

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube shore including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column OR biking picnic along Danube banks OR hiking through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
    • Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    Landmarks
    Hauptplatz
    Trinity Column
    Pöstlingberg
  4. Day 4

    Ybbs to Dürnstein to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins for views of village, Danube, and valley OR Guided Walk learning about King Richard the Lionheart OR wine tasting tour of 900-year-old wine labyrinth
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Artstetten Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
  5. Day 5

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral OR Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum
    • Free time on Kärntnerstrasse pedestrian shopping avenue
    • Free time for biking through city and visiting local cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
    Landmarks
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Kärntnerstrasse
    Danube Island
  6. Day 6

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
    • Free time to explore Bratislava
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting
    • Free time to explore Budapest including Chain Bridge, cafés, pubs, or hiking through hills

    Optional Activities

    • Wide selection of Optional Guided Excursions
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Chain Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    2019
    Guests
    166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    443 ft / 135 m
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    12m / 39 ft
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    16
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    2775 gt
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    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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