Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River
- Guided walk through Passau's old town exploring culinary specialties
- Onboard cooking class
- German specialties tasting on board
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 3
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube
- Guided walk through historic Linz along the Danube shore
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties and products
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Guided hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
- Guided walk through Dürnstein
- Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing by certified sommelier on board
- Live entertainment on board
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike exploration of Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided city tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- Cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School
- Traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time strolling on Kärntnerstrasse
- Bike ride through the city with local café stops
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 6
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bratislava independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Market Hall and Heroes' Square
- Guided foodie tour
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursions
- Free time exploring the Chain Bridge
- Free time exploring Fisherman's Bastion
- Linger in city cafés
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Market Hall Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 8
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
