Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
Your flight arrives in Munich by 2 pm, and you'll head to the ship by 5 pm to settle into your suite. Take some time getting oriented with the vessel, then sit down for dinner as the ship sets off on an evening cruise toward Passau. This is your chance to meet other passengers and start getting comfortable with the river cruise experience.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Passau to Linz
You're in Passau where three rivers converge. If you're up for hiking, the guided route from Oberhaus descends through the Ilz River valley with nice views. Or wander the old town streets, grab some local food and drinks, and check out Artists' Alley with its cobblestone pathways. St. Stephen's Cathedral often has rehearsals you might catch. After getting back to the ship, there's a cooking class onboard. Later, you'll sail through the Schlögen Oxbow while tasting German specialties, then enjoy live entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along Ilz River OR Guided walk through Passau old town with culinary specialties tasting
- Onboard cooking class
- German specialties tasting while sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow 
- Day 3
Linz
Linz offers several options to fill your day. Bike along the Danube with your Adventure Host, or take a walking tour hitting Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column. If you want a longer commitment, Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov are full-day optional trips. Otherwise, try a biking picnic along the river or hike up to Pöstlingberg for views across the city and water. You've got flexibility here depending on your energy level and interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube OR Guided walk through city's historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
- Hiking through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Ybbs to Dürnstein to Vienna
Start by picking what calls to you: visiting family farms for traditional products, touring Artstetten Castle for Austrian history, or spending time at Melk's Benedictine Abbey with its frescoed ceilings and ornate organ. The ship then sails through the Wachau Valley past vineyards and villages. In Dürnstein, climb to the castle ruins for great vistas or take a guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart. Back on board, there's a local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairings from a Certified Sommelier, then live entertainment later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to two family-owned farms OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Sailing through Wachau Valley with vineyards and castles
- Guided hike to Dürnstein castle ruins OR Guided walk through Dürnstein with King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing guided by Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle 
- Day 5
Vienna
You'll start in Vienna with options to shape your day based on what interests you. Rent a bike and ride along Danube Island for riverside views, join a guided tour through Habsburg landmarks, or take a cooking class if food's your thing. Later, walk Kärntnerstrasse for shopping and settle into a local café for some downtime. If you're up for it, catch an evening waltz concert followed by Hungarian goulash tasting. After that, you'll head to the overnight cruise toward Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided City Tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners Karl and Leo Wrenkh
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll on pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city and visit local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse Danube Island 
- Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava is Slovakia's capital and you'll have a few routes to explore it. Hike up to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host, or stroll through Old Town and see the Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations happened. After that, you've got free time to wander the city's history and culture at your own pace. The forests and parks right outside the center are easily accessible if you want some greenery and quiet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest gives you flexibility with how to spend your time. You can hike up to a viewpoint for city views, join a sightseeing tour that hits Market Hall and Heroes' Square, or go on a guided food tour if you want to eat your way through the city. In the afternoon, there are optional activities like walking across Chain Bridge, checking out Fisherman's Bastion, wandering Central Market Hall, or hiking through the hills overlooking the Danube. You'll dock in Budapest overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike up to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Guided City Sightseeing including Budapest's Market Hall and Heroes' Square
- Guided foodie tour experiencing Budapest's famous sights and foods
- Optional Guided Excursion - Chain Bridge
- Optional Guided Excursion - Fisherman's Bastion
- Optional Guided Excursion - Central Market Hall browse
- Optional Guided Excursion - Hike through hills above the Danube
- Free time exploring Budapest's cafés
Landmarks Heroes' Square Budapest Market Hall Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Central Market Hall 
- Day 8
Disembarkation
Your river cruise wraps up this morning. Have breakfast and disembark from Budapest, taking with you memories of the Danube's towns, food, and culture from your week on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
