Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your river cruise ship by 5 pm (flights need to land by 2 pm). Until then, the city is yours to explore at your own pace. Grab a coffee at a local café, take some photos around the city, and try some regional snacks before you head back to the ship for your evening departure to Vienna.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest city
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building 
- Day 2
Vienna
Today you're sailing the Danube through Hungary and Slovakia, and from the Sky Deck you'll see rolling hills and villages with red roofs passing by. Stop by the Adventure Center to figure out what activities you want to do during the day. If you're interested, there's a Royal Waltz Concert in the evening that offers an elegant night of classical music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing the Danube River through Hungary and Slovakia
- Sky Deck relaxation with views of Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Bratislava - Day 3
Vienna
Vienna gives you several morning options: bike along the Danube Island, take a guided tour through the Kunsthistorisches Museum, or join a city tour hitting the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After lunch, you could spend time at Prater amusement park, check out more museums, or rent a bike to wander through Vienna's squares and paths by the river. Back on the ship, there's live entertainment before you sail to Dürnstein.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts)
- Guided city tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit Prater amusement park
- Visit museums in Vienna
- Bike rental from ship to explore Vienna
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Hofburg Palace Vienna State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater Amusement Park Danube Island - Day 4
Dürnstein to Melk
In Dürnstein, you can hike up to the castle ruins for views across the valley or take a guided walk hearing about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment there. After exploring the village, relax on the Sky Deck with coffee or a drink as you sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk. Once you arrive, either walk with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey. There's also an optional wine tasting if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins with views of village and Wachau Valley
- Guided walk in Dürnstein with story of King Richard the Lionheart
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Sky Deck relaxation with coffee or cocktail
- Walk along Danube River and around Melk with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting on board featuring Wachau Valley wines
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey - Day 5
Passau
Passau sits where three rivers meet the Danube, and you can take a guided city walk to learn about its history. Or, you could do a full-day optional excursion to either Salzburg (where Mozart was born) or the charming Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. You'll meet your ship back in Passau for an evening sail to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Passau City Salzburg Cesky Krumlov 
- Day 6
Regensburg
Regensburg, a medieval Bavarian city, offers different ways to spend your day. Bike out to Walhalla or take a guided city walk through the Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria, an ancient Roman fortress entrance from 179 AD. You could also visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg or just spend the afternoon walking or biking around on your own. After dinner, there's live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Walhalla by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk of Regensburg with Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
- Live entertainment after dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Walhalla Weltenburg Monastery - Day 7
Roth to Nuremberg
You'll start with an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal and how it connects waterways between the North and Black Seas. Then choose to bike through Roth's Lauter valley or take a guided tour of the Bavarian town with its half-timbered buildings and the 1535 Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge. Alternatively, head to Nuremberg to see its medieval streets, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or tour the historic Rally Grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture about Main-Danube Canal
- Explore Roth's Lauter valley with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bavarian town of Roth
- Guided sightseeing tour of Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Landmarks Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Cathedral Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds Market Fountain - Day 8
Prague
You've arrived in Prague, the City of 100 Spires. The day is yours to explore this Golden City and the countryside however you like. Pick up some traditional plum dumplings and try a Pilsner lager down by the Vltava River, or just wander the streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague city and surrounding countryside
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
Landmarks Prague City Vltava River 
- Day 9
Prague
Join a guided city walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. After that, you have free time to hike the nearby hills, photograph Prague's cityscape, watch street performers at Charles Bridge, browse market stalls, or taste different varieties of Prague's famous beer in local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Prague
- Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Visit Old Town Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Hike nearby hillsides
- Explore Charles Bridge and market stalls
- Sample Prague's beer varieties in local restaurants
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 10
Prague
Have breakfast this morning, then your Central European river cruise comes to an end as you depart Prague.
- Meals
- Breakfast
