Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board your river cruise ship and get settled into your stateroom. Later in the day, there's an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration with traditional Bavarian beer, folk music, and dancing to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing
- Day 2
Vilshofen to Passau
Start by checking out Vilshofen's old town before the ship heads to Passau, which locals call the 'City of Three Rivers.' You can pick from a walking tour of the city, hiking up to Veste Oberhaus castle for views across the region, or joining a bike tour along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Passau
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus (Passau's Castle Hill)
- Danube bike tour
Landmarks Veste Oberhaus - Day 3
Linz
The ship pulls into Linz and you've got full-day options to choose from. Head to historic Salzburg with its gardens and old squares, wander through the Czech mountain town of Český Krumlov with its castle, or stay local for a walking tour of Linz's old center and a bike ride along the Cultural Mile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Salzburg with historic center tour, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Old Market
- Stop at Mondsee and Basilica St. Michael (Sound of Music filming location) en route to Salzburg
- Full-day excursion to Český Krumlov with walking tour of cobblestone streets and Krumlov Castle
- Walking tour of Linz old city center and Mozart House
- Bike tour along Linz's Cultural Mile and the Danube
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Residenz Square Salzburg Old Market Basilica St. Michael Krumlov Castle 
- Day 4
Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein
You'll cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen. Options include walking Dürnstein's cobblestone streets to see the Baroque church and Melk's Benedictine Abbey, hiking to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was held, biking through Wachau Valley, or visiting a local apricot grower. By evening, there's a wine tasting of regional Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting of local Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen
Optional Activities
- Walking tour in Dürnstein along cobblestone streets to Baroque Stiftskirche
- Visit to Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Hike to fortress where Richard the Lionheart was held
- Bike ride along the Danube through Wachau Valley
- Visit to local apricot grower with regional apricot treats
Landmarks Stiftskirche Dürnstein Melk Abbey - Day 5
Vienna
Explore Vienna, the 'City of Waltzes,' on a comprehensive city tour that includes the majestic Opera House, the former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in the historic city center. Alternatively, you can do a guided bike ride through the city. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, exploring Vienna on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Vienna including Opera House, former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Vienna
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Imperial Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 6
Bratislava
Walk through Bratislava, the 'Coronation City of Kings,' which hosted 11 royal coronations between 1536 and 1830. You'll choose from a walking tour of the city, a special 'Tastes of Slovakia' culinary tour, or an active hike up to Bratislava Castle for magnificent city views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival in Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks Bratislava Castle 
- Day 7
Budapest
Your guided tour starts at Budapest's Great Market Hall where you can browse local food and crafts. From there, explore both sides of the Danube, visiting the 19th-century Chain Bridge, the UNESCO Castle Hill district with medieval monuments, and the Buda and Pest neighborhoods. Or if you prefer, hike up to Castle Hill for views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour beginning at Budapest's Great Market Hall
- Visit to Chain Bridge
- Visit to Castle Hill district
Optional Activities
- Hike up to Castle Hill for city views
Landmarks Great Market Hall Chain Bridge Castle Hill 
- Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
