Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
You'll arrive in Munich and board your suite ship by 5 pm. Get settled into your cabin and take time to explore the ship's facilities. After you've checked things out, head to dinner onboard as your evening cruise to Passau begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Passau to Linz
Passau sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers meet, and you can join a hiking adventure or guided city walk to see the area. Later in the day, wander through the cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley on your own. This afternoon the ship cruises through the Schlögen Oxbow before reaching Linz, where live entertainment happens onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River OR Guided City Walk of Passau
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
- Explore Artists' Alley galleries
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 3
Linz
Start at the Adventure Center to plan what you want to do. You can take a guided walk through Linz to see Hauptplatz, Austria's largest medieval square, and the Trinity Column. Options include a full-day trip to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov, biking along the Danube banks, or hiking to Pöstlingberg for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic Linz 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 banks of the Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Wachau Valley - Dürnstein to Vienna
In Ybbs you can take a guided tour of Artstetten Castle or head to Melk's Benedictine Abbey to see the frescoes and library. The ship sails through the scenic Wachau Valley past vineyards and villages, and you can join an adventure bike ride along valley trails. When you reach Dürnstein, hike to the castle ruins or take a guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart's imprisonment. Live entertainment happens onboard tonight.
- 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 spectacular views OR Guided Walk of Dürnstein learning about King Richard the Lionheart
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna offers several options: bike along Danube Island, take a guided city tour of the Imperial Palace and Vienna Opera House, or visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum. You'll have free time to shop on Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy local cafés. An optional Royal Waltz Concert and a trip to Schönbrunn Palace are available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host OR Guided City Tour of Vienna's landmarks (Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral) OR Guided Visit of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city
- Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Danube Island Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Kunsthistorisches Museum Kärntnerstrasse Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava invites you to either hike to the castle or take a guided city walk through Old Town, the Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations happened. After that, you have free time to explore the city's history, culture, and parks on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
In Budapest, you can hike to a viewpoint or join a guided city tour that includes Heroes' Square. This afternoon, choose between soaking in one of the thermal baths, taking a scenic hike above the Danube, or relaxing in the city's cafés and checking out the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Soak in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths
- Scenic hike above the Danube
- Explore Budapest's caf\u00e9s, pubs and nightlife
Landmarks Heroes' Square - Day 8
Budapest to Vukovar
Spend the day using Budapest's thermal baths, going on a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube, or wandering through the city's cafés and restaurants at your own pace. This evening the ship cruises toward Vukovar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Budapest's famed thermal baths
- Scenic hike in the hills above the Danube
- Explore the city's caf\u00e9s and restaurants
- Day 9
Ilok - Novi Sad
At the Adventure Center in Vukovar, choose between a guided walking tour with beer tasting or a guided city tour about its heritage and culture. Later, the ship cruises to Novi Sad while lunch happens onboard. In Ilok, you can explore 1,000-year-old wine-making traditions with a cellar tour and wine tasting, or bike along the city walls and through town museums.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour discovering Vukovar's heritage, culture and tradition with beer tasting OR Guided City Tour discovering Vukovar's captivating culture and history
- Cruise to Novi Sad with lunch onboard
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar OR Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, and towns' museum to Principovac Castle and Estate
Landmarks Ilok Medieval Fortress Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 10
Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia's second largest town, can be explored through a guided tour of its Austro-Hungarian old town and baroque buildings. You could also hike to Petrovaradin for Danube views or visit the Honey Museum to learn about beekeeping and taste local specialties. Live entertainment happens onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town and baroque buildings OR Guided Hike Tour to Petrovaradin with scenic views OR Guided Tour including Honey Museum with honey tasting
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Petrovaradin - Day 11
Belgrade
In Belgrade, where the Danube and Sava Rivers meet, walk the central walkway with your Adventure Host, join a guided sightseeing tour of sites like Saint Sava Orthodox Church, or attend an onboard lecture about Balkan history. Spend free time on Knez Mihailova Street for cafés and shops, or choose an optional excursion. An authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox Church OR Attend onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
- Optional Excursions
- Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
Landmarks Saint Sava Orthodox Church Knez Mihailova Street Skadarlija Quarter - Day 12
Iron Gates Gorge - Vidin
Visit the Fortress of Golubac, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval fortresses, and learn about its role as a border defense. Continue to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with views of the Danube Gorge. Then sail through the spectacular Iron Gates Gorge, a natural border between Serbia and Romania, before the ship reaches Vidin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
- Visit Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with Danube Gorge views
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks Fortress of Golubac Lepenski Vir Iron Gates Gorge - Day 13
Belogradchik - Rousse
In Vidin, bike around with your Adventure Host or take guided sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress followed by a tour of Belogradchik to see remarkable rock formations on the Balkan Mountains' western slopes. You could also visit a local winery to learn about over two centuries of Bulgarian winemaking and taste wines in the cellars. The ship cruises to Rousse this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour around Vidin with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress and Guided Tour of Belogradchik rock formations OR Tour and tasting at local winery discovering Bulgarian winemaking traditions
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik - Day 14
Veliko Tarnovo - Oltenita
Explore Rousse's old town by bike with your Adventure Host or take a full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's former capital, with ancient stone houses above the Yantra River. You can also check out the 15th-century town of Arbanassi or see Bulgaria's largest inland port and Holy Trinity Church. A Bulgarian folklore show happens onboard this evening before cruising to Oltenita.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rousse's old town by bike with Adventure Host OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi Holy Trinity Church - Day 15
Oltenita to Bucharest
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast. Disembark and head to Bucharest Airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
