Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board at 6:00 p.m. and head to your cabin to get settled. There's a welcome cocktail where you can meet the crew, followed by dinner as the ship moves through the night toward Cernavoda.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with crew
- Dinner
- Day 2
Danube-Black Sea Canal to Constanta
The ship sails through the Danube-Black Sea Canal in the morning, pulling into Constanta by late morning. You have the option to join a guided tour of the city that includes local wine tasting, then there's dinner and traditional folklore entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner
- Traditional folklore evening
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta
- Local wine tasting
Landmarks Danube-Black Sea Canal - Day 3
Danube-Black Sea Canal Cruising
Spend your day on the water as the ship navigates the Danube-Black Sea Canal. You can relax on the sun deck, take part in onboard activities, and settle in as the ship continues cruising through the night toward Oltenita.
Included Activities
- Onboard activities
- Access to sun deck
Landmarks Danube-Black Sea Canal - Day 4
Bucharest and Journey to Ruse
There's an optional guided visit to Bucharest where you'll see Orthodox churches, Empire-style manor houses, Communist-era structures, and the Parliament building exterior. After that, the ship heads to Ruse for an evening of traditional entertainment.
Included Activities
- Evening traditional entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided visit of Bucharest
Landmarks Parliament of Romania - Day 5
Ruse and Danube Cruise
Join an optional guided tour of Ruse to walk through broad avenues, squares, and Renaissance architecture. Once you're back on board, the ship cruises through the afternoon across Romania and Bulgaria, continuing through the night.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Ruse
Landmarks Ruse - Day 6
Iron Gates and Danube Gorge
The ship cruises through the Danube past Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia. You'll pass through the Iron Gates gorge between the Carpathians and Balkans, where you can see the Tabula Traiana marble plaque on the Serbian bank, a Roman monument honoring an historic road.
Included Activities
- Cruising through Iron Gates
- Viewing Tabula Traiana
Landmarks Iron Gates Tabula Traiana - Day 7
Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Krusedol
You arrive in Belgrade with choices for your day. Take a guided city tour or go on a biking excursion. If you want something different, there's an optional guided tour of Novi Sad and Krusedol monastery available. Tours finish up and you're back on board to cruise toward Mohacs.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade (Classic package)
- Biking in Belgrade with historical commentary (Discovery package)
- Guided tour of Novi Sad and Krusedol monastery
Landmarks Belgrade Krusedol Monastery 
- Day 8
Mohacs, Puszta, Kalocsa to Budapest
The ship reaches Mohacs, and you can join an optional afternoon trip to the Puszta. You'll re-board at Kalocsa, then cruise to Budapest where there's a Hungarian dinner served as the ship continues overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hungarian dinner)
Included Activities
- Hungarian dinner
Optional Activities
- Puszta excursion
Landmarks Puszta - Day 9
Budapest
There's an optional guided tour of Budapest available in the morning. Your free afternoon lets you explore at your own pace, and you can choose to visit Széchenyi Baths or the Budapest Market Halls if you'd like (both have extra costs). Later, the ship cruises to Bratislava.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Visit to Széchenyi Baths (not included in packages)
- Visit to Budapest Market Halls (not included in packages)
Landmarks Széchenyi Thermal Bath Budapest Market Halls 
- Day 10
Bratislava and Devin Castle
You dock in Bratislava with two tour options. Go with the Classic tour to see the city and taste local delicacies, or take the Discovery hiking excursion in the Little Carpathians with views from Devin Castle. There's a gala evening on board before the ship heads to Vienna.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala evening
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava and tasting of local delights (Classic package)
- Hiking in the Little Carpathians from Devin Castle (Discovery package)
Landmarks Devin Castle 
- Day 11
Vienna
Choose between a Classic tour of Schoenbrunn Palace with Vienna views or a Discovery tour focusing on Viennese music culture and cafes with a Konzerthaus backstage visit. Your free afternoon is open for exploring on your own. You can optionally add a horse-drawn carriage ride or attend an evening concert of Viennese music.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Schoenbrunn Palace and Vienna panorama (Classic package)
- Tour of Viennese music and cafes with Konzerthaus backstage visit and Viennese coffee and pastry (Discovery package)
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna (not included in packages)
- Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability)
Landmarks Schoenbrunn Palace Konzerthaus 
- Day 12
Vienna
After buffet breakfast on board, you'll disembark and have free time to walk around Vienna at your own pace. Lunch isn't included, so plan accordingly if you want to eat out.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board
- Day 13
Vienna to Passau
Your morning is free to explore Vienna however you like. There's an optional afternoon excursion to Hofburg Palace, one of the world's largest palace complexes, where you can see the Imperial Treasury, Apartments, and Sissi Museum. You'll return to the ship around 5:00 p.m., then cruise to Passau.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Hofburg Palace
Landmarks Hofburg Palace - Day 14
Passau and Regensburg
You'll spend the day cruising the Danube and arrive in Passau by late afternoon. Explore the old town, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and St. Michael's Church on your own or ask the host or hostess for guidance. The ship then heads on to Regensburg.
Optional Activities
- Tour of Passau with host/hostess or self-guided exploration
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral St. Michael's Church 
- Day 15
Walhalla and Regensburg
Morning brings cruising time on the Danube. There's an optional afternoon tour that includes Walhalla, a Greek-style hall of fame built between 1830 and 1842 with 129 busts of Germanic figures, plus a walking tour through Regensburg covering Porta Preatoria, the town hall, Gothic cathedral, and medieval merchant mansions. Evening entertainment happens in Nuremberg.
Included Activities
- Evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided tour including Walhalla and Regensburg walking tour
Landmarks Walhalla Porta Preatoria Regensburg Cathedral 
- Day 16
Nuremberg
An optional tour of Nuremberg is available, covering the Palace of Justice, Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Documentation Center, the castle area, medieval streets with half-timbered houses, Marktplatz, Schöner Brunnen, and Frauenkirche with Lebkuchen tasting. You'll have a free afternoon in Erlangen to explore on your own, then the evening brings a cruise to Schweinfurt with dancing.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg including medieval sites, Nazi history Documentation Center, and Lebkuchen tasting
Landmarks Palace of Justice Nuremberg Rally Grounds Documentation Center Schöner Brunnen Frauenkirche 
- Day 17
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Join an optional tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber along Germany's Romantic Road, where you'll see 15th-century fortifications, Spital Bastion, the marketplace with town hall, and Saint James Lutheran Church. After the tour, you're back in Schweinfurt and the ship cruises overnight to Würzburg.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Landmarks Spital Bastion Saint James Lutheran Church - Day 18
Würzburg
There's an optional tour of Würzburg showcasing the 18th-century Würzburg Residence with 40 ornately decorated rooms, a monumental Baroque staircase, and rococo Imperial Hall. Spend your afternoon exploring downtown, then head back to the ship for a cruise to Miltenberg.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg Residence and downtown
Landmarks Würzburg Residence - Day 19
Miltenberg
You arrive in Miltenberg early in the morning. A guided tour shows you the city's half-timbered houses, Renaissance-style sandstone wells, and a medieval castle set in beautifully preserved countryside. Then you return to the ship and cruise to Frankfurt.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg
Landmarks Miltenberg Castle - Day 20
Frankfurt and Mainz
Take an optional panoramic tour of Frankfurt's financial district and go up the Main Tower for city views from over 650 feet. The ship then heads to Mainz for a guided tour of the medieval city and Johannes Gutenberg's birthplace, plus the impressive dual-chancellery cathedral. There's a festive gala evening before cruising to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Frankfurt and top of Main Tower
- Guided tour of Mainz
Landmarks Main Tower Mainz Cathedral - Day 21
Strasbourg and Disembarkation
After breakfast on board this morning, the ship cruises to Strasbourg, passing through Iffezheim and Gambsheim locks. You'll arrive at 2:00 p.m. and disembark.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast on board
