Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
You'll board your ship in Munich, and flights need to land by 2 pm so everyone's settled before the 5 pm boarding deadline. Once on board, take some time to get your bearings and find your cabin. Dinner happens on the ship tonight, and after that you'll head out on an evening cruise toward Passau.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner on board ship
- Day 2
Passau to Linz
Passau is where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube rivers converge, and you've got options for how to spend your day. You can either hike from Oberhaus down into the Ilz River valley or do a guided walk through the old town with its cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley. If concerts interest you, there's a rehearsal happening at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Later the ship heads to Linz, passing through the Schlögen Oxbow (it's really dramatic), and you'll have live entertainment on board once evening comes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River (Activity active option)
- Guided City Walk through Passau (Activity classic option)
- Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Concert rehearsal visit at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 3
Linz
You'll start your day in Linz by choosing between a scenic bike ride along the Danube or a guided walk through historic sites like Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column. After exploring the city center, you've got options for the afternoon - take a biking picnic, do a nature hike up to Pöstlingberg, or book an optional full-day excursion to either Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov if you want to venture further. Later this evening, you'll head to the dock and board an overnight cruise headed toward Melk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube with Adventure Host
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites along the Danube shore
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along the Danube banks
- Hiking through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Melk - Wachau Valley - Krems
Your morning starts with a guided tour inside Melk's Benedictine Abbey, where you'll see the frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and impressive pipe organ. After that, you'll cruise through the Wachau Valley with vineyards and castles lining both sides of the river as you head toward Krems. Once you arrive in Krems, you can either bike around the area with your Adventure Host or take a guided walk through the historic town. Later, there's live entertainment onboard the ship before you settle in for another overnight cruise, this time heading to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Bike experience through Wachau Valley with Adventure Host
- Guided walk through Krems
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Krems - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna gives you multiple ways to explore. Choose a guided bike tour along the Ringstrasse and pedestrian routes, an insider's tour to meet locals and see behind-the-scenes spots, or a regular sightseeing tour that includes Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's 'Kiss'. In the afternoon, wander through Kärntnerstrasse and grab Sachertorte at a café, or take an optional trip to Schönbrunn Palace. You'll return to the ship in Vienna for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues (Activity active option)
- Insider's Tour of Vienna with local meetings and food preparation (Activity discovery option)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour including tour of Belvedere Palace and Gustave Klimt's 'Kiss' (Activity classic option)
- Free time to explore Kärntnerstrasse
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Schönbrunn
Landmarks Ringstrasse Belvedere Palace Kärntnerstrasse Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
You've got one more morning in Vienna before heading to Bratislava. Either take a guided walk that includes breakfast at a traditional Viennese café, or visit the Museum of Fine Arts to see the Habsburg family's private collection of Italian and Dutch paintings. This evening there's an optional Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall if you're interested, and then the ship sails overnight to Bratislava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vienna with breakfast at a Viennese café (Activity discovery option)
- Guided Tour of Museum of Fine Arts with Habsburg art collection (Activity classic option)
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks Museum of Fine Arts - Day 7
Bratislava to Esztergom
In Bratislava, your Adventure Host can take you hiking up to Bratislava Castle, or you can do a guided walk through Old Town, the Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral where royal coronations happened. You'll have free time to explore on your own too, checking out nearby forests and parks. The ship has live entertainment on board before you sail overnight to Esztergom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle (Activity active option)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity classic option)
- Free time to explore Bratislava
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral 
- Day 8
Esztergom to Visegrad to Budapest
The Pilis Mountains Region is first, where you can either e-bike to viewpoints like Dobogókő or take a guided tour to Esztergom Basilica and taste traditional Pálinka in its cellar. After a short midday cruise to Visegrad, pick from several activities: hike through Danube-Ipoly National Park to see Count Dracula's prison tower, canoe through the Danube Bend Region, or visit a medieval knights tournament at the Lower Castle. You'll also see traditional craftspeople at Palotaház. By evening you sail into Budapest with the Parliament Building lighting up the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- E-bike Guided Tour of Pilis Mountains Region with viewpoint at Dobogókő (Activity active option at Esztergom)
- Guided Tour to Esztergom Basilica with Pálinka tasting in cellar (Activity classic option at Esztergom)
- Brief cruise to Visegrad during lunchtime
- Hiking Tour through Danube-Ipoly National Park to Count Dracula's prison tower (Activity active option at Visegrad)
- Canoe Excursion through Danube Bend Region (Activity active option at Visegrad)
- Guided Visit to Medieval Knights Tournament at Lower Castle (Activity discovery option at Visegrad)
- Free time to explore Palotaház with traditional craftspeople
- Evening sailing into Budapest with Parliament Building views
Landmarks Pilis Mountains Dobogókő Esztergom Basilica Danube-Ipoly National Park Visegrad Lower Castle Parliament Building 
- Day 9
Budapest
Your last full day in Budapest can start with a hike to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host or a guided sightseeing tour past Heroes' Square and other landmarks. Afternoon options range from optional guided excursions to free time exploring the Chain Bridge, wandering through cafés and pubs, or hiking the hills above the Danube. You'll dock overnight in Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint (Activity active option)
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (Activity classic option)
- Free time to explore Budapest sights
Optional Activities
- Wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 10
Budapest
Breakfast happens on board this morning, and then you'll disembark in Budapest and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
