Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You arrive in Budapest and have the full day to settle in at your own pace. Walk around and get a feel for Hungary's capital along the Danube, grab a coffee at a local spot, or simply relax and take in the city. It's your time to adjust and explore however you like.
- Day 2
Budapest
This morning you'll join a guided city tour that takes you through Heroes' Square and other key sights. After that, the afternoon opens up for what interests you most. Head to the Chain Bridge for photos, duck into charming cafés and pubs, or hike up through the hills overlooking the Danube if you're feeling more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore the Chain Bridge
- Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hiking through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
You have another free day before boarding your ship. Spend time at the Royal Palace grounds photographing the historical architecture around you. Then head to one of the famous thermal bath spas for a soak and relaxation. Grab lunch at a garden or rooftop restaurant, then make your way to the ship for an evening departure to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Photograph at Royal Palace grounds
- Try Budapest's thermal bath spas
- Lunch at a garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 4
Vienna
Today you're sailing the Danube through Hungary and Slovakia. Spend time on the Sky Deck watching the landscape roll by as you approach Bratislava with its red rooftops. Check out what's happening at the Adventure Center, and if you're interested, you can join an optional Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna this evening for something more formal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing the Danube
- Sky Deck viewing
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Bratislava 
- Day 5
Vienna
You have choices in Vienna today. Either bike along Danube Island or take a guided tour of the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can also add on a visit to Schönbrunn Palace or explore the Prater amusement park during free time. By evening, there's a Viennese Waltz performance and live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna (Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral) OR Danube Island bike ride
- Onboard performance of traditional Viennese Waltz and dance lesson
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
- Visit Vienna's museums
- Bike from ship to explore Vienna's squares or Danube banks
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater - Day 6
Melk - Passau
In the Wachau Valley this morning, you can bike through vineyards, join a wine tasting, or walk through the charming valley town. Later, grab coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the scenic valley. Then you'll visit Melk's Benedictine Abbey to see the frescoed ceilings and ornate pipe organ before continuing to Passau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
Optional Activities
- Bike through Wachau valley with Adventure Host
- Interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting
- Guided walk through valley town
- Wine Tasting on board
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 7
Passau
You can either take a guided walk through Passau, the City of Three Rivers, or go bigger with a full-day excursion to Salzburg or the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Either way, you'll meet the ship back in Passau for an overnight cruise heading toward Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Passau 
- Day 8
Regensburg
In Regensburg, you can bike to Walhalla, join a guided walk through the Old Town to see the Old Town Hall and the ancient Porta Pretoria fortress gate, or wander the charming streets on your own. If you want more, there's an optional visit to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. After dinner, catch live entertainment before an evening cruise to Roth.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk
Optional Activities
- Bike to Walhalla with Adventure Host
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Walhalla Weltenburg Monastery 
- Day 9
Nuremberg
There's an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal this morning. For activities, you can bike through Roth's Lauter valley, take a guided tour of Roth with its half-timbered houses and historic Schloss Ratibor hunting lodge, explore Nuremberg's medieval streets and Kaiserburg Castle, or visit the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. End the day with an onboard beer tasting before sailing to Nuremberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about Main-Danube Canal
Optional Activities
- Bike through Roth's Lauter valley with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bavarian town of Roth
- Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg
- Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Onboard beer tasting
Landmarks Roth Schloss Ratibor Nuremberg Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds 
- Day 10
Munich
You'll spend the full day on a guided tour of Munich, visiting Nymphenburg Palace where German monarchs once lived and seeing the old and new Town Halls at Marienplatz. After that, you'll head back to the ship for an evening cruise to Bamberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour of Munich highlights including Nymphenburg Palace and Town Halls at Marienplatz
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz 
- Day 11
Bamberg
In Bamberg, you can bike along the canals or take a guided walk through this historic city of seven hills crowned with churches. You'll see the Romanesque cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Later, visit a family-run hop garden for local beer tasting and try some German-style smoked beer. An onboard beer lecture happens before you sail to Würzburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
- Discover family-run hop garden with beer tasting
Landmarks Bamberg Romanesque Cathedral Bamberg Old Town Hall - Day 12
Würzburg
You have options in this area. Take a guided excursion to the fairytale Bavarian town of Rothenburg, or stay in Würzburg to bike through the city or join a guided tour of the Old Main Bridge, the towering fortress, and the baroque Bishop's Residenz with its massive ceiling fresco. There's live entertainment on board tonight as you sail to Miltenberg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
- Bike through Würzburg with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg
Landmarks Rothenburg Würzburg Old Main Bridge Bishop's Residenz - Day 13
Miltenberg
Join a guided walk through Miltenberg to see medieval half-timbered homes and Germany's oldest inn. Later, there's an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert before you cruise to Frankfurt in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg
Optional Activities
- Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
Landmarks Miltenberg - Day 14
Frankfurt
In Frankfurt, you can bike with your Adventure Host, take a guided tour to Seligenstadt to see one of Germany's oldest towns and the Einhard Basilika, or explore Frankfurt's cultural landmarks and neighborhoods. There's also an optional brewery tour if you're interested in craft beers. Spend free time on your own before live entertainment on board and an evening cruise to Boppard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
- Guided Tour to Seligenstadt
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt
- Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt's craft beers
- Free time exploring Frankfurt
Landmarks Seligenstadt Einhard Basilika Frankfurt - Day 15
Rüdesheim
Relax on the Sky Deck this morning and take in the spectacular Rhine Gorge scenery. Later you can hike through vineyards or visit the Mechanical Music Museum for a unique experience and authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. Before sailing to Strasbourg, you'll enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)
Optional Activities
- Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
- Tour the Mechanical Music Museum
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim - Day 16
Strasbourg
Start with an onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert. Then take a city tour through Strasbourg to see the Gothic cathedral with its ancient murals and astronomical clock, plus the charming La Petite France District. An evening cruise takes you to Breisach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City Sightseeing including Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France 
- Day 17
Basel
You can either bike along the Rhine with your Adventure Host or join a full-day tour into the Black Forest to see the Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, an authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making. Alternatively, explore Freiburg's medieval city center with its vineyards and gardens, or visit the charming village of Colmar. Evening cruise heads to Basel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center
- Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
Landmarks Black Forest Vogtsbauernohf Freiburg Colmar 
- Day 18
Departure
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast. Plan your departure timing carefully: if flying from Zurich, don't book a flight before 10 am, and if flying from Basel, allow time before an 8 am flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
