Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Zürich/Basel to Breisach
You'll arrive in Zürich or Basel by 3 pm and head to the ship for a 5 pm boarding. Get settled into your Panorama Suite, then have your first dinner on board. After that, you can wander around the ship as you sail toward Breisach.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Black Forest and Freiburg
Today offers choices. You can take a guided tour through the Black Forest to see Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, a water mill, and watch traditional butter-making, or explore Freiburg's medieval center. There's also an optional morning visit to Colmar. By evening you'll sail to Strasbourg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum with water mill and butter-making demonstration
- Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest vineyards
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar village
Landmarks Vogtsbauernhof Freiburg Cathedral Colmar Old Town - Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg gives you options too. Bike around the city with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour of the Gothic cathedral, astronomical clock, and La Petite France. You could also visit the Maginot Line, check out Alsace wine country, explore museums, or just walk around at your own pace. You'll sail to Rüdesheim this afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Strasbourg
- City Tour of Strasbourg Cathedral (Gothic stained-glass with astronomical clock) and La Petite France District
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Maginot Line
- Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace wine country
- Self-guided museum visits
- Free time to explore city center
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral La Petite France Maginot Line - Day 4
Rhine Gorge - Boppard - Frankfurt
Start with either a vineyard hike with your Adventure Host or visit the Mechanical Music Museum and try authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. This afternoon, relax on the Sky Deck while passing through the Rhine Gorge to Boppard. You'll have free time at the Rheinallee Promenade for local food and drinks, then sail to Frankfurt with entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
- Guided Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks Rhine Gorge Rheinallee Promenade - Day 5
Frankfurt
Choose between biking through Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, a guided tour to Seligenstadt to see the Einhard Basilika, or a sightseeing tour of cultural landmarks and historic neighborhoods. Later there's live entertainment on board as you sail to Wertheim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biking experience in Frankfurt
- Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt
Landmarks Einhard Basilika - Day 6
Würzburg
Your Adventure Host leads special activities and a guided walking tour through a Bavarian village this morning. After that, you'll sail to Würzburg in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village
- Day 7
Rothenburg
Bike around Würzburg with your Adventure Host or take a guided tour featuring the Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz. You can optionally visit Rothenburg for its fairytale setting. There's live entertainment on board as you sail to Bamberg this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Würzburg
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, Kaiserburg fortress, and Bishop's Residenz
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
Landmarks Old Main Bridge Kaiserburg (Fortress) Bishop's Residenz Rothenburg - Day 8
Bamberg
Bike along Bamberg's canals with your Adventure Host or join a guided walking tour of the historic city with its Romanesque cathedral and seven church-topped hills. Spend your free time with a glass of traditional Rauchbier. You'll sail to Nuremberg this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour along Bamberg canals
- Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg with Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
Landmarks Bamberg Cathedral Old Town Hall - Day 9
Munich
You'll spend the full day on a guided tour to Munich that includes Nymphenburg Palace and the historic town halls at Marienplatz. Later you'll return to Nuremberg where the ship docks overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Guided Tour of Munich highlights with Nymphenburg Palace, Old Town Hall, and New Town Hall at Marienplatz
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz Old Town Hall - Day 10
Nuremberg
Check out the Adventure Center and pick what appeals to you: bike the port area with your Adventure Host, join a guided tour of medieval architecture and the Gothic cathedral, visit Kaiserburg Castle, or attend an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. There's live entertainment tonight as you sail to Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride around Nuremberg port area
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- Guided Tour of Nuremberg Rally Grounds
- Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
Landmarks Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds Nuremberg Cathedral - Day 11
Regensburg
Take a guided walk to see the Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria from 179 AD, or visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. You can also spend the afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its streets. You'll sail to Passau this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk of Regensburg with Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
- Free time to explore Regensburg on foot or by bike
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria Weltenburg Monastery - Day 12
Linz
Start with a guided walk learning about Passau, the City of Three Rivers. You can also take a full-day excursion to Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov if you prefer. After rejoining the ship, enjoy free time in Linz cycling along the Danube or hiking nature trails. There's live entertainment as you sail to Melk.
- 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
- Free time to cycle along the Danube or follow nature trails in Linz
Landmarks Salzburg Cesky Krumlov - Day 13
Melk - Vienna
Hike through Melk's countryside with your Adventure Host or take a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey with its frescoes, library, and ornate organ. You'll have coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck sailing through the Wachau Valley to Vienna. An optional Royal Waltz Concert is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Hike through Melk's countryside
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 14
Vienna
Bike around Vienna's Danube Island with your Adventure Host or take a guided city tour of the Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can optionally visit Schönbrunn Palace. There's free time for the Prater amusement park, museums, or Danube cycling. Live entertainment plays as you sail to Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided City Tour of Vienna with Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time to visit Prater amusement park or museums
- Bicycle rentals from ship to explore Vienna
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Prater Amusement Park - Day 15
Budapest
Hike to a viewpoint with your Adventure Host or join a guided tour featuring Heroes' Square and other sights. This afternoon you can take optional excursions or soak in Budapest's famous thermal baths. You might also hike above the Danube or explore the city's cafes and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Budapest with Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions (variety available)
- Thermal baths visit
- Scenic hike above the Danube
- Free time to explore cafes, pubs, and nightlife
Landmarks Heroes' Square - Day 16
Disembarkation in Budapest
Your cruise ends this morning. You'll have breakfast on board before you disembark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
