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Gems of the Danube 2027 - 8 Days

8 days
From Budapest to Passau
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and toast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's nightlife
    • Explore the city independently
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in-depth coach tour including Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
    • Scenic Freechoice: Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour with winemaking tradition learning and local wine tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: National Opera House tour including architecture and history

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Budapest's thermal baths
    • Explore Central Market Hall
    • Independent city exploration
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Institute for the Blind
    Hungarian State Opera
    Central Market Hall
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with local guide and history of Iron Curtain era
    • Scenic Freechoice: Communist walk exploring Bratislava's history during the communist regime and its impact on Slovak daily life
    • Scenic Freechoice: Carpathian wine route with Slovakian wine tasting in Small Carpathians villages and meetings with family winemakers

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Old Town
    • Visit Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    Bratislava Castle
    Small Carpathians
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace tour including ornate rooms and gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice: Central Vienna guided tour with expert local guide and free exploration time
    • Scenic Freechoice: Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour including Verdun altar, imperial rooms and abbey treasury, with wine tasting at Austria's oldest winery

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Arsenal Military Museum featuring Strauss and Mozart with Austrian Sekt
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
    Arsenal Military Museum
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Dürnstein
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall and library with 80,000+ books
    • Scenic Freechoice: Artstetten Castle tour with museum visit and tales from royal family descendants
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting with local winemaker and winemaking tradition learning
    • Scenic Freechoice: UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience cycling tour along the Danube
    • Informative talk on regional delicacies production with local variety tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour including Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour of World Heritage site and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided walking tour of Linz including Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church, and Main Square with Holy Trinity column

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Linz
    Landmarks
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Český Krumlov
    Castle of Linz
    Saint Martin's Church
    Main Square
    Holy Trinity Column
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Passau highlights including brightly colored buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cross-border guided e-bike ride along River Inn from Germany to Austria through charming towns

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Old Town
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Passau - Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board

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