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Gems of the Danube with Best of Bavaria 2026|2027 - 12 Days (from Munich to Budapest)

12 days
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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

    Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
    • Explore Residenz Palace
    • Browse Viktualienmarkt Square
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
    Residenz Palace
    Viktualienmarkt Square
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  2. Day 2

    Munich to Schwangau

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Munich including Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, and Parliament
    • Stroll Marienplatz Square and see the Glockenspiel
    Landmarks
    Olympic Site
    Nymphenburg Palace
    National Theatre
    Marienplatz Square
  3. Day 3

    Schwangau

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior including views of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau lakes
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Alpsee
    Hohenschwangau Lake
  4. Day 4

    Schwangau to Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Augsburg
    • Walking tour of Nuremberg with local guide including Imperial Castle, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and market square

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Augsburg
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Lawrence Church
    Nuremberg Market Square
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  5. Day 5

    Nuremberg to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Evening reception on board Scenic Space-Ship

    Optional Activities

    • Morning exploration of Nuremberg
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  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide including old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
    • Scenic Freechoice: Ferry to Weltenburg Abbey through Danube Gorge, Abbey exploration, and local beer tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
    Weltenburg Abbey
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included in Salzburg excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included in Český Krumlov excursion))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg including guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with local guide and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Passau with local guide including St. Stephens Cathedral
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
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  8. Day 8

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Tasting (Local schnapps varieties tasting on board)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Melk Abbey including Marble Hall, library, and Abbey Church
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided e-bike ride from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards and villages
    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit to Artstetten Castle with museum and tales from royal family descendants
    • Cruise through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Informative talk on schnapps production and local tasting on board
    • Free time to explore Dürnstein and Dürnstein Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt and performances)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Explore Schönbrunn Palace with ornately designed rooms and gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island
    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit Belvedere Museum with Austrian and international art collections
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Central Vienna with local guide
    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt, orchestra, ballet dancers, and vocalists performing Strauss and Mozart
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Danube Island
    Belvedere Museum
    Palais Liechtenstein
  10. Day 10

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Cruise Director guidance and expert local guides
    • Access to Scenic Freechoice excursions

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, with local delicacies tasting
    • Carpathian Wine Tasting guided tour at a local winery outside Bratislava with viticulture learning and wine sampling
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice activity selection (must choose one)
    • See Várkert Bazár in Buda (if Budapest in depth tour selected)
    • Cross Margaret Bridge to Pest side (if Budapest in depth tour selected)
    • View Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square (if Budapest in depth tour selected)
    • Attend piano recital at the Institute for the Blind (if Budapest in depth tour selected)
    • Guided hike through Buda district with views over Danube River and city (if Guided hike of Buda selected)
    • Visit Jewish Museum (if Jewish Heritage Tour selected)
    • Visit Synagogue (if Jewish Heritage Tour selected)
    • Guided city tour of Szentendre (if Excursion to Szentendre selected)

    Optional Activities

    • Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour (replaces Jewish Heritage Tour when not available)
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Institute for the Blind
    Buda District
    Danube River
    Jewish Museum
    Synagogue
    Szentendre
  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)

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