Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau and board your river cruise ship starting at 4:00pm. After getting settled into your cabin, head to the welcome cocktail and dinner to meet other passengers on the voyage.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Dürnstein - Vienna
This morning you'll dock in Emmersdorf and visit Melk Abbey, Austria's largest Baroque monastery. From there, the ship cruises through the UNESCO-protected Wachau region where you'll see vineyards and castle ruins. You'll stop in Dürnstein to walk around town and try some local wines. Later, head to Vienna and take a waltz dance class on board to get ready for the city's elegant atmosphere.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Exclusive private concert on board
- Waltz dance class on board
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (€64 per person)
- Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (€50 per person)
- Panoramic cruise through Wachau region with wine sampling
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau 
- Day 3
Vienna
Spend your day in Vienna checking out imperial sites on a panoramic tour including the Ringstrasse, State Opera House, Museum Quarter, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the afternoon, you can either visit Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens with the Gloriette pavilion, or join a guided bike tour around the city. Head back to the ship for dinner as it departs Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Ringstrasse, State Opera House, Museum Quarter, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Vienna - Imperial discovery tour (€48 per person)
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (€75 per person)
- AMADEUS Active: Scenic bike tour in Vienna (€66 per person)
Landmarks Ringstrasse State Opera House Museum Quarter St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Gloriette - Day 4
Budapest
You'll dock in Budapest this morning, often called the 'Queen of the Danube.' After lunch, take a city tour that covers both Buda and Pest, including the Great Market Hall, Parliament Building, State Opera, Heroes' Square, Matthias Church, and Fishermen's Bastion. Later that evening, an illuminated city tour combined with a folklore show happens right on board the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board with folklore show)
Included Activities
- Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- City tour through Buda and Pest including Great Market Hall, Parliament Building, State Opera, Heroes' Square, Matthias Church, and Fishermen's Bastion (Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders €50 per person)
Landmarks Great Market Hall Parliament Building State Opera Heroes' Square Matthias Church Fishermen's Bastion 
- Day 5
Esztergom
Today you can experience Hungary's authentic side. Head out to the Puszta to see the vast plains and watch a horse show with skilled riders, or pick from other options like exploring Budapest's food scene, visiting the artists' village of Szentendre, or touring Visegrád Castle ruins with Danube Bend views. After that, sail to Esztergom where the impressive Basilica sits just steps from your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Puszta equestrian show - Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta (€85 per person)
- AMADEUS Taste: An Authentic Taste of Budapest (€50 per person)
- Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (€61 per person)
Landmarks Puszta Szentendre Visegrád Castle Danube Bend Esztergom Basilica - Day 6
Hainburg
You'll wake up docked in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. Join a walking tour to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra's building, old city walls, and the archbishop's summer home. After lunch, you can either do a wine tasting at a small Carpathian winery or explore on your own before the ship heads to Hainburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra building, old city walls, and archbishop's summer residence
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (€60 per person)
- AMADEUS Taste: Vineyard Raca and the Carpathian wine region (€73 per person)
Landmarks Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra Bratislava Old Town 
- Day 7
Linz
The ship arrives in Linz, Austria's third largest city, and you'll have time to explore after lunch. See the Mozarthaus, Renaissance villas, and the main street and square with their unique churches and concert venues. If hiking appeals to you, join a guided tour around the Danube city for nice views. This evening, dress up for the Captain's Gala Dinner featuring exceptional food and wine in the Panorama Restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner with menu choices and free-flowing hand-selected European wines)
Included Activities
- Captain's Gala Dinner at Panorama Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Linz walking tour with Linzer Torte tasting (€30 per person)
- AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz (€35 per person)
- Linz with visit of the ARS Electronica
Landmarks Mozarthaus ARS Electronica 
- Day 8
Passau
Your river cruise ends this morning as you return to Passau early. After breakfast on board, disembark and say goodbye to the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast
