Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll board your ship this evening at 4:00pm and get settled into your stateroom. After checking in, there's a Welcome Cocktail followed by a specially-prepared dinner. The highlight is an illuminated cruise through Budapest featuring a folklore show with local performers, giving you a first taste of what's ahead on the Danube.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail
- Welcome Dinner
- Illuminated cruise through Budapest with folklore show
Landmarks Budapest 
- Day 2
Budapest to Esztergom
This morning you'll walk through Budapest starting at the State Opera House, then head to Parliament and Heroes Square. From there, Fisherman's Bastion gives you great river views. After lunch, you can either take an excursion to the artist town of Szentendre and the former capital Esztergom, or spend time relaxing on deck. The ship arrives in Esztergom for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Budapest including State Opera House, Parliament, and Heroes Square
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Szentendre and Esztergom (€61 per person)
- Afternoon relaxation on deck
Landmarks State Opera House Parliament Building Heroes Square Fisherman's Bastion Szentendre Esztergom - Day 3
Bratislava
You arrive in Bratislava where Gothic and Baroque buildings define the skyline. Head up to Castle Hill for views across the city, then wander through the historic center. Lunch is served aboard, and afterward you'll visit a local vineyard to learn about winemaking before the ship heads to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Castle Hill with breathtaking views
- Walking tour through historic center of Bratislava
- Afternoon vineyard tour for private behind-the-scenes winemaking experience
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube guided tour (€60 per person)
- AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Rača Wine Region (€73 per person)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Bratislava Historic Center 
- Day 4
Vienna
The ship arrives early and you'll have time to explore Vienna's imperial palaces, museums, and the historic Ringstrasse. St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Vienna State Opera are on your route. In the afternoon, choose between visiting Schönbrunn Palace with its gardens or exploring on your own. An optional classical concert is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to major Vienna attractions: Palaces, Museum Quarter, Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Schönbrunn Palace and gardens (€75 per person)
- Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour (€48 per person)
- Sound of Vienna classical concert with Alt Vienna orchestra (€77 per person)
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna State Opera Museum Quarter Ringstrasse 
- Day 5
Vienna to Duernstein to Emmersdorf
You'll cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage area filled with vineyards and small villages. At Dürnstein, explore the quaint town and its blue medieval abbey, or join a guided walk. After lunch aboard, spend time on the sun deck watching the scenery. Later, you'll visit Melk's Baroque Benedictine abbey to see its frescoes and library.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Dürnstein and blue medieval abbey
- Cruise through Wachau Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Melk Baroque Benedictine abbey with interior frescoes and library
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dürnstein featuring abbey visit (€50 per person)
- Dürnstein with Abbey and tasting (€50 per person)
- Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel (€64 per person)
Landmarks Dürnstein Abbey Wachau Valley Melk Abbey 
- Day 6
Linz
In Linz you have several options. Take a walking tour of the cultural capital's churches and artistic streets, ending with Linzer Torte, or join a hiking tour with Danube views. Another choice is spending the full day in Salzburg, Mozart's hometown, with lunch included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to Linz city
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Linz with Linzer Torte tasting (€30 per person)
- AMADEUS Active: Hiking in Linz (€35 per person)
- Full-day Salzburg excursion with lunch (€160 per person)
Landmarks Linz Salzburg Salzkammergut - Day 7
Passau
After breakfast you'll explore Passau's winding alleyways and baroque buildings. Visit Veste Oberhaus, one of Europe's largest preserved castle complexes sitting above the city. Back aboard, there's a Bavarian evening with live music and regional food, and the ship stays overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening with regional delicacies)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Passau exploring alleyways and baroque masterpieces
- Bavarian evening on board with live music and regional delicacies
Optional Activities
- Veste Oberhaus with three rivers viewpoint (€47 per person)
- Passau walking tour (€25 per person)
- AMADEUS Taste: Culinary tour Passau
Landmarks Veste Oberhaus Passau - Day 8
Passau to Prague
You'll depart Passau heading toward Prague with a stop in Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval town on the Vltava River. Fresh local beer and regional specialties are included for lunch. Later you'll check into your hotel in Prague (either the Imperial or Cosmopolitan) and spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly tapped local beer with regional specialties in Český Krumlov), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Český Krumlov with lunch featuring local beer and regional specialties
- Transfer from Passau to Prague
- Hotel check-in in Prague
Landmarks Český Krumlov Vltava River 
- Day 9
Prague
After breakfast, take a panoramic tour of Prague ending at Castle Hill where you'll explore Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Lunch happens in the Malá Strana district, then you'll visit the Pilsner Urquell Experience to see how the world's first golden lager is made, with two tasting samples included. The evening is free to visit traditional taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional cuisine in the fairy-tale district of Malá Strana), Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague's iconic sights
- Guided walk through Prague Castle
- Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
- Lunch in Malá Strana
- Pilsner Urquell Experience with two tasting samples
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Castle Hill Malá Strana - Day 10
Prague
After breakfast you'll return to Prague Castle for a guided tour of its architecture and history, walking through courtyards and learning about Bohemian kings and emperors. Next is the Strahov Library, one of Europe's most important baroque libraries with elaborate ceiling paintings and priceless manuscripts. Lunch is at the historic Na Pekle restaurant, followed by a classical concert in the Mirror Chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional cuisine at historic restaurant Na Pekle in a vaulted setting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Castle with exploration of courtyards and history
- Private tour of Strahov Library
- Lunch at restaurant Na Pekle
- Classical concert in the Mirror Chapel
Landmarks Prague Castle Strahov Library Mirror Chapel - Day 11
Prague Departure
Your tour guide will accompany you to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague after breakfast for your departure transfer. You'll leave with memories and impressions from your Danube journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure transfer to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague with tour guide
