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Gems of the Danube 2027/2028 - 8 Days (from Munich to Budapest)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich to Passau

    Munich to Passau
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and toast on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Passau Old Town after dark
    Landmarks
    Passau Old Town
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  3. Day 2

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Highlights of Passau walking tour with local guide (includes St. Stephens Cathedral visit)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Cross border cycling guided e-bike ride along River Inn
    Landmarks
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    River Inn
  4. Day 3

    Linz

    Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included with full day Salzburg excursion or full day Český Krumlov excursion), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Linz with local guide (includes Castle of Linz and St. Martin's Church)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress visit, and lunch at local restaurant
    • Scenic Freechoice - Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Castle of Linz
    St. Martin's Church
    Holy Trinity Column
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Český Krumlov
  5. Day 4

    Melk to Dürnstein

    Melk to Dürnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Guided tour of Melk Abbey (includes Marble Hall, library, and Abbey Church)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Artstetten Castle visit with current owners, family crypt, on-site museum, and stories from royal family descendants
    • Scenic Freechoice - Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker
    • Scenic Freechoice - UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience guided cycling tour along Danube
    • Danube Valley cruise through Wachau Valley
    • On-board talk on regional delicacies production with local variety tastings
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Artstetten Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
  6. Day 5

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Schönbrunn Palace guided tour (includes gardens and rooms with Habsburg family stories)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Central Vienna guided tour with expert local guide
    • Scenic Freechoice - Klösterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting (includes Verdun altar, imperial rooms, treasury, and Austria's oldest winery)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Enrich - Classical Concert at Arsenal Military Museum with glass of Austrian Sekt and private Viennese evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart music
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Klösterneuburg Abbey
  7. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide (includes Hlavné Námestie main square, Old Town Hall, and traditional Slovakian delicacy tasting)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Communist walk exploring Bratislava's history during communist regime
    • Scenic Freechoice - Carpathian wine route experience in Small Carpathians villages with family winemakers
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    Bratislava Castle
  8. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice - Budapest in depth guided coach tour (includes Varkert Bazaar, Margaret Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind)
    • Scenic Freechoice - Etyek region wineries and vineyards guided tour with white wine and sparkling wine tastings
    • Scenic Freechoice - Hungarian State Opera House guided tour (includes opulent interiors and cultural significance)
    Landmarks
    Varkert Bazaar
    Margaret Bridge
    Szechenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hungarian State Opera
    Institute for the Blind
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  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on board

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