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Oktoberfest & Danube Delights

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From Munich to Budapest
4.1
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  • Scenic view of Budapest with historic buildings and a river.
  • Danube cruise map from Munich to Budapest passing Regensburg, Vienna and Bratislava.
  • Large crowded beer hall with colorful tent ceiling.
  • Panoramic view of Munich cityscape with the Frauenkirche.
  • City of Passau along the river with colorful buildings.
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  • Map showing a travel route from Germany to Hungary.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Oktoberfest meal), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided panoramic city tour of Munich
    • Marienplatz Square and Glockenspiel viewing
    • Oktoberfest tent entrance and celebration
    • Typical Oktoberfest meal

    Optional Activities

    • Explore historic Old Town
    • Visit traditional beer halls
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Maximilianstrasse
    Munich Residenz
    Marienplatz Square
    Glockenspiel
    Oktoberfest Grounds
  3. Day 3

    Munich to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Regensburg
    • Embarkation on Emerald Star-Ship
    • Welcome dinner on board
  4. Day 4

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Walhalla monument
    Landmarks
    Walhalla Monument
    Stone Bridge
    Regensburg Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau including Baroque buildings, Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour along the River Inn
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Passau Town Hall
    Bishop's Residence
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  6. Day 6

    Melk - Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the riverbanks (during e-bike tour option)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour along the Danube from Melk to Dürnstein
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    • Göttweig Abbey tour with organ recital
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
    Göttweig Abbey
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Danube Island
  8. Day 8

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava Old City
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    St Michael's Gate
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Gellert Hill
    • Etyek Uncorked wine region tour (extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Chain Bridge
    Liberty Statue
    Heroes' Square
    Matthias Church
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Gellert Hill
    Várkert Bazaar
    Shoes on the Danube Bank
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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