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Oktoberfest & Danube Delights

10 days
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From Munich to Budapest
4.1 (39 reviews)
  • 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
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich

    Munich

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Munich

    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
  4. Day 3

    Munich to Regensburg

    Munich to Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

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

    Regensburg

    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
  6. Day 5

    Passau

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Melk - Dürnstein

    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
  8. Day 7

    Vienna

    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
  9. Day 8

    Bratislava

    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
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    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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  11. Day 10

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

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  • 2 local currencies

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