Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau, a university city that mixes old-town charm with contemporary life. After boarding your Danube cruise ship, you'll depart at 16:00 and begin your river journey through Austria's scenic valleys.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack), Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on Danube cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's old town
- Visit ecclesiastical sites
Landmarks Passau Old Town 
- Day 2
Wachau - Vienna
The ship cruises through the Wachau region and pulls into Vienna by 14:00. You have the afternoon and evening to explore the capital's grand palaces, museums, opera houses, and local culture. The ship departs at 22:00, so you'll want to head back onboard with plenty of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Danube cruise through Wachau
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn town
- Visit Vienna's museums and galleries
- Tour Vienna's palaces and castles
- Attend performance at Vienna State Opera
Landmarks Vienna State Opera Schönbrunn Palace Hofburg Palace 
- Day 3
Melk - Ybbs
After arriving in Melk at 08:00, you can visit the Benedictine monastery sitting on a hilltop above the Wachau valley. Later you'll cruise to Ybbs, arriving at 17:00. There you can walk the riverside, check out the Maritime Museum, or wander through the old town and nearby Ybbstal valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Danube cruise
- Visit Melk Benedictine monastery
Optional Activities
- Walk Melk riverside area
- Walk Ybbs riverside promenade
- Visit Maritime Museum in Ybbs
- Explore Ybbstal valley for hiking and cycling
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Monastery Wachau Valley Maritime Museum, Ybbs Ybbstal Valley 
- Day 4
Linz
You'll pull into Linz at 07:00 and have the full day to see this modern Austrian city with its cultural venues and contemporary art scene. Stop by a traditional café to try the local Linzer Torte while you're there. The ship departs at 19:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Danube cruise
Optional Activities
- Visit cultural attractions and art galleries
- Explore modern design and architecture
- Sample Linzer Torte at a traditional café
Landmarks Linz Cultural District 
- Day 5
Passau
The cruise returns to Passau at 07:00, wrapping up your Danube journey. You'll disembark and head off with memories of Austria's river valleys, historic towns, and cultural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau old town on final morning
- Visit additional ecclesiastical sites
Landmarks Passau Old Town
