Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestIncluded Activities
- Welcome reception and toast aboard ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's nightlife
- Day 2
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour of Buda and Pest with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district with Danube and city views
- Jewish heritage tour: Jewish Museum and Synagogue visit with historical insights
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour (available when Jewish heritage tour not offered)
- Excursion to Szentendre: Guided city tour of riverside town with museums and galleries
- Visit Budapest's thermal baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Informative talk on schnapps production with local varieties tasting (on board)
Landmarks Varkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Central Market Hall - Day 3
Bratislava
BratislavaOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Guided tour of Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall with historical insights about the Iron Curtain era
- Carpathian Wine Tasting: Guided winery tour in the Carpathian wine region with viticulture learning and wine sampling
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall 
- Day 4
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Visit Arsenal Military Museum with Austrian Sekt, then attend private Viennese evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart music
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Guided exploration of ornate rooms, Habsburg family stories, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to recreational area with bathing, boating, and beach spaces
- Belvedere Museum: Visit Baroque landmark with Austrian art collection from Middle Ages to present, including works by Monet, van Gogh, and Beckmann
- Central Vienna: Guided tour with local expert and free exploration time
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Belvedere Museum Arsenal Military Museum Palais Leichtenstein 
- Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising through Wachau Valley)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley with lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Dürnstein's medieval buildings and castle ruins
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: 18th-century abbey with Marble Hall, library with 80,000+ books, and Abbey Church with frescoes
- E-biking from Dürnstein to Melk: Guided e-bike ride along Danube through villages and vineyards
- Artstetten Castle: Tour of 13th-century castle, family crypt, on-site museum, with stories from royal family descendants
- On-board informative talk on schnapps production with local varieties tasting
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 6
Brandstatt - Passau
Brandstatt - PassauOptional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour including Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, art and music scene, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Guided exploration of World Heritage site with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide featuring colorful waterside buildings and St Stephens Cathedral (rebuilt in Baroque style after 1662 fire)
Landmarks Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov St Stephens Cathedral 
- Day 7
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Guided tour of Medieval city covering old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey: Ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery (founded ~600 AD), explore Abbey and Cloister Church, taste award-winning on-site beer
- Bavarian beer tasting: Learn about 1,000+ year brewing heritage and taste distinctive Bavarian brews at traditional brewery
Landmarks Regensburg Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey - Day 8
Regensburg to Nuremberg
Regensburg to Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of medieval Nuremberg with local guide: Imperial Castle, Old Town, St. Lawrence Church, and market square
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg at leisure
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Lawrence Church Market Square - Day 9
Nuremberg to Schwangau
Nuremberg to Schwangau- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Augsburg
Optional Activities
- Free exploration time in Augsburg
Landmarks Augsburg - Day 10
Schwangau
SchwangauIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior: Exploration of Disney-inspired fairytale castle built for King Ludwig II with intricate frescoes and lake views
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle Alpsee Hohenschwangau Lake - Day 11
Munich
MunichIncluded Activities
- Panoramic tour of Munich: Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, National Theatre, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, Marienplatz, and Glockenspiel
- Oktoberfest experience: Iconic beer festival celebration with traditional foods and vibrant atmosphere
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
- Explore Residenz Palace
- Browse Viktualienmarkt Square
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace National Theatre Maximilianstrasse Parliament Marienplatz Square Glockenspiel Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) Residenz Palace Viktualienmarkt Square 
- Day 12
Munich
Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
