Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
- Day 2
Passau
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau walking tour with visit to St. Stephens Cathedral and free time at Christmas markets
- Full day excursion to Salzburg by coach with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, and free time to explore
- Guided e-bike ride along River Inn crossing into Austria with views of charming villages, castles and historic bridges
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 3
Passau to Linz
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov with guided tour, lunch at local restaurant, and leisure time
- St. Florian Monastery guided tour including cloisters, Imperial Library with over 150,000 rare volumes, Marble Hall with frescoes, and basilica crypt (final resting place of composer Anton Bruckner)
- Guided tour of Linz with views of Castle of Linz, Saint Martin's Church and Main Square with Holy Trinity column
Landmarks St. Florian Monastery Castle of Linz Saint Martin's Church - Day 4
Melk to Dürnstein
Included Activities
- Tasting of regional specialties from local Wachau Valley producer on board Scenic Space-Ship including local schnapps
Optional Activities
- Melk Benedictine Abbey guided tour including 900-year-old grounds, Marble Hall, library with over 80,000 books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau e-bike experience guided ride from Melk to Dürnstein passing villages, vineyards, and with stops for river views
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley - Day 5
Vienna
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with music by Strauss and Mozart, glass of Austrian Sekt, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists
Optional Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace guided tour of former Habsburg summer residence with exploration of countless rooms and gardens
- Guided tour of Vienna city centre with expert local guide and free time to explore Christmas markets
- Highlights of Central Vienna & Kunsthistorisches Museum with exploration of imperial art collections in an architectural masterpiece
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 6
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide visiting Hlavné Námestie (main square), Old Town Hall, and mulled wine from Christmas market
- Communist walk exploring Bratislava's history during the communist regime and its impacts on Slovak daily life
- Ancestry of the kitchen cooking class—hands-on workshop preparing traditional Slovak Bryndzové Halu\u0161ky (potato dumplings with cheese)
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 7
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Budapest in Depth coach tour visiting Buda side with Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side seeing Széhenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with Christmas markets
- Guided hike of Buda district with views of Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, and Danube River vistas
- National Opera House tour with exploration of opulent interiors and learning about the building's cultural significance
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Hungarian State Opera House - Day 8
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
