Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Explore the Golden City of Prague at leisure
- Explore the surrounding countryside
- Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- See St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
- Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
- Admire Charles Bridge arches and statues
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Wenceslas Square - Day 3
Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen
Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg
- See Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- See Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Sample hearty local lunch and beer in Regensburg
- Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
Landmarks Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria - Day 4
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Passau (option 1)
- Hiking from Oberhaus along Ilz River valley (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit galleries of Artists' Alley
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 5
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites along Danube shore (option 1)
- Bike ride along the Danube (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along Danube banks
- Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
- View of Linz and river from Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 6
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned farms (option 1)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option 2)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (option 3)
- Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins (option 4 at Dürnstein)
- Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart (option 5 at Dürnstein)
- Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
- Relax on Sky Deck viewing Danube Valley
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Dürnstein Castle ruins Wachau Valley 
- Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (option 1)
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake (option 2)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks (option 3)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through city with stop in local café
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 8
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle (option 1)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Bratislava Old Town - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest (option 1)
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Explore Fisherman's Bastion
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike the hills above the Danube
- Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions available
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Central Market Hall - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
