Itinerary
- Day 1
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River
- Guided walk through Passau's old town exploring culinary specialties
- Onboard cooking class
- German specialties tasting on board
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 3
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube
- Culinary Tour of Linz with local specialty tastings
- Guided Walk through historic city sites, Hauptplatz, and Trinity Column
- Cooking demonstration on board
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to two family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties
- Pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm with tastings
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
- Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein
- Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing on board
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride exploring Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners
- Guided Foodie Tour of Vienna's charming backstreets
- Traditional Hungarian Goulash tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
- Stroll on pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city
- Stop at local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
Landmarks Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 6
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Baking class for Bratislava rožok on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's historic sites, forests, and parks independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided City Sightseeing including Market Hall and Heroes' Square
- Guided Foodie Tour exploring famous sights and delectable foods
Optional Activities
- Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Linger in beautiful cafés
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Market Hall Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 8
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
