Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vilshofen
Vilshofen- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore your ship
- Day 2
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz
Passau - Schlögen Oxbow - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River (with Adventure Host)
- Guided walk of Passau exploring old town and culinary specialties
- Onboard cooking class
- Sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
- German specialties tasting on board
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 3
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube (with Adventure Host)
- Culinary tour of Linz with local specialty tastings
- Guided walk through historic city sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
- Cooking demonstration on board
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Biking picnic along banks of the Danube
- Hike through Linz's nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local cuisine tasting with wine pairing)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned farms discovering traditional Austrian products and specialties
- Pastry-baking workshop with tastings
- Austrian bee farm visit with tastings
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
- Sailing through Wachau Valley
- Guided hike to Dürnstein castle ruins
- Guided walk of Dürnstein with King Richard the Lionheart story
- Local cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing (sommelier-guided)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails (with Adventure Host)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Danube Island (with Adventure Host)
- Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Cooking class with Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School owners Karl and Leo Wrenkh
- Guided foodie tour of Vienna's backstreets and flavors
- Hungarian Goulash tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through Vienna
- Visit local cafes for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Hofburg Palace (Imperial Palace) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle (with Adventure Host)
- Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Baking your own Bratislava rožok (Slovakian pastry) on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint (with Adventure Host)
- Guided city sightseeing including Market Hall and Heroes' Square
- Guided foodie tour exploring famous sights and local foods
Optional Activities
- Wide range of optional guided excursions
- Visit Chain Bridge or Fisherman's Bastion
- Explore Central Market Hall
- Hike through hills above the Danube
- Relax in local cafes
Landmarks Market Hall Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
