Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
Munich to Passau- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Passau after dark
- Day 2
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bavarian beer experience with tasting of regional beer
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Mariahilf St. Severin - Day 3
Linz to Český Krumlov
Linz to Český Krumlov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Český Krumlov - World Heritage town with medieval buildings and castle complex
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp with guided tour (extra expense, moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
Landmarks Český Krumlov Castle St. Vitus' Church Mauthausen Concentration Camp 
- Day 4
Melk to Spitz
Melk to Spitz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on the riverbanks during bike tour), Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey including opulent rooms and ancient monastic library
- Guided bike tour along the Danube from Melk to Spitz (30km with picnic and refreshment break)
- Guided hike in Spitz through terraced vineyards
Optional Activities
- Vineyard Stories of Wachau - wine tasting tour at family-run vineyard with sampling of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling (extra expense, easy activity level, 3 hours)
Landmarks Melk Abbey - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna - Ringstrasse and city centre by coach and on foot with sights of Opera House, Burgtheater and Parliament
- Guided bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace - former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire with local expert guide (extra expense, easy activity level, 5 hours)
- Exclusive Viennese evening concert at concert hall with complimentary sparkling wine on arrival (extra expense, easy activity level, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Parliament of Austria Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island - Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
Vienna to Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - Old City, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, Slovak National Theatre, Episcopal Summer Palace gardens
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board with saloon orchestra Afrodite
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle with panoramic views, St. Martin's Cathedral, St Michael's Gate and main square
Optional Activities
- Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava in Communist-style vehicle with personal stories and local refreshments (extra expense, easy activity level, 2 hours)
- Carpathian Wine route - viticultural towns with vineyard visit and family-run winery in Senkvice, wine tasting in historic cellar (extra expense, moderate activity level, 4 hours 40 minutes)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Slovak National Theatre St Michael's Gate Old Town Hall 
- Day 7
Štúrovo - Budapest
Štúrovo - Budapest- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Esztergom Basilica
- Wine tasting in Esztergom Basilica wine cellars
Optional Activities
- Jewish Heritage tour - guided tour of significant Jewish historical sites and 'Shoes on the Danube' memorial (extra expense)
Landmarks Esztergom Basilica Mária Valéria Bridge Shoes on the Danube Bank 
- Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hungarian dinner and folklore show on board)
Included Activities
- Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
- Hike to Gellért Hill
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Sisi and the Charm of Gödöllő with cake tasting (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 4 hours duration
- Jewish Heritage tour (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 4 hours duration, guided tour of significant Jewish historical sites and 'Shoes on the Danube' memorial
Landmarks Chain Bridge Grand Market Gellért Hill Várkert Bazaar Gödöllő Palace Shoes on the Danube Bank - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Szentendre with walking tour through pedestrian city centre
- Walking tour of Szentendre to admire Baroque architecture, churches, and colourful houses
- Explore Fo Tér main square and surrounding alleyways with art galleries, museums and shops
Optional Activities
- Etyek uncorked wine tasting - stroll through vineyards and visit historic cellar with tasting of six local wines and traditional pogacsa bread (Extra expense, Duration: 3.5 hours, Activity level: Easy)
- Budapest by night - moonlit tour along the Danube with illuminated bridges, castle area views, and downtown nightlife (Extra expense, Duration: 1.5 hours, Activity level: Easy)
Landmarks Szentendre Fo Tér Danube River Buda Castle Etyek Wine Region - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
