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Gems of the Danube with Best of Bavaria 2027 - 12 Days (17 destinations)

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From Budapest to Munich
4.4 (47 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception and toast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Budapest
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  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Onboard talk on local wine and schnapps production with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest in depth with piano recital
    • Guided hike of Buda Hill
    • Excursion to Szentendre
    • Etyek region wineries and vineyards
    • Visit Budapest's thermal baths
    • Explore Central Market Hall
    Landmarks
    Varkert Bazaar
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Institute for the Blind
    Buda Hill
    Batthyány Square
    Szentendre
    Kovács Margit Museum
    Etyek wine region
    Central Market Hall
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  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Carpathian wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
    St Martin's Cathedral
    Carpathian wine region
  5. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Danube Island on guided e-bike tour
    • Central Vienna guided tour with local guide and free time
    • Vienna wine stories at Klosterneuburg Abbey with winery tasting
    • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Landmarks
    Danube Island
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Palais Liechtenstein
  6. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served during Wachau Valley cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Wachau Valley
    • Onboard talk on local wine and schnapps production with tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience
    • Wachau Valley wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Alpsee
    Danube River
  7. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Salzburg full day excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (Český Krumlov full day excursion))

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Salzburg
    • Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
    • Highlights of Passau walking tour
    Landmarks
    Passau
    St. Stephens Cathedral
    Salzburg
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Český Krumlov
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  8. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg
    • Bavarian beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Stone Bridge
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
  9. Day 8

    Regensburg to Nuremberg

    Regensburg to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nuremberg at leisure
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  10. Day 9

    Nuremberg to Schwangau

    Nuremberg to Schwangau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Nuremberg
    • Visit Imperial Castle
    • Visit St. Lawrence Church
    • Orientation tour of Augsburg

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration of Augsburg
    • Free time exploration of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Lawrence Church
    Nuremberg Market Square
    Augsburg
    Schwangau
  11. Day 10

    Schwangau

    Schwangau

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle interior
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Alpsee
    Hohenschwangau Castle
  12. Day 11

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
    • Visit Residenz Palace
    • Explore Munich at leisure
    Landmarks
    Olympic Park
    Nymphenburg Palace
    National Theatre Munich
    Maximilianstrasse
    Bavarian Parliament
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel
    Cathedral Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
    Residenz Palace
  13. Day 12

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Guests
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    Length
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