Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest - Day 2
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Beethoven's favourite getaway – Brunszvik Castle: Tour of 18th century neo-Gothic castle with English-style park and Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries & vineyards: Vineyard tour, winemaking process education, and local wine sampling
Landmarks Brunszvik Castle - Day 3
Budapest to Danube River
Budapest to Danube RiverIncluded Activities
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour including Grand Central Market visit and local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Grand Central Market - Day 4
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Budapest in depth: Coach tour starting in Buda to see Várkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyí Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda: Walking tour through Buda district including Várkert Bazár and gardens with views over the Danube River and city architecture
- National Opera House: Guided tour of neo-Renaissance cultural landmark with interior exploration and stories of royal guests, world-famous performers, and building acoustics
- Excursion to Szentendre: Guided city tour of riverside town known for museums, galleries, artists, and Mediterranean atmosphere
- Thermal baths: Relaxing soak in Budapest's therapeutic thermal waters
- Central Market Hall: Self-guided exploration of market hall
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyí Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind National Opera House Szentendre Central Market Hall - Day 5
Bratislava
BratislavaOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava: Guided tour of city highlights including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learning about life behind the Iron Curtain after WWII
- Carpathian wine route: Wine tasting in Small Carpathians villages beyond Bratislava with local family winemakers discussing cultural heritage and traditional craft
- Communist walk: Exploration of Bratislava's complex communist regime history and its impacts on Slovak daily life
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Small Carpathians - Day 6
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein: Private classical concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra, ballet dancers and vocalists in Vienna's largest secular Baroque Hall
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace: Tour of former summer residence of Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, royal family stories, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island: Guided e-bike tour to Danube Island recreational area with bathing, boating, cycling and beaches
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum: Guided overview of magnificent exhibits including world-class art collection and impressive ancient artefacts, with leisure time to wander
- Central Vienna: Expert local guide tour with city history and elegance stories, plus free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 7
Dürnstein - Melk
Dürnstein - Melk- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during cruise through Wachau Valley)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley: Scenic passage through sloping vineyards and charming villages
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey: Exploration of 18th century abbey halls, decorated marble hall, library with over 80,000 books, and Abbey Church with frescoes and intricate statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience: Guided e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk passing through small villages and rolling vineyards with river views
- Artstetten Castle: Meeting with current castle owners, 13th century castle visit including family crypt and onsite museum, stories from descendants of royal family influential in European history
- On board talk and tasting: Informative talk on production of regional delicacies with local variety tastings
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle - Day 8
Passau
PassauOptional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg: Guided tour of storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, home of Mozart and the Sound of Music, including Mozart's birthplace visit, Hohensalzburg Fortress exploration, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov: Journey to World Heritage site Czech town with well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, guided exploration, and lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau: Walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured waterfront buildings, visit to St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450 AD, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Český Krumlov 
- Day 9
Regensburg
RegensburgOptional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg: Local guide tour at confluence of three rivers in Bavaria, seeing the old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian beer tasting: Learn about beer making intricacies and region's 1,000+ year brewing heritage, visit traditional brewery to taste distinctive Bavarian brews
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St James Porta Praetoria - Day 10
Munich
Munich- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast on board)
