Gems of the Danube with Budapest 2028 - 10 Days (from Munich to Budapest)

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Munich to Regensburg

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   Included Activities

   • Board Scenic Space-Ship in Regensburg
   • Welcome reception and toast

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Regensburg after dark

   Landmarks
   Regensburg

   

3. Day 2

   Regensburg

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide
   • Bavarian beer tasting at traditional brewery

   Landmarks
   Stone Bridge (Regensburg)
   Church of St James (Regensburg)
   Porta Praetoria

4. Day 3

   Passau - Ceský Krumlov - Salzburg - Schlögen

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   Optional Activities

   • Full day excursion to Salzburg including guided tour of Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress with lunch
   • Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with local guide and lunch at local restaurant
   • Highlights of Passau walking tour including St. Stephens Cathedral

   Landmarks
   Passau Old Town
   St. Stephens Cathedral (Passau)
   Mozart's Birthplace (Salzburg)
   Hohensalzburg Fortress
   Ceský Krumlov

   

5. Day 4

   Melk to Dürnstein

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   Included Activities

   • Cruise through Wachau Valley
   • Scenic talk on production of regional delicacies with tasting

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Melk Abbey
   • UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience from Melk to Dürnstein
   • Artstetten Castle visit with current owners and museum

   Landmarks
   Melk Abbey
   Wachau Valley
   Artstetten Castle
   Dürnstein Castle

6. Day 5

   Vienna

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   Included Activities

   • Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt

   Optional Activities

   • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
   • E-bike tour to Danube Island
   • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum
   • Central Vienna guided walking tour

   Landmarks
   Schönbrunn Palace
   Kunsthistorisches Museum
   Danube Island
   Palais Liechtenstein

7. Day 6

   Bratislava

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide including main square and Old Town Hall
   • Carpathian wine route tasting with local winemakers
   • Communist walk exploring Bratislava's history during communist regime

   Landmarks
   Bratislava Old Town
   Hlavné Námestie (Main Square)
   Old Town Hall (Bratislava)
   Bratislava Castle
   Small Carpathians

8. Day 7

   Budapest

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   Optional Activities

   • Budapest in depth coach tour with Várkert Bazár, Margaret Bridge crossing, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, and piano recital at Institute for the Blind
   • Guided hike of Buda district with views over Danube River
   • Excursion to Szentendre with guided city tour
   • Guided tour of National Opera House

   Landmarks
   Várkert Bazár
   Margaret Bridge
   Széchenyi Square
   Elizabeth Square
   Institute for the Blind (Budapest)
   Szentendre
   Hungarian National Opera House

   

9. Day 8

   Budapest

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   Optional Activities

   • Brunsvik Castle visit with Beethoven Memorial Museum
   • Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour with winemaking process and wine tasting

   Landmarks
   Brunsvik Castle
   Etyek Wine Region

10. Day 9

    Budapest

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    Meals

    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hungarian culinary market walk and tasting tour including Grand Central Market

    Optional Activities

    • Visit thermal baths

    Landmarks
    Grand Central Market (Budapest)

11. Day 10

    Budapest to Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast