Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vilshofen
Vilshofen- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Passau - Linz
Passau - Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River
- Guided City Walk through Passau
- Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries of Artists' Alley
- Onboard lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier while sailing to Linz
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- 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
- Guided Walk through the city's historic sites along the Danube shore
- View Hauptplatz - Austria's largest medieval square
- View Trinity Column
- Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
- Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to two family-owned farms discovering traditional specialties and products
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Sail through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and villages
- Bike ride along Wachau Valley bike trails
- Guided Hike up to Dürnstein castle ruins
- Guided Walk through Dürnstein learning about King Richard the Lionheart
- Visit to local wine cellar with wine tasting and education
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner at a famous Viennese Heurigen complete with music, entertainment and wine from the latest harvest)
Included Activities
- Bike ride along Danube Island
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- View Imperial Palace complex
- View Vienna Opera House
- View St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse
- Bike ride through the city with stop at local café
- Traditional dinner at famous Viennese Heurigen with music, entertainment, and wine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk through Old Town
- View Town Hall
- View St. Martin's Cathedral
- Free time to explore Bratislava
- Blind wine tasting on board
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike up to magnificent viewpoint
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
- Visit unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting
- Guided Sightseeing to Etyek wine region
- Vineyard stroll in Etyek
- Visit to two family-run wineries with wine tasting
- Free time at Chain Bridge
- Free time at Fisherman's Bastion
- Browse Central Market Hall
Optional Activities
- Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Central Market Hall - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
