Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Munich
Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Munich
Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Munich including Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, National Theatre, and Residenz
- Guided walking tour of Marienplatz Square to see the Glockenspiel
Optional Activities
- Visit traditional beer halls
- Browse elegant shopping streets
- Wander through historic Old Town
Landmarks Nymphenburg Palace Marienplatz Glockenspiel Munich Residenz Maximilianstrasse Parliament National Theatre Munich - Day 3
Munich to Passau
Munich to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 4
Passau
PassauIncluded Activities
- Bavarian Countryside Experience at a working farm with tasting of fresh produce, cheese, cold meats, bread, and beer
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus (13th-century fortress) via Mariahilf and St. Severin church
- Bavaria Live - Local oompah band experience with beer and pretzel (extra expense, Easy, 2 hours)
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Mariahilf St. Severin Church - Day 5
Linz - Ceský Krumlov
Linz - Ceský KrumlovIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov including the castle complex and 15th-century St. Vitus' Church
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp with guided tour (extra expense, Moderate, 3.5 hours)
Landmarks Ceský Krumlov Castle St. Vitus' Church Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Day 6
Melk - Weissenkirchen
Melk - WeissenkirchenIncluded Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey including opulent rooms, Italian Baroque architecture, and ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube from Melk to Weissenkirchen (30 kilometres/19 miles with break for refreshing drink)
- Guided hike in Weissenkirchen
- Wachau Valley Experience - Vineyard hike with wine and regional tastings including jam, chutney, chocolate, and Mohnzelten (extra expense, Moderate, 3 hours)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Weissenkirchen - Day 7
Vienna
ViennaIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna exploring Ringstrasse and city center including Opera House, Burgtheater, and Parliament (by coach and on foot, or guided e-bike tour option)
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island with personal stories about the city
- Klosterneuburg Abbey Wine Tour (extra expense, Medium, 3.5 hours) - 12th-century monastery with Historic Press House, Baroque wine cellar, and tasting of four wines or cloudy apple juices
- Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense, Easy, 2.5 hours) - Classical music including 'Blue Danube Waltz' and 'Radetzky March' with complimentary sparkling wine on arrival
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Austrian Parliament Ringstrasse Klosterneuburg Abbey Danube Island - Day 8
Vienna to Bratislava
Vienna to BratislavaIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Old City, Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, and Slovak National Theatre (with optional castle hike alternative)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle with panoramic city views, St. Martin's Cathedral, St Michael's Gate, and main square
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board - Afrodite saloon orchestra performance (five women in traditional Slovakian dress)
- Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense, Easy, 2 hours) - Personal stories from guide about Communist era with authentic refreshments
- Carpathian Wine route (extra expense, Moderate, 4 hours 40 minutes) - Vinicultural towns including Vinosady vineyards and family-run winery in Senkvice with wine tasting in historic cellar
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre St Michael's Gate Episcopal Summer Palace - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Budapest coach tour of medieval quarter and World Heritage city center with culinary scene education
- Visit to Grand Market (Budapest's largest indoor market) with self-exploration time
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show and music performance on board
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Gellert Hill (World Heritage site) with views of Danube River, city architecture, Varkert Bazaar, and landscaped gardens
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense, Moderate, 4 hours) - Picturesque village with walking tour of pedestrian city center, Baroque architecture, churches, colourful houses, Fo Tér main square, art galleries, museums, and shops
Landmarks Grand Market Hall Chain Bridge Gellert Hill Varkert Bazaar Danube River Szentendre Fo Tér 
- Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
