Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
Munich to Passau- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bavarian Beer Experience - 800-year-old beer history and Bavarian brewing traditions
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus - one of Europe's largest castle complexes with viewing platform and views of the confluence of three rivers and St Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Veste Oberhaus St Stephen's Cathedral - Day 3
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Linz - UNESCO City of Media Arts with historic charm and cultural highlights
- Coffee and Linzer Torte tasting - famous local specialty dessert with history and traditions explained
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense) - birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music, full day exploring historic downtown, Linzer Gasse shopping street and Mozart's home. Activity level: Easy. Duration: 10 hours
- Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp (extra expense) - guided tour of Nazi Germany's largest concentration camps with history of WWII significance, barracks and stone quarry. Activity level: Moderate. Duration: 3.5 hours
Landmarks Linz Old Town - Day 4
Spitz
Spitz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Spitz an der Donau - town's connection to the Danube River and its history
- Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz visit - historic exhibits on navigation, shipping and daily life along the Danube
- Vineyard Stories of Wachau - stroll between vine-covered slopes and villages, learn winemaking traditions and enjoy wine tastings with gentle river views
- Guided hike in Spitz - trails through vineyards and rolling hills of Wachau Valley with views over Danube and terraced landscapes
Landmarks Wachau Valley Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna - Ringstrasse and World Heritage-listed city centre by coach and on foot, Renaissance-style Opera House, Baroque Burgtheater and Flemish Gothic Parliament
- E-bike tour in Vienna to Danube Island - learn why Vienna is the most liveable city in the world, visit places other travellers won't see and experience authentic Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense) - explore opulent state rooms, admire ornate details and learn about Habsburg dynasty, stroll through grand gardens. Activity level: Easy. Duration: 5 hours
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense) - exclusive concert at one of Vienna's most beautiful concert halls featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert, includes complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Activity level: Easy. Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Vienna Opera House Burgtheater Austrian Parliament Building Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bratislava - enchanting Old City, Episcopal Summer Palace botanical gardens, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, Slovak National Theatre
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle - from port past Slovak National Theatre, riverside promenade, Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, climb hill to castle for panoramic views, St Michael's Gate and main square
Optional Activities
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board - EmeraldPLUS experience with local saloon orchestra Afrodite (five women) performing classical arrangements in traditional Slovakian dress
- Skoda tour of post-communist Bratislava (extra expense) - insightful tour learning about Communist era through personal stories and local authentic refreshments. Activity level: Easy. Duration: 2 hours
- Carpathian wine route (extra expense) - explore Slovakia's wine region with gentle hills and traditional vineyards, visit local wineries, learn regional varietals and winemaking traditions, sample wines guided by expert sommelier. Activity level: Moderate. Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Old Town Hall Slovak National Theatre St Michael's Gate - Day 7
Sturovo - Budapest
Sturovo - Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Esztergom Basilica and wine tasting - visit Hungary's largest church with vast dome and panoramic Danube views, descend to basilica's historic wine cellars for traditional wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Budapest by night (extra expense) - moonlit Danube tour crossing illuminated bridges, dazzling city lights, majestic castle area on Buda hills, vibrant downtown nightlife. Activity level: Easy. Duration: 1.5 hours
Landmarks Esztergom Basilica Mária Valéria Bridge - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest - World Heritage-listed centre with Romanesque to Baroque and classical architecture, Liberty Statue, Heroes' Square, Buda Castle district
- Walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Hike to Gellert Hill - World Heritage-listed site with stunning Danube River views and city architecture, passing Várkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens
Landmarks Chain Bridge Heroes' Square Buda Castle Liberty Statue Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion Gellért Hill Várkert Bazaar - Day 9
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - easy walking tour with local guide covering the market, Orthodox Cathedral, City Hall, Catholic Cathedral and Synagogue visit
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad - discover Novi Sad on two wheels, ride along Danube promenade and pass iconic landmarks, learn about city's history, culture and local life
Landmarks Orthodox Cathedral Catholic Cathedral Synagogue City Hall - Day 10
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlights of Belgrade - guided coach tour through city centre seeing Church of Saint Sava (one of the world's largest church buildings), Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, Belgrade's wealthiest neighbourhoods and Tito's Mausoleum
- Serbian folklore evening show on board - watch local musicians and dancers perform traditional dances from around Serbia in authentic, colourful costumes
Optional Activities
- Routes of Nikola Tesla (extra expense) - intriguing museum dedicated to Serbian-American inventor's life and work, see magnificent working models of Tesla's machines, personal items and visions of the future. Activity level: Moderate. Duration: 2.5 hours
Landmarks Church of Saint Sava Serbian Parliament Building Republic Square Belgrade City Hall Tito's Mausoleum Nikola Tesla Museum - Day 11
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
