-Day 1: Overnight Flight
Sail past breathtaking scenery, pausing along the way in quaint villages and lively cities on a timeless trip along the Danube River.
-Day 2: Budapest, Hungary — Board Cruise Ship
Unpack for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise. Your vessel offers the newest technology, a panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, excellent cuisine, outstanding service and unlimited wine and beer with every dinner onboard. After a welcome aboard cocktail reception and dinner, take in the essence of the region during an evening cruise to view Budapest’s stunning night skyline. Cap the night with a fun-filled folklore show. Today dinner will be included.
-Day 3: Budapest
Embark on a tour of Budapest, Hungary’s lovely capital, featuring the historic Buda Castle area, Fisherman’s Bastion and the 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. Enjoy splendid views of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, nestled on opposing banks of the river. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia — Vienna, Austria
Tour Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, and discover the city’s most celebrated sites including the 13th-century castle, Old Town, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Michael’s Gate, and the Archbishop’s Palace. This afternoon, sail towards Vienna, Austria’s capital. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 5: Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna’s Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna’s Baroque elegance, stroll along the Kartner Strasse, or sample some of Vienna’s famous pastries. You may join an optional excursion to the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Hapsburg dynasty. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 6: Emmersdorf — Wachau Valley
View the picturesque landscape as you cruise to the charming town of Emmersdorf. Relax and enjoy the scenery. This afternoon you will continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 7: Linz — Passau, Germany
This morning, enjoy an included walking tour of the riverside town of Linz. Next, continues on to Passau which rests at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour of this 2,000-year-old fairy-tale city, eploring the ornate Baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest church organ. Tonight, you are invited to attend the Captain’s Gala Dinner with your fellow passengers. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 8: Passau — Disembark Ship — Munich — Oberammergau
Today, disembark your cruise ship and journey to Munich. Feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafés. Next, depart for the quaint village of Oberammergau, nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
-Day 9: Oberammergau — Passion Play
This afternoon, witness a performance of the epic Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year’s War, Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the citizens vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the last days of the life of Christ. The performers of this once-in-a-decade even are all native to the village. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast starts to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. During the break of the performance, join your fellow travelers for dinner before returning to the Passion Play’s final performance. Today breakfast, light lunch and dinner will be included.
-Day 10: Oberammergau — Linderhof Palace — Füssen —Hohenschwangau Castle — Munich Airport Area
Travel to nearby Linderhof Palace, one of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of the 19th century. Visit the “Royal Villa”, the only palace King Ludwig II of Bavaria was able to complete. Behind thee Baroque facade is a Rococo world, rich in abundant ornamentation, with many sculptural elements. Showing workmanship of an incomparable artistic quality. Next, enjoy free time to explore medieval Fussen, the Romantic town on the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Later, visit the royal bavarian Castle Hohenschwangau, the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Make a special picture stop at Neuschwanstein castle, Germany;s most famous castle and the inspiration for the castle in Sleeping Beauty. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
-Day 11: Munich Airport Area — Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Munich. Today breakfast will be included.