Danube Itinerary

Bon voyage! Embarkation day is finally here and we are thrilled to have you on board for this exquisite journey on the Danube river! As you step onto the luxurious cruise ship, prepare to immerse yourself in a world of flavors, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. In the evening, you will enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.

***Example On-Board Event:
Meet the Winemakers Happy Hour

Dinner included on board.

Nuremberg blends storybook medieval charm with profound historical significance and a celebrated local food culture. You will have three excursion options today. Explore the city’s medieval highlights on a guided tour featuring the Imperial Castle, historic town walls, and the famed Market Square fountain. For a deeper historical perspective, join a guided visit to key WWII sites. Or indulge in local Franconian flavors with tastings of Nuremberg bratwurst, Rotbier (red beer), and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later in the day, on the journey to Regensburg, you will cruise the impressive Main-Danube Canal.

Included Excursions:
Medieval City Tour or WWII Tour or Taste of Franconia

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on board.

Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens.

Included Excursions:
UNESCO City Walking Tour or Tastes of Bavaria or Walhalla Bike Tour

***Example On-Board Event:
Wine Pairing Dinner with the wine hosts

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on board.

Enjoy a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, on a full-day tour that includes the opportunity to see Mozart’s Birth House and Mirabell Gardens, prominently featured in the movie, The Sound of Music. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers.

Included Excursions:
“City of Three Rivers” Walking Tour OR Full Day Salzburg OR Passau Castle Hike OR River Inn Bike Tour

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on board.

Begin your day with a guided tour of Melk Abbey, known for its Baroque architecture and historic collections. Guests seeking a more active option may hike up to the abbey. Alternatively, stroll through Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets and see its famed Baroque church tower, or bike through the Wachau Valley’s scenic UNESCO landscape. In the afternoon sail through the scenic, UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, known for its vineyard-lined hillsides and historic villages, ending in Vienna.

Included Excursions:
Melk Abbey Tour or Hike or Durnstein Walking Tour or Danube Bike Tour

***Example On-Board Event: Wine Tasting hosted by the winemakers

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on board.

Spend your morning on a walking tour of Vienna’s most notable sites, including the Opera House, the former Imperial Palace, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, ending in the historic city center. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour of the city’s attractions. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, either continuing to explore the city or back at the ship relaxing on board.

Included Excursions:
“Imperial Vienna” Tour or Vienna City Tour by Bike

***Example On-Board Event: Q&A with winemakers + rare/library wine tasting.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included on board.

Explore both sides of Budapest. Begin on the Buda side with a guided tour of the Castle District, including Fisherman’s Bastion, a panoramic viewpoint, and Matthias Church. Or, for a more active option, you can join a guided hike to Castle Hill.

Included Excursions:
Buda City Tour or Castle Hill Hike or Pest City Tour

*** Example On-Board Event:
Farewell post-dinner cocktails with the winemakers

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included on board.

DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to BUDAPEST and prepare for your flight home.

Breakfast included on board.

PLEASE NOTE:
Itinerary is subject to change.

On-Board Events are examples and subject to change based on the final itinerary.