Summary
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Begin in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary. See Heroes’ Square, and all the famous sights that make this city come to life! Set sail on the Danube, take pictures of the impressive views of the Parliament Building as you leave Budapest, and head for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Here, enjoy a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and visit the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Vienna, Austria, makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley. Visit the impressive Benedictine Abbey of Melk and enjoy a tasting of some of the renowned local wines. In Linz, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square, which forms the center of the city. Take a guided walk around Passau, Germany, known for its maze of narrow cobblestone streets and St. Stephen’s Cathedral—a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Regensburg, before heading to beautiful Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Here, you’ll be amazed at St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, a unique and intricate piece of art unlike anything else in the world.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
- Day 2.
- Budapest
- Day 3.
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Day 4.
- Vienna
- Day 5.
- Dürnstein–Wachau Valley
- Day 6.
- Linz
- Day 7.
- Schlögen Oxbow–Passau, Germany
- Day 8.
- Vilshofen (Disembarkation)–Regensburg–Prague, Czec...
- Day 9.
- Prague
- Day 10.
- Prague
Countries (5): Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call (7): Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Vienna