Cruise along the celebrated River Danube which has inspired many poets, musicians and artists through the centuries.
Begin with an overnight stay in Budapest where a guided tour takes you to the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and the 19th Century Fisherman's Bastion before cruising along the Danube to the musical city of Vienna. Dock in the picturesque Baroque village of Durnstein and cruise through the spectacular Wachau Valley to Melk, home to its nine-hundred-year-old Benedictine abbey.
Stroll through Salzburg, setting for the film 'A Sound of Music' and enjoy an organ concert at St Stephan's Cathedral in Passau where your unforgettable Danube cruise comes to an end.
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Enchanting Danube Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Budapest (Hungary)
Fly from the UK to Budapest. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark your ship.
Day 2 - Budapest
Explore Budapest, split into Buda and Pest over the River Danube. A panoramic tour reveals the highlights of the city including St Stephen's Basilica, the Opera House and the Parliament Museum. Alternatively 'Do as the Locals Do' taking the metro to Lehel Market Hall, a huge indoor market. After enjoy a stop at a local coffee house before heading to the oldest gardens in Budapest. Captain's Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Bratislava (Slovakia) - Vienna (Austria)
Join a walking tour showcasing the medieval city's fortifications and the beautiful Old Town. The ship then cruises to Vienna. On arrival in Vienna, enjoy an exclusive concert of Mozart and Strauss at a magnificent palace. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Vienna
This morning, enjoy an exclusive visit to the Vienna Art History Museum to see the extraordinary collection of art in complete privacy. Then, choose from the 'Do and the Locals Do' tour which highlights Viennese essentials such as coffee, sausages, wine and public transport or opt for the 'Imperial Highlights Tour'. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Durnstein - Melk
Stroll through the Baroque village of Durnstein then take part in a wine tasting or learn about the history of saffron in Austrian cuisine. Arrive in Melk and visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey with its extraordinary baroque-style library. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Linz
Travel to Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famously known as the setting for 'The Sound of Music' and spend the day exploring the birthplace of Salzburg (lunch not provided). Alternatively, visit nearby Linz for a behind-the-scenes at the Linz opera house tour and taste cider at an apple and pear orchard. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Passau (Germany)
Located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau is home to the St Stephen's Cathedral where you can enjoy an organ concert* on Europe's largest pipe organ. Alternatively join a bicycle tour along the banks of the Inn, one of the prettiest tributaries of the Danube, or a guided hike along the beautiful Ilz River with a nature expert. Captain's Farewell Dinner this evening. *Organ concert not available on Sundays or before May 1 or after October 31
Day 8 - Passau - Munich - UK
Disembark your ship and transfer to Munich Airport for your return flight to the UK.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.