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Detailed Itinerary: Budapest to Passau

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Day 1: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer with thecruise operator, you will be greeted by a cruise representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2: Budapest

Budapest is an enchanting city that presents a vibrant mix of medieval and modern.

Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visitt -OR- Budapest walk with local treats.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3: Bratislava - Vienna, Austria

Your ship sets sail from Bratislava later this morning and heads for Vienna today. You may relax onboard all day, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Danube Bend. When you arrive in Vienna, you’ll cap off your day with a private concert of Mozart and Strauss at a stunning Viennese palace.

Choice of Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour -OR- "Let's Go" hike to Bratislava Castle

Featured Excursion: Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss concert

Day 4: Vienna

Featured Excursion:“Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum; Vienna - Imperial City highlights

Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the “City of Waltzes” with your choice of tours, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renowned Vienna Art History Museum.

You have leisure time after your tour to explore Vienna on your own. You might wish to visit the Albertina Museum, which houses one million old-master prints and an impressive collection of works by 19th- and 20th-century painters, ranging from Renoir to Rothko.

If you’d like to get a little exercise and see a completely different side of Vienna, borrow a bike from the ship and explore Danube Island and Prater Park. (For a wonderful view of the region, ride the Ferris wheel in Prater Park.)

Day 5: Dürnstein, cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk

Dürnstein is one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the world’s costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only saffron grower. Later, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Dürnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region.

Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey with library visit

Choice of Dürnstein wine estate visit with tasting -OR- Dürnstein village and saffron workshop -OR- Melk Abbey Library Visit -OR- Let's Go: Biking the Wachau

Day 6: Linz (Salzburg)

Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it’s also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria’s third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival.

Choice of Full-day in Salzburg with Sound of Music -OR- Linz town and country: Linzertorte and cider farm visit

Day 7: Passau, Germany

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame—Europe’s largest pipe organ—or “Let’s Go” with an invigorating riverside hike.

Choice of Passau Three Rivers -OR- Let's Go: Hike along the Ilz River

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 8: Passau (Disembarkation)

Disembark the ship in Passau. If your cruise package includes a group transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer with the cruise operator, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home. End of our services.

Departures & Pricing

Detailed Itinerary: Passau to Budapest

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Day 1: Passau, Germany (Embarkation)

Arrive at Munich Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer with cruise operator, you will be greeted by a cruise representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2: Passau, cruising the Danube River

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame—Europe’s largest pipe organ—OR “Let’s Go” with an invigorating riverside hike.

Choice of Passau Three Rivers -OR- Let's Go: Hike along the Ilz River

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3: Linz (Salzburg), Austria

Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it’s also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria’s third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival.

Choice of Full-day in Salzburg with Sound of Music -OR- Linz town and country: Linzertorte and cider farm visit

Day 4: Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein

This morning, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library.  Later, you will head to Dürnstein, one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the world’s costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only saffron grower. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Dürnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region.

Choose between Melk Abbey with library visit -OR- Let's Go: Biking the Wachau -OR- Dürnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting -OR- Dürnstein Village and Saffrom Workshop

Day 5: Vienna

Featured Excursions:“Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum; Vienna - Imperial City highlights; Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss Concert

Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the “City of Waltzes” with your choice of tours, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renowned Vienna Art History Museum.

You have leisure time after your tour to explore Vienna on your own. You might wish to visit the Albertina Museum, which houses one million old-master prints and an impressive collection of works by 19th- and 20th-century painters, ranging from Renoir to Rothko.

If you’d like to get a little exercise and see a completely different side of Vienna, borrow a bike from the ship and explore Danube Island and Prater Park. (For a wonderful view of the region, ride the Ferris wheel in Prater Park.)

Day 6: Vienna - Bratislava, Slovakia

Your ship sets sail from Vienna and heads for Bratislava today. You may relax onboard all day, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Austrian Danube toward Bratislava. Although it’s not a large city, Bratislava has played a leading role in the politics and culture of the region for many centuries, and it is well worth a visit.

Choose between Bratislava - Small but Precious walking tour -OR- "Let's Go" hike to Bratislava Castle

Day 7: Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is an enchanting city that presents a vibrant mix of medieval and modern.

Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights with Liszt Academy visit-OR- Budapest walk with local treats

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 8: Budapest (Disembarkation)

Disembark the ship and transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. End of our services.

Departures & Pricing

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .
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