Classical Danube Cruise

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Your journey starts in Budapest. This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner. A romantic evening cruise through beautifully illuminated Budapest, as well as a Hungarian folklore show, make for a perfect beginning!

Visit to Esztergom, the former imperial residence of Hungary

Discover the beautiful sights and attractions of Budapest. This morning, explore the city which straddles the Danube, with its Fisherman‘s Bastion on the Buda side, overlooking the river, and the Pest side with its grand, Neo Gothic style Parliament House. Depart from Budapest after lunch by coach on an excursion to the Hungarian countryside to explore the artists‘ town of Szentendre, and the former capital of Hungary, Esztergom.

Should you choose to remain on board, enjoy an afternoon relaxing on deck, before arriving in Esztergom for dinner, where your fellow passengers rejoin the vessel.

Visit to historic old town of Bratislava

In the morning, we call at our next capital city — Bratislava. Explore the city during a walking tour, or on your own. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. Just a stone‘s throw away from Bratislava lies a true gem of Baroque architecture – Schloss Hof.

This afternoon, take the opportunity to step into a bygone era of opulence and grandeur and visit its aristocratic palace, terraced gardens and tranquil estate farm that seems to have sprung from the pages of a fairytale. Enjoy dinner on board before the vessel departs from Slovakia late this evening.

Walk through the gardens of Schönbrunn Castle

There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: Palaces, a Museum Quarter displaying works by artists Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, the historic buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among others. This afternoon, choose to venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg Empire.

This evening take the chance to attend the “Sound of Vienna“ and listen to the “Alt Vienna“ orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna's classical era — a perfect end to your Vienna experience.

Cruise along the romantic Wachau valley

The romantic Wachau Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Austria. In the morning your ship docks in Dürnstein, with its blue medieval abbey on the edge of the Danube river. Wander through this quaint village or join a walking tour featuring a visit to the Dürnstein Abbey. Alternatively, if you wish to explore the wines of the Wachau, a visit to the Krems winery estate to learn about the history and enjoy a tasting is a must. During lunch on board, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf.

Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk and its glorious Benedictine abbey — the largest in Austria. In the evening, your ship leaves the Wachau and heads for Linz.

Excursion to the Mozart-town of Salzburg

Arrive in the erstwhile cultural capital of Linz for today‘s excursion options: Join the walking tour and stroll on streets squares boasting unique churches, concert venues, and plenty of artists who come to the city to thrive. Before returning to the vessel, a slice of Linzer Torte will sweeten your day. Nature lovers should join our active hiking tour around the city offering beautival views and new perspectives of the Danube city.

Or you can accompany us to Salzburg and spend a day experiencing Mozart's hometown and the sparkling lakes of the Salzkammergut. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and end your exursion back in Linz.

Bavarian evening on board

After breakfast, join our tour of Passau and discover the unique flair of winding alleyways and baroque masterpieces that still characterize the city today. In the afternoon, visit the Veste Oberhaus, one of the largest preserved castle complexes in Europe that towers high above Passau. Back on board, you will experience a hearty Bavarian evening with live music and regional delicacies as the ship remains in Passau overnight.

Disembarkation after breakfast

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!