Day 1 (Travel To Germany & Passau City Tour):

Upon arrival in Munich, we will be met by our local guide who will assist us in the transfer to Passau port with a guided Passau city tour en-route. Let’s discover the beauty of this elegant German city. Created by Italian baroque masters in the 17th century, it is filled with soaring towers, picturesque places, enchanting promenades, and romantic lanes. Let’s take in highlights such as St. Stephen’s Castle, in which the world’s largest cathedral organ sounds, the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus on the Danube’s side and the Pilgrimage Church ”Mariahilf” on the Inn’s side.

Day 2 (Guided Excursion To Melk Abbey):

Today we will wake up in Emmersdorf where we will enjoy an included excursion to Melk Abbey. Melk Abbey is an Austrian Benedictine Abbey and one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. The impressive Baroque Abbey was built between 1702 & 1736 and is the biggest monastery complex of the Austrian Baroque period. The Abbey’s church features frescos by Johann Michael Rottmayr and the impressive library contains countless medieval manuscripts and frescos by Paul Troger. A guided tour takes us through the abbot’s chambers, along the Imperator’s walk, through the marble hall, the balconies, and the library.

Day 3 (Explore Vienna & Optional Excursion To Schonbrunn Palace):

This morning, we will have arrived into the beautiful city of Vienna, here we will embark on a city tour of Vienna. This tour will give us an overall impression of the most important sights Vienna has to offer. First, we will drive along the famous Ringstrasse, passing several magnificent buildings like the stunning opera house, the parliament, the Court theatre, or Vienna’s imposing city hall. The tour is followed by a guided walk through the city centre where we will get to know Vienna at its fullest. We will start at the well-known Hodburg Imperial Palace, walk along the Kohl market, and finish at Vienna’s iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

An optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace will be offered in the afternoon and is payable locally. One of the most important cultural and historic monuments in Austrian, the 1,441 room Baroque palace is surrounded by a magnificent garden, known as the Gloriette, giving unforgettable view over the palace area.

Day 4 (Budapest):

This morning, we will sail along the Danube and towards Budapest where we will arrive in early afternoon, we will be docked in Budapest for the night. After lunch we will have a panoramic guided tour of Budapest where we will see the unique Chain Bridge connecting the Buda side, with its Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Pest side, with its iconic Hungarian Parliament building.

Day 5 (Optional Excursion To Szentendre, Visegrad Castle & Esztergom):

Partake in an optional excursion to Szentendre, Visegrad castle and Esztergom which is payable locally. One of Hungary’s oldest cities, Esztergom was formerly the capital and is home to the Basilica, the main Roman Catholic Church of Hungary.

Day 6 (Bratislava):

This morning we will arrive into Bratislava where we will be docked for the day. The city is small and best explored on foot. Following breakfast, let’s enjoy a walking tour of this compact city. During this tour we will get to know the capital of the young Slovakian Republic. The gorgeous old town has maintained its Gothic-Baroque style. The tour passes St. Martin’s Cathedral a former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings and the Grassalkovich Palace and continue up to the hill, where you will have a stunning, panoramic view of the city and surroundings areas. Afterwards, we will have some free time to explore this compact city, take a stroll through the restored old town, visit Michael’s Gate and admire sights such as the main square with the old City Hall, the Opera House, and Maximilian Fountain.

Day 7 (Linz):

For discovering Linz you have the option of exploring at your own leisure or partaking in an optional excursion of the city which is payable locally.

Day 8 (Munich & Return Home):

This morning we will disembark the ship after breakfast. We will be met by our local representative and enjoy a city tour of Munich. Highlights will include the Nymphenburg Palace, King’s Square with its three temple buildings in the classical Greek style, the Bavarian National Museum and the Angel of Peace monument, the elegant buildings and shops along Maximilian Street, the Maximilianeum, the National Opera House, the Royal Palace, Stachus Square, and the medieval city gates.