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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Nov 21, 2026
Day 1
Vilshofen, Germany
Embark your cruise in Vilshofen. This evening meet your fellow passengers onboard. (D)
Sunday - Nov 22, 2026
Day 2
Vilshofen, Germany
Passau, Germany
Explore Vilshofen's beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the "City of Three Rivers". Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the "Veste Oberhaus", Passau's Castle Hill. (B,L,D)
Monday - Nov 23, 2026
Day 3
Linz, Germany
The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. For those who love The Sound of Music, enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg and tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilika St. Michael, where the famous wedding scene in the movie was filmed. You may also choose to join a full-day excursion to the charming Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov, where you can stroll its cobblestone streets; marvel at the city's picturesque Baroque and Renaissance-style buildings; and tour Krumlov Castle, one of Europe's largest castle complexes. Following these full-day excursions, you may also choose to take a brief walking tour in Linz. Alternatively, join a walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or bike along the city's famed "Cultural Mile" and the Danube. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Nov 24, 2026
Day 4
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Bus Travel
Durnstein, Austria
Bus Travel
Melk, Austria
Bus Travel
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Durnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Durnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk's magnificent Benedictine abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you'll enjoy the region's finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown world-renowned Riesling and Gruner Veltliner in Weissenkirchen. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Nov 25, 2026
Day 5
Vienna, Austria
The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Nov 26, 2026
Day 6
Vienna, Austria
While the shop docks in Vienna, venture to Bratislava for your excursions. Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1563 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. Alternatively, if the Schonbrunn Palace Christmas markets are open during your departure, you may wander the stalls and enjoy seasonal delights. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Nov 27, 2026
Day 7
Budapest, Hungary
Today, you have the opportunity to visit the Buda (hilly) side of the Danube River. Follow your guide through the city's Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below, and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Nov 28, 2026
Day 8
Budapest, Hungary
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
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