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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
Day 1
Munich, Germany
Arrive in Munich and check into your hotel.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Day 2
Munich, Germany
This morning you will tour Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany's largest cities, as well as the undisputed beer capital of the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town through the city ending at the famous Glockenspiel, with its 43 bells and 32 life-size figures that portray historic scenes, such as a wedding celebration. You will also see Frauenkirche, the "Cathedral of Our Dear Lady". Later in the day, do like the Bavarians do, and go to a Bavarian beer hall for the famous beer and pretzels. This is the cradle of Bavarian tavern culture, and the origin of traditional "gemutlichkeit" and hospitality. (B) ... Read More
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Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 3
Munich, Germany
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Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Vilshofen, Germany
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Vilshofen where you will board your luxury ship. Later in the day, attend an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (B,D)
Vilshofen, Germany
Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D)
Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Day 4
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; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D)
Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
Day 5
Linz, Germany
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Mondsee, Austria, Austria
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Salzburg, Austria
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Linz, Germany
The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you'll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica of St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in The Sound of Music. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz's old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city's famed "Culture Mile" and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border (not available with full-day Salzburg excursion). (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Day 6
Weissenkirchen, Austria
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Durnstein, Austria
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Melk, Austria
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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
Friday - Apr 11, 2025
Day 7
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
Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
Day 8
Bratislava, Slovakia
Host to the crowning ceremonies of many Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
Day 9
Budapest, Hungary
Your city tour begins at Budapest's Great Market Hall, where you'll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you'll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You'll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest, and the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest's most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Apr 14, 2025
Day 10
Budapest, Hungary
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B); Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays.
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