Legendary Danube
Highlights
- Cruise through the man-made marvel of the Main-Danube Canal and cross the Continental Divide.
- Sail through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley.
- Discover the medieval charm of Regensburg.
- Visit Vienna, renowned for its harmonious blend of imperial architectural wonders.
- Immerse yourself in the landscape through biking and hiking.
- Indulge in local flavors by sampling delicate wines and hearty beers.
Itinerary
Day 1
Nuremberg
Embarkation
Board your ship for your Legendary Danube cruise. (D)
Day 2
Nuremberg
Medieval city tour / WWII tour / Tastes of Franconia Scenic cruise along the Main-Danube Canal
You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg’s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Regensburg
UNESCO city walking tour
OR Tastes of Bavaria
OR Walhalla bike tour
Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Passau
“City of Three Rivers” walking tour
OR Full-Day Salzburg*
OR Passau Castle hike
OR River Inn bike tour
Enjoy a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, on a full-day tour that includes a stop in Mondsee in the Austrian Lake District, as well as the opportunity to see Mozart’s Birth House and Mirabell Gardens, prominently featured in the movie, The Sound of Music. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. (B,L,D)
*Not combinable with other tours on this day.
Day 5 Melk Melk Abbey tour Explore Melk and the magnificent Melk Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)
OR Dürnstein walking tour
OR Danube bike tour
Wachau Valley
UNESCO scenic cruising
Vienna
Free evening
Day 6 Vienna “Imperial Vienna” tour The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and on your city tour, you’ll see many of them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
OR Vienna City Tour by Bike
OR Free time
Day 7 Budapest Buda city tour Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following 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. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial. (B,L,D)
OR Castle Hill hike
Pest city tour
Day 8 Budapest DISEMBARKATION Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.
Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.