DAY 8 – NUREMBERG
This morning gives you the chance to choose your sightseeing activity. This afternoon, continue cruising on the Main-Danube Canal. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps journey through Nuremberg’s World War II sites. Or join a tour focused on Nuremberg’s medieval history.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 – REGENSBURG
Discover Regensburg on your choice of activities today.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
In Regensburg, set out on a guided tour to explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Your tour will finish with a tasting at Regensburg’s historic sausage kitchen, thought to be one of the oldest working restaurants in the world. Or you might prefer to get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany’s past.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 – PASSAU, SALZBURG, LINZ
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Be welcomed by a Jagdhornblaser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music’.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 – MELK, DURNSTEIN
Visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey. Then, it’s up to you how you get to the next port of call. In Dürnstein, perhaps join a hike to the medieval castle ruins.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Cruise through the Wachau Valley to Durnstein, where you’ll roam its cobblestoned lanes at your leisure. Or perhaps take a guided bike ride along the river from Melk to Durnstein.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 – VIENNA
Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss, and you will be enchanted by an operatic recital.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vienna City Palace
DAY 13 – VIENNA
Head out on your choice of tours, then set sail for Hungary. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s farewell dinner.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 – BUDAPEST
Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. The afternoon is yours at leisure to further explore.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Enjoy a city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including St Stephen’s Cathedral and Heroes’ Square before a visit to the Great Market Hall for some tastings of local produce. Or board a funicular to Castle Hill and walk to Fisherman’s Bastion. Alternatively, you may wish to relax in the thermal water pools at one of Budapest’s famous baths.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 – DISEMBARK SHIP, BUDAPEST
Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast
