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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Budapest

   Arrive 18:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

2. Day 2

   Budapest

   Arrive 12:00Depart 12:00

   Hungary

   

   Budapest, divided by the Danube into the hilly Buda of thermal baths and medieval castle lanes on one bank and the grand Pest of coffee-house culture and Art Nouveau splendor on the other, delivers the most theatrical first impression of any European capital — whether approached by river as the neo-Gothic Parliament materializes from the water or by night from the Citadella's sweep of illuminated panorama below. The city's celebrated thermal bath culture, rooted in Ottoman-era hammams and perfected in palatial Secession-era pools like the Széchenyi, is an experience entirely unlike anything else in Europe. Visit spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures; Vienna is two and a half hours west by train.

3. Day 3

   Bratislava

   Arrive 06:00Depart 18:00

   Slovakia

   

   Bratislava, the only national capital bordering two sovereign states, sits sixty kilometres downstream from Vienna on the Danube — close enough for a day trip to the Austrian capital, yet possessed of its own entirely distinct character: a pastel-hued medieval old town of hidden courtyards, playful bronze statues, and hilltop castle views, where wine bars pour outstanding Slovak Riesling at prices that make the Viennese feel extravagant. The city's dramatic reinvention since 1989 has produced a dynamic, youthful culture that fills the old quarter's restaurants and concert halls with genuine warmth. Pair with Vienna or Budapest for the classic Danube river trilogy; all three cities are within two hours of each other.

4. Day 3

   Vienna

   Arrive 19:00

   Austria

   

   The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

5. Day 4

   Vienna

   Arrive 20:00Depart 20:00

   Austria

   

   The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

6. Day 5

   Melk

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Austria

   

   Melk Abbey is among the most theatrical expressions of Baroque ambition in all of Europe — a gilded monastery perched on a granite outcrop above the Danube, its domed church and frescoed library presiding over the Wachau Valley with serene authority since Benedictine monks replaced the Babenberg fortress in 1089. Umberto Eco immortalised it as the inspiration for his labyrinthine monastery in "The Name of the Rose," and the library's 100,000 medieval manuscripts remain one of the continent's supreme collections. After the abbey, stroll down to the historic market town and sample the valley's celebrated Grüner Veltliner wines. The Wachau is at its most bewitching in April and October.

7. Day 5

   Ybbs an der Donau

   Arrive 16:10Depart 18:00

   Austria

   

8. Day 6

   Passau

   Arrive 09:00

   Germany

   

   Passau occupies one of Central Europe's most dramatic natural stages — a narrow peninsula at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn, and Ilz, where the old town's baroque spires and shuttered merchants' houses crowd the very tip of the land between the waters. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ, a 17,974-pipe instrument whose daily concerts fill the nave with a sound that seems architectural in its density. The Veste Oberhaus fortress above the city commands panoramic views across three countries on clear days. Passau is a classic Danube river cruise departure point; spring and early autumn, when the river runs high and the light turns golden, are the finest seasons.

Cabin Categories

Main Deck 1 Bed Single - Cat. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 1C_SGL_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with a single bed, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds - Cat. A

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds - Cat. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds - Cat. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2C_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Main Deck 2 Single Beds Suite - Cat. B

Suite

172 sq ftMax 2B_SU2_PP

Spacious and comfortable suite with two single beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+6

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Main Deck 3 Beds - Cat. C

Outside

118 sq ftMax 3C_TPL_PP

Comfortable cabin that sleeps up to 3 people, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the main deck with a high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

TwinDouble or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-Fi+6

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Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds - Cat. A

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds - Cat. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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Upper Deck 2 Single Bed Accessible - Cat. B

Outside

118 sq ftMax 2B_PM2_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin with two single beds, it is fitted out for people with reduced mobility. mobility reduced, with an adapted bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVFree Wi-FiMedia/Entertainment Station+5

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