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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Vienne

   France

   

   Vienne is a historic French city on the Rhône, 35 kilometres south of Lyon, where an exceptionally preserved Roman temple and a thirteen-thousand-seat ancient theatre anchor a rich cultural landscape spanning two millennia. Visitors should not miss the Temple of Augustus and Livia and a gastronomic pilgrimage to La Pyramide, the restaurant that redefined modern French cuisine. The ideal season is late June through July, when the Jazz à Vienne festival transforms the Roman theatre into one of Europe's most atmospheric open-air concert venues, and the Rhône Valley vineyards reach their luminous peak.

2. Day 2

   Melk

   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.

3. Day 2

   Durnstein

   Austria

   

   Dürnstein is the jewel of the Wachau — that UNESCO-protected stretch of the Danube where medieval villages, baroque spires, and precipitous terraced vineyards create the most picturesque river landscape in Central Europe. The blue-and-white tower of the Augustinian monastery and the dramatic ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 define a skyline of romantic perfection. The surrounding vineyards produce some of Austria's greatest Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings; tasting rooms open directly onto the river path. May through October offers the finest conditions, with harvest season in September an especially memorable time to visit.

4. Day 3

   Bratislava

   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.

5. Day 4

   Kalocsa

   Hungary

   

   Kalocsa is a historic Hungarian town on the Great Plain, renowned as the heartland of authentic Hungarian paprika production and home to one of the nation's oldest archbishoprics, founded in 1000 AD. Visitors should not miss the Paprika Museum with its spice tastings and the exquisite Kalocsa folk embroidery workshops, both uniquely rooted in this landscape. The ideal season is early autumn, from September through October, when the paprika harvest paints the fields crimson and the air carries the warm fragrance of drying peppers — a sensory experience found nowhere else along the Danube.

6. Day 5

   Budapest

   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.

7. Day 6

   Budapest

   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.

8. Day 6

   Esztergom

   Hungary

   

   Esztergom, Hungary's former royal capital and birthplace of King Saint Stephen, commands the Danube Bend with the nation's largest basilica crowning its ancient Castle Hill. Visitors should not miss the cathedral's panoramic cupola and a bowl of authentic halászlé by the riverside. The city is at its most luminous from late April through October, when golden light transforms the neoclassical architecture and the Danube sparkles beneath the hilltop silhouette.

9. Day 7

   Vienne

   France

   

   Vienne is a historic French city on the Rhône, 35 kilometres south of Lyon, where an exceptionally preserved Roman temple and a thirteen-thousand-seat ancient theatre anchor a rich cultural landscape spanning two millennia. Visitors should not miss the Temple of Augustus and Livia and a gastronomic pilgrimage to La Pyramide, the restaurant that redefined modern French cuisine. The ideal season is late June through July, when the Jazz à Vienne festival transforms the Roman theatre into one of Europe's most atmospheric open-air concert venues, and the Rhône Valley vineyards reach their luminous peak.

10. Day 8

    Vienne

    France

    

    Vienne is a historic French city on the Rhône, 35 kilometres south of Lyon, where an exceptionally preserved Roman temple and a thirteen-thousand-seat ancient theatre anchor a rich cultural landscape spanning two millennia. Visitors should not miss the Temple of Augustus and Livia and a gastronomic pilgrimage to La Pyramide, the restaurant that redefined modern French cuisine. The ideal season is late June through July, when the Jazz à Vienne festival transforms the Roman theatre into one of Europe's most atmospheric open-air concert venues, and the Rhône Valley vineyards reach their luminous peak.

Cabin Categories

CAT. A - Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 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.

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CAT. A - Middle Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_P2

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the middle deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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CAT. A - Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Balcony

140 sq ftMax 2A_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a private balcony. the French with large sliding panoramic window, 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, TV vision, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. B - Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 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 ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. B - Middle Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_P2

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilet, towels provided), hair dryer, television, safe and radio. Located on the middle deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. B - Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Balcony

140 sq ftMax 2B_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a private balcony. the French with large sliding panoramic window, 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, TV vision, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Main Deck 1 Double Bed

Outside

97 sq ftMax 2C_DBL_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with a large 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.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2C_GLS_PP

Spacious and comfortable cabin with 2 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 ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Middle Deck 1 Double Bed

Outside

97 sq ftMax 2C_DBL_P2

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

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Middle Deck Accessible 1 Double Bed

Outside

97 sq ftMax 2C_PMR_P2

Spacious and comfortable cabin with a large bed, 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 middle deck with high sliding window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Upper Deck 1 Double Bed

Balcony

97 sq ftMax 2C_DBL_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a private balcony. the French with large sliding panoramic window, a double bed, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, TV. television, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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CAT. C - Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Balcony

97 sq ftMax 2C_GLS_PS

Spacious and comfortable cabin featuring a private balcony. the French with large sliding panoramic window, 2 separable beds, with a bathroom (sink, shower and private toilets, towels provided), hair dryer, TV vision, safe and radio. Located on the upper deck, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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