Viking Danube Waltz Riverboat Cruise
Itinerary: Budapest to Passau
Ships Go Both Directions!
(Itinerary is the same for both directions)
Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional "Welcome Hungarian Dinner."
Pest's National Opera House
Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary
Today you'll see highlights of the once separate towns of Buda and Pest, starting with Pest's National Opera House and historic Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship, with the rest of the day to explore on your own. You may wish to visit the Art Nouveau Gellért Spa or one of the many other lavish facilities in this "City of Healing Waters." (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava this afternoon and embark on the included walking tour of Slovakia's charming capital with its fascinating history. It is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael's Tower, the baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, and more.
Day 4 - Vienna, Austria
Today, you tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. First, ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city's architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Hofburg Palace. Then, return to your ship for lunch. For the rest of the day, you can explore on your own.
Benedictine Abbey of Gottweig
Day 5 - Krems, Austria - Bus Travel
Today's highlight is an exclusive visit to the splendid Benedictine Abbey of Gottweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. Participate in an exclusive visitor program at Gottweig, created to provide an understanding of the daily business of the venerable institution.
Linz Cathedral
Day 6 - Linz, Germany
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off to explore this cultural gem by street mini-train and on foot. Ride along the Danube's south bank and take in the sights; see the Brucknerhaus concert hall, Linz Castle, and the Market Hall, where Mozart wrote the Linz Symphony, followed by a walking tour of the city's Old Quarter.
Day 7 - Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town's narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop's Residence and see the impressive baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral; its ornate interior is home to Europe's largest church organ. Enjoy an onboard lunch, but return to the city to explore further on your own before dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, & Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - Passau, Germany
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Munich airport for your flight home.
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