Danube Reflections - Eastbound 2019

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River Cruise
Experience the scenic, romantic soul of old-world Europe on this idyllic 8-day trip featuring a 7-night Munich to Vienna river cruise along the Danube. Wind through dramatic river landscapes to discoveries in Regensburg, Grein, Dürnstein, Bratislava, Passau or Cesky Krumlov, capped by a sumptuous gala evening at a Viennese Palace.

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • 7-night Danube riverboat cruise
    • private evening at a Vienna palace
    • wine tastings
    • cycling excursions
    • visit to Mauthausen Memorial
    • locally guided sightseeing in Bratislava
    • Passau
    • Regensburg
    • Grein
    • Dürnstein

What's this trip about?

    Experience the scenic, romantic soul of old-world Europe on this idyllic 8-day trip featuring a 7-night Munich to Vienna river cruise along the Danube. Wind through dramatic river landscapes to discoveries in Regensburg, Grein, Dürnstein, Bratislava, Passau or Cesky Krumlov, capped by a sumptuous gala evening at a Viennese Palace.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMunich, Germany
End CityVienna, Austria

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions - $2,115 Value Tauck Exclusive - private Imperial Evening at a private Vienna palace with dinner and Viennese performers Choice of sightseeing in Passau or medieval Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic Wine-tasting event at the village of Weissenkirchen, in Austrian wine country Choice of visit to Grein or the poignant Mauthausen Memorial Choice in Vienna of world-class museums, including the Haus der Musik Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Airport and train station transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 20 meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Munich & embark ship
Tour begins at 5:30 PM in Munich. A transfer is included from Munich International Airport directly to your riverboat, where embarkation begins at 4:00 PM. Settle in aboard ship and then meet your fellow river cruisers this evening at a welcome cocktail reception followe...
Day 2 Historic insights in Regensburg
Greet your first full day on the beautiful Danube River with a choice of sightseeing excursions in colorful Regensburg; one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, it boasts more than 1,400 historic structures. You may choose a walking tour of town that includes the ...
Day 3 Exploring Passau or Cesky Krumlov
Your riverboat arrives in Passau today for a choice of sightseeing in this riverside town in Germany, or an excursion to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Once a Roman outpost at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is over 2,500 years old, a quintessential Bavarian...
Day 4 Grein or the Mauthausen Memorial
Arrive in the typically picturesque riverside village of Grein, Austria, for a choice of sightseeing in Grein or a visit to the Mauthausen Memorial. In Grein, your visit begins with a guided walking tour of the village, which includes views of the Grein Theatre - since 1...
Day 5 Dürnstein and beyond... dream castles and abbeys
This morning, your riverboat docks in Dürnstein, in Austria's Wachau Valley, which offers you a choice of unforgettable sightseeing excursions. You may visit the lofty, lavish monastery at Göttweig Abbey, a mountaintop Benedictine retreat with Baroque architectural featu...
Day 6 Imperial Vienna & a night at the Palace
You have three morning sightseeing choices today, all preceded by a tour of Vienna's landmark sights: visits to the Imperial Treasury (the Schatzkammer) in the Hofburg, displaying priceless treasures from the House of Habsburg, including the Austrian Crown Jewels and the...
Day 7 A day of choice in and around Bratislava, Slovakia
A choice of activities await this morning in or near Bratislava, Slovakia's visually intriguing capital city. One is a walking tour of the cobblestoned, vehicle-free historic center of Bratislava; medieval, Baroque and modern architecture mix as you visit sites that incl...
Day 8 Journey home
Tour ends: Vienna. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Vienna International Airport and Vienna Westbahnhof; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Vienna, Austria

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Price From $4,690
Price per day$586
Last Updated: 1/8/2019

All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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MS JOY, MS SAVOR
MS JOY Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Joy cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of our Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue our tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative; with a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest... so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open MS SAVOR Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Savor cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of our Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue our tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative; with a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest... so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open -
MS JOY MS SAVOR
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