Danube Dreams with Habsburg Royalty - Cruise Only
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Highlights
- Welcome to Budapest; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square; visit Gödöllö Palace
- Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral; onboard lecture
- Guided sightseeing; visit Schönbrunn Palace
- Guided walk in Dürnstein; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; wine tasting
- Choice between guided walk or “ Habsburg Romantic Austria” excursion
- Habsburg-themed guided walk
- Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way
- Begin this timeless European river cruise in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary
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Arrive in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation). Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s lively capital. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at an evening welcome reception. (D) NOTE: Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm
Budapest. Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture over a rich cream cake in the renowned G...
Bratislava, Slovakia. This morning, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. As you cruise upriver, Hungary is on your left and Slovakia is on your right. The two countries share the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, with the border in the middle of the ri...
Vienna. Known as the “City of Music,” Vienna inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Ho...
Dürnstein–Melk. Dürnstein, known for the magnificent baroque, blue Stiftskirche built in the 1700s, is right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. The main street of this small town—with a population of less than 1,000 people—is lined with 16th-century homes and cha...
Linz. This morning, arrive in Linz, Austria’s third-largest city and enjoy a guided walk which shows you the highlights., Linz is an important river port where culture plays a significant role in everyday life. Composer Anton Bruckner lived here, and Mozart’s Linzer ...
Passau, Germany. This morning, arrive in Passau, located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube. This is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets dominated by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture. Join a Local ...
Deggendorf (Disembarkation). Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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