Danube Rhapsody (Passau - Passau)

Begin your day with a visit to the stunning Baroque Benedictine abbey of Melk, a treasure trove of 18th-century frescoes and priceless manuscripts. After lunch, continue to Dürnstein, a picturesque wine growers' village nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wachau Valley. Here, you can explore the village or sample the region's famous 'Grüner Veltliner' wines at a local vineyard. In the evening, arrive in Vienna, where you'll be treated to an exclusive private concert on board.

Spend the day exploring Vienna, the Imperial capital city. A panoramic tour takes you past the famous State Opera House, the Museum Quarter, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer palace of Empress Maria Theresia, and enjoy stunning views from the hilltop Gloriette. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour for a more active exploration of the city. After a day of discovery, enjoy dinner on board as the vessel departs.

Arrive in Budapest, a city that straddles the Danube River, just before lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring this World Heritage Site, which includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda castle quarter, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway. As evening falls, enjoy a folklore show on board as the vessel cruises through the city.

Start your day by exploring rural Hungary with a visit to the 'Puszta' or countryside. Alternatively, food lovers can enjoy a culinary tour of Budapest, starting at the market hall and ending at a local pastry shop. After lunch, the vessel departs for Slovakia. Join an optional excursion to visit Szentendre, an artists' village, and Esztergom, the seat of the Hungarian Catholic church. Rejoin the vessel in Esztergom before dinner.