Blue Danube Discovery 2025

Your adventure begins as you board the ship for your Blue Danube Discovery Cruise. Settle into your comfortable cabin and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as you anticipate the adventures that await. (D)

Today, we explore Bratislava, a city rich in history and known as the 'Coronation City of Kings'. We'll embark on a walking tour, discovering the city's regal past. For those seeking a more active adventure, a hike up to Bratislava Castle offers magnificent city views. Alternatively, join a 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour and savor local delicacies. (B,L,D)

Today, we delve into the 'City of Waltzes', Vienna. Our city tour will showcase its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. We'll conclude our tour in Vienna's historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. For the active explorers, a guided bike ride is available. The afternoon is yours to explore this iconic city at your own pace. (B,L,D)

We reach the enchanting Wachau Valley in the morning. In Dürnstein, you can choose between a walking tour to the luminous blue façade of the Baroque Stiftskirche and a wine tasting in a local cellar, or a hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. Afterward, we cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk, where you can tour the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey or take a guided bike ride. (B,L,D)

For fans of 'The Sound of Music', we offer a full-day excursion to Salzburg. Tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and the Old Market. En route, we'll stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. If you prefer to stay onboard, enjoy a scenic morning sail to Passau, a 2,000-year-old city noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Join a walking tour, a guided hike to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress, or a bike tour along the Inn River. (B,L,D)

Today, we explore Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided walking tour will showcase the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some of Bavaria's specialties—beer, sausage, and pretzels; or bike to Walhalla, a neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)

Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Explore the medieval city center with a tour that showcases the Imperial Castle, Albrecht Dürer's home, and the Market Square. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the city's WWII history, including a visit to the infamous Zeppelin Field. Savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer), and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). (B,L,D)

Bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home. Reflect on the unforgettable experiences and memories you've made during your Blue Danube Discovery Cruise. (B)