The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest 2024

Welcome to Budapest, Hungary's captivating capital. Spend your day at leisure, exploring the city's charm at your own pace. Relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this Eastern European gem.

Embark on a guided city sightseeing tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the Heroes’ Square. Spend your afternoon exploring the city's famous sights such as the Chain Bridge. Get a taste of local life by visiting the city’s cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

Enjoy a free day to explore Budapest. Capture stunning photographs at the Royal Palace grounds, indulge in the city's famous thermal bath spas, and savor a delightful lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery. In the evening, board your Suite Ship® for an overnight cruise to Vienna.

Sail along the Danube, sharing miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck and watch the red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, come into view. In the evening, you may choose to join an optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna for an unforgettable musical experience.

Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike or join a guided visit of Austria’s largest museum, the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Discover the Habsburg empire on a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You may also choose to join a guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace.

Join a guided walk in Dürnstein and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Alternatively, experience the Danube’s cycle path with your Adventure Host. In Melk, take a guided tour of the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. Enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a wine tasting on board.

Join a guided city walk in Passau, the beautiful 'City of Three Rivers.' Alternatively, join a full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.

Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host or join a guided city walk in Regensburg, visiting Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

Enjoy an onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal. Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host or enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth, visiting the 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor. Alternatively, choose a guided sightseeing of Nuremberg, visiting its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, or take a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds.

Your memorable vacation ends with breakfast this morning in Nuremberg. As you prepare for your onward journey, take a moment to reflect on the wonderful experiences you've had and the new friends you've made.