Classic Danube
Experience the heart of Europe on this 11-day journey, combining German history, a scenic Danube River cruise, and the imperial cities of Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Day 1: Nuremberg Arrival
Arrive at Nuremberg Airport, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel.
Check-in and overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 2: Nuremberg City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Nuremberg city tour: medieval walls, ancient castle, historical sites.
Overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 3: Munich Day Trip
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Munich: Olympic Park, Glockenspiel, Marienplatz.
Return to Nuremberg.
Overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 4: Rothenburg & Nuremberg Embarkation
Check out after breakfast.
Visit Rothenburg, explore the medieval walled town.
Return to Nuremberg for a brief city tour.
Embark your Danube River cruise ship.
Overnight on board.
Day 5: Regensburg
Breakfast on board.
Regensburg guided walking tour: Old Town Hall, Porta Praetoria, Stone Bridge.
Afternoon: Free time in Regensburg.
Evening: Ship departs for Passau.
Overnight on board.
Day 6: Passau & Linz
Morning: Arrive in Passau, walking tour of St. Stephan’s Cathedral.
Afternoon: Cruise to Linz, walking tour with a local guide.
Overnight on board.
Day 7: Wachau Valley & Dürnstein
Breakfast on board.
Cruise to Emmersdorf.
Scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley.
Overnight on board.
Day 8: Vienna
Arrive in Vienna.
Vienna city tour: Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Optional excursion: Schönbrunn Palace.
Overnight on board.
Day 9: Bratislava
Breakfast on board.
Bratislava city tour: 13th-century castle, old town, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, Archbishop's palace.
Afternoon: Leisure time in Bratislava.
Overnight on board.
Day 10: Budapest
Breakfast on board.
Budapest city tour: Buda Castle area, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Matthias Church.
Overnight on board.
Day 11: Budapest Disembarkation
Breakfast on board.
Disembark the cruise ship.
Tour ends.