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Relax. You鈥檙e cruising on the Danube, and worries don鈥檛 exist on this fine-looking waterway. Germany, Austria or Hungary? You don鈥檛 have to choose. You鈥檒l get to explore all three on this 8-day cruise with 3 extra days in Munich and Budapest that is part small town, part big city and all parts good times. Regensburg鈥檚 Old Town has an open- air caf茅 feel and the highest density of pubs and bars in Germany (and that鈥檚 no small feat). Austria鈥檚 Wachau Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site if we鈥檝e ever seen one鈥攊ts Benedictine Abbey houses the most famous library in Northern Europe. Hungary鈥檚 lively capital city o铿ers double the fun, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other. And that鈥檚 just the beginning.
Day 1 : WELCOME TO MUNICH
Arrive in the beautiful city of Munich preferably anytime before 2pm and meet us at the hotel where you can check in and relax. Later in the evening you can head out and explore Munich on your own.
Day 2 : OKTOBERFEST (Suggested )
To your luck we happen to be in Munich during the last week of the Oktoberfest so we suggest a visit here to get a feel of this once in a lifetime experience. Go explore the festival grounds! From the carnival rides to the amazing food, you鈥檒l find plenty to keep you entertained.
If it isn't something that interests you then you are free to do as you please, roam around Munich through its many attractions and also get a taste of its culinary delights!
Day 3 : REGENSBURG
Today you will be taken to Regensburg by train where you will start your Adventure on the ship!
INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - DEUTSCHLAND DISCOVERY (PM)
Hop on board our ship and get ready for an action packed adventure.This one's for the students. Head to Regensburg at sunset and experience the youthful buzz of Old Town, home to some of the best nightlife in all of Deutschland. Kick things off with a host-escorted walk, stopping at the city鈥檚 famous churches and aristocratic houses from the 13th and 14th centuries. Then if the weather鈥檚 nice, head to the Stone Bridge to eat, drink and mingle under the moonlight. Regensburg comes alive at night, as you will se
Day 4 : INCLUDED - SCENIC PASSAU (PM)
Into beautiful scenery and architecture? Don't pass on Passau. Situated at the intersection of the Danube, Inn and llz rivers, the city boasts some of the best views on the German-Austrian border. Take a hike to one of Passau's best viewpoints: Veste Oberhaus. The views are storybook, allowing you to see the entire city of Passau as well as the surrounding countryside. Get lost in the city鈥檚 maze of old town alleys. Get your architecture fix at St. Stephen鈥檚 Cathedral, with its distinctive domed towers. Fun fact: The cathedral is also home to one of the largest organs in the world, with 17,974 pipes.
Day 5 : PASSAU & LINZ
INCLUDED - BIKE THE DANUBE (PM)
Feeling energized after your morning hike? Grab a bike and cruise down the famous Danube bike path, which is particularly scenic from Passau to Vienna. Your expert guides will lead you on a flat 20-mile route. Reunite with the ship in Engelhartszell, where you can quench your thirst with beer made by Trappist monks.
INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - THE SECOND LIFE OF LINZ (PM)
Spend an evening exploring Austria鈥檚 third-largest city, Linz, a leading center for modern media arts. Arrive in port and walk to the striking Ars Electronica Center, which focuses on society, technology and life in the future. No matter which way you turn, there鈥檚 something insightful and futuristic to explore in Linz.
U TIME (OPTIONAL) - LOOK INTO LINZ鈥 PAST (PM)
For centuries there have been wine and beer cellars in the sandstone hills west of Linz. During the course of the second World War, the existing cellars were extended to giant kilometer-long tunnels for the purpose of air-raid protection by thousands of innocent inmates in the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen. On this interesting U Time excursion, kick off the evening with a cocktail at one of Linz鈥檚 best rooftop bars. Take in the views and chat with your local expert before heading to Limonistollen to get a glimpse into the past at one of Linz鈥 commemorative WWII sites.
Day 6 : MELK, WACHAU VALLEY & D脺RNSTEIN
INCLUDED - A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (AM)
Take a breathtaking (literally) bike tour through the UNESCO Wachau Valley. You鈥檒l travel 20 scenic miles along the Danube, passing the wine villages of Willendorf, St. Michaels, Weissenkirchen and Joching, and meet the ship in D眉rnstein with some amazing new memories and photographs.
INCLUDED - CASTLE RUINS RENDEZVOUS (PM)
D眉rnstein, Austria, is a beautiful town situated along the Danube River. Explore its restaurants, shops and scenic views to discover why it鈥檚 nicknamed the 鈥淧earl of the Wachau.鈥 Take a stroll through the town鈥檚 narrow cobblestone streets to historical buildings like the Blue Monastery Church and Abbey. Last but definitely not least, hike up to the famous D眉rnstein Castle ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once a prisoner, and have a dream photo op. With expansive views of the Danube River and Wachau Valley, this is a can鈥檛-miss experience.
Day 7 : VIENNA
INCLUDED - GOOD MORNING VIENNA (AM)
Wake up, grab a cup of joe and follow your U Host onshore for a morning stroll through Vienna. Head to the Historic Center of Vienna, an area rich in architecture, including Baroque castles, gardens and late -19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks. The best way to wake up in the morning is with a tour of beautiful Vienna.
INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - VIENNA AFTER DARK (PM)
Looking for a night out on the town? Perfect. Your U Host will show you some of the coolest night time spots in Vienna! First, you鈥檒l head to Stephansplatz, a glorious architectural setting and popular meeting up spot for many locals. Then you鈥檒l work your way through the alleyways of the so-called Bermuda Triangle where most night owls stay forever. There are cocktails bars, beer pubs, nightclubs and lots of live music in this famous hotspot. And if you haven鈥檛 stopped off for a drink anywhere yet, the tour will conclude around the Danube Canal, where many waterside 鈥渂each鈥 bars form a lively social scene every evening. This will be a night to remember!
INCLUDED - AFTER HOURS AT THE CASTLE (PM)
Your guided tour of Sch枚nbrunn Palace鈥攖he former summer residence of the imperial family鈥攊ncludes the staterooms and private apartments of Empress Maria Theresa. Maria Theresa Sch枚nbrunn made it the focus of court life. Today, it plays host to the highest-level politicians in all of Europe. And now鈥攜ou.
U TIME (OPTIONAL)- THE BEST OF VIENNA (AM)
Do as the locals do and hop on the inner-city metro to your next adventure (metro pass included). Just a few stops away, this in-depth tour of Vienna begins in Karlsplatz. Follow your Local Guide towards Charles Church, which is widely considered the most outstanding Baroque church in Vienna, and that鈥檚 no easy feat! Continue along the famous Ringstrasse to see one of the city鈥檚 four famous opera houses and The Albertina Museum. Then, make your way to the beautiful and shaded Burggarten for a quick cool down before continuing your adventure! After you鈥檝e had a moment鈥檚 rest, walk into the inner city to Br盲unerstra脽e, where your guide will show you the best caf茅s and bars that locals frequent. Sample cheeses, wines and delicious palatschinken! Finally, amble over to the iconic (and gorgeous) St. Stephen鈥檚 Cathedral. And now your crash course tour of Vienna is over!
Day 8 : BRATISLAVA & BUDAPEST
INCLUDED - BOHEMIAN DREAMIN' (AM)
Take a stroll through Bratislava, Slovakia鈥檚 charming capital. It鈥檚 located on the Danube and surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains. Known for its lively bars and Art Deco cafes, it鈥檚 a great place for Czech beer and Bohemian eats. Soak in the relaxed urban lifestyle of 18th-century Old Town and treat yourself to a little something from a Bratislava pastry shop. It鈥檚 vacation, after all.
U TIME (OPTIONAL)- RETRO BRATISLAVA (AM)
Take a trip through Slovakia鈥檚 Communist past. Start by hopping into a 艩koda car, Czechoslovakia鈥檚 legendary automobile, where a local expert will take you off the beaten path to some amazing Soviet monuments, viewpoints and food markets. There, you can get a taste of the socialist worker鈥檚 cuisine and snacks. Finish your tour with a drive into Bratislava鈥檚 old town where you can explore before heading back to the ship.
Day 9 : BUDAPEST
INCLUDED - BUDAPEST: THE HEART OF HUNGARY (AM)
With more than 40 theaters and over 100 museums and galleries, Budapest has a lot to offer. Take to the city by foot and explore all of the region's "must sees."
INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - RUIN PUB RENDEZVOUS (PM)
Budapest has a reputation for being an epic party city, but we can鈥檛 be certain. If you could, please follow your host through the city鈥檚 scene of abandoned buildings turned raves and report back to us. We hear cheap drinks, techno beats and street art at every stop are to be expected.
U TIME (OPTIONAL) - BUDAPEST鈥橲 BEST (AM)
Did you know Budapest is actually made up of two cities? On this walking tour, you鈥檒l experience the greatest sites that Pest has to offer. From Parliament to the Jewish Quarter and everything in-between, discover hidden gems and even sample some Hungarian street food from a local market!
Day 10 : BUDAPEST
Disembark and you will be taken to your hotel in the city. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring Budapest and maybe even do some last minute shopping.
Day 11 : DEPARTURE
All good things must come to an end. Check out and make your own way to the Airport for your flight back home with tons of amazing memories to go with you!
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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