Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Trace its history on a specialized classical music tour of Budapest. This special tour invites you to enter a world of grandeur as your knowledgeable local guide leads you through the exquisitely designed Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest, followed by a stop at the Franz Liszt Memorial Museum, where the renowned Hungarian musician and composer lived for many years. Alternatively, start your day with a hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. In the afternoon, cruise through Hungary's scenic Danube Bend, perhaps enjoying the views from the Sun Deck or your balcony. Keep your eyes peeled for the Borzsony and Visegrad hills and some of Hungary's oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre. Nature, culture, and history intertwine into a picturesque sight as the Danube River turns into this sharp bend. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1563 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. Along the way, be delighted by a few surprise musical performances. Or join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour to sample traditional flavors from the region. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. In the afternoon, take in the breathtaking scenery along the Danube River - you may even catch a glimpse of the gleaming Bratislava Castle as you leave the city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Apr 1, 2025
Day 4
Durnstein, Austria
Melk, Austria
Join a walking tour in Durnstein, the "Pearl of the Wachau", with its breathtaking scenery, traditional architecture, brilliant blue Baroque Stiftskirche tower, and wine taverns, sampling some of the local wine. Or perhaps ascend the hill above the cobblestone to visit the ruins of Durnstein's Kuenringer Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, and marvel at sweeping views over the town, its vineyards, and the Danube River below. You may instead explore the village from the seat of your bike, covering a greater distance while reveling in the sunshine. Later in the day, cruise through the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Located above the city on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, Melk Abbey is one of Europe's largest and most revered Baroque monasteries and a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally founded in the 11th century, the magnificent abbey now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. During your tour you will see some of Melk's musical manuscripts as well as frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger. Plus, enjoy a live choir performance in or around the abbey. If you prefer a more active tour, you may hike to Melk Abbey or pedal around town on a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
While your ship cruises past the rolling hills, verdant vineyards, and charming steeples scattered through Austria's UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley, take some time to indulge in the ship's amenities, from complimentary host-led wellness classes to massage treatments to afternoon tea. This evening, dress in all your finery and be welcomed inside a lovely performing arts venue such as Vienna's Burgkapelle for an exclusive evening concert. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Enjoy an overview of the history of the "City of Waltzes" and all its famous landmarks on a city tour showcasing all its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Alternatively, take a thrilling guided bike ride along the romantic Danube Canal and through the city, traversing a bridge, cycling across a meadow, and heading to Vienna's famous Ringstrasse Boulevard. Later in the day, explore the city of music while following in the footsteps of one or more world-renowned composers, such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, from their past residences to museums to grand monuments. You will also have a chance to visit the House of Music, an interactive museum where you can feel sound waves, learn more about composers of the Viennese Classical period, and even enjoy a virtual simulation where you are the conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra! ... Read More
Friday - Apr 4, 2025
Day 7
Danube Bend, Hungary
Today, enjoy a full day of scenic cruising along the Danube River and through the Danube Bend. Use this final day onboard to pack at your leisure, bond with your traveling companions, and delight in some of the ship's many amenities. Or simply sit back and take in the views. (B,L,D)
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