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Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Feb 1, 2025
Day 1
Passau, Germany
Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Founded by the Celts over 2,000 years ago, Passau is one of Bavaria's oldest cities. Known as the "City of Three Rivers", it rests at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz, and Danube rivers. The city has long enjoyed its strategic position and grew to great economic and political power because of it. The legacy of its past prosperity lives on in graceful arcades, colorful houses with rococo facades, and the glorious Baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to one of Europe's largest pipe organs. Passau is also where two nations meet. ... Read More
Sunday - Feb 2, 2025
Day 2
Passau, Germany
The pride of Passau, the massive organ in the Baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral is one of the largest church organs. As with most organs of its size, it grew gradually over centuries. Today, it comprises five separate organs that carry varied tonal qualities and attending a concert in its cathedral setting is truly an uplifting experience. Outside of Passau lies rural Bavaria, dotted with picturesque hamlets amongst the hills. Some of the region's best-loved products are produced here, from its prized hams and sausages to its milk and delicious alpine cheeses. ... Read More
Monday - Feb 3, 2025
Day 3
Linz, Germany
Originally known as Lentia in its days as a 1st-century Roman castle-settlement, Linz is today's provincial capital of Upper Austria. The city's famous Linzertorte, the jam-filled cake topped with almonds, hails from here and can be found in any number of cafes. In the Old Town, narrow lanes lead to the Hauptplatz, once the largest town square in Austria. Handsome patrician houses, the 17th-century Town Hall, and an impressive cathedral line the open space. The steepest mountain railway in Europe delivers visitors to Postlingberg hill and its 18th-century pilgrimage church. ... Read More
Tuesday - Feb 4, 2025
Day 4
Grein, Austria
Grein is a small, well-preserved city along the Danube River, set against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes and rich history. Its old town is a collection of charming houses, narrow streets and vibrant squares. The Stadttheater Grein has a unique wooden construction, and its original 18th-century stage machinery is still used to put on performances. Perched above the town and overlooking the Danube sits the elegant Schloss Greinburg, the country's oldest residential castle. Completed in 1493, it has been the home of the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha family since 1823. ... Read More
Cruising the Wachau Valley, Austria
Sail through a scenic tapestry of hillside vineyards, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria's Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the river courses through idyllic countryside hamlets. Gaze upon the hibernating, wine-producing villages-the legacy of vintners that stretch as far back as Celtic and Roman times and an echo of the more than 30 monasteries grew vineyards in Renaissance days. ... Read More
Known as the "City of Waltzes", Austria's capital city of Vienna is Europe's center of classical music. Strauss and Mozart composed many of their finest pieces here. Vienna's musical history is matched by the elegant, graceful architecture that lines the Ringstrasse. Baroque, Neo-Renaissance, Gothic-Romanesque, and other splendidly styled structures take the breath away with their grand facades. Vienna has a more intimate side too: inviting footpaths lead through spacious parks and its famed cafes sweeten any stay with coffee and the city's delectable Sachertorte. ... Read More
In Vienna, coffee is at once an art and a long-embraced tradition that has changed the face of one of Europe's most beloved cities. UNESCO includes the Viennese coffeehouse culture on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritages, describing the establishments as places "where time and space are consumed, but only the coffee is found on the bill". It is considered one of life's simple pleasures to while away an afternoon over an Einspanner coffee and a delectable pastry. ... Read More
The Slovakian capital of Bratislava is filled with lovingly restored Baroque city palaces and grand public squares. The Little Carpathians rise in the north and the enormous castle perches 300 feet above the Danube, lending the city a picturesque setting. Below the castle, the Old Town boasts elegant mansions, Art Nouveau houses, and gracious pedestrian zones. Eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned in St. Martin's Cathedral. ... Read More
Saturday - Feb 8, 2025
Day 8
To Be Announced
Gyor is known as the "City of Meetings and Rivers", due to its location at the confluence of the Danube, Raba, and Rabca rivers. While its roots go back to the 5th century BC, the city grew in importance during the 11th century, when it became an important commercial and religious center. Today, Gyor is known for its architecture, which is reflected in its diverse influences and periods, such as Gothic and Baroque. Gyor also played a pivotal role in the history of soda water, with Anyos Jedlik credited for developing the soda-making process during the early 19th century. ... Read More
Danube Bend, Hungary
Take in the natural beauty of the fabled "Blue Danube" as you pass through the Danube Bend, considered one of the most beautiful sections of the river. Cruising this 40-mile stretch through northern Hungary, you will see peaceful farmland and an ancient castle that once served as hunting grounds for royals and visiting dignitaries. As you sail the passage between the Borzsony and Pilis Ranges, you will marvel at the steep, tree-lined hills, and delight in the majestic church domes peering at the waterway from sleepy villages and historic cities. ... Read More
Scenic river views and a vibrant cultural scene blend together in Budapest to form one of Europe's most rewarding cities. Hungary's enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, with traditional hillside Buda on one side and modern Pest on the other. By day, astounding Art Nouveau buildings, stalwart castles, and glittering palaces set the stage for awe-inspiring strolls and long soaks in thermal spas. By night, a nostalgic glow settles in as the city's lights dance on Danube waters, the Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centerpiece. ... Read More
Budapest's old town is a fascinating medieval patchwork of narrow streets and colorful houses. In the Castle District, the Matthias Church soars in gleaming Gothic glory. Adjacent, the expansive wall and seven turrets of Fisherman's Bastion overlook the Danube, the graceful Chain Bridge, and the Pest side of the river. The centerpiece of the district is the sprawling Buda Castle. Constructed in the 13th century and expanded to its current Baroque splendor in the 18th century, this edifice was home to Hungary's kings for almost 700 years. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. ... Read More
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