Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Vienna. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.

his morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century. Our tour will take you to the essential sites along the Ring, including the Opera House, the immense art museum, the palace, and the Votivkirche. You’ll quickly understand why the tree-lined boulevards are considered some of the most beautiful in the world.

This afternoon’s excursion will be to discover “Hidden Vienna.” We’ll visit backstage at the Konzerthaus concert hall, which has the Vienna Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Wiener Singakademie, and Klangforum Wien in residence.(1) At the end of the tour, we'll enjoy a steaming cup of  Viennese coffee and a pastry.

Dinner will have an Austrian flair. Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will cruise to Budapest.

This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest. Budapest has an eclectic variety of architecture that includes Baroque, Gothic, Soviet, and Modern styles side by side. During a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the flatlands of Pest, we’ll follow the river and see such sites as the Parliament.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Great Market Hall, a magnificent structure from the late 19th century that still functions as an abundant food market. At the end of our tour, we’ll be able to taste traditional Hungarian products.

We’ll have a Hungarian-themed dinner and enjoy traditional entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise to Bratislava overnight.

We’ll spend the morning cruising. Our ship will cross through the Gabcíkovo locks, some of the largest on the river. We’ll also cruise past the Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area, a collection of wetlands, floodplains, and bodies of water that contain rare flora and fauna.

After our arrival in Bratislava, we’ll set out on an afternoon tour of the Slovakian capital. Bratislava is a mix of colorful lanes, pastel facades, and sublime Baroque architecture. A panoramic tour will bring you to the Bratislava Castle, where you can take in a magnificent view of the city and the river. We’ll then visit the charming Old Town, the historic center filled with splendid buildings, beautiful churches, and lovely squares.

Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna overnight.

We’ll arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.