Itinerary
Start in Budapest and end in Passau! With the River Cruise tour Enchanting Danube, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Budapest, Hungary and 7 other destinations in Europe. Enchanting Danube includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1 - Budapest (Embark)
Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 - Budapest
Budapest is an enchanting city that presents a vibrant mix of medieval and modern.
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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“Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour
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Budapest panoramic highlights with Parliament visit
Day 3 - Bratislava, Vienna
Your ship sets sail from Bratislava later this morning and heads for Vienna today. You may relax onboard all day, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Danube Bend. When you arrive in Vienna, you’ll cap off your day with a private concert of Mozart and Strauss at a stunning Viennese palace.
Excursions included:
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Bratislava - Small but precious walking tour
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Private Mozart and Strauss concert
Day 4 - Vienna
Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the “City of Waltzes” with your choice of tours, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renowned Vienna Art History Museum.
Excursions included:
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“Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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"Do as the Locals Do" Vienna walking tour
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Vienna - Imperial City highlights
Excursions not included:
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Vienna culinary walking tour €63
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Viennese cooking class €57
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Schönbrunn Palace After hours visit €86
Day 5 - Dürnstein, Melk
Dürnstein is one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the world’s costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only saffron grower. Later, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Dürnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region.
Excursions included:
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Melk Abbey with library visit
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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Dürnstein wine estate visit with tasting
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Dürnstein village and saffron workshop
Day 6 - Linz (Salzburg)
Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it’s also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria’s third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival.
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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Full-day in Salzburg
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Linz town and country: Linzertorte and cider farm visit.
Day 7 - Passau
Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame—Europe’s largest pipe organ—or “Let’s Go” with an invigorating riverside hike or bike ride.
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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Passau walking tour with St. Stephan's organ concert - “Let's Go” bicycle ride along the Inn River
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“Let's Go” hike along the Ilz River
Excursions not included:
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Bavarian Country Cooking Class €250
Day 8 - Passau (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.