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Three very unique European capitals—plus, an entire collection of welcoming towns and villages—await on this 8-day luxury Danube cruise. Spend time exploring Budapest, Hungary; Bratislava, Slovakia; and Vienna, Austria, and see firsthand just what makes these some of the world`s most beautiful and exciting cities. You`ll also see the Danube`s beautiful Wachau Valley and the unusual bend of the river at Schlögen; the stunning Benedictine abbey at Melk; Mauthausen, a toll station for ships during the Middle Ages; the quaint market village of Spitz with its impressive wine-growing tradition; and Passau, one of Germany`s most prolific manufacturing centers of swords and bladed weapons during the Renaissance.
Budapest has much to offer like the Castle Garden Bazaar, the Fisherman's Bastion or Mathias Church. There are plenty of highlights to explore or guests can choose to relax in one of the many hot springs spas the city is famous for.
Guest love Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, because the Old City Center is for pedestrians only and easy to explore. Add the great local food, wine and beer and you understand why guests return.
Krems has much to offer; museums, historical buildings like churches and abbeys, shopping and restaurants and most of all wine. Krems is surrounded by vineyards and they produce some of the best quality wines of Austria.
Visit Mauthausen concentration camp - a place of memory and a site of political and historical education or explore the Austrian countryside with a visit to Steyr or St. Florian.
The city sits at the confluence of three rivers and had therefore military importance. The fortress Veste Oberhaus now houses the museum and the Dom features a great organ.
Melk's main attraction is the abbey, where Benedictine monks still live and dedicate their work to culture and education. Another highlight close by is the Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Museum auf Castle Artstetten.
Spitz, a town in Lower Austria, has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, Spitz was granted market town status and became an important center for wine production. Today, the Port of Spitz, situated on the banks of the Danube River, is primarily used for the transportation of goods and as a hub for river cruises. The port has modern facilities and is managed by the Danube Shipping Company. Spitz's cultural heritage and world-renowned wines attract visitors from around the world to explore its historic streets and buildings, sample local wines, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Wachau Valley.
In Vienna walk in the footsteps of famous composers like Mozart or Strauss, visit one of over one hundred museums, visit Palaces, listen to great music in the famous Opera House, watch the Lipizzaner horses train at the Spanish Riding School.