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This remarkable week-long adventure features Vienna and Budapest, two of the most celebrated darlings of the Danube! Vienna puts its best foot forward with a grand welcome to the much-adored City of Music. Then, you’re off and cruising in pampered luxury, passing through the world-famous Wachau Valley to see its castles, terraced vineyards, and orchards—you won’t want to miss sampling some of Europe’s most delectable wines and apricot treats! In Melk, explore the library of ancient manuscripts in the 11th-century Benedictine abbey, and visit tiny (but impressive) Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 as he returned home from the Crusades. Return to Vienna for more time in the exquisite capital before crossing into Hungary. As your ship glides into Budapest, raise a glass of Tokaji aszú (Hungarian wine) and toast the city’s legendary beauty and many highlights on both sides of the Danube.
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.
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.
In true Austrian style, the Rococo theater in Grein, built in 1793, was originally constructed to provide a bit of entertainment for travelers passing through. Nestled in the heart of the charming old town, this theater has been remarkably well preserved and is now housed in the wooden auditorium of the town hall. It’s a must-see attraction. Additionally, there’s Greinburg Castle, which features the Maritime Museum—a perfect place to explore the history of shipping on the Danube
Dürnstein is famous for its beautiful blue and white abbey tower, the medieval city walls, delicious white wines and sweet apricots. For our active guests we recommend the hike up to the castle ruins overlooking the river.
The Basilica of Esztergom is the largest church of the country and home of the catholic church. Another highlight in this region are the fortress ruins of Visegrad and the so-called Danube knee – the scenic stretch between Esztergom and Budapest.
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.