Heart of the Danube & the Wachau Valley

Embarkation from Budapest.

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Cruise Overview

The echoes of empires are calling on this immersive river cruise from Budapest to Passau. Stop in powerful cities and quaint villages alike, discovering the cultural and historical marks left behind in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Highlights include the monumental Hungarian Parliament building, Bratislava`s formidable hilltop castle, Vienna`s fascinating Ringstrasse lined with palatial architecture, the impressive riverside Benedictine Abbey of Melk, and the timeless charms of Dürnstein. Mother Nature has a few brag-worthy masterpieces to see as well, including the riverbank castles, terraced vineyards, and apricot orchards of the scenic Wachau Valley, and the Danube`s dramatic, horseshoe-shaped river bend crafted by time itself.

Itinerary highlights

Ship: Riverside Mozart

Cabin: Harmony Suite

Sail Date: 23rd Aug 2025

Duration: 07 Nights

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1 - 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.

Day 2 - 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.

Day 3 - Bratislava

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.

Day 4 - Tulln

Tulln is a historic town located on the southern banks of the Danube River in Austria. It dates back to the Roman times when it was an important military and economic center due to its strategic location. Today, Tulln has a small commercial and passenger port on the Danube River, connecting the town with other parts of Austria and Europe. The port has played a significant role in the town's development and continues to be an essential transportation hub. Despite being heavily damaged during World War II, Tulln has been rebuilt and restored, and its historic center attracts tourists who come to admire its beautiful architecture and rich cultural heritage.

Day 4 - Wachau Sail

Day 5 - Vienna

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.

Day 6 - Dürnstein

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.

Day 6 - Melk

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.

Day 7 - Aschach

The port of Aschach, a technical stop on your cruise, is a small, but important river port that serves as a hub for transportation of goods and passengers along the Danube River. It is located on the northern bank of the river, about 15 kilometers west of the city of Linz. In addition to its role in the transportation of goods and passengers, the port of Aschach also serves as a hub for recreational activities along the Danube River. There are numerous hiking and cycling trails in the surrounding area, and the river is popular for fishing, boating, and other water sports

Day 7 - Passau

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.

Day 8 - Passau

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.

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