Experience the culture and history of the cities along the Danube River. Your cruise begins in Budapest, Hungary's fascinating capital. Explore its distinctive architecture and historic streets before embarking on your cruise. Along the way, you'll have countless opportunities to experience the delights of the region: see Gustav Klimt’s renowned artworks, sample local Austrian vintages at a wine tasting, learn about medieval life at Visegrád castle, or join a canoe excursion. Disembark in Linz and tour the charming Bohemian town of Český Krumlov before arriving in Prague, where you'll enjoy extra time for exploration. Whether you choose to explore independently or with a guided tour, the ornate architecture, rich history, and distinctive flavors of this unique city are sure to delight.
Highlights
View the extensive Habsburg art collections in Vienna
Explore the long history and unique architecture of Prague
Join a guided walking tour of Budapest to explore iconic sights
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Today, see the sights from a different perspective by joining a guided bike tour along the bike paths and pedestrian areas of the city. Or take a guided walking tour of Budapest to see the city’s most iconic sites. Later, spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés. Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
Today, take a castle visit and scenic hiking tour to Count Dracula’s prison tower in Visegrád. Those looking for a more active experience can join a canoe excursion through the picturesque bend region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river’s most beautiful stretches. Alternatively, join a guided visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád’s Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order.
Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and paper-makers produce their items using traditional techniques.
Take a guided bike tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city’s highlights from a unique perspective. Or get your heart pumping with a guided jogging tour of the "city of music" and see highlights of the gilded architecture along the way. Alternatively, take an insider’s tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises. Or opt to take a guided sightseeing tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustav Klimt’s renowned “Kiss” painting.
Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. This evening, consider joining an optional excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
Today, enjoy a morning guided walking tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese café. Or dive into one of the world’s most important museums with a guided tour of the Habsburg family’s private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch masterworks. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, followed by the Military Museum, commemorating the past of the Habsburg Empire.
Today, paddle a canoe on a guided tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective. Or opt to join a guided bike tour from Krems to Spitz, and enjoy a stop in Dürnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties. Alternatively, you can join an interactive Wine World Experience with a wine tasting, or enjoy a guided visit that showcases the production of regional fruits, vegetables, wine, and other products.
Relax on board this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein. Here, see Burg Clam on a guided visit, and meet the Count of Clam during your tour.
Take a guided walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.
Later, take a guided bike tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection. Alternatively, visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery, the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks. Or learn about more recent history when you join a sobering guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camp of WWII.
This afternoon, arrive in Linz. You may choose to join a guided optional Pub Crawl through Linz to sample local libations and mingle with the locals.
Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
Join a guided tour to the “House by the stream” (Haus am Strom) and walk across the Danube Power-Station Jochenstein. Or visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden, complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks.
This afternoon, opt for an active excursion and enjoy a scenic guided hike along the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow bend that cuts a dramatic landscape made by centuries of natural elements. Or, for a more relaxing option, enjoy free time on the sky feck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube’s Schlögen Oxbow on your return to Linz.
Today, disembark your ship and take a morning trip to visit the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, before setting out for a late afternoon arrival in Prague.
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Cat. E
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets.
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Cat. D
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets.
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Cat. B
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, Contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets.
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Cat. A
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets.
Initial deposit is $450, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, and American Express. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Onboard Adventure Center with active gear, bikes, maps, canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
Wifi
Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Panoramic windows
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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Friendly and professional interactions. Answered my questions and followed up on initial contact.
Tim Elliott
1 day ago
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
2 days ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
2 days ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
3 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
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