Board the ship at in the early afternoon and enjoy some time to settle comfortably in your cabins before meeting the crew. Set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. A welcome cocktail reception is organized on board. 

*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.

Today visit the breathtaking Melk Abbey. Return to the ship and cruise on to Dürnstein. Enjoy some free time exploring this picturesque village, and its Baroque-style church—the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. In the afternoon start cruising to Vienna. 

Remain in port overnight.

Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace or take part in your optional excursion (not included in packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna. Return to the ship and cruise to Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way. Tonight is your festival gala evening.

Enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. Then spend the afternoon cruising to Budapest. The Hungarian capital lies along the banks of the Danube and is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time sightseeing the city before returning to the ship. After dinner, enjoy a tour of Budapest at night.

This morning's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of the city.

Discovery: Budapest by bike. Discover all the wonders of this charming city biking across its emblematic spots.

In the afternoon, take part in an excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the packages). After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own or join the crew for an evening of traditional dancing in the city.

Today either having the day for yourselves (lunch not included) or, leave on a day excursion for both packages: a trip to Puszta. Return to the ship early evening.

This morning enjoy a leisure in Budapest or tour to Gödöllö Royal Palace. Back on board and cruising in the afternoon towards Bratislava. Entertaining evening on board.

Arrive in Bratislava. This morning's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.

Discovery: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
 

Enjoy some free time this morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna, the imperial city, or join a guided visit of Vienna and the Capuchin Crypt. You'll return to the ship. Enjoy a free afternoon, or join an excursion to Hofburg to visit the former palace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments. After dinner, enjoy a concert of Viennese music (optional and subject to availability.)  The ship cruises on after midnight.

This morning cruise along the most beautiful stretch of the Wachau region to arrive in Melk in the morning. Enjoy free time ashore and return to the ship, in the afternoon. Take an excursion to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife. Return to the ship before cruising off towards Passau. Tonight is your exclusive gala evening on board.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.