Spend seven days cruising along the beautiful Danube through three different countries of Central Europe. Visit captivating destinations, including the exceptional city of Linz and followed by visits to Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, and Dürnstein. Take advantage of the exciting land activities that await you in every port of call. Join an exclusive guided tour of Budapest, a two-thousand-year-old city, the incarnation of the sharp contrast between twin cities divided by the Danube, yet united since 1872. Enjoy the wonderful Wachau Valley, where Gothic ruins alternate with picturesque villages. Get the chance to attend a traditional equestrian show while tasting "palinka" and some "pogacsa" as well as mineral water, sheltered from the sun under a thatched roof.
Highlights
Visit the glamorous summer residence of the imperial family of Vienna
Explore Bratislava's old city with its splendid baroque palaces and squares
Enjoy Cifrapalota, a palace in Rococo style & ornate with colorful patterns
Discover Vienna's exceptional landscapes such as the Schoenbrunn Palace
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: visit Schoenbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.
DISCOVERY: the high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit backstage in the Konzerthaus concert hall.
After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
This afternoon, enjoy some free time or join a visitto the Hofburg Palace. In the evening, join a tour of Vienna by night. You'll begin to cruise during the night.
Spend the morning cruising towards Budapest. Afternoon excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: sightseeing tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873.
DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike. See all the important sights of the city on an easy-paced ride, cycling through the historical center of Hungarian culture and many other legendary sites in Budapest.
Enjoy a free day in Budapest (excluding lunch) or join an optional excursion: Visit the Puszta, the Pannonian steppe grasslands (typical regional lunch included). Also called the Great Plain, this vast prairie was the once the wild west of Hungary, and immense herds of livestock grazed here under the watchful eye of the cowboys.
Discover Dürnstein, a town famous for the legend of King Richard the Lionhearted and its abbey, glittering in light blue and white, which has one of the most beautiful baroque bell towers in all of Austria. Continue sailing toward Melk through the wonderfulWachau Valley, where Gothic ruins alternate with picturesque villages. In the afternoon, arrive in Melk and be part of a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk.
Day 7: Linz, Austria | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive at Linz in the early morning. Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board followed by disembarkation.
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Main Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Main Deck- Cat B
4 double cabins
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Main Deck- Cat C
2 double cabins
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Middle Deck-Cat A
27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a double bed, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins
1 PRM cabin
equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins
equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat A
42 cabins (40 twins, cabins with a double bed) equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
20 double cabins
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, 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 Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
