Danube Discovery

9 Days Munich to Budapest
Danube Discovery
Danube Discovery
Danube Discovery

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 9 Day Danube Discovery. Get straight into all the action the Danube has to offer. From quaint German and Austrian villages to grand cities teeming with history and classical music with the likes of Vienna and Budapest, this journey is unmissable.
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

9 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Munich

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Budapest

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Countries Visited
Rivers Sailed:
Cruise Line
Cruise Line
APT
Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship
APT Solara
Trip Reviews
1 Trip Review
Avg. Rating: 3/5
Passengers
Passengers

154

Crew
Crew

60

Ship Launch
Launched

2025

Cruise Code
Cruise Code

EUDC09

Itinerary

On arrival in Munich, you'll be met and transferred to Nuremberg. Stay: Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg

This morning, join a guided tour of Nuremberg. After your tour, board your river ship and settle into your suite. This afternoon, cruise along the Main-Danube Canal while indulging in a Bavarian beer, sausage and pretzel tasting on the Daystar Deck. Having taken 32 years to construct, the canal links the North and Black seas. Stay Seven Nights: APT Solara or APT Ostara (B/L/D)

Discover Regensburg on your chosen sightseeing activity today. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice - Explore Regensburg's World Heritage-Listed City Centre Set out on a guided tour to explore Regensburg's atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria. Your tour will finish with a tasting at Regensburg's historic sausage kitchen, thought to be one of the oldest working restaurants in the world.

Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Ride to the Walhalla Memorial Get active and take a guided bike ride to the Walhalla memorial. This neo-classical building sits above the Danube River and houses a hall of fame that honours notable politicians, artists, sovereigns and scientists from Germany's past.

Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘Sound of Music' Show Be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser - a hunting horn blower - into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music'.

Visit the spectacular Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites. Then, it's up to you how you get to the next port of call. In Dürnstein, perhaps view the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice - Cruise Through the Wachau Valley Enjoy a cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, where you'll roam its cobblestone lanes at your leisure.

Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Ride from Melk to Dürnstein Take a guided bike ride along the Danube River from Melk to Dürnstein and take in the beautiful scenery of Wachau Valley along the way.

Arrive in Vienna and set out on a city tour. Take in the Austrian capital's many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein's City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.

Head out on your choice of tours, then set sail for Hungary. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice - Schönbrunn Palace Visit Delve into royal history as you wander the lavishly furnished rooms and beautiful gardens of the famous Schönbrunn Palace.

Freedom of Choice - Visit Bratislava in Slovakia Tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia's Bratislava, where a mixture of 18th-century rococo design and communist era architecture make this a city of alluring contrasts. See some of the architectural landmarks that were built during the city's time under communist rule. These include the UFO bridge, Slovak Radio building and Hotel Kyjev.

Freedom of Choice - Vienna Culinary Tour Immerse yourself in Viennese cuisine on a culinary tour of Vienna's narrow streets. Visit a traditional cafe, try a classic Viennese sausage, and sample a sweet treat from one of the city's famous patisseries.

Choose your sightseeing option in Budapest today. The afternoon is yours at leisure to further explore. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a farewell to remember. Enjoy a performance of Hungarian folk music while you indulge in local brandy, as well as artisan meats and cheeses. (B/L/D)

Freedom of Choice - City Tour Set out on a city tour of Budapest and take in its historic monuments, including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Freedom of Choice - Culinary Tour Eat your way through Budapest as you embark on a tour of the Great Market Hall. Wander through this large indoor market and discover a variety of sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables.

Freedom of Choice - Fisherman's Bastion Enjoy a funicular ride up to Castle Hill and take in the sweeping views over the river, then walk to Fisherman's Bastion, a beautiful historical monument.

Your extraordinary European adventure concludes today. Following breakfast, say goodbye and be transferred to the airport. (B)

Tour Inclusions

  • Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘The Sound of Music' Show: On this incredible Signature Experience in Austria, be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music'.
  • Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna's City Palace: Head to the princely family of Liechtenstein's City Palace in the heart of the Austrian capital of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. During this extraordinary Signature Experience, a full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified

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From boutique river cruising to small-group 4WD adventures; traditional coach touring with a decadent twist; epic rail journeys to small-ship expeditions; classic ocean cruising to safaris of discovery by both land and air – there’s little APT are unwilling to consider in pursuit of creating the finest holiday experience for its valued guests.

Timeless luxury, exclusive experiences, life enriching moments and true personalisation. APT offers all-inclusive holidays so everything is taken care of. We invite you to join us; you won’t be disappointed.
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Freedom of Choice

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Signature Experiences
Signature Experiences

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Trip Reviews (1)

APT Reviews
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Danube River Cruise 2 , New Zealand, May 2024
Spoilt by too much rain, we didn’t actually cruise - APT and ship’s staff were good but the holiday served its purpose - cruising is not for us. Pick-up and pre cruise arrangements were abysmal - in stark contrast to other cruises doing the same thing. On board we found the food was good (but not brilliant), the cabin excellent but the passengers were read more all quite old - we felt a bit out of place. Dining was also necessarily hectic and, if you wanted to dine alone as a couple - it was not possible unless you got room service. Many of the excursions felt too rushed (3-hour coach ride for a 2-hour visit) but weather was largely to blame as we couldn’t dock as planned. We found the flexibility of planning yourself and self-driving enabled better use of time. Some of the exclusive visits were excellent - the Sound of Music Show and the Vienna Recital being extremely worthwhile. Overall, staying twice as long at each stop would be our own preference. Global Journeys support throughout was good and we would consider again - but not for another 10 years.
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