Enchanted Europe with Budapest (Westbound)

Welcome to Budapest—Hungary's Captivating Capital.

The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe.

• Classic: Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square.

Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafés and pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube.

Time for Coffee, and Confections.

With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding your Suite Ship®

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube.

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

Enjoy a relaxing day on board sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view.

Arrive this evening in Vienna, where you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA

Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

• Active: Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR;
• Classic: Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio - visual experience. After the tour, enjoy a coffee and homemade cake, OR:
• Classic: Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg Empire.

Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from the ship to explore Vienna's square or the banks of the Danube.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS

An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Active: Experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Discovery: Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:
• Classic: Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world.

Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk.

MELK: Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below.

• Classic: Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.
• Discovery: Enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet.

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• Active: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”

Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

Bavaria's Medieval Miracle.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Active: Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Explore Regensburg's rich Jewish history with a guided tour of the Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, and museum, uncovering centuries of culture, resilience, and heritage in this UNESCO city, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.

Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH

Legends and History Lessons.

• Classic: Enjoy an onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black seas.
• Active: Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR:
• Classic: Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg—with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.
• Discovery: Enjoy an onboard beer tasting.

EVENING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

A King's Palace and Town Halls.

• Classic: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of German monarchs, along with the old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

The City of Seven Hills.

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• Active: Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.

• Active: Follow your Adventure Host to explore the wonderful Hiking trails along the river banks, OR:
• Discovery: Savor the flavors of Franconia with a guided winery visit and cellar tasting. Then, depending on the season, stroll through the city's charming old town or among the vines of the renowned Würzburger Stein vineyard with panoramic views of the Main River Valley, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing tonight.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WERTHEIM

Beauty on the Main River

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Active: Enjoy a Hike with your Adventure Host in charming Wertheim, OR:
• Discovery: Join a Guided Walk through Wertheim's picturesque streets and enjoy a brief pretzel - shaping demonstration, watching the baker craft fresh pretzels by hand, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim, a showcase of medieval half - timber homes.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

Charm in Frankfurt.

• Active: Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:
  
• Classic: Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods.

Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD

A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge.

This morning, relax on the Sky Deck with views of the spectacular Rhine Gorge en route to Rüdesheim.

RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country.

• Active: Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
• Discovery: Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France.

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

Enjoy a leisurely sailing morning to relax onboard. This afternoon, take a motorcoach transfer to Strasbourg.

• Classic: Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

Rejoin your ship in Kehl for dinner on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest.

• Active: Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:
• Classic: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof open-air - museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL

Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast.

Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.