9 days Delightful Danube
Duration:
8 Nights
From €1,995pp
10th November 2025
Day 1 - Budapest, Embark Ship
Arrive in the enthralling city of Budapest, where your contemporary river ship awaits on the Danube River. Enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers and Cruise Director before a relaxing dinner.
Day 2- Budapest
Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights, such as the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square and Buda Castle. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Dinner while you cruise.
Day 3 - Vienna
Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city’s most famous buildings. On arrival in the centre, a walking tour will provide an insider’s view of sights such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben and Hofburg Palace. Afterwards, maybe visit the Naschmarkt and browse the stalls. This evening, you could enjoy an optional concert, featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.
Day 4 - Vienna
With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg area or wander along Karntnerstrasse, the city’s famous shopping strip. Otherwise, embark on an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, or head across the border to former soviet Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Day 5 - Durnstein, Melk
Cruise to the town of Dürnstein and enjoy a stroll past rustic town houses and taverns. Along the way, gaze up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Later, dock in Melk and tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.
Day 6 - Aschach, Passau
Tonight, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience on board. Sample delicious local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance. Perhaps join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing day sailing to Passau.
Day 7 - Regensburg
Continue along the Danube River to Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.
Day 8 - Nuremberg, Disembark Ship
Day 9 - Nuremberg, Depart Munich
- Flights
- Explore seven towns, villages and cities
- 22 meals – 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
- One night in the historic city of Nuremberg and 7 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship in a Lower Deck Stateroom
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on your ship with traditional food and entertainment
