Danube Taster River Cruise - Solo Traveller (Passau-Passau)

Upon arrival in Munich, we will be met by our local guide who will assist us in the transfer to Passau port with a guided Passau city tour en-route. Let's discover the beauty of this elegant German city. Created by Italian baroque masters in the 17th century, it is filled soaring towers, picturesque places, enchanting promenades and romantic lanes. Let's take in highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, in which the world's largest cathedral organ sounds, the majestic fortress Veste Oberhaus on the Danube's side and the Pilgrimage Church "Mariahilf" on the Inn's side. 

In the afternoon we will be transferred to Passau port to join our River Cruise. Settle in to our cabin and explore the range of facilities on board our ship as we embark on our 5-night cruise along the Danube. Sit back with a welcome cocktail in one of the lounge areas, followed by a tasty welcome dinner.

This afternoon, after spending the morning cruising along the Danube, we will embark on an included city tour of Vienna. This tour will give us an overall impression of the most important sights Vienna has to offer. First we will drive along the famous Ringstrasse, passing several magnificent buildings like the stunning opera house, the parliament, the Court Theatre and Vienna's imposing city hall. The tour is followed by a guided walk through the city centre where we will get to know Vienna at its finest. We will start at the well-known Hofburg Imperial Palace, walk along the Kohl market and finish at Vienna's iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral. Before returning to the ship we will have some free time to explore at your own pace.

After we return to our ship in the late afternoon we set sail towards Budapest. 

After docking into Budapest port after lunch, we will be escorted on an included guided tour of the historic centre. Take in highlights such as Heroes Square, the Synagogue and the Castle District. Walk by the Ottoman styled St Mathias Church and Fishermen's Bastion for photo opportunities and visit St. Stephan's Basilica

We will have the rest of the day at leisure to further explore this fascinating city at our own pace or partake in the optional 'Budapest by Night' excursion (payable locally).

We will arrive in Bratislava in the early afternoon. The city is small and best explored on foot. Following breakfast, lets enjoy a walking tour of this compact city. During this tour we will get to know the capital of the young Slovakian Republic. The gorgeous old town has maintained its Gothic-Baroque style. The tour passes St. Martin’s Cathedral a former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings and the Grassalkovich Palace and continues up to the hill, where you will have a stunning, panoramic view of the city and surrounding areas. Afterwards, we will have some free time to explore this compact city, take a stroll through the restored old town, visit Michael’s Gate and admire sights such as the main square with the old City Hall, the Opera House and Maximilian Fountain.

Today we will wake up in Melk where we can enjoy an optional excursion to Melk Abbey (payable locally). Melk Abbey is an Austrian Benedictine abbey and one of the world's most famous monastic sites. The impressive Baroque abbey was built between 1702 and 1736 and is the biggest monastery complex of the Austrian baroque period. The Abbey's church features frescos by Johann Michael Rottmayr and the impressive library contains countless medieval manuscripts and frescos by Paul Troger. A guided tour takes us through the abbot's chambers, along the Imperator's walk, through the marble hall, the balconies and the library.

This morning we will disembark the ship after breakfast. We will be met by our local representative and enjoy a city tour of Munich. Highlights will include The Nymphenburg Palace, King's Square with its three temple buildings in the classical Greek style, the Bavarian National Museum and the Angel of Peace monument, the elegant buildings and shops along Maximilian Street, the Maximilianeum, the National Opera House, the Royal Palace, Stachus Square and the medieval city gates.

After some free time for lunch or shopping in Munich, we will be transferred to Munich airport for our flight home, with guide assistance.

Please note: For the 04 August departure following the Munich city tour we will be transferred to our hotel Maritim Hotel München for one night stay on B&B basis and the following morning we will be transferred to Munich airport for the our return flight home.