Melk Abbey, Austria Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary Vienna, Austria 8-Day Danube Explorer Passau to Budapest Departing: March – October 2025 Day 1 Munich – Passau Welcome to Munich, where you will be greeted by one of our Emerald Cruises representatives and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship in Passau. A warm welcome awaits you from the captain and crew, and this evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board. Meals: Dinner Day 2 Passau On your EmeraldPLUS experience today, you’ll sample homemade specialties and explore the customs and traditions of Bavarian agriculture during a visit to a local farm. Alternatively, you can set off on a hike, soaking up views such as the hilltop church of Mariahilf and the ancient St. Severin, dating back to the Ottonian dynasty. Hike to Veste Oberhaus Bavarian countryside experience Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Linz – Český Krumlov Crossing the border into the Czech Republic, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Český Krumlov. This quaint town has one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe, with more than three hundred protected medieval buildings and an iconic castle complex. Enjoy your EmeraldPLUS guided tour of the area, including the 15th-century St. Vitus’ Church and a series of delightful Gothic façades, each taking you back to the Middle Ages. Guided tour of Český Krumlov Meals: Breakfast and dinner Day 4 Melk – Weissenkirchen Relax as we cruise down the Danube River early this morning, passing some of the world’s best wine-producing vineyards, before arriving in Melk. On your included tour today, walk the gold-leaf halls of Melk Abbey. Afterwards, enjoy sailing through the idyllic Wachau Valley to Weissenkirchen. Alternatively, you can stay in Melk and cycle to Weissenkirchen, traversing a route that offers a different perspective on the region’s viticulture. Guided bike tour along the Danube Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Vienna Discover the classical charms of Vienna as we take you through the city on an included tour. Uncover the best cafés, artisan studios and baroque majesty of Vienna’s imperial grandeur. A drive around the Ringstrasse will introduce you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre. Alternatively, enjoy a bike tour along the serene trails on Danube Island. Guided bike tour in Vienna Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 34
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