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

Travel this morning to Germany. Upon arrival in Munich, you will be met by your local guide who will assist you in the transfer to Passau port. A guided Passau city tour will be provided en-route. The setting of the old town, created by Italian baroque masters in the 17th century, shows soaring towers, picturesque places, enchanting promenades and romantic lanes. 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, you will be transferred to Passau port to join your River Cruise. Settle in to your cabin and explore the range of facilities on board your ship as you embark on your 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, you will embark on an included city tour of Vienna. This tour will give you an overall impression of the most important sights Vienna has to offer. First you 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 you will get to know Vienna at its finest. You 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 you will have some free time to explore at your own pace.

An optional tour of a beer brewery with a beer-tasting session will be offered in the late afternoon (payable locally). The ship will depart Vienna in the late evening.

After docking into Budapest port after lunch, you 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

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

You will arrive in Bratislava in the early afternoon. The city is small and best explored on foot and during your walking tour you 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 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, you have the opportunity to participate in a guided walking tour through the restored old town. From Michael's Gate you will take a leisurely stroll through the historic city centre where you can admire sights such as the Primatial Palace and St. Martin's Cathedral, a former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings, as well as the Academia Istropolitana, the oldest university of the city, which dates back to the 15th century. In addition to numerous palaces, you will also walk past the main square with the old City Hall, the Opera House and Maximilian Fountain.

Today you will wake up in Melk where you 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 you through the abbot's chambers, along the Imperator's walk, through the marble hall, the balconies and the library.

It is time to say goodbye after a full week of delights aboard your cruise vessel. This morning you will arrive into the port of Passau and disembark the ship after breakfast. You will be met by our local representative and transferred to Munich for a guided city tour en route to your hotel.  

In the afternoon, you will check into your hotel and have the afternoon at leisure

After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel. Our guide will escort you to Munich airport to return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.