Euroventure
Iron Curtain: 10 Days
10 daysfrom $781
Vacations By Rail · Escorted rail & river cruise
Munich, Bavaria & the Classic Danube
Delve into the cultures and landmarks of central Europe, experiencing heritage-filled Bavaria before joining a luxury cruise along the Danube to Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Munich
Arriving in Bavaria
Arrive in Munich and make your own way to the hotel; meet the Tour Manager and group for a first dinner together.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Munich
Soaking up the sights and flavors of Munich
Sightseeing tour of Marienplatz, the Town Hall and glockenspiel, and the Church of St. Peter, followed by a beer-history visit to the Hofbrauhaus.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3overnight: Munich
Marveling at fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle
Guided visit to Neuschwanstein Castle in the foothills of the Alps, with entrance included.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
Boarding our luxurious ship in Passau
Free morning in Munich, then train to Passau and coach to the river to board the MS Amadeus Cara, with a welcome cocktail and first dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship (moored at Linz)
Sailing through enchanting landscapes to Linz
Guided tour of Passau's Old Town and St Stephen's Cathedral, then cruise into Austria mooring overnight in Linz.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Cultural Salzburg or idyllic Cesky Krumlov
Choice of excursion: Salzburg's Getreidegasse and UNESCO-listed Old Town, or the fairytale Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and its castle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Melk Abbey in the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley
Visit Melk Abbey, then cruise through the Wachau Valley with free time in Durnstein before sailing on toward Vienna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Discovering the magic of imperial Vienna
Guided tour of Vienna's Ringstrasse including the Opera House and Parliament, with an evening performance by former Vienna Philharmonic members.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ship (moored at Esztergom)
Uncovering the old-world charm of Bratislava
Guided tour of Bratislava's Baroque old town and castle district, then continuing downstream to berth overnight at Esztergom.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Exploring Budapest, the "Pearl of the Danube"
Cruise the Danube Bend past Visegrad, tour Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion in Buda and the State Opera House and St Stephen's Basilica in Pest, with a folklore dinner and night cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11rail
Traveling home
Disembark in Budapest after breakfast; make your own way to the airport or train station.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Cara
- Five-Star service onboard, complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of your cruise including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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