b'River CruiseThe Beautiful Germany CzechiaBlue Danube: SlovakiaPassau Linz ViennaPassau Round Trip(FLY) Munich Melk Abbey BratislavaDurnstein 7BudapestExperience a stunning eight-day fly-cruise holiday,AustriaHungaryoffering the perfect introduction to the must-see by Coach by Railsights and diverse cultures along the Danube river. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipLINZ VIENNA BUDAPESTYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Passau to board our ship After our sightseeing tour, theres timeDay 6. The charm of Bratislava Your holiday begins as we fly fromto explore the city at leisure. You mayMaking our way to Slovakias capital, London Heathrow to Munich, thenchoose to visit Schnbrunn Palace,we are welcomed by views of transfer by coach to Passau, where ouronce the summer residence of theBratislava Castle. This beautiful city luxurious ship awaits. Were greeted byruling Habsburg family or savour aboasts many colourful and idyllic our crew with a welcome drink. Aftercake at one of the grand coffeehouses.streets lined by Baroque buildings, settling into our cabins, we have ourhistoric towers and quirky statues.first dinner and set sail downstream. Day 4. Exploring Budapest You have free time here to explore Arriving in Budapest, were introducedbefore we set sail back to Austria.Day 2. Melk Abbey in Wachau Valley to the city on a sightseeing tour. We Docking in Emmersdorf, we visit Melkexplore its impressive buildings andDay 7. Arrival in LinzAbbey, an 11th-century Benedictinemonuments. After dinner on board,After a morning of cruising, we arrive abbey. Back on board, we sail throughwe enjoy the enchanting ambiencein Linz for a guided tour. The focal the Wachau Valleya scenic area ofof a traditional Hungarian folklorepoint of life here is the Hauptmarkt, valleys and pretty towns. Arriving introupe before a highlight of ourone of the largest main squares in Drnstein, theres free time to samplecruise. A night-time cruise reveals theAustria. Wandering the charming the local produce or stroll the streets.illuminated sights of Budapest.lanes of the Old Town reveals timeless This evening, we sail into Vienna andscenes and impressive churches, while are joined by four previous membersDay 5. Sailing the Danube Bend its 14th-century castle now houses of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. A morning at leisure in Budapesta museum. The rest of our day is at gives a chance to uncover the cityleisure before our farewell gala dinner.The whole trip was Day 3. Imperial majesty in Vienna further. Sailing upstream after lunch, Today we embark on a guided tour ofwe navigate the scenic Danube Bend.mind-blowing and Ill Day 8. Homeward boundVienna to uncover Austrias imperialThis section of the river has a long andDis ever forin Passau, weers.n embarking get the tig say heritage. On the elegant Ringstrasse,fascinating history and, from the sungoodbye to our crew. Transferring by Brian, 2024we see many of Viennas most ornatedeck or panoramic windows in the bar,coach to Munich airport, we catch our buildings including the Opera Houseyoull have the best views as we passflight back to London Heathrow, where and the imposing Parliament. the towns of Visegrad and Esztergom. your Danube river cruise concludes.42 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/DPZ26'