b'River CruiseThe ClassicGermany CzechiaBlue Danube:esk Krumlov Slovakia Passau to Budapest (FLY) Munich Passau Linz Vienna 7BratislavaSalzburg Melk AbbeyDurnsteinBudapestRelax on a fly-cruise holiday along one of Europes Austria Hungarymost diverse rivers, admiring the Danubes naturalby Coach by Railbeauty and the elegant cities lining its banks. by Ship 1 Nights by ShipBUDAPEST BRATISLAVA WACHAU VALLEYYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. To Passau to board our ship Day 4. Exploring the Wachau Valley Day 6. Uncovering Bratislava Your holiday begins as we meet atDocking in Emmersdorf this morning,After a relaxed overnight sailing, we London Heathrow for our flight towe visit Melk Abbey. On our guidedarrive in Slovakias capital, welcomed Munich. From the Bavarian capital, wetour, we see the abbeys church, one ofby views of Bratislava Castle. We set transfer by coach to Passau, where ourthe most beautiful Baroque churchesout on a guided tour of the Old Town ship awaits. Were greeted on board bynorth of the Alps. Back on the ship, weand castle district, strolling along our crew and sip on a welcome cocktailsail through the picturesque Wachauidyllic streets as we uncover beautiful before our first dinner on board. Valleya highlight of the Danube. Thisarchitecture, quirky statues and the scenic area is also one of Austriasimpressive castle. Later, we continue Day 2. Sailing to Linz most famous wine-making regions.to Esztergom, the former capital of This morning we set out on a guidedArriving in Drnstein, theres free timeHungary, where we dock overnight. tour of Passau. Known as the Threeto sample the local produce, wander Rivers City, it sits at the confluenceits cobblestone streets or admire itsDay 6. To Budapestof the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Thispowder blue Baroque church towerWe navigate the Danube Bend today, afternoon, we begin our cruise alongbefore we sail on to Vienna tonight.passing Visegrad and its hilltop castle. the Danube. Drifting into Austria, weIn Budapest, we get an overview of get our first sight of rising hills coveredDay 5. Embracing imperial Vienna the Pearl of the Danube during a visit with vineyards and orchards. OurA guided tour of Vienna awaits todayto Matthias Church and Fishermans destination is Linz, where we arriveas we visit the Ringstrasse boulevardBastion. On board later, a traditional this evening and moor for the night. and see many of Viennas most ornateHungarian folklore troupe entertains buildings. After, theres time to exploreus during a gala dinner before a night-The whole trip was Day 3. Salzburg or esk Krumlov at leisure. Stroll amongst the streets,time cruise in illuminated Budapest.Waking in Linz, there are twomarvelling at St Stephens Cathedral ormind-blowing and Ill excursions to choose from. Theenter one of the countless museumsDay 7. Homeward boundigers.never forget the tfirst is a trip to Salzburg, stoppingand galleries in the city. Tonight, a treatWe disembark and say goodbye to our Brian, 2024enroute in the Austrian Lake District.awaits us as were joined on board bycrew. At Budapest airport, we catch Alternatively, visit esk Krumlov, afour previous members of the Viennaour flight back to London, where your small, fairytale Bohemian town.Philharmonic Orchestra who perform.Danube holiday comes to an end. 46 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/DDZ26'