Treasures of the Danube
Rivercruise on the Crystal Mozart
11 Days / Vienna Dürnstein Melk Linz Passau Bratislava Budapest
Discover the treasures of the river Danube during a river cruise on one of the most luxurious rivercruise ships - the Crystal Mozart. Starting in Vienna, the cruise leads you through the magnificent Wachau-valley via Linz to Passau in Germany and to Bratislava and Budapest. The final stop is the imperial city Vienna. During your shore excursions wander through scenic old-country villages, stop at fairy-tale-esque castles, medieval fortresses, churches, museums and concert halls - not to forget the delicious food and wine.
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Day
1
Embarkation: Vienna
Embarkation to the Crystal Mozart.
In the afternoon, explore Vienna in the course of a panoramic city tour with following walking tour of the old town of Vienna.
Then, return to your cruise ship.
Enjoy a nice evening in frolic atmosphere and with excellent cuisine.
Attraction of this day
Vienna City Tour: Austria's Capital in a Nutshell
A panoramic city tour provides you with an overview of Vienna. You will admire magnificent imperial buildings and attractions such as the State Opera, the Art and Natural History Museum, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the Old Town Hall, etc. Then transfer to the old town, where you enjoy a walking tour. Stroll through the quaint alleys, pass by St. Stephan's Cathedral and walk across the Michaelersquare or Heroes' square and watch the majestic fiacre carriages.
Day
3
Melk-Linz
In the morning, arrival of your river yacht in Linz. Enjoy a great selection of complimentary shore excursions or optionally bookable shore excursions. From a walking tour of Linz and an excursion to Salzburg or the Lake District to a flightseeing experience by Helicopter over the Lake District.
Individual shore excursions.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
2
Vienna-Wachau Valley (Dürnstein and Melk)
In the morning, arrival at the beautiful, picturesque village of Dürnstein in the Wachau valley. Beginning from your Dürnstein-docked ship, take a walking tour through the quiet village of Dürnstein including visit to the famous Dürnstein Abbey.
Before walking back to your ship, enjoy some time at leisure to stop at some of the town's shops or its cafés.
Departure of your ship towards Melk.
In the afternoon, transfer from the Pier to the centre of Melk, where you visit the magnificent Benedicitne Abbey.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Attractions of this day
Dürnstein Walking Tour and its Monastery
The impressive blue tower of the abbey church of Dürnstein undoubtedly counts to the most popular sights of the Wachau valley. In addition to the remarkable abbey church, the castle ruin which towers over the picturesque village, is well worth a climb. Stroll through the charming little streets and enjoy a glass of the famous "Green Veltliner" at one of the numerous wineries.
Melk Abbey: Baroque Architecture at its Finest
The Benedictine Abbey Melk was founded in 1089 by Margrave Leopold II and therfore forms a very important intellectual and spiritual centre. Excitingly designed Museum rooms, magnificent marble halls, an impressive library and much more will await you during your visit to Melk Abbey. Convince yourself of the unique beauty of this baroque building.
Day
4
Linz-Passau
Arrival at the river cruise pier in Passau. Coach transfer to Munich (optional), where you will spend the rest of your day.
Discover the bavarian capital in the course of a panoramic city tour before enjoying a walking tour of the old town of Munich.
Enjoy the afternoon in the bavarian capital. In the early evening, transfer back to the river cruise pier in Passau.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
5
Passau
Also today you enjoy a great selection of complimentary shore excursions or optionally bookable shore excursions.
Scenic cruising on the Danube.
Enjoy the amenities of the Crystal Mozart and balance morning at leisure.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
6
Passau-Bratislava
Scenic cruising on the Danube.
Enjoy the amenities of the Crystal Mozart and balance morning at leisure.
In the afternoon, arrival in Bratislava. Choose a suitable shore excursion for your ideal Bratislava experience (either included or optionally bookable).
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
7
Bratislava-Budapest
Arrival in Budapest. Enjoy a great selection of complimentary shore excursions or optionally bookable shore excursions from Budapest.
Individual shore excursions.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
8
Budapest
After breakfast, enjoy an (optional) visit to the largest building of Budapest, the Parliament.
Afterwards, transfer to the Great Market Hall where you can buy both, culinary delicacies as well as souvenirs.
In the afternoon, enjoy the scenic ride on the blue Danube and the amenities of the Crystal Mozart.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Attractions of this day
Great Market Hall
The largest and oldest indoor market hall in Budapest was built in 1897 and on three floors offers various kinds of meat and fish, spices, candies, pastries, fruits and vegetables, caviar, souvenirs and small eateries.
Budapest Parliament
As the tallest building in Budapest, the Hungarian Parliament building is impossible to miss as it rests alog the river Danube. Built in neogothic style, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day
9
Vienna
Scenic cruising on the Danube.
Enjoy the amenities of the Crystal Mozart and balance morning at leisure.
Arrival in Vienna and individual shore excursions. Enjoy a great selection of complimentary shore excursions or optionally bookable shore excursions from Vienna.
Dinner at the Crystal's Restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Day
10
Vienna
Vienna. Enjoy a great selection of complimentary shore excursions or optionally bookable shore excursions from Vienna.
Individual shore excursions.
Farewell dinner at the Crystal Mozart.
Evening at leisure.
Day
11
Disembarkation: Vienna
After breakfast, disembarkation and individual homward journey.
Vienna City Tour: Austria's Capital in a Nutshell
A panoramic city tour provides you with an overview of Vienna. You will admire magnificent imperial buildings and attractions such as the State Opera, the Art and Natural History Museum, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the Old Town Hall, etc. Then transfer to the old town, where you enjoy a walking tour. Stroll through the quaint alleys, pass by St. Stephan's Cathedral and walk across the Michaelersquare or Heroes' square and watch the majestic fiacre carriages.
Dürnstein Walking Tour and its Monastery
The impressive blue tower of the abbey church of Dürnstein undoubtedly counts to the most popular sights of the Wachau valley. In addition to the remarkable abbey church, the castle ruin which towers over the picturesque village, is well worth a climb. Stroll through the charming little streets and enjoy a glass of the famous "Green Veltliner" at one of the numerous wineries.
Melk Abbey: Baroque Architecture at its Finest
The Benedictine Abbey Melk was founded in 1089 by Margrave Leopold II and therfore forms a very important intellectual and spiritual centre. Excitingly designed Museum rooms, magnificent marble halls, an impressive library and much more will await you during your visit to Melk Abbey. Convince yourself of the unique beauty of this baroque building.
Great Market Hall
The largest and oldest indoor market hall in Budapest was built in 1897 and on three floors offers various kinds of meat and fish, spices, candies, pastries, fruits and vegetables, caviar, souvenirs and small eateries.
Budapest Parliament
As the tallest building in Budapest, the Hungarian Parliament building is impossible to miss as it rests alog the river Danube. Built in neogothic style, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.