New Year on the Danube River cruise Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Munich, Nuremberg, Embark Ship
Fly from the Ireland and arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship in Nuremberg.
Day 2 – Nuremberg
Explore Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies. Wander the cobblestone streets, discovering hidden boutiques and artisan stores. Finish your day cruising through the Main-Danube Canal, crossing Europe’s Continental Divide thanks to the canal’s 16 stair-step locks.
Day 3- Regensburg
Dock in Regensburg this morning. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour.
Day 4 – Passau, Linz – New Years Day
Arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Join an optional tour to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.
Day 5 – Melk, Dürnstein
Dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. This magnificent abbey is home to around two dozen practising monks. Later, cruise through the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, the town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in 1192.
Day 6 – Vienna
Embrace the splendour and elegance of Vienna today on a walking tour that takes you past St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. This evening, celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Day 7 -Budapest
Spend a relaxing morning onboard as you sail through Hungary. After lunch onboard, you’ll arrive in the heart of Budapest, where the history and beauty of the city is illuminated by a local guide.
Day 8 – Disembark Ship, Budapest
Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the Ireland.
