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Day 1 : UK - Vienna (Austria)
Fly from Manchester and embark your ship in Vienna and settle into your cabin. Presentation of the crew during the welcome cocktail and dinner on board this evening.
Day 2 : Vienna
This morning there is the option to visit Schonbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of Vienna. This afternoon there is the choice to visit Hofburg Palace, once the heart of imperial life, on an optional excursion. Depart tonight towards Esztergom.
Day 3 : Esztergom (Hungary) - Budapest
Arrive mid-morning in Esztergom where there is time at leisure to explore the city which was the first capital of Hungary under the Arpad dynasty. Spend the afternoon cruising towards Budapest.
Day 4 : Budapest
Take the optional guided tour of Budapest to discover Buda with its impressive Baroque buildings and Pest's mix of architectural styles. There is an optional excursion this afternoon to the Gellert Baths and Spa. Sail through the night to Bratislava.
Day 5 : Bratislava (Slovakia)
Spend this morning cruising along the Danube through majestic scenery and arrive in Bratislava late morning. This afternoon there is an optional guided tour of Bratislava, the charming capital of Slovakia, with its Baroque palaces and pleasant squares. Back on board continue cruising towards Durnstein.
Day 6 : Durnstein (Austria) - Melk
Explore the quaint town of Durnstein with its astonishing abbey, which has one of the most beautiful Baroque bell towers in Austria. Cross the Wachau Valley and arrive in Melk where there is an optional guided tour to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk.
Day 7 : Linz
Early morning arrival in Linz where there is a guided tour of the baroque St Florian Monastery in the morning, or an afternoon guided tour of the welcoming city of Linz.
Day 8 : Vienna - UK
Disembark after breakfast on board and transfer to the airport for the return flight to Manchester.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.