Passau
Passau 05/12/2024
After boarding your ship in Passau, spend free time exploring or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. (Dinner); Note: Ground transfer from Munich to Passau may be available — please inquire before purchasing your cruise.,
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Private explorations in the quaint three river village
Highlights:
Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations
The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border
Passau was an ancient Roman colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting, narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist
End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour
Inclusions:
- Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
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05/12/2024 |
05/12/2024 |
Passau
Passau 05/13/2024
Today you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called the Dreiflüssestadt ("City on Three Rivers"), which is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz, and Inn Rivers. Admire the New Bishop's Residence and see the impressive Baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral; its ornate interior is home to Europe's largest church organ. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Private explorations in the quaint three river village
Highlights:
Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations
The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border
Passau was an ancient Roman colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting, narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist
End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour
Inclusions:
- Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
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05/13/2024 |
05/13/2024 |
Linz
Linz 05/14/2024
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off to explore this cultural gem by mini-train and on foot. Ride along the Danube's south bank and take in the sights; see the Brucknerhaus concert hall, Linz Castle, and Mozarthaus, where Mozart wrote the Linz Symphony, followed by a walking tour of the city's Old Quarter. Alternatively, join a full-day optional excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Baroque and Renaissance buildings and the town's charming streets, brimming with cafés, shops, and galleries. (Breakfast, Dinner),
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05/14/2024 |
05/14/2024 |
Göttweig Abbey
Göttweig Abbey 05/15/2024
After scenic sailing this morning through the Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Krems. Enjoy lunch onboard, then depart your ship for an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also pay a visit to a local vineyard for a tasting before returning to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as we prepare to set sail for Vienna. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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05/15/2024 |
05/15/2024 |
Krems
Krems 05/15/2024
After scenic sailing this morning through the Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Krems. Enjoy lunch onboard, then depart your ship for an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also pay a visit to a local vineyard for a tasting before returning to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as we prepare to set sail for Vienna. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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05/15/2024 |
05/15/2024 |
Vienna
Vienna 05/16/2024
Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstraße, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city's Baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore further. As always, your program director can help you plan your free time. Or you may take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the "Versailles of Vienna", erected in 1778 and graced by a number of formal gardens, Grecian statuary, the world's oldest zoo, and Roman ruins. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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05/16/2024 |
05/16/2024 |
Bratislava
Bratislava 05/17/2024
Arrive in Bratislava this morning and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia's charming capital with a long and fascinating history. It is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex, fortifications at Michael's Tower, Baroque Jesuit Church, and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, and pass by several Habsburg-era Baroque palaces before returning to your ship. Enjoy scenic cruising this afternoon as we set sail toward Budapest. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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05/17/2024 |
05/17/2024 |
Budapest
Budapest 05/18/2024
Today we see highlights of the once separate towns of Buda and Pest, starting with Pest's National Opera House and historic Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship, with the rest of the day to explore on your own. You may wish to visit the Art Nouveau Gellért Spa, or one of the many other lavish facilities in this "City of Healing Waters". Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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05/18/2024 |
05/18/2024 |
Budapest
Budapest 05/19/2024
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in Budapest, giving yourself more time to explore the bustling Hungarian capital. (Breakfast); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.,
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05/19/2024 |
05/19/2024 |
