Legendary Danube (Nuremberg to Budapest)

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Legendary Danube (Nuremberg to Budapest)



Tour Description:

Delve into Europe’s history starting from Nuremberg and concluding in Budapest. In between, cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal, across the Continental Divide and through the Wachau Valley. Explore perfectly preserved medieval cities, such as Nuremberg and Regensburg, and visit Vienna where imperial dynasties built a harmonious blend of architectural wonders. Throughout your journey, get a feel for the land by biking and hiking, and sampling delicate wines and hearty beers.

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Dates & Pricing

Wednesday 16 Apr 25 — Wednesday 23 Apr 25Starting at $3,839Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 23 Apr 25 — Wednesday 30 Apr 25Starting at $3,939Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 30 Apr 25 — Wednesday 07 May 25Starting at $4,039Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 07 May 25 — Wednesday 14 May 25Starting at $4,139Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 14 May 25 — Wednesday 21 May 25Starting at $4,239Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 04 Jun 25 — Wednesday 11 Jun 25Starting at $4,239Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 11 Jun 25 — Wednesday 18 Jun 25Starting at $4,239Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Wednesday 02 Jul 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25Starting at $4,239Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25Starting at $4,239Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 24 Dec 25 — Wednesday 31 Dec 25Starting at $4,039Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 08 Apr 26 — Wednesday 15 Apr 26Starting at $4,049Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 22 Apr 26 — Wednesday 29 Apr 26Starting at $4,349Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 06 May 26 — Wednesday 13 May 26Starting at $4,449Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Wednesday 03 Jun 26 — Wednesday 10 Jun 26Starting at $4,449Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 10 Jun 26 — Wednesday 17 Jun 26Starting at $4,449Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Wednesday 01 Jul 26 — Wednesday 08 Jul 26Starting at $4,449Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Wednesday 23 Dec 26 — Wednesday 30 Dec 26Starting at $4,249Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


ITINERARY

Day 1
EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG. Board your ship for your Legendary Danube cruise.

Day 2
NUREMBERG. You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg’s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal.

Day 3
REGENSBURG. Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens.

Day 4
PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. Enjoy a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, on a full-day tour that includes a stop in Mondsee in the Austrian Lake District, as well as the opportunity to see Mozart’s Birth House and Mirabell Gardens, prominently featured in the movie, The Sound of Music. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. (B,L,D) *Not combinable with other tours on this day.

Day 5
MELK – VIENNA. Explore Melk and the magnificent Melk Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley.

Day 6
VIENNA. The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and on your city tour, you’ll see many of them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more.

Day 7
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.

Day 8
BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your flight home. (B) B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.