Cruise Line |
Viking River Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Ingvi |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
03 Aug 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Passau aboard Viking Ingvi.
Day 1 Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (Dinner)
Day 2 Budapest, Hungary
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 Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch on board 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)
Day 3 Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava this afternoon 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 and fortifications at Michael’s Tower, the baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, and pass by several Hapsburg-era baroque palaces before returning to your ship. This evening you can relax or take a walk before our late departure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 Vienna, Austria
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 further explore. 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)
Day 5 Krems
Today’s highlight is an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. Participate in an exclusive visitor program at Göttweig, created to provide an understanding of the daily business of the venerable institution. You may also take an invigorating bicycle ride through the Wachau Valley before returning to your ship. This afternoon, enjoy scenic sailing as we cruise toward Linz. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 Linz, Austria
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 the Market Hall, 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 Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the baroque and Renaissance buildings and the town’s charming streets, brimming with cafés, shops and galleries. Return on board for dinner and a late-evening departure. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop’s Residence and see the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral; its ornate interior is home to the Europe’s largest church organ. Enjoy an onboard lunch, but return to the city to further explore on your own before dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 Passau, Germany
After breakfast, disembark. (B) |
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Sailing Dates |
- 17 Mar 2021
- 31 Mar 2021
- 14 Apr 2021
- 28 Apr 2021
- 12 May 2021
- 26 May 2021
- 09 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021
- 07 Jul 2021
- 21 Jul 2021
- 04 Aug 2021
- 18 Aug 2021
- 01 Sep 2021
- 15 Sep 2021
- 29 Sep 2021
- 13 Oct 2021
- 27 Oct 2021
- 10 Nov 2021
- 24 Nov 2021
- 08 Dec 2021
- 22 Dec 2021
- 16 Mar 2022
- 30 Mar 2022
- 13 Apr 2022
- 27 Apr 2022
- 11 May 2022
- 25 May 2022
- 08 Jun 2022
- 22 Jun 2022
- 06 Jul 2022
- 20 Jul 2022
- 03 Aug 2022
- 17 Aug 2022
- 31 Aug 2022
- 14 Sep 2022
- 28 Sep 2022
- 12 Oct 2022
- 26 Oct 2022
- 09 Nov 2022
- 23 Nov 2022
- 07 Dec 2022
- 21 Dec 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
03/08 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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2 |
04/08 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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3 |
05/08 |
Bratislava, Slovakia |
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4 |
06/08 |
Vienna, Austria |
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5 |
07/08 |
Krems, Austria |
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6 |
08/08 |
Linz, Austria |
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7 |
09/08 |
Passau, Germany |
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8 |
10/08 |
Passau, Germany |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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