Legend, Danube Waltz ex Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Ship Viking Legend
Destination EU Rivers
Nights 7
Departure Date 29 Aug 2021
Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Passau aboard Viking Legend.

Day 1 Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. After dinner on board tonight, enjoy an evening cruise on your ship to admire Budapest’s beautiful scenery from the vantage point of the Danube River. (D)

Day 2 Budapest, Hungary
Today we visit highlights of the hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest sides of the city, 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 aboard your ship; the rest of the day is yours to explore the city. You may choose to join us on an optional excursion to experience the thermal springs, restorative natural spas whose waters locals have bathed in for centuries. Or, perhaps select another of our optional excursions designed to allow you to delve deeper into the history, culture and cuisine of this fascinating city. Return to your ship for dinner and evening departure. (B, L, D)

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. (B, L, D)

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. Stephan’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. (B, L, D)

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. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Linz, Austria
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off on an all-day excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride through the scenic Czech countryside and take a walking tour featuring the lovely historic center of the city with many baroque and Renaissance buildings, dating back hundreds of years. You have some free time to enjoy Krumlov’s charming streets, filled with cafés, shops, galleries and pubs. Maybe stop for lunch in one of the many local restaurants. Return on board for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D)

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. You’ll see the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Enjoy an onboard lunch, but return to the city to further explore on your own before dinner. (B, L, D)

†Passau organ concert is only available May 1-October 31 and is closed on Sunday.

Day 8 Passau, Germany
After breakfast, disembark. (B)
Sailing Dates
  • 28 Mar 2021
  • 11 Apr 2021
  • 25 Apr 2021
  • 09 May 2021
  • 23 May 2021
  • 06 Jun 2021
  • 20 Jun 2021
  • 04 Jul 2021
  • 18 Jul 2021
  • 01 Aug 2021
  • 15 Aug 2021
  • 29 Aug 2021
  • 12 Sep 2021
  • 26 Sep 2021
  • 10 Oct 2021
  • 24 Oct 2021
  • 07 Nov 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 29/08 Budapest, Hungary
2 30/08 Budapest, Hungary
3 31/08 Bratislava, Slovakia
4 01/09 Vienna, Austria
5 02/09 Krems, Austria
5 02/09 Durnstein, Austria
5 02/09 Melk , Austria
6 03/09 Linz, Austria
7 04/09 Passau, Germany
8 05/09 Passau, Germany
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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