b'Rliavsesric CruiseCNEWThe Beautiful Blue Danube: PassauGermany CzechiaRound TripFlyMunich Passau Linz Vienna 7 SlovakiaBratislavaMelk AbbeyDrnsteinBudapestFly to and from our ship to embark on a stunning round-tripAustria HungaryDanube cruisethe perfect introduction to the impressiveby Coach by Railcities, charming towns and historic sites along this river.by Ship 1 Nights by ShipVIENNA BRATISLAVA LINZYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Flight to Munich dinner this evening, we begin ourDay 6. Beautiful BratislavaYour holiday begins with a flightovernight cruise towards Budapest.Wander the Slovakian capitals from London Heathrow to Munichcharming streets, where each corner and a transfer to charming Passau,Day 4. Exploring Budapest reveals attractive squares, idyllic where our luxurious ship awaits. Sip aArriving in Budapest after breakfast,streets, grand palaces and historic welcome cocktail and enjoy a deliciouswere introduced to the citys beautychurches. From the hilltop castle, soak five-course dinner before we set sail.and history on a sightseeing tour ofup views across the terracotta roofs of the Hungarian capital. From Heroesthe Old Town and the SNP Bridge.Day 2. Sailing the Wachau Valley Square, the State Opera House andAfter lunch, we set sail back to Austria, Docking in Emmersdorf, we enjoy aSt Stephens Basilica on the flatterenjoying delightful views of forested guided tour of Melk Abbey, an 11th- Pest side, to Matthias Church andhills and romantic castle ruins. century Benedictine monastery on anFishermans Bastion in hilly Buda, each outcrop overlooking the Danube. Aftersite reveals the grandeur and charmDay 7. Arrival in cultural Linzlunch, we sail through the picturesqueof this appealing city. After dinner,Embark on a guided tour of Linz, Wachau Valley to Drnstein, wherewe enjoy the enchanting ambiencestopping at the Hauptmarkt, one of we step ashore to explore the townsof a traditional Hungarian folklorethe largest main squares in Austria. charming streets. Sailing into Viennatroupe before a magical night-timeWandering the charming lanes of the in the evening, we enjoy a classicalcruise along the Danube reveals theOld Town reveals timeless scenes, performance by previous members illuminated sights of Budapest.impressive churches and a 14th-of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. century castle which now houses a Day 5. Through the Danube Bend museum. Enjoy the rest of the day at The whole trip was Day 3. Majestic Vienna With a morning at leisure in Budapest,leisure before reboarding the ship for On an expertly guided sightseeingyou can explore the city at your ownmind-blowing and Ill a spectacular farewell gala dinner. tour, we explore Vienna, stopping atpace. Perhaps visit one of the famousnever forget the tigers.the illustrious Ringstrasse boulevard,thermal spas or wander through theDay 8. Homeward bound Brian, 2024the Opera House and the imposingvast City Park. Setting sail after lunch,Your holiday ends as you transfer by Parliament. After the tour, explorewe can admire views of the sceniccoach to Munich airport, where you the impressive city at leisure. DuringDanube Bend enroute to Slovakia. board a flight to London Heathrow.70 THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE: PASSAU ROUND TRIPFLY'