Quiet Season Sailing to Scenic Gems
Discover quaint towns in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Celebrate Vienna and Salzburg’s musical legacy, and savor the culinary delights of Budapest and Bratislava’s brewing heritage. Enjoy scenic sailing through the Wachau Valley and admire sleepy villages along the Danube. With overnights in Vienna, Passau, and Budapest, enjoy more time to fully explore. The winter season is an ideal time to visit, with fewer travelers and easier access to landmarks.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Budapest, Hungary
Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, and sample delicious local food.
Day 2: Budapest, Hungary
Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East.”
Day 3: Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend
Sail along the scenic Danube and see stunning landscapes unfurl as you pass quaint towns.
Győr, Hungary
Stroll the picturesque lanes and squares of Győr, admiring its wealth of historic buildings.
Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia
Discover a city rich in history; view Hapsburg-era palaces and the stately Bratislava Castle.
Day 5: Vienna, Austria
Admire Vienna’s architecture, linger at a café, or visit the Hapsburgs’ Schönbrunn Palace.
Day 6: Vienna, Austria
Discover the delights of Vienna and browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.
Day 7: Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley
Sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards.
Grein, Austria
Explore Grein’s historic Stadttheater and tour the elegant Schloß Greinburg.
Day 8: Linz, Austria
Stroll the cultural center; see the Old Quarter’s Hauptplatz, Market Hall, and Mozarthaus.
Day 9: Passau, Germany
Admire the patrician houses in the Old Town and see Passau’s ornately decorated cathedral.
Day 10: Passau, Germany
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home, or spend more time exploring with one of our extension packages.
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days mean more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether.
Pre: Budapest
From £499 | 2 Nights
Pre: Budapest Premium
From £1,099 | 2 Nights
Post: Prague
From £749 | 3 Nights
Post: Prague Premium
From £999 | 3 Nights
Post: Prague & Nuremberg
From £899 | 4 Nights
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
