Viking Ve
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Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Danube Waltz Cruise from Budapest

Ship: Viking Ve
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019 departure of the Viking Ve. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Tuesday - Mar 19, 2019
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary    
Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. After dinner onboard tonight, enjoy an evening cruise on your ship to admire Budapest's beautiful scenery from the vantage point of the Danube River. (D); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
Day 2 - Wednesday - Mar 20, 2019
Budapest, Hungary
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 Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch onboard 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 - Thursday - Mar 21, 2019
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia    
Arrive in Bratislava this morning 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 Habsburg-era Baroque palaces before returning to your ship. Enjoy scenic cruising this afternoon as we set sail toward Budapest. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Friday - Mar 22, 2019
Vienna, Austria
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 Schonbrunn 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 - Saturday - Mar 23, 2019
Krems, Austria
Krems, Austria    
Bus Travel    
Gottweig Abbey, Austria    
Bus Travel    
Krems, Austria    
Today's highlight is an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine abbey of Gottweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. Participate in an exclusive visitor program at Gottweig, 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 - Sunday - Mar 24, 2019
Linz, Germany
Linz, Germany    
Bus Travel    
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic    
Bus Travel    
Linz, Germany    
Wake up in Linz this morning and set off on an all-day excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Cesky 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 cafes, shops, galleries, and pubs. Maybe stop for lunch in one of the many local restaurants. Return onboard for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D)
Day 7 - Monday - Mar 25, 2019
Passau, Germany
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 visit the impressive Baroque St. Stephan'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); Note: Passau organ concert is available May 1-October 31 only and is closed on Sundays.
Day 8 - Tuesday - Mar 26, 2019
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany    
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Munich airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with three additional nights in the breathtaking Czech capital of Prague. (B); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.

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