Tauck Tours Rivers - Danube Cruise 11 Nights Danube Kingdoms - Bavaria, Austria & Hungary from Munich, Savor, 6th May 2024 on iCruise.com (2023)

• Munich, Germany

• Munich, Germany

You have a choice of excursions. Take a guided tour of the city's sights that tell the story of the Wittelsbach royal family, who ruled Bavaria from 1180 to 1918; a visit to the Munich Residence, reminiscent of Versailles, is included; once the royal residence and seat of power, now a museum of opulencedecorated rooms. Alternatively, explore contemporary history with a visit to the modern, cutting-edge BMW museum and a look at World War II sites in and around the city. You can spend the afternoon as you wish or join a moving visit to Dachau. Your afternoon is free in this cosmopolitan city with famous cuisine. ...
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• Munich, Germany

• trip by bus

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

• Zugspitze Railway Train Travel

• Zugspitze, Germany

• Zugspitze Railway Train Travel

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Depart by coach for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a popular ski area in the Wetterstein Mountains on the German-Austrian border. A cog railway takes you 9,700 feet to the top of the Zugspitze, the top of Germany, for lunch and spectacular views that include glaciers, 400 mountain peaks,and views of four countries (Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, depending on the weather; by the way, there is also a weather station and climate research center here). Return to Partenkirchen, a picturesque Bavarian town set in a stunning landscape of alpine forests and mountains, and dine tonight at your hotel. ...
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• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

• trip by bus

• Oberammergau, Germany

• trip by bus

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Visit the city of Oberammergau, home to the Passion Play that is staged once every decade, for a walking tour of its colorful medieval streets and a theater tour. Or drive to the shores of Lake Fussen for a walking tour of its romantic old town and visit Hohenschwangau Castle, the boyhood home of King Ludwig II, overlookingAlpsee lake. Return to charming Partenkirchen, where you will have the rest of the day at leisure. ...
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• Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

• trip by bus

• Weltenburg Abbey, Germany

• boat day trip

• Kelheim, Alemania

• trip by bus

• the cruise begins

• Vilshofen, Germany

Depart for Weltenburg and its monastery, which sits on a peninsula in the Danube Gorge where the Danube River makes a dramatic turn. Due to its setting and elegant baroque design, the Benedictine monastery is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany, and its monastic brewery, founded in 1050,It is considered the oldest in the world. In warm seasons, the courtyard becomes a beer garden serving their award-winning beer, Weltenburger Kloster, with traditional Bavarian food; enjoy lunch here, followed by a boat ride to Kelheim before boarding your boat. ...
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• Passau, Germany

Three rivers run through medieval Passau: the Danube, the Ilz and the Inn, a convergence of waterways that adds drama and charm to the enchanting townscape. Passau is famous for the manufacture of swords and glass, and the largest bishopric in Germany; a castle on top of a hill, formerly the residence of the prince-bishop,It presides over the Old Town with medieval and baroque treasures and cobbled streets. Explore the city on a walking tour with local guides; or take a guided bike tour along the Inn River. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy onboard entertainment tonight as you cruise up the Danube towards Linz, Austria. ...
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• Linz, Germany

Salzkammergut was made for Cinemascope and Technicolor; Scenes from "The Sound of Music" were filmed there. Its landscape of stunning alpine peaks, deep valleys, blue lakes, and picture-perfect Austrian villages was the favorite summer retreat of Emperor Franz Joseph I, who called it "paradise on earth." Drivefrom Linz to the Salzkammergut to visit the lakeside town of St. Wolfgang, named for the patron saint of carpenters and carvers, and visit the Pilgrimage Church to see the Winged Altar, a Renaissance triptych of astonishing wood carvings that tell stories of the coronation of the Virgin and the life of Saint Wolfgang. Alternatively, take a day trip to the Czech Republic to visit Cesky Krumlov, a riverside gem that UNESCO describes as "an outstanding example of a medieval European small town" whose architectural heritage has remained intact for centuries. Explore its beautifully preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque streets and alleys on a guided walking tour, visit the Baroque Theater or climb the castle tower for stunning views. If you wish, you can stay in Linz and explore the city at your leisure. ...
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• milk, austria

• Durnstein, Austria

Melk Abbey stands in splendor on a promontory overlooking the Danube. Established in 1089, the Benedictine monastery reached its glory in 1700; the 500-room monastery, not to mention the views from the balcony and terrace, will leave you in awe on your visit. Spend the afternoon aboard thea riverboat meandering through the Wachau Valley, the heart of Austria's wine country; the landscape of the river is a parade of monasteries, castles and medieval towns between green mountains, vineyards and orchards; if you like, take a bike ride along the river. Arrive in Dürnstein and explore the charming medieval town on a guided walking tour; visit to the Augustinian monastery; or climb the steps to the clifftop ruins of Kuenringerburg Castle. ...
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• Vienna, Austria

Wake up in Vienna and start your day with a selection of excursions. Take a guided walking tour of the Ringstrasse and its parade of Habsburg palaces, monuments and museums; or take a tour exploring the life and legend of Empress Elizabeth, known as Sisi, the tragic and eccentric wife of FranzJoseph I; or visit the World War II landmarks in the city. Spend the afternoon at leisure, and in the evening, at the Palais Pallavicini, enjoy a gala event with dinner, wine, music, and splendor, exclusively for Tauck guests. ...
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• Bratislava, Slovakia

Arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, to choose between a walking tour of the city or a visit to the Devin Castle ruins, with unforgettable views over the Danube and Morava rivers and World War II sites. Bratislava is famous for its eclectic cityscape of medieval cobbled streets; on the streetsof the old town, you will also find extravagant life-size bronze statues that allude to local history and personalities. Tonight, eat all you can eat on board the ship as you sail to Budapest, accompanied by Slovak music and entertainment. ...
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• Budapest, Hungary

The Danube runs through the center of Budapest, dividing Buda and Pest; the districts were separate towns before they were united in 1873, and each still retains a distinct vibe and identity. Rising from the hills above the river, Buda is the older and quieter of the two, with its medieval castle, ancientcity, churches and monuments such as the Fishermen's Bastion; Pest is the bustling metropolitan side, occupied by the glorious neo-Gothic parliament building, palaces, museums, shops and cafes. Spend the morning on a tour accompanied by a local guide, and explore at your own pace for the rest of the day. Tonight, attend a farewell reception and dinner on board the ship. ...
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• Budapest, Hungary