Experience the Blue Danube

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Experience the Blue Danube

The Blue Danube is, for good reason, one of the most famous European Rivers. During this tour, you will get to see some of the most picturesque parts of Austria from the river while enjoying a coffee and cake and a wine tasting. Discover the Wachau valley and the town of Dürnstein where King Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner, visit the Czech Republic and the impressive town of Cesky Krumlov and do not miss the town of three rivers, Passau.

Linz is the third-largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria

Suggested Programme

Day 1

Arrival and dinner at your hotel.

Day 2

Travel to Linz for a journey of discovery through the town, which combines the past, present and future, your guide will introduce you to the highlights and secrets of the city.

Enjoy a coffee and cake at the Café “Glockenspiel”, a Viennese coffee house in one of the oldest patrician houses on the Linzer main square or take a ride up the Postling hill on the train for some spectacular views over the city.

Day 3

Visit the city of Passau, just over the border in Germany, and the meeting point of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz.

Located on the German, Austrian border and part of the Roman Empire for more than 400 years, the Old Town was built by Italian Baroque masters in the 17th century and has soaring towers, picturesque squares, enchanting promenades and romantic lanes.

Why not include a guided tour before continuing your day by travelling to Schlögen where you board your ship for a cruise to Linz while enjoying some coffee and cake.

Day 4

The Wachau is one of Europe’s loveliest river landscapes, and situated in the heart of the valley, on the banks of the Danube River, you can find the town of Dürnstein.

Dürnstein castle, overlooking the town, is where King Richard the Lionheart was supposedly held prisoner for a short time.

Continue on to the historic town of Krems, where you can explore the historical centre of the town before boarding your ship for a picturesque cruise to Melk. During your sail, enjoy a wine tasting as well as the spectacular scenery.

Day 5

Cross the border into the Czech Republic and the town of Cesky Krumlov, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, and is classed as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved towns in the Czech Republic.

The town experienced its greatest prosperity during the years 1302-1602 when it lay on the crossroads between the Czech Republic, Austria, Bavaria and Northern Italy.

Now a lively cosmopolitan town with a unique atmosphere, it is still dominated by its castle and nestled in unspoiled countryside. Make the most of your visit with a guided tour through the streets and narrow lanes of the town.

Day 6

Included Services:

5 nights incl. HB in a middle-class hotel in the region of Linz/ Freistadt
1 x Welcome Drink
1 x ½ day City Guide Linz
1 x Boat trip Schlögen – Linz with coffee and cake
1 x Boat trip Krems – Melk with wine tasting
1 x ½ day city guide Passau
1 x ½ day city guide Cesky Krumlov
1 x entrance to Voestalpine Steal World
1 x harbour boat trip in Linz
1 x Lunch in Cesky Krumlov

TIP:

Visit the World of Voestalpine in Linz and take a boat trip around the harbour of Linz

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Experience the Blue Danube