Enchanting Danube

Day 1 UK - Budapest Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Budapest. Meet your Uniworld representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark S.S. Maria Theresa (5T). Day 2 Budapest Savour the beauty of both Buda and Pest on a panoramic tour. Alternatively, take a ride on the metro; stop at a lively market hall; visit Károlyi Garden; and explore the National Museum. Or, join ‘Green Budapest’ for a bicycle tour with stops at various sites, such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Rose and Japanese gardens, the Olympic pool, Várkert Bazár and Gellert Baths, followed by a picnic on Margaret Island. Cap your day off with the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner. Day 3 Cruising the Danube River - Bratislava - Vienna Enjoy a day of leisure aboard your floating hotel. Then explore Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, on a walking discovery tour before docking in the imperial city of Vienna. Day 4 Vienna You’re in for a real treat with ‘Morning with the Masters’, an exclusive early opening and art tour of the Vienna Art History Museum, ending with a reception in the magnificent Cupola Hall. Then choose a guided walk or city tour that highlights Viennese essentials. Later, join an exclusive Mozart & Strauss concert at a Viennese palace. Day 5 Dürnstein - Cruising the Wachau Valley - Melk Dürnstein is a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and maybe hike up to a ruined castle. You can also opt for a tasting at Austria’s oldest winery or learn all about the world’s costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only saffron grower. Later, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library. Day 6 Linz (Salzburg or Linz) Salzburg or Linz - the choice is yours. In UNESCO-designated Salzburg, you’ll see Mozart’s childhood home and the garden where the famous ‘Do-Re-Mi’ scene from ‘The Sound of Music’ was filmed. If you wish, head to nearby Linz instead, a former Roman settlement that is now a vibrant centre for the arts. After a guided walking tour that stops for coffee and a taste of Linzer torte, venture into the countryside to visit a local farm and sample another delicious treat - hard cider, a speciality of the region. Day 7 Passau Cruise the picturesque landscape and hairpin loop in the middle of the Danube. In Passau, discover the medieval city with a walking tour to the baroque St Stephan’s Cathedral, to hear a concert played on Europe’s largest pipe organ. For cyclists, join a local guide for a bike ride along the Inn River; for hikers, go on a guided hike with a nature expert along the beautiful Ilz River. Spend your last night on board at the Captain’s farewell reception and dinner. Please note: St Stephan’s organ concert is only available from 1 May-31 October, excluding Sundays and Catholic holidays. An alternative venue will be organised before and after these dates. Day 8 Passau - Munich - UK Transfer to Munich Airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.