10 Days Enchanting Danube River Summer Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
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Stay 7 nights onboard the luxurious Amadeus Symphony cruise ship
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Embark on a city tour in Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
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Explore Regensburg, capital of Bavaria where the kings and dukes once resided
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Visit Glasmuseum Passau with its collection of over 30,000 priceless Bohemian glassware and crystals
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Visit the spectacular Melk Abbey, a historic Austrian Benedictine abbey
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Visit the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
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Visit the castle-like Fisherman’s Bastion, with its wonderful panoramic views of Budapest
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DAY 1
SINGAPORE – FRANKFURT (Meals on Board)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Frankfurt.
DAY 2
FRANKFURT - NUREMBERG (Meals on Board/Lunch/Dinner)
This morning, drive to Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city which ranks high among the world’s most livable towns. Nuremberg has always been the center of politics, as during the Middle Ages, it was the preferred residence of German emperors and later became burdened by the legacy of the Nazis. Although bombed to rubble in WWII, the medieval city centre with its main buildings has since been reconstructed, using original stones. Upon arrival, embark on a city orientation tour and take in sights like St Sebaldus and St Lorenz churches, romantic half-timbered houses in the castle quarter, cobble-stoned squares and the majestic Nuremberg Castle. In the evening, board the Amadeus Symphony cruise ship. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner specially hosted by the captain to welcome you onboard.
Note In the event that Amadeus Symphony cruise ship is not available, it will be replaced with a similar cruise ship.
DAY 3
NUREMBERG - REGENSBERG - PASSAU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
This afternoon we will arrive in Regensberg, the oldest city along the Danube River and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The city’s brand new Unesco World Heritage Site listing has not gone to its head and the old centre remains an unpretentious and livable town. Embark on a sightseeing tour of Dom St Peter that ranks among Bavaria’s grandest Gothic cathedrals, Walhalla Hall of Fame and Honor, Reichstag Museum, and Princely Palace Thurn and Taxis.
DAY 4
PASSAU - LINZ - MELK (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
This morning, explore Passau, known as the city on three rivers, as the old town is in a beautiful setting at the junction of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers. Begin your tour of Passau with Dom St Stephan and Altes Rathaus. Not to be missed is Glasmuseum Passau, which houses a splendid collection of over 30,000 exquisite pieces of Bohem ian glasswork and crystals that are over 250 years old.
DAY 5
MELK - VIENNA (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit the spectacular Melk Abbey, a historic Austrian Benedictine abbey, located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. It is the most accomplished example of Baroque architecture in Austria. Tonight, enjoy the view along the Danube while you have your dinner as you continue your journey to Vienna, the capital of Austria.
DAY 6
VIENNA - BRATISLAVA (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Schonbrunn Palace, the imperial summer residence which was built by King Leopold I but completed by Empress Maria Theresa in 1743. The palace contains 1,200 rooms but only a handful of them are open to the public for viewing. You can view a selection of private rooms used by Empress Maria Theresa. Take a stroll in the grand Hoffburg with the Buggarten and Volksgarten, which is the oldest park in the city. Tonight, the cruise will continue to sail along the Danube River to one of Europe’s youngest countries, Slovakia.
DAY 7
BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Looking from the Danube River, you will be charmed by the majestic Bratislava Castle, which bears features of several architectural styles. Be mesmerised by the town houses renovated in baroque and rococo style, with romantic courtyards in the old town.
DAY 8
BUDAPEST (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
This morning, explore Budapest, the administrative, business and cultural centre of Hungary. The Castle District is the premier destination for visitors and contains some of Budapest’s most important monuments and museums. The main sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pestinclude Heroes’ Square, Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellert Hill, all of which offer panoramic views of the city. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by the captain of the cruise.
DAY 9
BUDAPEST – SINGAPORE (Breakfast/Meals on Board)
If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

DAY 10
ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE
Remarks
If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
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