Visit the setting of The Sound of Music and sail down the Danube

Itinerary

1. Day

   1

   Arrive in Passau

   Passau, Germany

   

   Arrive in Passau and explore the city at your own pace, spending a night in the Hotel Atrium, in a double comfort room on a bed and breakfast basis.

2. Day

   2

   Explore Engelhartszell

   Engelhartszell, Austria

   

   Explore the city at your own pace today, before boarding the ship to depart at 17.00.

   Meals - Dinner
3. Day

   3

   Wachau Valley, Vienna, Julie Madly Deeply performance

   Vienna, Austria

   

   Pass the stunning Wachau Valley this morning, arriving in Vienna in the afternoon, which will be a real highlight of your Danube cruise. The locals sound as though they are singing when they speak here in Vienna, and it is customary for certain business owners to address their regular customers with their full title. With its wealth of museums, galleries, palaces and castles, plus the state opera and many theatres, the city enjoys a lively cultural scene all year-round. The Viennese are proud of their city - and rightly so!

   This evening, we are joined by 'Julie, Madly, Deeply' for a cheeky and affectionate performance looking at the life of Dame Julie Andrews with stories, anecdotes and, of course, legendary songs from Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and more. There will be an opportunity to meet the cast after the show, where they will be happy to sign your included album.

   Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day

   4

   Bratislava

   Bratislava, Slovakia

   

   This morning we spend some time in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava. Situated exactly at the point where the country meets Austria and Hungary, Bratislava is the only capital city in the world that borders more than one neighbouring country. Due to its location, Bratislava has been an ethnic melting pot since ancient times. This influence can be seen in every corner of the city. Cultures meet and merge together. The streets of the old town - lined with well-preserved baroque and rococo city palaces - are filled with the sound of people speaking different languages. And it almost seems as though the music of the Habsburg era still echoes through the city.

   Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day

   5

   Linz

   Linz, Austria

   

   This afternoon, we arrive at Linz. Your Danube cruise is the perfect opportunity to get to know the Austrian city. It offers an exciting mix of cultural attractions and true works of art. You'll discover a modern, cosmopolitan city whose diversity, design and creativity really make it stand out. And no visit to Linz would be complete without a trip to a cafe to sample its specialities, such as the famous Linzer Torte.

   Baroque facades, numerous churches and, at the centre, the river. As you can see, it's possible to describe Linz, Austria's largest port city, in a single sentence. But that would be doing it an injustice, since there's a whole lot more to Linz than buildings and water. In recent years, this former industrial hub has morphed into a European cultural stronghold. No matter whether it's theatre, cinema, art or music, there's both great demand and great support for culture here. The city also provides magnificent views - particularly in the evening - from the pilgrimage church on the Pöstlingberg hill.

   Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day

   6

   Disembark in Engelhartszell

   Engelhartszell, Austria

   

   Arrive back in Engelhartszell this morning, ready for your onward travel.

   Meals - Breakfast