APT Danube Discovery River Cruise

Sit back and relax as you wind through some of Europe’s best scenery on APT’s amazing Danube Discovery river cruise, from Nuremberg to Budapest. Discover quaint German villages, the rich musical history of Vienna and grand cities teeming with history, such as beautiful Budapest.

Signature Experiences Designed Exclusively for APT guests

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options

Danube Discovery Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Munich/Nuremberg

Fly from the UK and on arrival in Munich, transfer to Nuremberg.

Hotel Stay: Le Meridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg

Day 2: Nuremberg

Discover Nuremberg, then embark your ship
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Regensburg

Choose how you’d like to spend your time here today.

Freedom of Choice: Explore Regensburg’s city centre or take a bike ride to the Walhalla memorial.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Passau/Linz

Today unfolds as you’d like, thanks to a choice of activities.

Freedom of Choice: Perhaps head to Salzburg, visit Český Krumlov or enjoy free time in Passau.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Durnstein & Melk

Visit Melk Abbey then decide how you’d like to make your way to the next port of call.

Freedom of Choice: Cruise to Durnstein for free time. Or perhaps take a bike ride.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Vienna

Arrive in Vienna and set out on the activity of your choice. This evening is set aside for your magical Signature Experience.

Signature Experience: After dinner, head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. A full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital and a performance by some members of the Mozart Boys’ Choir.

Freedom of Choice: Perhaps take in the city’s many landmarks along the Ringstrasse, as well as St Stephen’s Cathedral. Later, visit the visit the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. Otherwise, tick another country off your list and journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Budapest (or Vienna & Budapest)

Departures in March and October through to December will have additional time in Vienna.

Signature Experience: Explore Esztergom then board the Grand Empress steam train and enjoy lunch on board as you travel to Budapest. Operates on all departures from April to September.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Budapest

Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest before time at leisure to explore further.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Disembark, and depart from Budapest to UK

Bid farewell to the ship and prepare for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast

Your Holiday Includes:

• Return scheduled flights from the UK and home-to-airport transfers by private car*
• Experiences in 9 destinations
• 7 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert cruise director
• Luxury dining – a total of 21 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
• Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
• Transfers, port charges and gratuities
• Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
• Enjoy a special ‘Sound of Music’ show in Salzburg