Danube Capitals Splendour Main (2025)

Day 1

Embarkation & dinner on board: We’ll provide a transfer to the port and welcome you aboard the MS Splendor in Vienna. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m.; however, if you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage at reception and explore the city at your leisure. A welcome reception and dinner will be included and we´ll spend the night in Vienna.

Day 2

SailingFull board includedAfter breakfast, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Vienna, exploring its most iconic landmarks: the Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera (the most famous in the world), the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg Palace (the imperial winter residence), the Austrian Parliament, Vienna City Hall, the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), the Votive Church, and the National Theater, among others. After the tour, you’ll have free time before returning to the ship for lunch.In the afternoon, you can enjoy more free time or take an optional visit to the Hofburg Palace, a walk to the Opera House, or attend a classical concert. We’ll depart the city at midnight and sail overnight to our next destination.

Day 3

Cruise Full board includedWe’ll spend a wonderful day exploring the charming Wachau Valley along the Danube River. In the morning, we’ll visit Melk, where you’ll have time to stroll through its streets and enjoy free time to explore its impressive Abbey. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the picturesque and historic village of Dürnstein. These two towns mark the ends of the famous and scenic Wachau Valley, which we’ll experience in the best possible way as we sail between them aboard our ship. We will sail overnight to our next destination.

Day 4

Cruise with full board included: In the morning, we’ll sail through one of the most stunning stretches of the river, known as the Danube Bend. After lunch, we’ll visit Esztergom, the birthplace of Hungary’s first king, Stephen I. Here, we’ll marvel at the grandeur of its basilica, a site of great historical importance. Following the visit, you’ll have free time to explore. During dinner, we’ll resume our journey, arriving in Budapest at midnight, where we´ll spend the night.

Day 5

Cruise with full board included:We’ll wake up in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour covering both banks of the city—Buda and Pest. Highlights include the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Synagogue, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. The afternoon will be free, or you may choose optional activities. We’ll spend the night in Budapest.

Day 6

Cruise with full board included:You’ll have the morning free to continue enjoying this marvelous city or join optional activities. At midday, we’ll depart from Budapest and set sail for our next destination in Slovakia, traveling overnight.

Day 7

Cruise with full board included:We’ll arrive in Bratislava early in the morning. After breakfast, we’ll enjoy an included walking tour of the Slovakian capital, exploring its historic center and key landmarks such as the Old Town Hall, Hlavné Námestie Square, the Ganymede Fountain, the Slovak National Theater, and St. Martin’s Cathedral. The afternoon will be free to discover the city at your leisure. We’ll sail through the night.

Day 8

Breakfast & disembarkation:After breakfast, we’ll disembark in Vienna. At 09:00 a.m., cabins must be vacated; however, you may leave your luggage on board and stay in the common areas or head out to explore the city. Our services will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.