Danube Waltz

From $2,999
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8 Days
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6 Guided Tours
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4 Countries

- Budapest to Passau Passau to Budapest

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Day 5

Day 5

Krems, Austria

A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th century, Krems held even more importance than Vienna for its iron, grain, salt and wine trade. As to the latter, the city has played a long and celebrated part in the popularity of the Wachau’s wine culture; the valley’s south slopes in Krems are bathed in sunlight all day and create some of the best Riesling and Veltliner wines in the world. The city’s cobblestone streets, taverns, wine bars and coffeehouses have a timeless appeal.

A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th century, Krems held even more importance than Vienna for its iron, grain, salt and wine trade. As to the latter, the city has played a long and celebrated part in the popularity of the Wachau’s wine culture; the valley’s south slopes in Krems are bathed in sunlight all day and create some of the best Riesling and Veltliner wines in the world. The city’s cobblestone streets, taverns, wine bars and coffeehouses have a timeless appeal.

Historic clock tower and distant castle view

Göttweig Abbey

Experience a Benedictine abbey where monks work and worship during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey.

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Group cycling on riverside trail

Wachau Valley by Bicycle

Follow the flat bicycle trails along the scenic Danube to Dürnstein on an electric bike, or e-bike.

Apricot dumplings with powdered sugar dessert

Göttweig Abbey with Apricot Dumpling Demonstration

Enjoy an exclusive visit to historic Göttweig Abbey before learning how to make tasty apricot dumplings.

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Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.