Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey

Day 1 | Basel, Switzerland

Discover the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet.

Day 2 | Basel, Switzerland

Explore one of the many world-class museums in this historic cultural capital of Switzerland.

Day 3 | Breisach, Germany

Explore Germany’s fabled Black Forest region and admire verdant hills amid stunning scenery.

Day 4 | Strasbourg, France

Encounter this multicultural city and its famed Strasbourg Cathedral; sample Alsatian food.

Day 5 | Karlsruhe, Germany

See the Karlsruhe Palace and explore the distinctive layout of streets that surround it.

Day 6 | Frankfurt, Germany

Take a stroll along the pathway by Main River or explore the historic old town.

Day 7 | Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Relax as you sail the Main River, making your way through Germany’s scenic Franconia region.

Marktheidenfeld, Germany

Immerse yourself in Bavarian culture and cuisine and sample hearty dishes of regional fare.

Day 8 | Würzburg, Germany

Encounter the Bishops’ Residenz, a large, ornate baroque palace and UNESCO Site.

Day 9 | Bamberg, Germany

See the Town Hall in this UNESCO-listed medieval city; sample its distinctive rauchbier.

Day 10 | Nuremberg, Germany

See the Palace of Justice, old town and Market Square in this history-filled city.

Day 11 | Nuremberg, Germany

Explore Nuremberg’s key sites and captivating history from the Middle Ages to World War II.

Regensburg, Germany

Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city’s streets and learn about Regensburg’s history.

Day 12 | Regensburg, Germany

Enjoy architectural highlights and see the world’s first fast-food restaurant.

Day 13 | Passau, Germany

Admire the patrician houses in the old town and see Passau’s ornately decorated cathedral.

Day 14 | Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley

Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards.

Krems, Austria

Visit Göttweig Abbey, admiring its ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church.

Day 15 | Vienna, Austria

Admire Vienna’s architecture and discover the city’s classical music heritage.

Day 16 | Vienna, Austria

Discover the delights of Vienna as you browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.

Day 17 | Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend

Sail along the scenic Danube and see stunning landscapes unfurl as you pass quaint towns.

Budapest, Hungary

Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.

Day 18 | Budapest, Hungary

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

*Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. Itinerary also operates in reverse.