Gate 1 Travel: Danube River Cruise

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Why You'll Love It

You’ve seen the canals in Venice and the Eiffel Tower in France. Now it’s time to tackle Central Europe. And why not throw in a boat while you’re at it? With Gate 1’s Danube River cruise packages, you’ll see the sights in Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

Not the best at planning in advance? This is the one time that might actually be a good thing. Gate 1 has pre-set itineraries so you can just sit back and enjoy the surroundings. And there will be many surroundings—like the Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and the Dom St. Peter in Nuremberg.

Of course you’ll want a taste of each city’s regional fare, but Gate 1 has the hours in between covered with 20 included meals and unlimited wine and beer at dinner.

– Christy, Bloomspot Staff Writer

9-day Danube River Cruise: Itinerary A

Visits Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, and Budapest

Day 1

Depart USA for Munich; flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment

Day 2

Arrive in Munich and transfer to a port in Nuremberg; board cruise ship and enjoy the captain’s welcome dinner on-board

Day 3

Arrive in Nuremberg for a city tour including the Palace of Justice, the Market Square, and the Church of Our Lady

Day 4

Arrive in Regensburg for a city walking tour including the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube; sail for Passau in the evening

Day 5

Arrive in Passau where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet; explore Passau independently and see sights like St. Stephen's Cathedral

Day 6

Arrive in Melk for a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey; sail through the scenic Wachau Valley to Vienna

Day 7

Arrive in Vienna for a drive along the Ringstrasse to view sights like the Vienna State Opera House, the Parliament, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral; sail for Budapest in the evening

Day 8

Arrive in Budapest for a morning tour including the Parliament, City Park, and Heroes Square; cross the river to see the Royal Palace and Matthias Church, then explore the city independently; enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner on-board

Day 9

Disembark ship in Budapest and depart for USA

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9-day Danube River Cruise: Itinerary B

Visits Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest

Day 1

Depart USA for Budapest; flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment

Day 2

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to the port; board cruise ship and enjoy welcome gala dinner on-board

Day 3

Arrive in Bratislava for a guided tour including the historic town center, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the town hall, and the 13th-century Franciscan church; sail for Vienna in the evening

Day 4

Arrive in Vienna for a drive along the Ringstrasse to view sights like the Vienna State Opera House, the Parliament, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral; sail for Durnstein

Day 5

Arrive in Durnstein; enjoy free time to explore the heart of the Wachau wine district; later, cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley to Melk for a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey; sail for Passau in the evening

Day 6

Arrive in Passau where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet; explore Passau independently and see sights like St. Stephen's Cathedral; sail for Regensburg

Day 7

Arrive in Regensburg for a city walking tour including the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube; sail for Nuremberg in the evening

Day 8

Arrive in Nuremberg for a city tour including the Palace of Justice, the Market Square, and the Church of Our Lady; enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner on-board

Day 9

Disembark ship in Munich and depart for USA

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