Explore medieval abbeys, Imperial Vienna, the spectacular Wachau wine region, and the Eastern European jewels of Bratislava, Esztergom, and Budapest

This cruise begins in Passau and continues downstream along the Danube River to Budapest, Hungary's exuberant capital. Highlights are sightseeing visits to Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Vienna and Bratislava. A visit to the Benedictine abbey of Melk and a drive through the picturesque Wachau district are also memorable. On this journey you get to know much about the heart of Europe - its countries, peoples and cultures.