danube river cruise budapest to nuremberg

From Budapest to Nuremberg aboard a Premier River Vessel

Blue danube discovery cruise.

Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

From $2,899

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• Complimentary land package on select departures
• $2000 cruise savings per stateroom + complimentary stateroom upgrade + $50 onboard credit on select departures
• Waived single supplement on select departures

Discover a wealth of art, history, and cultural treasures as you cruise to some of Europe's most famous destinations. Journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau, and the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Vienna's sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley wine-making region, and traverse Europe's Continental Divide. Add on a pre-cruise extension to Budapest or a post-cruise extension to Prague.

Arrive: Budapest, Hungary

Depart: Nuremberg, Germany

• Cultural and architectural heritage of Vienna, Bratislava, Melk, Passau, Regensburg
• Walking tours, wine tastings, guided bike tours
• Extend your adventure to Glorious Prague, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.

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Minimum fee: $200 per person 90-120 days prior to departure: $400 per person 60-89 days prior to departure: 35% of trip cost 30-59 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost 7-29 days prior to departure: 80% of trip cost 6 days or less: 100% of trip cost

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• 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom—most staterooms offer French Balconies or revolutionary Twin Balconies
• Life-enriching tours daily with personal headset included “Limited Edition Tours"
• Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library, and English language TV stations
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
• Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms
• Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise
• Multiple dining venues
• Unlimited red and white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
• Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
• Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
• Bicycles to explore on your own and guided bicycle tours
• Services of professional Cruise Manager
• All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
• Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of airfare
• All local taxes

Not Included

• Arrival/departure transfers
• Passport or visa fees
• Optional travel insurance
• Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
• Any activities and services described as an upgrade or optional
• Optional gratuities to guides or crew

Accommodations

Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

Days 1-7 (7 nights)

What the Trip is Like

This cruise is rated Level 1, Easiest , and is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active. Daily shore excursions require a moderate amount of walking, often along uneven cobblestone streets and up and down stairs. To better accommodate guests and their individual fitness levels, AMA Waterways programs provide several levels of walking tours whenever possible: "Gentle Walkers" are designed for slower walkers to enjoy the tour in a relaxed manner, "Active Walkers" enjoy the tours at a normal pace, and there is also a "Late Starters" group offered to guests who prefer to sleep in.

Staterooms range from 160-350 square feet (depending on category), and typical hotel room amenities include hair dryer, bathrobe, television, and mini-safe. Every stateroom has individually controlled air conditioning, internet access, wi-fi (free throughout the ship!) and a movie-on-demand system that offers a variety of English language channels, films and music options. Most staterooms have balconies, either walk-on or French, but lower categories just have fixed windows or portholes.

AMA is known for its efforts to bring in regional cuisine, which is always fun as you explore new countries and cultures. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style with made-to-order specialties. Dinner is multi-course. Every lunch and dinner includes free-flowing regional wines as well as complimentary beer and soft drinks. Bottled water, specialty teas, and coffees are always available free of charge. All ships have an open seating policy in the main restaurant to encourage you to meet your fellow travelers.

On Board AMA Riverboats

AMA Waterways specializes in high-end river journeys that navigate some of Europe's most famous waterways. Their ships accommodate approximately 150 passengers in comfortable staterooms, all with scenic views. While this might sound like a lot of travelers compared to Wilderness Travel's traditional small group trips, it's a modest number of passengers in the cruise ship world and there are a number of comfortable lounges, dining rooms, bars, and sitting areas on board for you to find a perfect spot to socialize or quietly relax, depending on your mood.

There is a warm and welcoming feel to all AMA cruises. From the moment you step onboard, you will be welcomed by crew, staff, and leaders who are friendly, professional and English speaking. There is a high staff to guest ratio (1:3) that assures a feeling of being well-taken-care-of at all times. Your fellow passengers will come from a variety of English-speaking countries and guests tend to mingle freely. No need to bring fancy clothes as the atmosphere onboard is casual, although guests do tend to dress up for the Captain's dinner.

Daily shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise, along with free time to explore on your own. Each tour is led by a qualified, local guide. At many stops, you'll be free to choose from one of several options. Complimentary headset systems ensure that you hear every word of your tour. AMA ships carry more than two dozen bicycles and helmets, free of charge, for your use should you want to venture into the countryside.

There is a reception desk onboard that is open 24 hours a day with somebody available to help you, should you need it. All announcements and lectures will be presented in English as the clientele is mainly North American, Australian, and European. All AMA cruises prohibit smoking inside their ships. Smoking is only permitted outside on the sun deck.

Electricity on board all ships is 220v, with 2-pin power outlets. You will need an adapter, and/or converter depending on which electrical appliances you bring with you. There are no medical facilities on board although if medical services are needed, they can easily be called from shore. Laundry services are available for a fee.

All ships are equipped with either a whirlpool or a small, heated swimming pool. If you think you might want to use this, be sure to pack a swimsuit!

Tips are not included in the price of the cruise, and are entirely at your discretion. The recommended rate suggested is 3 Euros per passenger per day to the Cruise Manager and 12 Euros per passenger per day to the crew, which will be divided up and distributed. You can use your credit card for this expense. It is also customary to acknowledge a particularly good performance of a local guide by leaving a tip of 1-2 Euros per tour.

Wilderness Travel enjoys partnering with AMA Waterways because they offer a high quality product with thoughtfully planned itineraries, allowing travelers to experience Europe's most glorious architecture, medieval castles, historic villages, and idyllic countryside with minimal effort. Since these trips are relatively short, you may consider this as part of a longer, European adventure!

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Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises. 

Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.

• Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
• Day 2 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
• Day 3 VIENNA
• Day 4 DÜRNSTEIN – MELK
• Day 5 PASSAU, GERMANY
• Day 6 REGENSBURG
• Day 7 ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
• Day 8 NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)

Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Vienna Waltzes on the Beautiful Blue Danube

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view.

This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg Empire.

Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Vienna’s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from the ship to explore Vienna’s square or the banks of the Danube.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

DÜRNSTEIN – MELK

Passau, germany.

Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg—the city of Mozart—or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing.

Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.

Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG

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BUDAPEST TO NUREMBERG Day 1 | Budapest, Hungary. Arrive in Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital divided by the Danube River. Transfer from the airport to your ship. After boarding, you have free time to take a stroll beside the Danube or in the Váci Utca, a pedestrian thoroughfare featuring shops and cafés. (D) Day 2 | Budapest.  Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Walk up the hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant views. Rejoin your ship in Visegrád for lunch as we begin cruising along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a midafternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D) Day 3 | Vienna, Austria.  Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See some of Vienna’s gracious architecture, then ride along the beautiful Ringstrasse with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater. You then see St. Stephan’s Cathedral. After lunch aboard, the afternoon is yours to further explore this city on your own. Shop along the Kärtnerstrasse or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and summer residence of the Habsburgs. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this “City of Waltzes” with an optional evening concert. (B, L, D) NOTE:  Sailing departures December 1–23 will also visit Vienna’s Christmas market. Day 4 | Melk.  After breakfast, sail through the stunningly scenic Wachau Valley to the Benedictine abbey at Melk, and join a guided tour through the ornate interior of this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and admire the library’s extensive collection of medieval manuscripts; enjoy the garden courtyard and the terrace’s Wachau Valley views. Rejoin your ship for dinner and leisurely cruising along the Danube—taste some local Austrian specialties as you spot charming riverside towns and castle ruins here and there. (B, L, D) Day 5 | Passau, Germany. Enjoy a glorious morning arrival in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through the Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You see the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Eat lunch aboard, but return to the city for further exploration on your own before an early evening departure and cruise through the night. (B, L, D) †Passau organ concert not available after November 1. NOTE:  Sailing departures December 1–23 will also visit Passau’s Christmas market. DAY 6 | Regensburg.  After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche. Lunch served aboard. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River—or take an optional Danube Gorge excursion. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to the Danube Gorge’s dramatic scenery and spectacular 400-foot chalk cliffs. Visit Weltenburg Abbey, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner aboard. (B, L, D) NOTE:  Sailing departures December 1–23 will also visit Kelheim’s Christmas market. DAY 7 | Main-Danube Canal. Nuremberg. Very early this morning, you sail through a number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. Begun as Charlemagne’s dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, historic home of the Nuremberg Trials; or, join an optional World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. You have a brief stop at the Court House before returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls. Your tour ends with a walk from the imperial castle grounds past the Albrecht Dürer House on your way to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore. Your ship remains docked overnight.  (B, L, D) NOTE:  Sailing departures December 1–23 will also visit Nuremberg’s Christmas market. DAY 8 | Nuremberg. After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic. You will stay close to Prague’s Old Town and will get a tour of the landmark Prague Castle. (B) NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.

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Arrive Munich, Nuremberg

Arrive in Munich, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Nuremberg. This German city is the site of Hitler’s infamous rallies during World War II.

Stay: Le Meridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg

Nuremberg, Embark Ship

Enjoy a guided tour of Nuremberg today, taking in the city’s historic past. Afterwards, transfer to your contemporary river ship. Get to know your fellow travellers and Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception.

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This evening, enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.

Having reached the Danube River overnight, you will dock in Regensburg this morning. Here, wander along its cobblestone lanes, taking a journey through the ages as you explore the historic streets, medieval buildings and cultural sites on your guided walking tour. Later, perhaps take an optional tour to Kuchlbauer’s World of Beer in Abensberg. Take a guided tour of the family-owned brewery and see The Kuchlbauer Tower, designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Passau, Linz

As you enjoy your breakfast, arrive in the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or travel to Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing sailing day to Linz.

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Dock in Melk and join a local guide for a tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. This magnificent abbey is home to around two dozen practising monks. You may then wish to join an optional bike ride between Melk and Durnstein. After, discover Durnstein, the town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned back in 1192.

Embrace the splendour and elegance of Vienna today on a walking tour that takes you past St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music’.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Vienna, a cultural utopia of music, art and food. You may wish to take an optional tour to Schonbrunn Palace or the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.

Arrive in the heart of Budapest, where the history and beauty of the city is illuminated by a local guide. See the spectacular Hungarian Parliament and Matthias Church, and visit the Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. You may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum. Celebrate your river cruise with a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.

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A small group of only 190 guests and unlimited comfort on board the VIVA ENJOY offer the best conditions to make every trip an unforgettable experience. Your memories will be marked by a special feel-good atmosphere. By the unmistakable ship design, which reflects the traveled river worlds with natural materials and bright colors. From the warm crew, whose high service standards always have top priority. Of culinary highlights ranging from gourmet dinners to live cooking. And of moments in which excitement and relaxation alternate in the most beautiful way. Look forward to an exceptional river cruise ship!

The MS VIVA ENJOY is the third newbuilding of VIVA Cruises and invites with 95 cabins up to 190 passengers to feel-good moments on board. On the Diamant Deck there are eight luxurious suites, which invite with 24 m² size and a French balcony to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Diamond Deck as well as on the Ruby Deck there are 15 m² 2-bed cabins, which have a French balcony. On the Emerald Deck, the 2-bed cabins have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products from RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet and leave nothing to be desired.

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• Main Restaurant " RIVERSIDE ": The RIVERSIDE Restautant is the main restaurant of VIVA ENJOY. And a place where we spoil them with an international gourmet cuisine and - depending on where we are - also with regional dishes. For lunch and dinner, we offer a choice of multi-course menus.
• Specialty restaurant " MOMENTS ": The MOMENTS has always been our dream. A Mediterranean restaurant concept that bears the individual signature of a chef. Launched at VIVA TWO and also a reality at VIVA ENJOY: Signature Dishes of upscale cuisine and wines precisely matched to the menus make a visit of the moment an incomparable experience for the senses.
• " VIVA's Bistro " at the stern of the VIVA ENJOY as an alternative to the main restaurant with classics for dinner: VIVA's Bistro is all about "Maritime Seafood". Whether at lunch with fish & chips with freshly baked plaice fillet in a lemon- tartar sauce or moules mariniers or in the evening with a bouillabaise Marseilles: we are there for you at lunch and dinner and look forward to your visit.
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'I had never been on a river cruise before and I can tell you I was so impressed'

By Shaynna Blaze | 22 hours ago

After another great experience filming The Block this year I was so thrilled to be off on my first ever Getaway trip.

And honestly, it could not have been better - all the glory of a European summer, cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers onboard Emerald Destiny from Amsterdam to Budapest. 

I had never been to Amsterdam before and by day one I was already smitten - with its charming canals, vibrant art scene and distinct architecture, it's just one big vibe! Starting my visit with a canal cruise was the best way to get my bearings and admire the beautiful canal houses.

It is a city famous for being bicycle friendly so I grabbed an ebike and pedalled my way to Waterland, just a short ferry ride from the city. Seeing my first windmill in the wild was great and the apple pie at the end made all the pedalling worth it. 

Watch the video above.

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Not only had I never been to Amsterdam but I had never been on a river cruise and I can tell you I was so impressed. Emerald Cruises offers the perfect experience with so many stops along the way to discover and explore, plus loads of time to relax onboard.

The suites are designed for the ultimate in guest comfort and it's such a treat to only have to unpack once. The sun deck is a great spot to watch the action on the river pass you by but the dining options also have great views and exceptional food. 

Next we cruised into Germany and the bustling city of Cologne. The cathedral is by far the most impressive monument with its Gothic architecture and sublime interiors but I was very keen to try the local speciality - Kolsch beer. It's quite a light and crisp beer and perfect for me who hadn't drunk a beer for about 20 years, but when in Germany…..

Back onboard and it was time to cruise through what I believe was the most spectacular part of the trip - the Rhine Gorge, with its fairytale scenery, castles and fortresses at every turn. It was a great chance to chat to the other guests up on the sun deck as we motored through to Rudesheim, possibly the most lovely town along the river.  

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Rudesheim is home to one of the quirkiest museums ever - Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, one of the largest collections of mechanical music boxes in the world. Lovely Mary, who works there, took great joy in showing me some of the different music boxes, including the Phonoliszt-Violina, and I have to say, I really loved it. 

After a morning yoga class onboard Emerald Destiny we cruised into our next port of call, Miltenburg. Famous for its local castle built around 1200 and its half-timbered houses, still in original condition, and dating back as far as the 14th century.

At this point of the trip this was most definitely my favourite town - it was just so pretty, quaint and authentic. 

One thing I was not expecting on this trip was a take-home glass fish that I helped create. In the next town of Wertheim there is a centuries old glass blowing tradition and I was lucky enough to meet Ralf who let me help create the cutest little fish. It was one of the EmeraldPLUS experiences on our cruise and it was most definitely a highlight.

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Still in Germany and our next stop was Wurzburg . Bit of a behind the scenes story here, but I had to do all the voiceovers for this part of the story again as we worked out we'd recorded the word Wurzburg wrong. I think there are a few ways to say it but we've gone with "Vertz-borg", said in my best German accent.

Now I absolutely loved it there, especially the Wurzburg Residence. The interiors of this palace are like nothing I've seen, I actually got goosebumps when I walked in. It was a very special experience. 

Breakfast was my favourite meal on the ship, especially sitting outside enjoying the passing view but all the food onboard is top notch. Meals were a great time to mix and mingle with the other guests and exchange stories of tour highlights. 

After Miltenburg and Wurzburg there were still a few more "burgs/bergs" to visit and the next was Bamberg. It's like a picture book where the entire old town is UNESCO listed and the architectural highlights are many, including the New Residence which served as the seat of Bamberg's Prince Bishops until the early 1800s and is a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles with opulent furnishings and even more extravagant gardens. 

Nuremberg has a much more sombre history than the other bergs as it was one of the most bombed cities in WWII - 92 per cent of the old town was completely destroyed and then later repaired and rebuilt. It was the city of the nazi party rallies with up to a million people attending every year so it really was a target.

There are certainly still some lighter moments in this town. It has a wonderful Christmas market in the main square each year and it's also the home of lebkuchen, or gingerbread, and I can confirm it was delightful.

One last burg on the list, Regensburg. It is one of Germany's oldest towns with a monument dating back to 179AD - quite unbelievable. There is a 12th century stone bridge also but surprisingly it's the sausage kitchen nearby that is more well-known. Now I don't eat meat but the crew gave it a good go and did tell me that the Regensburg sausage, with its sauerkraut, sweet mustard and caraway seed bun was one of the best.

Departing Germany and our next stop was Austria with our first port being Melk. Melk is known internationally for its Abbey, founded almost a thousand years ago when a castle was donated to the Benedictine monks and it's been a working monastery ever since. The interiors are phenomenal and the library is filled with 90,000 books and rare manuscripts.

I actually hopped off the ship with an ebike in Melk so had the ride the 32kms up to Durnstein, through charming villages, rolling vineyards, lush countryside and some of the most glorious apricot trees I've ever seen. There were little roadside stands with apricots for sale and they were just divine. 

Now I can't give it all away but there is another leg to this trip still to come and it's just as amazing. I continue further into Austria and then across to stunning Slovakia, before finishing up in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

Watch Getaway tonight at 5:30pm on 9 and 9Now to see Shaynna's second Europe episode.

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