Danube River Cruise: Budapest to Vilshofen

8 DAYS FROM $4,495

• Follow the Danube through five countries, exploring with a National Geographic Expert. • Take a specially arranged tour of Vienna’s renowned Museum of Natural History. • Experience Central European traditions, from food and wine to classical concerts and yodeling.

River Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–3 I BUDAPEST, HUNGARY/ BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Board the ship in Budapest and enjoy a guided nighttime walk. Discover Budapest’s two distinct sides on a city tour the next day. Set sail on the Danube and enjoy a musical performance after dinner. In Bratislava, stroll the medieval old town with a guide, then hike to the city’s castle or take a food tour before an evening waltz performance. AmaViola for the entire voyage Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 4–5 I VIENNA, AUSTRIA/WACHAU VALLEY/DÜRNSTEIN Spend the morning exploring imperial Vienna on foot or by bicycle. Join a National Geographic grantee for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Natural History, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Opt to rise early for a sunrise photo shoot as we cruise into Wachau Valley. Here, venture into magnificent Melk Abbey, go bike riding, or tour medieval Dürnstein. At Castle Greinburg, hear local legends during a wine reception. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAY 6 I LINZ/SALZBURG OR ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECHIA (CZECH REPUBLIC) Arrive in the cultural capital of Linz, and visit the old city on a walking tour or a bike ride. Choose an excursion to the charming Czech town of Český Krumlov, or explore the storybook streets of Salzburg. Enjoy an Austrian folklore performance tonight. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 7–8 I PASSAU, GERMANY/ VILSHOFEN/MUNICH In Passau, admire the celebrated baroque architecture on a walking tour, or trek up to the 13th-century fortress at Veste Oberhaus. Toast our Danube voyage at a festive Oktoberfest-like celebration. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

A National Geographic Expert and photographer, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Susan Seubert Photographer Susan Seubert has produced more than 30 stories for National Geographic Traveler on assignments from Canada to the Caribbean and Texas to Thailand. She won Columbia University’s Alfred Eisenstadt Award and the North American Travel Journalists Association award for excellence in photography. Susan lectures regularly at institutions like Harvard University and the Portland Art Museum. Find the departure(s) Susan will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with AmaWaterways. Dates: This expedition is offered in June, 2023. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Visit website for complete details and dates.

Set off on an extraordinary adventure by private jet, experiencing wonders from Berlin to Mongolia on a single journey. Choose to focus on a continent or a theme—or set out to circumnavigate the globe, visiting legendary sites from Machu Picchu to the Serengeti. You’ll explore with a team of National Geographic Experts—including a National Geographic photographer—and be treated to a feast of knowledge, discovering the history, ecology, art, and music of diverse places. Stay in some of the world’s finest accommodations, enjoy private tours and specially arranged cultural experiences, and travel in the comfort of that a private jet has been VIP-configured for no more than 75 guests.

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• Expertly curated itineraries that offer a wide choice of daily activities and excursions, allowing you to explore in depth and tailor the trip to your interests.

• Enriching talks and presentations by three

National Geographic Experts as well as experts in the field

• Accommodations in world-class or best available hotels

• All meals, except on arrival and departure days, including specially arranged meals with local entertainment

• All beverages aboard the private jet and during special events; house wine and beer at meals

• Transportation aboard a VIP-configured private jet, as well as airport transfers upon arrival and departure and transportation on daily excursions

• An exceptional staff of seasoned, Englishspeaking professionals

• Entrance fees to sites indicated in the itinerary and local taxes

• All gratuities

The National Geographic private jet prepares to welcome travelers on board.

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Sandesh Kadur, Filmmaker and photographer

National Geographic Explorer Sandesh Kadur creates wildlife documentary films and photography books that expose the need to conserve threatened species and habitats. His films have appeared on National Geographic, the BBC, the Discovery Channel, and elsewhere. As part of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project team, he filmed a 360-degree video series, The Okavango Experience.