Vienna and the Blue Danube at the Imperial Riding School

Day 1 UK to Budapest

Fly to Budapest, where you'll embark Amadeus Royal. Once you've settled into your cabin, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board. You’ll remain moored here for the next two nights.

Day 2 Budapest 🎧

Enjoy exploring the many treasures of Budapest.

An included city tour will show you the highlights, including Buda, the western part of the city which is the older and more graceful half, with its cobbled streets, medieval architecture and Buda Castle. You will also see the Hungarian Parliament buildings and Heroes' Square in Pest, on the east bank of the Danube. It’s the administrative and commercial centre, with wide avenues and impressive 19th-century public buildings. This afternoon, optional excursions to Gödöllo Palace and Lazar Equestrian Park Horse Farm are available.

Day 3 Budapest to Esztergom

Begin your cruise this morning along the Danube to Esztergom, arriving late this morning. An impressive basilica dominates the skyline, sitting high above the town and Danube River, however there's more to this town than this mighty domed structure – the country's first king, St Stephen, was born here in 975 and it was the royal seat from the late 10th to the mid-13th centuries. Perhaps learn more about Esztergom and the nearby village of Szentendre on an optional excursion this afternoon. Depart early this evening, sailing into Slovakian waters and to Bratislava.

Day 4 Bratislava 🎧

Founded over 2,000 years ago Bratislava is now the capital of Slovakia. It was also capital of Hungary for a while during the late Middle Ages, showing how the chequered histories of these central European countries are inter-related. Spend the day exploring the city's old quarter, or join an optional excursion and discover more…

Set sail before dinner.

Day 5 Linz 🎧

After a leisurely day cruising you'll arrive in Linz this afternoon.

Take the chance to explore this historic and cultural gem independently. Wander through charming cobblestone streets admiring architecture that spans the centuries, and visit Main Square, one of the biggest in Central Europe. You might like to visit the new cathedral with its towering spire or take in some culture at the striking Lentos Art Museum.

Set sail late tonight and cruise towards Passau.

Day 6 Passau 🎧

Arrive this morning and spent a full day in Passau, which is set at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. The city can be explored on an optional walking tour this morning. Cruise overnight towards Melk.

Day 7 Melk to Dürnstein 🎧

Perhaps visit the Benedictine abbey for which Melk is justly famous on an optional excursion this morning. Enjoy some free time to explore before setting sail for Dürnstein, which is set in the stunning Wachau Valley, around midday. The town is one of the most picturesque on the Danube River.

Spend the rest of the afternoon here at leisure before sailing this evening towards Vienna.

Day 8 Vienna

Disembark Amadeus Royal after breakfast and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay on a half-board basis, with one dinner at a local restaurant and two dinners at the hotel. Depending on your chosen departure date, your stay here in Vienna will be at the locally rated 4-star Imperial Riding School Hotel, the 4-star Hotel Regina or the 4-star Hotel Strudlhof or similar.

Vienna is the artistic capital of Austria: home to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater and one of the world's finest opera houses. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful city en-route to your hotel. A panoramic coach tour includes the Ringstrasse and Opera House, a walking tour of the historic centre and a coffee and cake stop in one of the Viennese coffee houses.

Tonight, a traditional three-course Austrian dinner will be served at the atmospheric Augustinerkeller restaurant, which is located in one of the monastery cellars of Vienna's Old Town.

Day 9 Vienna 🎧

Today you can explore independently or opt to join an excursion to the Schönbrunn Palace, in the west of Vienna. The palace was transformed from a royal hunting lodge and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your guided tour you will discover the riches contained inside, have time to stroll through the grounds and perhaps visit the Coach and Carriage Museum.

After dinner tonight you'll be taken to an included classical music concert at one of Vienna’s impressive concert halls.

Day 10 Vienna 🎧

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore independently or do a spot of souvenir shopping.

Day 11 Vienna to UK

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.