Romantic Austria Luxury Tour Down the Danube

Dürnstein Castle in the Lower Austrian Wachau region on the Danube river

What to expect on this itinerary

Indulge along the Danube and cruise through history on this romantic 9-day Austria tour for couples. Packed full of intimate moments and extras, you’ll travel the famous river through Austria and on to Budapest. Delight in Salzburg, get royal in Vienna, lounge in spas, and immerse yourself in Middle Europe’s most amorous setting.

Countries Visited

Austria, Hungary

Places Visited

Vilshofen, Passau, Pinz, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest

Suggested Duration

9 Days

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Day 1

Vilshofen – A Beautiful Night in Bavaria

Touch down in Bavaria and you will be greeted at the airport by a private driver, for a short transfer eastward to Vilshofen. Forests cover mountain pastures here and tiny villages evoke a faraway time. This is the old world of Europe, where empires flourished and royalty cruised along the Danube. Your standalone chalet is tucked away in a Bavarian forest, hiding from the rest of the world for a night. Dinner is delivered to your verandah and you have a night of solitude amid the trees.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Dinner
Day 2

Passau – Castles and Charm

Day 3

Linz – A Horse and Carriage Ride

Day 4

Wachau Valley – Cycling and Wine Tasting

Day 5

Vienna – Living Like Habsburg Royalty

Day 6

Vienna – Learning the Waltz

Day 7

Budapest – Cruising the Danube

Day 8

Budapest – An Island Picnic

Day 9

Budapest – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Lounge in a private Viennese chocolate spa on a day of indulgence in the Austrian capital
  • Cruise into Budapest like the aristocrats of yesteryear, the city’s majestic facades filling both Danube riverbanks
  • Sit back and enjoy a romantic horse and carriage ride around Salzburg, a World Heritage city with much more than the Sound of Music
  • Cycle together through the Lower Danube Valley, with two stops for vineyard wine tasting along the way
  • Savor the life of Habsburg royalty during a day of private touring in Vienna
  • Learn the waltz, relish in a night at the opera, and enjoy a private island picnic
  • Connect the Danube’s redolent castles and step out into towns of cute cobblestone streets

Starting Price

$8,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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