b'YOUR ITINERARY 11 DAY HOLIDAYFROM THE DANUBEDays 1-2Cosmopolitan FrankfurtDay 7Charming Drnstein,2,895 PPDelights of and lovely Linz beautiful Wachau Valley, and2025 Departures in: Our holiday begins at London Stpicturesque Melk AbbeyPancras as we travel by rail toEnjoy free time in the charming village the Danube Frankfurt and spend ourrst nightof Drnstein to sample local wine orJUN, JUL, AUGhere. Day 2 begins with a guided tourwander its picturesque streets. This of thenancial capital of Germany,afternoon, we sail through the scenicUPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:discovering its history, culture andWachau Valley, with its green valleys,First Class rail departures available.landmarks. This afternoon, we journeyvineyards, and fortresses. Later, we by rail to Linz, where we spend thedisembark in Emmersdorf to visit Melk night in this town known for itsAbbey, an 11th-century BenedictineYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDESgorgeous old town as well as its mix ofAbbey overlooking the Danube.baroque and modern architecture.7 night cruise onboard Day 8The enchanting AustrianMS Amadeus ImperialDay 3Discovering Linz and toLake District or stunning Salzburg 3 nights 4-Star accommodationBudapest where we board ourWaking in beautiful Linz, you can luxurious ship choose between a day in the AustrianStandard Class rail travel and On a guided tour of Linz, we exploreLake District, the Salzkammergut, or aall transfersits baroque old town. This afternoon,visit to Salzburg. Therst option seesEscorted throughout your tour we travel by rail to the mesmerisingus stopping at UNESCO-listed Hallstatt,by our experienced Tour/Cruise city of Budapest where our luxuriousHallsttter See Lake and Mondsee. Manager teamship awaits us, and were greeted withAlternatively, travel to Salzburg, aBreakfast, lunch and dinner each a cocktail in the lounge. We indulgebeautiful Baroque city on the banks ofday of your cruise including a in ourrst dinner onboard beforethe Salzach river, for a guided tour. spectacular gala dinnerenjoying the enchanting ambience of a traditional Hungarian FolkloreDays 9-10 - Beautiful Passau andDrinks package with dinner every troupe. Once the sun sets, we begin acultural Cologne night of your cruisenight-time cruise taking in BudapestsToday we enjoy a last cruise throughFive-star service onboardilluminated sights.delightful river scenery before arrivingComplimentary onboard Wi-Fiin Passau, Germany. The old town Days 4-5 - Striking Budapest andboasts baroque architecture like St.Complimentary luggage service from glorious Bratislava Stephens Cathedral and sits beneathyour home to the ship and backThis morning, we delve deeper intothe Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-centuryA superb choice of excursionsBudapests beauty and history on afortress. Tonight, we enjoy our farewell sightseeing tour. This evening, weGala dinner. On Day 10, its time to sail the scenic Danube bend withdisembark and make our way by rail to wonderful views from the sun deckCologne. After checking into our hotel or panoramic windows in the bar. theres time to explore this striking city.Bratislava welcomes us on Day 5 and, on a guided tour, we discover theDay 11Discovering Cologne and Baroque Old Town and castle district.Homeward boundThis morning we enjoy a sightseeingOn some dates, this cruise Day 6 - Imperial Vienna tour of Cologne, getting a glimpseoperates in reverse order. After a calm night of cruising, weof the citys landmarks, includingYou will experience the same reach Vienna for a sightseeing tour,the impressive Gothic cathedral.tours and excursions. relishing in Austrias Imperial culture.Afterwards, we bid farewell to CologneVisitgreatrail.com/DDR25Tonight, were treated to performancesand make our way home by rail. Infor more details.by four past members of the ViennaLondon, we bid farewell to new friendsAlternative ways to join the ship are Philharmonic in the lounge.and fellow travellers. also available: Fly & Cruise, visit greatrail.com/DLZ25 Rail & Cruise, Fly back, visit greatrail.com/DDF25UPGRADE YOUR CABIN: Middle Deck Deluxe Stateroom from 500pp Upper Deck Deluxe Stateroom from 800pp Tour Code: DLR| per person based onUpper Deck Deluxe Suite from 1,200pp 2 sharing. Deposit from 600 per person.Supplement for solo travellers from 1,100.To book and for information visit greatrail.com/DLR25or call 01904 527168 & speak to our expert team.45'