Taking a Viking cruise on the Rhine or Danube will feel like you are on a mobile hotel, traveling all the way along the coast. The scenery on both sides is endless. When you arrive at the port, you can take a stroll or follow the Viking celebrities. For shore sightseeing, this itinerary is casual and free, with good food and accommodation, full Chinese service + airport transfer, basically no obstacles.

The recommended itineraries are as follows:

New luxury travel in Europe: Viking cruise Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Danube River Humanities Eastern European Landscape 5 countries 11 days river cruise travel Beijing\Shanghai\ Departing from Guangzhou (Budapest-Vienna)

Highlights of the itinerary:?

Full Chinese service, including Chinese waiters, Chinese menus, and Chinese tour guides

One price for the ferry ticket Fully included: ferry ticket + airport transfer service* + shore excursion + Chinese tour guide service + meals on board + local specialty meals + drinks (alcohol) + tips

Luxury and comfortable itinerary, eliminating the need for every trip The worries of traveling by car and packing your luggage on the same day

Each group is a small group of no more than 28 people + 1 Chinese tour guide, with VOX electronic headset to explain along the way

Visit 5 countries: Hungary, Austria , Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany

Free WIFI on board?

Reference itinerary:

First day Beijing\Shanghai\Guangzhou-Budapest Beijing\Shanghai\Guangzhou- Budapest (departing from various places)?

Pick-up in batches according to flight time: When you arrive at Budapest Airport and collect your luggage, Viking's concierge service staff will guide you through customs clearance procedures. Our driver is already waiting outside the airport to pick you up and board your Viking river cruise. ?

11:00-15:00 Lounge Welcome Buffet

15:00 Hardings Concierge Shopping Seminar

16:00 Hardings Concierge Shopping Service Hours

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17:00 Welcome reception, welcome speech and crew introduction

18:00-19:30 Buffet dinner on board

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7:30-8:30 Hardings concierge shopping service hours

8.30 City tour: Head to Budapest Castle Hill; Fisherman's Bastion; Heroes' Square

12:30 Lunch on board

14:00 Free time in Budapest in the afternoon

17:45 Daily meeting on board (tomorrow Itinerary introduction)

18:00-19:30 Dinner on board

19:30-20:30 Harding concierge shopping service hours?

1. Castle Hill in Budapest?

Castle Hill is the most visited tourist attraction in Budapest. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century AD. It brings together most of Buda's attractions and is the "first stop" that many tourists choose to start visiting Budapest. The first choice for sightseeing is walking on Castle Hill Road, and you will soon find that the streets, squares and houses along the way have a strong medieval architectural style. Standing on the top of the castle, you can have a panoramic view of the Danube River and the city of Pest on the other side, including the Chain Bridge, the Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other views. ?

2. Fisherman’s Bastion?

Located on the Castle Hill on the Buda side, the fortress was named in memory of the former defense against Danube fishermen. It is closely connected with the Hungarian Parliament Building and the National Opera House. It is known as the most stunning architectural complex in Hungary and is also an excellent lookout point overlooking the Danube River and the Pest District. ?

3. Heroes’ Square?

It is one of the most magnificent architectural complexes in Budapest and has extremely high historical and artistic value. Located at the end of Andrássy Avenue in the northeast, it was built to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary and to commemorate the Hungarian people and national heroes who suffered the catastrophe of the war. Every major festival there will be a grand celebration ceremony in the square. Strolling through the square and Heroes' Square, you can first stop and admire the exquisite buildings on the square

Breakfast, lunch and dinner cruise cabin

Breakfast in Bratislava on the third day 6:30-9.00 ?

8:00-9:00 Hardings Concierge Shopping Service Hours, Morning Sailing

12:00 Lunch on board

13:00 City Tour: Go Bratislava Old Town; Michael Gate

15:00-17:45 Free time or shopping at Pandorf Outlet

17:45 Daily meeting on board (Introduction to tomorrow’s itinerary)

18:00-19:00 Dinner on board

19:30-20:30 Harding concierge shopping service hours

1 .Bratislava Old Town?

The Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is one of the most worth visiting places in the city. The ancient buildings here are well-preserved, including medieval buildings. The original appearance of the city and the many vicissitudes of historical sites are silently telling people the time and stories they have experienced.

Most of the houses in the old town are Baroque-style buildings. Strolling along the ashlar-paved streets of the old town feels like traveling back to the Middle Ages. ?

2. Michael's Gate?

Michael's Gate is not just a gate. It is the oldest surviving building in Bratislava and the only preserved medieval one. Fortification buildings. If you want to enter the old town, this is the place you must pass. This Gothic tower was built around the middle of the 14th century and is 51 meters high. The terrace at the top of the tower is an excellent place to overlook the beautiful scenery of the old city. At the top of the tower is a statue of the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon, which is where the name of this attraction comes from. There is also a "kilometer board" on the ground of the gate. The circular board depicts the directions and distances of major famous cities in the world relative to this point. It is a great fun to stand on it and take photos in the direction of Beijing 7433! ?

3. Pandorf Outlet Shopping?

It is located at the junction of Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, only a 30-minute drive from Vienna city and airport; From Bratislava, it only takes 25 minutes via the A4 motorway connecting Vienna and Budapest. The vibrant and colorful buildings in the center follow the local Burgenland architectural style. The 9 unique restaurants, bars and children's playgrounds, as well as the beautiful surrounding scenery, make this place a fashionable place for consumers. The perfect choice. The brand-new shopping plaza has more than 200 brands of top design boutiques, offering discounts of 30%-70% throughout the year.

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Day 4? Melk 6:30-9.00 Breakfast?

8:00-9:00 Hardings Concierge Shopping service time, morning sailing

11:30 Lunch on board

13:00-15:00 Wachau Valley Scenic Sailing

15:00 Ashore visit Melk Abbey (visit inside)

17:30 Return to the ship after the tour

17:30-18:00 Harding Lecture: Salzburg/Czech Republic/Munich

18:15 Daily meeting on board (introduction to tomorrow’s itinerary)

18:30-19:30 Dinner on board

19:30-20:30 Harding Concierge Shopping service hours?

1. Wachau Valley?

The Wachau Valley is a branch of the Danube River Valley. With its beautiful scenery, it has become a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists. . The entire historical traces here are relatively well preserved. You can see some local buildings, including monasteries and castles, as well as some agricultural facilities for growing grapes. It can be said that the traces of the evolution of the area from prehistoric times to the present have been preserved one by one. Tourists can take a cruise on the river and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. On the way, tourists can see the disappearing houses, dense woods, castles and vineyards. It is really a very pleasant experience to enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the local white wine. ?

2. Merkel Abbey?

When you come to the small town of Melk, you will easily see this yellow and white, colorful medieval building. Erke Abbey is the largest Baroque building in Austria. The monastery is located on a rock in the town of Melk. It was built in 1089 and was once a fortress for the Bavarian nobles. Later, the rulers, the Babenberg family, recruited monks here and donated the building to the monks. monastery.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner cruise cabin

Day 5 Salzburg-Linz 6:30-8:30 Breakfast?

7:30- 8:30 Concierge shopping service time

8:30-10:00 Take the bus to Salzburg for full-day activities. Arrive in Salzburg and walk around the old city: Mirabell Gardens; Mozart’s birthplace

13:00 Local specialty lunch: St. Peters Restaurant, enjoy the show during lunch

14:30 Free time

Leave Sal by car at 16:00 Zburg, daily meeting in the car

18:30-20:30 Dinner on the boat

At 20:30 you can choose to go to the casino in Linz and arrange a round-trip bus transfer< /p>

19:30-21:00 Harding concierge shopping service hours?

1. Salzburg Old Town?

Various colorful shops in the old town The architectural style is so pleasing to the eye. This is also the result of strict protection by the city's laws. Walking through countless narrow streets (the most famous ones are Grain Alley, Jewish Alley, Golden Alley, Quay Alley, Linz Street, and Stone Alley), you can see buildings from the Middle Ages, Romanesque, and Baroque. , the Renaissance, and the dignified and classical bourgeois residences of the monarchy period. There is hardly an era in Salzburg that has not left its architectural mark. Most of the old town is pedestrianized and is not very large, making it an ideal place for walking and shopping. ?

2. Mirabell Garden?

In the center of the garden is a large fountain surrounded by many statues of characters from Greek mythology.

Walking up to the back of the garden is the dwarf garden, which contains several dwarfs with exaggerated shapes. It is said that the prototypes are the children born to the bishop and his mistress. There are also two unicorn sculptures in the garden, which are full of romance and fairy tales. ?

3. Mozart’s birthplace?

Located at No. 9 Grain Alley in Salzburg, Austria, it is a beige 6-story building. The genius music was born on January 27, 1756. Mozart was born here. Mozart's father was a violinist, and his family lived on the third floor of this building from 1747 to 1773. Mozart's birthplace is the most eye-catching building on Grain Alley, with a yellow exterior wall and a red and white Austrian flag.

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Day 6 Cesky Krumlov-Linz 6:30-8:30 Breakfast?

7:30 -8:30 Concierge shopping service time

8:30-10:00 Take a bus to the Old Town of Cesky Krumlov for a walking tour

13:00 Local specialty restaurant: Czech specialty Food

14:30-16:00 Free activities

Leave by car at 16:00, daily meeting in the car (explaining tomorrow's itinerary)

18:30-20:00 Dinner on board

20:00-21:00 Concierge shopping service time?

Old Town of Cesky Krumlov?

Said to be one of the prettiest towns in Europe right now. Because it has been far away from modern civilization for more than two hundred years and has not been affected by the industrial revolution, the streets and buildings of the town have preserved their medieval style. In 1992, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. There aren't many tourists in the town at the moment, so it's well worth a visit.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner cruise cabin

Day 7 Munich-Pasau 6:30-8:30 Breakfast?

7:30-8:30 Harding Concierge Shopping Service Hours

8:30-11:00 Drive to Munich City Tour: Victory Alienmarkt; New Town Hall; English Garden; Marienplatz

12 :00Visit the Marienplatz carillon show

12:30-13:30 Local specialty lunch: Hofbrauhaus Munich

13:30-14:30 Free time in the city center

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Leave Munich at 15:30 and have daily meetings in the car

Arrive at Passau port at 18:00

18:00-19:30 Dinner on board< /p>

19:30-21:00 Concierge shopping service hours?

1. Victor Alien Market?

Also known as the grain market or grain market, it is A food market in the center of Munich, with many local restaurants and beer gardens where you can feel the local atmosphere. ?

2. The New Town Hall?

It is a towering brown-black Gothic building built at the end of the 19th century on the north side of Marienplatz. It looks like a layer of white frost is sprinkled on it. . There are statues of kings, saints and mythological heroes of Bain in the niches between the windows on its front. The entire building has a grand layout and gorgeous decoration. It took 40 years to complete from 1867. The 85-meter-high bell tower of the city hall is equipped with the largest puppet clock (Glockenspiel) in Germany. It attracts many tourists to watch it every morning, especially those who are new to Munich and do not want to miss the opportunity. ?

3. Marienplatz?

Located in the center of Munich, the square was built in 1158 and is the largest and most important square in Munich. Because Munich's new and old city halls are located around the square, Marienplatz is Munich's "city living room". It is now Munich's transportation hub and a place for various political and cultural activities and citizens' leisure, entertainment and gatherings. , the Bayern Munich football team also celebrated their victory here. ?

4. Marienplatz Carillon Performance?

Glockenspiel: 11:00 and 12:00 every day, plus 17:00 and 21:00 from March to October point. ?

5. English Garden?

The English Garden is located on the banks of the Isar River and covers an area of ??350 hectares. It is the largest park in Munich and one of the largest urban parks in Europe. The garden was named "British Park" because it followed the example of England in its construction, with open grassland, winding paths, and conforming to nature with very little artificial carving. The garden has thick green lawns, dense tree shades, wild ducks playing in the river, and swans strolling on the lawn, creating a harmonious natural scenery.

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