DAY 1: Embark in Budapest (D)
Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie, your floating home for your Danube cruise, and settle in for the night. This evening, get to know your fellow travelers over dinner hosted by your Experience Director.

DAY 2: Cruise the Danube Bend (B/L/D)
Today, explore both sides of the city—historic Buda and lively Pest—with your Local Specialist. Visit Heroes’ Square before heading up Castle Hill past Matthias Church to step inside Fisherman’s Bastion for views over the Danube and Parliament. Or, opt to take a foodie tour, diving into Budapest’s vibrant culinary scene and tasting local favourites. This afternoon, choose an Optional Experience to explore the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohány Street Synagogue. In the early evening you’ll set sail, cruising through the Danube bend past the town of Szentendre and the former Royal centre of Visegrad.

DAY 3: Through Transdanubia to Bratislava (B/L/D)
Enjoy the early morning experience of cruising along a stretch of the Danube that defines the border between Hungary to the south and Slovakia to the north. Step ashore in Bratislava and explore its old town on a walking tour with your Local Specialist. See the historic town hall, pass through Michael’s Gate and admire St. Martin’s Cathedral. Alternatively, step back in time on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, uncovering life under Communism with stories of escapes, Soviet rule and the Velvet Revolution. Looking to stretch your legs? Join an Optional Experience hike up to Bratislava Castle for sweeping Danube views. As you cruise through the evening, you’ll pass by the southern foothills of the Little Carpathian Mountains, and cross the border to enjoy views of the plains of Lower Austria.

DAY 4: Culture and Architecture in Vienna (B/L/D)
Welcome to Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Get to know this buzzing city with a drive along the Ringstraße and a guided walk through the old town, where Vienna’s grand architecture and imperial history come to life. Then, explore further with a choice between two experiences, enjoying sweet delights or diving into the life of Mozart. Settle into a traditional coffee house and indulge in a slice of Sachertorte, experiencing Vienna’s famous cafe culture. Or, step into the world of Mozart with an immersive journey back to the 18th century, discovering the places that shaped his life and music. This afternoon, choose between two Optional Experiences. You could visit Schönbrunn Palace, the opulent summer home of the Habsburgs, or take a foodie walking tour, tasting strudels, schnitzels, and other Viennese favourites. After a day of discovery, why not end the evening with an optional classical concert featuring the music of Mozart and Strauss?

DAY 5: Cruise the Wachau Valley (B/L/D)
Cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-listed gem known for its vineyards and medieval castles. In Spitz, join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, exploring the charm of this historic riverside town, famous for their apricots. For lunch, join the Saahs family for a Be My Guest experience at Weingut Nikolaihof, Austria’s oldest winery, where you’ll enjoy homemade specialities made with organic produce straight from their gardens. Continue your cruise through the Wachau Valley, passing by the historic Melk Abbey as your ship navigates overnight into Upper Austria.

DAY 6: See Historic Linz (B/L/D)
Explore Linz with your Local Specialist, strolling through its historic centre and discovering the city’s rich past. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for The Sound of Music. Or, if you love medieval charm, opt for an optional visit to Český Krumlov, a fairytale town with winding streets and a stunning castle. Overnight you’ll cruise through the hills of Upper Austria.

DAY 7: Cross the Upper Austrian Hills into Passau (B/L/D)
Cross into Bavaria and arrive in Passau, the ‘City of Three Rivers’, where the Inn, Danube and Ilz meet. Join your Local Specialist for a morning walking tour through the old town’s cobbled streets or choose a hike along the scenic Ilz River. In the afternoon, why not join an optional Bavarian beer, pretzel and music experience? Enjoying local brews, freshly baked pretzels and traditional folk music.

DAY 8: Farewell Passau (B)
This morning, disembark the Trafalgar Reverie and bid farewell to the captain and crew, taking with you unforgettable memories of your journey along the Danube.

Trafalgar Reverie

Trafalgar Reverie carries an average of 128 guests and has one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in river cruising. Every stateroom offers river views, and the ship’s warm, thoughtfully curated design makes it truly one of a kind. Unwind in the lounge or on the sundeck as the beauty of the River Danube unfolds before you.

Classic Riverview Stateroom
Classic staterooms (151 sq ft / 14 sq m), located on the Moselle Deck, offer cozy river-view comfort with windows positioned at the water line for a unique perspective. All include daily full morning service, light evening turndown, linen change on request, and access to self-service laundry. Your room includes filtered water in glass bottles, refillable bath amenities and a full interactive entertainment system with music, movies and TV channels.

Deluxe Riverview Stateroom
Deluxe staterooms (151 sq ft / 14 sq m) all offer river views. Choose from three locations on the Danube Deck: Deluxe A (cabins 301 to 312), Deluxe B (cabins 314 to 325) toward the stern, or Deluxe C (cabins 201 to 212) at the bow. All include daily full morning service, light evening turndown, linen change on request, and access to self-service laundry. Your room includes filtered water in glass bottles, refillable bath amenities and a full interactive entertainment system with music, movies and TV channels.

French Balcony Stateroom
French Balcony staterooms (151 sq ft / 14 sq m) offer light-filled comfort with floor-to-ceiling river views. Choose from French Balcony A, located toward the bow of the Rhine Deck (cabins 401 to 408), or French Balcony B, toward the stern (cabins 314 to 325). Each features a French balcony, daily full morning service, light evening turndown, linen change on request, and access to self-service laundry. Your room includes filtered water in glass bottles, refillable bath amenities and a full interactive entertainment system with music, movies and TV channels.

Suite Stateroom
Experience elevated comfort in your Riverview Suite (214 sq / ft 20 sq m), featuring a French balcony and located on the Rhine Deck. Enjoy full daily morning service, light evening turndown, linen change on request, and both self-service and serviced laundry, with one complimentary bag per guest, per week. Your suite includes filtered water in glass bottles, refillable bath amenities and extras like slippers, bathrobe, umbrella and more. Settle in with a welcome fruit plate, daily replenished cookies, a minibar with included beverages, and a complimentary bottle of red wine upon arrival. You’ll also enjoy early suite check-in from 12 noon on embarkation day and a full in-room entertainment system with TV, movies and music.
Please note: in Suites 410 and 411, the bed frame cannot be separated.