Fly from the UK to Vienna before transferring to the MV Serenade I.

Today you are free to make your own discoveries in beautiful Vienna or join the optional city tour. You may also wish to visit the elegant Schonbrunn Palace on our optional excursion. Fittingly for this musical city, a concert featuring the works of Strauss and Mozart will be included this evening.

This charming Austrian town is situated at the beginning of the Wachau stretch of the Danube. English king Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned and escaped from the castle overlooking the town. Enjoy time at leisure to make your own discoveries, perhaps enjoy a stroll in the pedestrianised main street, Hauptstrasse or make a visit to the former Augustinian monastry, Stiftskirche. Alternatively, join the optional walking tour to gain some knowledge of this walled town.

In the afternoon we sail to Melk, arriving early evening. After dinner we welcome on board a local classical musician(s).

This morning we have arranged an optional tour of the remarkable 18th century abbey. One of the finest Baroque monasteries in Europe, its wonderful yellow and white façade, opulent gold pulpit, delicate frescoes and ornate gilding remain untouched by the years.

We arrive in Passau today, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. You are free to make your own discoveries in this delightful town which is home to the 14th century cathedral of St Stephen and the world’s biggest church organ. Alternatively join us for an optional walking tour of the town.

Arrive 09:00 – Depart 13:30 (Regensburg)Arrive 18:00 – Depart 18:15 (Kelheim)

Enjoy an optional tour of Regensburg, a beautifully preserved and UNESCO-listed medieval city. There will be the opportunity to join a tour of the medieval city, taking in the gothic cathedral, the lush botanical gardens, the Adler Apotheke and the 12th century Stone Bridge. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey, the oldest abbey in Bavaria.

The historic city of Nuremberg is yours to discover this morning. Why not join your Tour Manager for a sightseeing tour of the highlights, including the Gothic Our Lady’s Church and the wellpreserved medieval town walls. During the afternoon explore the antique shops or maybe visit one of the town’s breweries to sample the beer.

Travel to Salzburg for two nights in the ‘Sound of Music’ city on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Encircled by forested mountains and dominated by the mighty Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg is the city of Mozart, magnificent palaces, fountains and splendid Baroque buildings.

Your cruise comes to an end today and you will transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK.