Personally, I think the Wachau Valley is the most beautiful section of the Danube River:
The Wachau Valley specifically refers to the period between Melk and Krems, which is more than 30 kilometers long. of the Danube Valley. The Wachau Valley is also a famous wine-producing region in Austria, famous for its white wine. The weather here is influenced by two major climates coming from the Atlantic Ocean in the west and Pannonia in the east. Therefore, each vineyard in the Wachau Valley has its own microclimate, and this subtle difference results in the wines produced by the cooler Spitz vineyards and the warmer Leibenberg vineyards. Delicate aroma. In 2011, the Wachau Valley was included in the United Nations World Cultural Heritage List for its rich natural resources and long history and culture.
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Europe’s New Luxury Tour: Viking Cruises Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary Danube River Humanities Eastern European Landscape 5 Countries 12 Days River Cruise Tour September 24, 2017 Departing from Beijing and boarding the ship in Vienna
Highlights of the itinerary:?
Full Chinese service, including Chinese waiters, Chinese menus, and Chinese tour guides
The ferry ticket is all included in the price : Ferry tickets, airport pick-up and drop-off services* Shore excursions, Chinese-speaking tour guide services, meals on board, local specialties, drinks (drinks), tips
Luxury and comfortable itinerary, eliminating the worries of daily transportation and packing luggage
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Each small group of no more than 28 people has a Chinese tour guide, VOX electronic headset to explain along with the voice
Visit 5 countries: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany
Free WIFI on board
Departing on September 24, 2017? Boarding on September 24
First day 9.24 (Monday) Beijing-Vienna?
Reference flight: OS064 TU04SEP ? PEKVIE DK1 ? 1120 1530
Take a direct international flight to Vienna. After arriving at the airport and collecting 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. ?
17:00 Welcome reception, welcome speech and crew introduction
18:00-19:30 Buffet dinner on board?
Meals: Breakfast ( X) Lunch (X) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking River Cruise
The next day? 9.25 (Tuesday)? Vienna (Austria)?
6:30-8: 30 Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Harding concierge shopping service hours
8.30 Panoramic city sightseeing: Vienna City Garden, Spanish Equestrian School, Ring Road, Stephen's Cathedral, Qian Princess Akane Museum, Hofburg Palace?
12:30-13:45 Lunch on the boat
14:00-17:00 Visit Sch?nbrunn Palace (inside visit)
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17:45 Daily meeting to introduce tomorrow's itinerary
18:00-19:30 Arrange a farewell dinner?
1. Stephen's Cathedral?
It is a landmark building in Vienna and is known as the three cathedrals in Europe along with Cologne Cathedral and St. Peter's Cathedral. Today, the cathedral still stands quietly in the center of the lively old city, like the guardian of Vienna. When you come to the center of Vienna, you will definitely be attracted by its majesty. ?
2. Ringstrasse?
It is a famous sightseeing thoroughfare in Vienna. The avenue is lined with trees on both sides and is lined with buildings of various styles, including city halls and The State Opera is all here. ?
3. Hofburg Palace?
Located in the center of Vienna, this spectacular building complex has been the residence of the Habsburg royal family since the 13th century. Lanz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Princess Sissi) once lived here.
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Sissi Museum?
Located in the old palace of the Hofburg Palace, it consists of the Royal Tableware Hall, the Sissi Museum and the Royal Suite, displaying the Habsburg kings Many items used by Chao and Princess Sissi during their lifetime are filled with the atmosphere of fairy tale life. ?
4. Spanish Equestrian School?
The Spanish Equestrian School got its name because it initially used Spanish stallions. Now, it is the white Lipizzaner horse that shows the superb skills of classical equestrianism. This is a horse of Spanish, Neapolitan and Arabian ancestry, originally from Libya. They are born light black and develop this dazzling white color when they are about 7 years old. The performances of the Riding Society reflect the principles of horse stunt training, such as leaping in the air, jumping with legs in the air, etc., followed by horse ballet, which seems to freeze the Baroque era into a single moment, which fascinates visitors. ?
5. Vienna City Park?
It is located on the east side of the Ring Road in Vienna, Austria, and was established along the Vienna River. It has flower clocks, lawns, birds, and musician statues. It forms a very beautiful scene and is a good place for walking and outing. The park is very wide, with a total area of ??65,000 square meters. It was built in 1862 and is the first park in Vienna. Today there are many statues of other musicians in the park, especially the golden full-length statue of Strauss playing the violin and the bust of the master of the organ and the full-length marble seated statue of Schubert, the king of lyric music, next to the cedar. In addition, there is a small square in the park where Strauss often performed concerts, and a concert hall that can accommodate 150 people. Concerts are held here in winter and open-air concerts are held in the square in summer. ?
6. Sch?nbrunn Palace?
Sch?nbrunn Palace, a palace located in the southwest of Vienna, together with the luxurious royal gardens inside, has become one of Austria’s cultural landmarks. Sch?nbrunn Palace was once the summer resort of the Austrian royal family. The legendary Princess Sissi and King Franz of Austria once lived here. In addition, the famous composer Mozart also played the piano for Austrian Empress Maria Theresa on the court stage when he was a boy. ?
Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruise
Day 3? 9.26 (Wednesday) Vienna (Austria)?
p>6:30-8:30 Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Harding Concierge Shopping Service Hours
8:30 Belvedere Palace Visit
12:30-13:45 Lunch on board
14:00-17:00 Free time (shuttle bus provides pick-up and drop-off service from the pier and the city center)
16:00 Harding Shopping Lecture
17:45 Daily meeting to introduce tomorrow’s itinerary
18:00-19:30 Dinner on board
19:30 Departure from ship to Mozart and Strauss concert
20::00-21:45 Enjoy the concert
22:30 Return to the ship
19:30-21 : 00 Harding concierge shopping service hours?
Belvedere Palace?
A Baroque architectural style palace located in the center of Vienna. Together with the Hofburg Palace and Sch?nbrunn Palace, it is collectively known as Vienna Three palaces. It was once the palace of Prince Eugen of the Habsburg dynasty. Today it is the home of the Austrian National Gallery. Appreciating the architecture of the Belvedere Palace is divided into Upper Belvedere Palace and Lower Belvedere Palace.
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Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Tour
Day 4? 9.27 (Thursday) Wachau Valley (Austria)?
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-9:30 Hardings Concierge Shopping Service Hours
9:30 Depart Persilane by car Port to Spiez
10:00 Arrival in Spiez, walking tour
11:30 Local lunch speciality: apricot shochu lunch
14:00 Return Arrive on the ship and enjoy a scenic sailing in the afternoon (introducing the bridge scenery along the way)
16:00-17:00 Harding lecture, introducing Vienna
17:45 Daily meeting on board (introduction to tomorrow’s itinerary) )
18:00-19:30 Dinner on board, tasting Wachau red wine
19:30-20:30 Harding concierge shopping service hours?
Shi The small village of Spiez?
The small town of Spiez is located on the north bank of the Danube River. Celts lived here as early as BC. Spiez has an old market place and Renaissance and Baroque buildings on both sides of the market. Castle Hill, known as "Thousand Barrel Hill" by local people, brings thousands of barrels of fine wine to winegrowers every year, making their lives rich. ?
Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruise
Day 5?9.28 (Friday) ?Munich (Germany)?
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Harding Concierge Shopping Service Hours
8:30-11:30 Take the bus there Munich city tour: Victorialienmarkt; New Town Hall; English Garden; Marienplatz
12:00 Visit Marienplatz carillon performance
12:30-13:30 Lunch: Palace Brewery
13:30-14:30 Free time in the city center
14:30 Depart Munich, hold daily meeting in the car
18:00 Arrive at Passau Port
18:00-19:30 Dinner on board
19:30-21:00 Concierge shopping service hours?
1 .Victor Alienmarkt
Also known as the Grain Market or Grain Market, it is a food market in the center of Munich and has 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. ?
Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruise
Day 6? 9.29 (Saturday) ? Salzburg (Austria) )?
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Concierge shopping service hours
8:30-10:00 Drive to Salzburg for a full-day activity - "The Sound of Music Theme" tour, stopping at Moon Lake on the way. Arrive in Salzburg and walk around the Old Town: Mirabell Gardens; Mozart’s birthplace
13:00 Lunch will be arranged at St. Peter’s Restaurant, and you will enjoy a performance during lunch
14:30 Free activities
Leave Salzburg by car at 16:00 and hold daily meetings in the car
Arrive in Linz at 18:30
18:30 -20:30 Dinner on board
At 20:30 you can choose to go to the casino in Linz and arrange a round-trip bus
19:30-21:00 Harding concierge shopping service hours?
1. Salzburg Old Town?
The various colorful architectural styles in the Old Town are 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 a pedestrian zone 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?
It is 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. ?
Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruise
Day 7: 9.30 (Sunday) ? Krumlov ( Czech Republic)?
6:30-8:30 Breakfast
7:30-8:30 Concierge shopping service hours
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
16.00 Depart by car, hold daily meeting in the car (explaining tomorrow's itinerary)
18.30 Arrive in Linz
18:30-20:00 Dinner on board
20:00-21:00 Concierge shopping service hours?
Old Town of Cesky Krumlov?
It is said to be one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. . 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.
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Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruise
Day 8? 10.1 (Monday) Wachau Valley?
p>6:30-9.00 Breakfast
8:00-9:00 Hardings Concierge Shopping Service Hours
9:00 Departure to visit Melk Abbey
12:30 Lunch on board, afternoon sailing in the Wachau Valley
16:00-17:00 Harding Shopping Lecture (Bratislava)
17: 45 Daily meeting on board (introduction to tomorrow’s itinerary)
18:00-19:30 Dinner on board
19:30-20:30 Harding concierge shopping service time?
The Wachau Valley specifically refers to the Danube Valley, which is more than 30 kilometers long between Melk and Krems. The Wachau Valley is also a famous wine-producing region in Austria, famous for its white wine. The weather here is influenced by two major climates coming from the Atlantic Ocean in the west and Pannonia in the east. Therefore, each vineyard in the Wachau Valley has its own microclimate, and this subtle difference results in the wines produced by the cooler Spitz vineyards and the warmer Leibenberg vineyards. Delicate aroma. In 2011, the Wachau Valley was included in the United Nations World Cultural Heritage List for its rich natural resources and long history and culture. ?
In the morning, please enjoy a hearty breakfast in the restaurant. Afterwards, our travel concierge will take you to visit Melk Abbey. The magnificent and majestic Melk Abbey stands on the rock, overlooking this peaceful and peaceful place. I believe you will also feel the solemnity and tranquility here. ?
We will then return to the ship for a short break and lunch. Afterwards, as the cruise ship cruises, you can choose your own comfortable way, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the strait, and spend the afternoon leisurely. Of course, while you are wandering around the lake admiring the beautiful scenery, our Chinese tour guide will introduce and explain the scenic spots to you. ?
Melk Abbey (Stift Melk), a breathtaking Baroque building built from 1702 to 1736, has exquisite murals and a library containing countless medieval manuscripts. Due to its reputation and academic value, Melk Abbey was spared when Joseph II dissolved a large number of Austrian monasteries from 1780 to 1790, and escaped the destruction of the Napoleonic Wars. After the Anschluss of Germany and Austria in 1938, most of the school and monastery were nationalized by the Nazis. ?
The Wachau is one of Austria's most exciting and fascinating wine regions. ?
Over the course of millions of years, the Danube's meandering waterway cut through mineral-rich gneiss composed of mixed granite, quartz, feldspar and mica. The native decomposed granite soils grown on steep terraces produce outstanding Rieslings. With the end of the Ice Age, sand brought by strong winds settled on the east side of the hillside to form a loess layer. These completely different geological terrains, together with the construction of terraces and the planting of vines on these steep slopes by Bavarian monasteries in the Middle Ages, have shaped the Wachau's spectacular and unique landscape. ?
Meals: Breakfast (√) Lunch (√) Dinner (√) Accommodation: Viking Cruises (Source: Seven Seas Cruises For more information, please check /html/lines/04/66245.html)