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Melk Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Melk and Duernstein, 4 hours

This tour includes a private tour through the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's most impressive monasteries, followed by an excursion to the picturesque village of Duernstein, where King Richard the Lionheart of England was formerly held prisoner.

Highlights:

• Private Tour through the Benedictine Abbey of Melk
• City Walk in Duernstein, with its impressive blue church and views up to the castle ruins towering Duernstein
• Lovely tour through Wachau valley, with its romantic scenery, vineyards, apricot orchards and ruined castles

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Melk or Duernstein
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide  (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee and private tour at Melk Abbey

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Melk Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour Wachau & Wines, 8 hours

This tour includes a private tour through the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, followed by an excursion to the picturesque village of Duernstein, and a visit to the former merchants' town of Krems, crowned by a winery tour and wine tastings.

Highlights:

• Private Tour through the Benedictine Abbey of Melk
• City Walk in Duernstein, with its impressive blue church and views up to the castle ruins towering Duernstein
• Lovely tour through Wachau valley, with its romantic scenery, vineyards, apricot orchards and ruined castles
• Visit of former merchants' town Krems
• Winery Tour and wine tasting at Sandgrube 13 in Krems

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Melk or Duernstein
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide  (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee and private tour at Melk Abbey
• Sandgrube 13 wine cellar tour and tasting

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

This privately guided tour shows you the major sights within on the Pest Side (e.g.the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica), as well the Buda Side (Castle Hill). One highlight of this tour is an inside visit of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

• Heroe's Square, Vajdahunyad Castle (outside)
• State Opera (outside)
• St. Stephen's Basilica (outside)
• Parliament Buidling (outside)
• Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
• Matthias Church (indoor visit)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

This extended privately guided full day basically covers all major sights and interesting locations within Budapest, also including inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church and the Parliament Building.

Highlights:

• Main sights, e.g. National Museum, State Opera, Heroe's Square, Great Synagogue, Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citatel, Vajdahunyad Castle etc. (outside visits)
• Various Bridges above the Danube, e.g. Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge etc.
• Matthias Church (inside visit)
• Fishermen's Bastion (inside visit)
• Parliament Building (inside visit)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

During this privately guided tour, you visit the Castle Hill of Budapest, with the Royal and Presidential Palaces, fascinating squares and medieval cobblestone streets. Highlights are inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

• Budapest's Castle Hill
• Royal and Presidential Palaces (outside)
• Holy Trinity Square
• Hess András Square
• Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
• Matthias Church of Our Lady (indoor visit)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above

Bratislava Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Bratislava, 4 hours

Enjoy a lovely guided city walk within the historic centre of Bratislava, followed by an interesting city tour and ride up the city hill to the Bratislava Castle, built in the 9th century - still today one of Bratislava's landmarks.

Highlights:

• City Walk within the historic centre of Bratislava
• Main sights and spots, e.g. Old Town Hall, Main Square, St. Martin Cathedral etc.
• Visit of the Bratislava Castle premises and the Slovak National Museum

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Bratislava
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide  (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for Slovak National Museum in Bratislava Castle

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Bratislava Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour Bratislava & Devin Castle, 8 hours

Enjoy a lovely guided Bratislava City Walk and City Tour, including a visit of it's landmark, the Bratislava Castle - and rounded up by an excursion to one of the oldest castles in Slovakia, the Devin Castle (located at the confluence of the Danube and Moravia rivers, close to the Austrian border).

Highlights:

• City Walk within the historic centre of Bratislava
• Main sights and spots, e.g. Old Town Hall, Main Square, St. Martin Cathedral etc.
• Visit of the Bratislava Castle premises and the Slovak National Museum
• Excursion to Devin Castle, located 10km from Bratislava

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Bratislava
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide  (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for Slovak National Museum in Bratislava Castle
• Entrance fee for Devin Castle

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Vienna's Old Town, 2,5 hours

This interesting city walk offers you an initial overview of the history, culture and achitecture of Vienna, taking you through the most beautiful and elegant streets and passing by some of the most famous sights of the city.
At the end of this tour, you can continue exploring the city centre on your own.

Highlights:

• The Imperial Palace, residence of the Habsburgs for nearly 650 years (outside)
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna's landmark (outside)
• State Opera House (outside)
• the Ringstrasse ('ring road')

• Pick up at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• One way transfer in private car from the pier to the city centre
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances
• Return transfer to the ship (optional service upon extra charge)

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Mozart in Vienna, 2,5 hours

During this city walk "On the Traces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart", you discover Vienna's historic old town, passing by some of the most important locations of Mozart's life. This tour also includes a visit of the Mozart House. At the end of this tour, you can continue exploring the city centre on your own.

Highlights:

• Vienna's historic old town and former addresses of Mozart (outdoor)
• Visit of the Mozart House Vienna (indoor visit)
• St. Stephen's Cathedral (outdoor)

• Pick up at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• One way transfer in private car from the pier to the city centre
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee Mozart House (visit with audio-guide)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above
• Return transfer to the cruise ship (optional service upon extra charge)

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Imperial Palace, 2,5 hours

This privately guided walking tour through Vienna's historic old town takes you to the Imperial Palace ('Hofburg'), to visit the Imperial Apartments and the fascinating Sisi Museum.

Highlights:

• Visit of the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Apartments (indoor visit)
• Visit of the Sisi Museum (indoor visit)
• Augustinian Church

• Pick up the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• One way transfer in private car from the pier to the city centre
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for the Imperial Palace (Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above
• Return transfer to the ship (optional service upon extra charge)

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Vienna & Visit of Schoenbrunn Palace, 4 hours

This privately guided tour shows you the major historical sights along the Ringstrasse, before taking you to the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Habsburg family.

Highlights:

• Main sights along the Ringstrasse: e.g. Imperial Palace, National Museums, State Opera, Burgtheater, City Hall, Parliament etc. (outside)
• Visit of the Schoenbrunn Palace, privately guided tour (indoor visit)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for Schoenbrunn Palace (Highlight Tour)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour Art Nouveau and Viennese Architecture, 4 hours

In addition to the familiar Gothic and Baroque buildings, Art Nouveau has a fixed place in Viennese architecture. Naturally, this tour also covers further architecural epoques, such as modernity.

Highlights:

• Architecturally interesting sights along the Ringstrasse: e.g. Imperial Palace, National Museums, State Opera, City Hall, Parliament etc. (outside)
• Visit of the Vienna Secession (inside visit)
• Visit of the Kunst Haus Wien (insde visit)
• St. Charles's Church (outside)
• Hundertwasserhaus (outside)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• Transfer in a private car
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for Vienna Secession
• Entrance fee for Kunst Haus Wien

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk & the Lipizzaner Horses, 5 hours

From Tuesday to Friday (9am-1pm, excl. July), this package covers many interesting aspects of Vienna: Starting with a short Vienna Old Town City Walk, you follow your guide through the old town towards the Spanish Riding School, where you attend the Lippizaner's Morning Exercise, allowing an insight into the training of the Lipizzaner Horses and their riders. At the end of this tour, you can continue exploring the city centre on your own.

Highlights:

• Overview of the history, culture and architecture of Vienna
• Vienna's historic old town (outside)
• Attendance of the Morning Exercise at the Spanish Riding School (inside visit)
• Coffee break at the famous Café Central

• Pick up at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Vienna
• One way transfer in private car from the pier to the city centre
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Entrance fee for the Morning Exercise at the Spanish Riding School
• Coffee break at Café Demel (1 hot drink, 1 piece of cake)

• Meals
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Entrances other than stated above
• Return transfer to the ship (optional service upon extra charge)

Linz Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Linz, 4 hours

Experience at first hand the economic and cultural history of Linz (European Capital of Culture in 2009). Linz places a special emphasis on preserving historically and architecturally significant buildings, e.g. the Old City Hall, the Main Square or the New Cathedral.

Highlights:

• Historically interesting buildings in the city centre of Linz, e.g. Old Town Hall, New Cathedral
• Old Town of Linz, historical squares and picturesque lanes
• Excursion to the top of the city's mount "Poestinglberg", marvellous panoramic view
• Visit of the LENTOS Museum, one of Austria's most significant museums of Modern Art (entrance fee not included)

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Linz
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances

Linz Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour to Steyr, 4 hours

Historical buildings, paintings, music, fine arts and a modern lifestyle are harmoniously united in the 1000-year old Upper Austrian town of Steyr.Its historic old town is a vibrant centre, great for sightseeing, shopping, strolling or simply relaxing.

Highlights:

• Visit of medieval Steyr, founded in the year 980
• Historically interesting buildings in the centre, e.g. the Innerberger Stadl, Bummerlhaus etc.
• Castles, impressive churches, fascinating town houses etc.

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Linz
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances

Linz Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour to Mauthausen, 4 hours

The concentration camp Mauthausen was one of the largest laborcamp complexes in the "Third Reich". A local expert from the Memorial Site itself guides you through these premises.

Highlights:

• Visit of the Memorial Site Mauthausen
• Local Memorial Site Expert (English speaking) gives you private guiding through the premises, including the SS-Quarters, prison, stairs of death etc.

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Linz
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
• Guiding fee for Mauthausen Memorial Site Expert for a private visit (in English)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses

Linz Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour to Salzburg, 6 hours

Salzburg is rich in tradition, history and culture. The old town is part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Come and see its various facets, and follow the traces of the Trapp family by visiting filming locations of the movie "The Sound of Music".

Highlights:

• Visit of Salzburg City
• Main Sights within the historic city centre, e.g. Mozart Birthplace and Residence, Getreidegasse, Mirabell Castle, Fortress Hohensalzburg etc.
• Sound Of Music filming locations, e.g. Mirabell gardens, Leopoldskron Palace, Nonnberg Abbey etc.

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruise ship in Linz
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances

Linz Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour to Cesky Krumlov, 6 hours

This full day tour takes you just across the border to the Czech Republic, to visit Cesky Krumlov (UNESCO World Heritage Site). From April till October, an inside visit of the Cesky Krumlov Castle is included in this package.

Highlights:

• Visit of Cesky Krumlov - medieval city, impressing with its unique atmosphere, including the Minorite Monastery and the Church of St. Vitus.
• From April-October (Tuesday-Sunday): inside visit of the enthroning Cesky Krumlov Castle.

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Linz
• Transfer in a private minivan
• Private licensed English speaking guide  (other languages available, but on request)
• April-October (Tuesday-Sunday): Entrance fee for Cesky Krumlov Castle

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Passau Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour to Munich, 8 hours

This full day tour takes you to the Bavarian capital for a Private City Tour of Munich; among others you pass by impressive sights such as the Nymphenburg Palace, the Royal Residence, the Olympia Park and many more.

Highlights:

• Private licensed Munich Guide for your City Tour
• Main sights in Munich: e.g. Olympia Park, BMW building, Old and New Art Gallery (Alte Pinakothek and Neue Pinakothek), National Theatre, Royal Residence, Nymphenburg Palace, The Angel of Peace Monument in Schwabing, King’s Square, Victory Gate, English Garden and many more (only outside visits!).

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Passau or Vilshofen
• Transfer in a private minivan with English speaking driver
• Private licensed English speaking guide for the Munich City Tour (other languages available, but on request)

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances

Passau Shore Excursion: Private Full Day Tour to Cesky Krumlov, 7 hours

This full day tour takes you just across the border to the Czech Republic,to visit Cesky Krumlov (UNESCO World Heritage Site). From April till October, an inside visit of the Cesky Krumlov Castle is included in this package.

Highlights:

• Private licensed local Guide for your Cesky Krumlov visit
• Cesky Krumlov - medieval city, impressing with its unique atmosphere, including the Minorite Monastery and the Church of St. Vitus.
• From April-October (Tuesday-Sunday): inside visit of the enthroning Cesky Krumlov Castle.

• Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Passau or Vilshofen
• Transfer in a private minivan with English speaking driver
• Private licensed English speaking guide for the Cesky Krumlov City Tour (other languages available, but on request)
• April-October (Tuesday-Sunday): Entrance fee for Cesky Krumlov Castle

• Meals
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Entrances, other than stated above

Private explorations in the quaint three river village

Highlights:
 
Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations
 
The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border
 
Passau was an ancient Roman colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre
 
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting, narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral
 
St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist
 
End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years
 
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour

Inclusions:

• Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
• All taxes

• Meals
• Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
• Tipping at your discretion