Danube River Cruise: Budapest to Vilshofen

8 DAYS FROM $4,495

• Explore five countries while cruising the Danube with two National Geographic Experts. • Take a specially arranged tour of Vienna’s renowned Museum of Natural History. • Experience Central European traditions, from food and wine to classical concerts and folklore.

River Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–3 I BUDAPEST, HUNGARY/ BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Board the ship in Budapest and enjoy a guided nighttime walk. Discover Budapest’s two distinct sides on a city tour the next day. Set sail on the Danube and enjoy a musical performance after dinner. In Bratislava, stroll the medieval old town with a guide, then hike to the city’s castle or take a food tour before an evening waltz performance. AmaViola for the entire voyage Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 4–5 I VIENNA, AUSTRIA/WACHAU VALLEY/DÜRNSTEIN Spend the morning exploring imperial Vienna on foot or by bicycle. Join a National Geographic grantee for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Natural History, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Opt to rise early for a sunrise photo shoot as we cruise into Wachau Valley. Here, venture into magnificent Melk Abbey, go bike riding, or tour medieval Dürnstein. At Castle Greinburg, hear local legends during a wine reception. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAY 6 I LINZ/SALZBURG OR ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECHIA (CZECH REPUBLIC) Arrive in the cultural capital of Linz, and visit the old city on a walking tour or a bike ride. Choose an excursion to the charming Czech town of Český Krumlov, or explore the storybook streets of Salzburg. Enjoy an Austrian folklore performance tonight. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 7–8 I PASSAU, GERMANY/ VILSHOFEN/MUNICH In Passau, admire the celebrated baroque architecture on a walking tour, or trek up to the 13th-century fortress at Veste Oberhaus. Toast our Danube voyage at a festive Oktoberfest-like celebration. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

A National Geographic Expert, a Photography Expert, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Mark Baker Writer

Prague-based writer Mark Baker has written articles for National Geographic Traveler magazine, BBC World News, and The Wall Street Journal, and authored guidebooks on Eastern and Central Europe for Lonely Planet, Frommer’s, and Fodor’s. Mark was previously a correspondent for The Economist Group, Bloomberg News, and Radio Free Europe. Find the departure(s) Mark will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with AmaWaterways. Dates: This expedition is offered in June 2023. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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| | EXPEDITION CRUISES

Take to the sea aboard the National Geographic–Lindblad fleet, and discover wild places from the Galápagos to Antarctica with a dynamic expedition team that includes naturalists, historians, photographers, and more. The 10 small ships in the fleet accommodate from 48 to 148 passengers. Each is equipped with a range of exploration tools—from hydrophones to kayaks—so that you can get the most out of the experience. You’ll have the freedom to get out and explore, get in the water, go hiking and kayaking, and see wildlife up close. And we keep our daily itinerary flexible to take advantage of opportunities that arise, from following a pod of orcas to watching a glacier calve.

JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA

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THE KIMBERLEY COAST BY SEA: NORTHWEST AUSTRALIA AND INDONESIA

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• A wide variety of daily activities and excursions that allow you to explore your destination in depth

• Enriching talks and presentations by a diverse expedition team, including naturalists, wildlife biologists, culture experts, and a photography instructor; many trips are also accompanied by a National Geographic Photography Expert

• Accommodation aboard the world-class expedition ships of the National Geographic–

Lindblad fleet

• All meals, except on arrival and departure days, including specially arranged meals accompanied by local entertainment

• A staff of seasoned, English-speaking professionals

• Airport transfers for guests booked on group flights, and transportation on daily excursions

• Entrance fees and local taxes

NORTHWEST PASSAGE: A VOYAGE FROM GREENLAND TO ALASKA

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BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES

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Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer

National Geographic Explorer at Large Sylvia Earle pioneered research on marine ecosystems and the development of new technology for accessing the deep sea. She was chief scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and founded SEAlliance, which partnered with National Geographic on the Mission Blue initiative to help restore ocean health. She was named one of TIME magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet.”