Enjoy breakfast onboard as the cruise sails towards the historic town of Ybbs, located at the confluence of Ybbs and Danueb rivers, it held great economic importance during Middle Ages. Continue cruising through the beautiful region of Wachau towards Vienna, often referred to “The City of Music”. Apart from Music, the city is known for its rich heritage, impressive imperial palaces, interesting museums and its coffee house culture. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy on board services, perhaps you can choose to disembark and take one of the many optional tours available to explore Vienna. Perhaps you can take the Walking city tour of Vienna or you can experience one of the best chamber orchestras of the city. Enjoy your dinner as the ship sails towards your next destination.
Overnight on board
Optional: Visit of Maria Taferl:Â Only Bookable onboard
On the north bank of the Danube, just a short bus ride away, lies the most important pilgrimage site in Lower Austria: Maria Taferl. The pilgrimage basilica of the same name, the Lower Austrian national shrine of the Sorrowful Mother of God, is enthroned on a hill. The sacred building was built around a wayside shrine of the Virgin Mary. This is also the origin of the name \"Maria Taferl\". According to tradition, two miraculous healings took place at this place as early as 1633. In the following years, miracles and apparitions of angels were reported again and again at this place. After visiting the pilgrimage church, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Niebelungengau. Back in Ybbs, visit the old ship master's house, which today houses the art gallery \"Atelier an der Donau\". Marvel at paintings and sculptures by artists from all over the world. You are welcome to try your hand at the printing press. The tour ends with a walk through the small alleys of the old town of Ybbs, where you can still see the wealth from earlier times.
Optional: Visit of the hydropower plant Ybbs- Persenbueg:Â Only Bookable onboard
Ybbs-Persenbeug is the oldest and, in terms of output, the fourth most powerful Danube power plant in Austria. Completed in 1959, the main purpose of the power plant is to generate electricity from hydropower. However, the construction of the plant also made the Danube safer for navigation. Whirlpools and shallows have been a thing of the past ever since. Experience the functions of the individual components up close during an impressive guided tour. Seeing hydroelectric power generation up close is not only something for technology enthusiasts. During the walk over the dam wall to the lock chambers, the dimensions become visible. During the tour of the lock facility (weather permitting), you will learn details about navigation, the lock process, and the duties of the lock supervisors.
Optional: Heurigen Excursion : Â Only Bookable onboard
In Vienna, cosiness is still very important, so it is not for nothing that anyone who comes to Vienna must plan time. Experience it for yourself at a typical Heurigen evening in Vienna. By bus you go to a famous Heurigenort, where you can spend the evening in a cozy atmosphere in a typical Heurigen. \"Heurigen\" refers to both the rustic taverns and the young wine. The Heurigen musicians provide the right atmosphere. The excursion price also includes a drink.
Optional: Trip to the Prater with Ferris Wheels : Â Only Bookable onboard
Adventure, tradition, and Viennese charm at once - no other place radiates so much energy and joie de vivre as the Vienna Prater. A fascinating world awaits visitors and guarantees entertainment for both young and old. Full of turbulent roller coasters, spooky ghost trains and attractions of all sorts, this amusement park, officially bearing the name of Wurstelprater, is also known for its landmark: the Ferris wheel. It attracts visitors with a great view of the city. Enjoy the ride and look forward to the magical panorama of the metropolis on the Danube.
