The sparkling blue Danube winds gently through Austria and Hungary, traveling to some of the most scenic landscapes in all of Europe. We'll follow the river to remarkable Melk abbey and the cathedral at Esztergom. Then onto the proud city of Budapest. The music, the richly flavored cuisine, and countless oldworld delights make this a grand tour of Eastern Europe.!

The sparkling blue Danube winds gently through Bavaria, Austria, and Hungary, traveling to some of the most scenic landscapes in all of Europe. Enjoy the music, the richly flavored cuisine, the deluxe accommodations, and countless Old World delights.

Austria is the essence of the Alps, with its welcoming spirit, "Sound of Music" setting, colorful Tyrolean chalets and incredible panoramas of mountains, lakes, and meadows. Begin in Innsbruck, a world-renowned sports center with superb facilities, glorious trails, and Hapsburg palaces as lavish as wedding cakes. Kitzbuhel in summer is a walkers dream, with miles of well-kept paths that lead through mountain pastures, green forests, and the world's highest flower garden. We stop at traditional "Almshuts" where walkers have been welcomed for centuries, with food, drink, and shelter. Modern cable cars carry us over the snowy peaks and glaciers. After dark, Kitzbuhel's cosmopolitan nightlife beckons. Salzburg, with its landmark spires, magnificent churches, and concert halls are a monument to its favorite son, Mozart.

Our delightful bike route sets a comfortable pace for exploring Austria's renowned vineyards along the Danube, then on to the lush Czech Lake District and the remarkable Bohemian Forest.

Whether hiking, cycling, riding a chair lift, paragliding from a hilltop, or skiing down a glacier, this adventure inspires at every turn. All of Mother Nature's bounty embraces you in this land of Mozart and "The Sound of Music."

Austria is the essence of the Alps, with its welcoming spirit, "Sound-of-Music" setting, colorful Tyrolean chalets and incredible panoramas of mountains, lakes and meadows. Begin in Innsbruck, a world- renowned sports center with superb facilities, glorious trails and Hapsburg palaces as lavish as a wedding cake. Summer is a walker's dream, with miles of well-kept paths that lead through mountain pastures, green forests and the world's highest flower garden, ablaze with blooms. We stop at traditional "almhuts" where walkers have been welcomed for centuries, with food, drink and shelter. Modern cable cars carry us over snowy peaks and glaciers. After dark, Kitzbuhel's cosmopolitan nightlife beckons. Or, gather with new friends and Wayfarers Founders Michael West and Christopher Hague to share ideas and observations on this exciting new itinerary.