Discover southern Italy’s baroque gems and coastal towns before cruising the Blue Danube to Central Europe’s great capitals with expert-led tours, authentic local experiences and engaging evenings on board.
  • Explore Lecce’s Baroque treasures, from Basilica di Santa Croce to Piazza Duomo.
  • Stroll Otranto’s seaside lanes beneath the Aragonese Castle and cathedral mosaics.
  • Marvel at Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed trulli districts.
  • Wander Matera’s UNESCO-listed Sassi and 13th-century Romanesque cathedral.
  • Discover Bari’s old town, San Nicola’s basilica, and medieval fortress.
  • See Durnstein’s blue abbey tower and Richard the Lionheart’s castle.
  • Explore Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg, and Ringstrasse.
  • Survey Budapest’s Castle Hill and neo-Gothic Parliament across the Danube.
Stay seven nights in four-star hotels, beginning at the Hilton Garden Inn Lecce with restaurant, bar, spa, outside terrace and a seasonal rooftop pool with panoramic views. Then enjoy seven nights aboard a five-star river ship with full-board dining, a free drinks package and complimentary on-board Wi-Fi.