Follow in the wake of kings and queens on this leisurely waltz along the fabled “Blue Danube,” through the majestic heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Wind your way from Budapest, the regal “Queen of the Danube” ... to the “Coronation City” of Bratislava ... the majestic palaces of Vienna ... the baroque splendor of Melk Abbey ... the vineyards of the Wachau Valley ... and the musical landmarks of Salzburg, nestled in the Austrian Alps. You’ll even experience the wild beauty of the Danube Gorge on a spectacular small boat cruise. From grandiose palaces to UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of remarkable natural grandeur, this itinerary has it all! And along the way, you’ll be treated like royalty aboard your deluxe Vantage river cruise ship.