Enjoy a picnic lunch at a traditional farmstead • Hike in the lush Bavarian Forest, the largest protected woodland area in central Europe • Climb to Brotjacklriegel for stunning views of the countryside •  Dive into the spirit of the region with a festive welcome celebration complete with music and dancing • Pedal to Passau, a city of splendid baroque architecture • Kids set off on an urban scavenger hunt while adults marvel at the ornate buildings on a walking tour of romantic Passau • Welcome to Austria! Hop a gondola up into the nearby Alps for rugged trails, vast views and sweet Tyrolean desserts at a cozy mountain hut • Explore the bustling city of Linz. 

Visit Melk, whose magnificent baroque abbey is perched high on a rocky promontory • Spin along the Donauradweg bike path, passing vineyards, forests and hamlets • The younger set gets medieval with an archery lesson on the grounds of preserved Schallaburg Castle • Cycle or cruise the most stunning stretch of the Danube from Melk to Krems, amid quaint storybook towns and the vineyards of Wachau Valley • Take to kayaks and glide along the peaceful urban waterways surrounding Vienna’s Donauinsel (Danube Island) park • Youngsters delight in a visit to a hands-on chocolate-making museum • Explore this World Heritage city on a private walking tour.  

Bike in Donau-Auen National Park, keeping an eye out for kingfishers and herons • Ride between two capital cities—Vienna and Bratislava—passing remnants of the former Iron Curtain • Lunch at Schloss Hof, a famous castle and working farm with a wonderful petting zoo • Join a walking tour of Bratislava's charming medieval center • Adults get to know Budapest on a guided walk, while the kids experience a thrilling escape room activity • Families enjoy an evening folklore show.