DAY 1, DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.
DAY 2, ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Cocktail Reception followed by dinner. (D)
DAY 3, BUDAPEST.
Your morning sightseeing includes Buda & Pest. From historic Buda Castle, a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephenis Basilica and much more. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D)
DAY 4, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA.
Relax onboard this morning as you cruise towards Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. An afternoon walking tour reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. Later, there is time to explore on your own. After dinner you can enjoy an enchanting music performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 5, VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Savor the baroque elegance of romantic Vienna during your morning guided sightseeing tour, including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral and visit the National Library. The afternoon is free to stroll along the Kartnerstrasse or sample Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant capital on your own or join an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
DAY 6, DURNSTEIN - MELK.
Early this morning, reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Durnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Above town you'll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. Enjoy your lunch cruising to Melk, followed by a guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. The ship moors overnight in Melk. (B,L,D)
DAY 7, GREIN - GMUNDEN - LINZ.
Early this morning, arrive in Grein for your excursion to Gmunden, which is located in the Austrian Lake District on Lake Traun. Visit the picturesque Castle Ort with its beautiful details, Renaissance frescos and triangular inner courtyard. Legend holds that the castle was originally a Roman fortress in the early 8th-century. During lunch, enjoy a beautiful scenic cruise to Linz. Linz is the second largest city in Austria, created as part of the Roman expansion to the North. Enjoy the beautiful Baroque buildings and the environment friendly culture. The ship moors overnight in Linz. (B,L,D)
DAY 8, LINZ - PASSAU, GERMANY - VILSHOFEN.
Early this morning, cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany, where, the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. This evening, the ship cruises to Vilshofen, a charming 1200-year-old Bavarian town, on the confluence of the river Vils and the Danube. (B,L,D)
DAY 9, VILSHOFEN - PRAGUE.
After breakfast, bid farewell to your cruise ship and continue to historic Prague. (B)
DAY 10, PRAGUE.
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafes or restaurants. (B)
DAY 11, PRAGUE.
Today is a free day to relax or visit a museum or a gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, dine at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. (B)
DAY 12, DEPART PRAGUE.
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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