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Relax as you sail the majestic Danube for an unforgettable journey from Vienna to Nuremberg. Celebrate the astounding beauty and variety of architectural styles to be found in just one region-and often in a single building.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Vienna
Day 2: Vienna
Arrive at Vienna International Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship.
Day 3: Vienna
There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna, which is a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current trends. Your panoramic city tour takes you along the stately Ringstrasse showcasing imperial Habsburg grandeur, past the Rathaus (City Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera, among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you'll start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. (BB, L, D) Note: On Mondays, the Mozart House will be visited instead of the library.
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day 4: Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley, Melk
Cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Then tour Melk's 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The views from the terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded plasterwork of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
Day 5: Passau
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian-style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town on your guided walking tour. Visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ, where you'll hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before 5/2, after 10/31, or on Sundays.
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan's organ concert
Day 6: Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
After taking a scenic drive through the Nature Reserve of the Bavarian Forest, marvel at the amazing glass collection exhibited in the Theresienthal Glass Museum. Experience the art of glass-making firsthand during a visit to a nearby glass workshop, and follow the glass from the oven to the cooling station while learning about the extraordinary history of Theresienthal. Cap the day off with a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Bavarian forest horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit to a glass museum and workshop in Theresienthal
Day 7: Regensburg
Regensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns in Europe, captures 2,000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Your walking tour takes you past the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter with its magnificent.
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Day 8: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
After cruising parts of the impressive Main-Danube Canal, visit Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring its walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner).
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
Day 9: Depart Nuremberg
Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in beautiful Prague.
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