Day 1 ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Arrive in Prague and optional transfer to your hotel. The balance of
the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.
Day 2 PRAGUE.
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of
Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand-year-old Hradcany
Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, then walk through the Jewish
quarter to the Old Market Square. This afternoon why not join the optional
tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII labor camp, now a memorial to
those who perished. The evening is free to mix with the locals at
Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés
or restaurants. (B)
Day 3 PRAGUE.
Today is a free day, relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander
along the banks of the Vlatava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant or
shop for local handicrafts and art work. Another consideration is to
travel further afield and take the optional tour to a Palace and former
home of the Emperors. (B)
Day 4 PRAGUE - Karlovy Vary - NUREMBERG, GERMANY.
This morning depart Prague after breakfast and stop in Karlovy Vary,
better known by its German name, Karlsbad, and most famous for its
Bohemian spa. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to
Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight gather on board for a Gala
Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D)
Day 5 NUREMBERG - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE - RIEDENBURG.
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic
churches and elegant patrician houses. See the storybook 900-year-old
ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice
Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime rejoin the
ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest point
of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through
stair-step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of Riedenburg (B,L,D).
Day 6 REGENSBURG.
This morning takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal.
Arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval
cities.
A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including
the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort
built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest
bridges crossing the Danube. In the evening enjoy folklore music on board.
(B,L,D)
Day 7 PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA.
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and
Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy-tale
city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, take an optional full day tour
to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and location of the
"Sound of Music", see the sights including a visit to Mozarts
birthhouse. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau
into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this
delightful town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D)
Day 8 MELK - VIENNA.
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early
this morning. A tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. At
lunchtime, continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late this
afternoon arrive in Vienna, the "City of Music." Tonight explore
the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional
Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
Day 09 VIENNA.
A tour of Vienna includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House,
Ringstrasse, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then enjoy a free
afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the cities many museums or
palaces. This afternoon continue cruising overnight to Hungary and
Budapest. (B,L,D)
Day 10 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
This morning is free for shopping, or sightseeing. In the afternoon your
sightseeing tour 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. Stephen's Basilica, and much more. Tonight
enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 11 DEPART BUDAPEST.
Your fascinating cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for
your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your
stay in Europe. (B)
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