DAY 1, ARRIVE IN PRAUGE, 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
Your morning's sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is
considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the
1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and then
walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. This
afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the
infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to
those who perished. The evening is free to mingle with the
locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one
of the many charming cafés or restaurants in Prague. (B)
 
DAY 3, PRAGUE
Spend a day at your leisure to 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. (B)
DAY 4, PRAGUE – EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN,
GERMANY
After breakfast, depart Prague for the charming 1200-year
old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, on the confluence of the
river Vils and the Danube. Here, docked in the center of
town, your luxurious ship awaits you. Relax onboard or
explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town, which is located
directly on the banks of the Danube and the Vils. From the
river the old town gives the impression of a floating
peninsula. In the background above the town the imposing
double-towers of the Benedictine Abbey Schweiklberg is
dominating the scenery. Tonight, join your fellow passengers
for the Welcome Gala Dinner. (B,D)
DAY 5, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA
Enjoy your walking tour through this 2,000-year-old
fairytale city. Due to its unique position on the Danube,
Passau has been given the nickname, “Venice on the
Danube.” Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy beautiful
scenic cruising 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 6, LINZ - GMUNDEN – GREIN
After breakfast, explore nearby 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. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail
on to Grein for some wine tasting. Explore this charming
city on your own and see the Stadttheater, one of
Austria’s oldest theatres. The ship moors overnight in
Grein. (B,L,D)
DAY 7, MELK – DÜRNSTEIN
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau
Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's
magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest
Baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise
to Dürnstein, for a walking tour through cobblestone
streets that reveal quaint 16th-century town houses and
taverns. Continue through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted
with castles, to the town of Weissenkirchen, for some wine
tasting tonight. (B,L,D)
DAY 8, DÜRNSTEIN – VIENNA
During a guided sightseeing tour you will see the Hofburg
Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St.
Stephen's Cathedral and visit the National Library. Enjoy a
free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse,
or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore
the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an
optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors
overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 9, VIENNA – BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Spend another morning in Vienna, perhaps join an optional
tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, rejoining the ship
in Bratislava in the afternoon; or, enjoy a morning of
scenic cruising to Bratislava followed by a walking tour of
Bratislava, which reveals the city's major sights, including
the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's
Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or
explore on your own. Tonight, there is an evening music
performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 10, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Your morning is free for last minute shopping. After lunch,
your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from
where you can enjoy 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 Royal
Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight, enjoy
a Gala Farewell Dinner with Gypsy music. (B,L,D)
DAY 11, BUDAPEST
Your cruise comes to an end. Optional transfer to the
airport for your onward flight. (B)
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