This timeless Europe river cruise vacation begins in Budapest, Hungary, then sail along the Danube River with exciting stops in Austria and Germany, and end with two nights in Prague-the capital of the Czech Republic. Enjoy an amazing view of the landscapes of Bratislava while sailing out from Budapest. Vienna, Austria, offers stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Habsburg Palace, and the Vienna Opera House. In the heart of the Wachau wine region is Dürnstein, a 16th-century town with charming ...

This timeless Europe river cruise vacation begins in Budapest, Hungary, then sail along the Danube River with exciting stops in Austria and Germany, and end with two nights in Prague-the capital of the Czech Republic. Enjoy an amazing view of the landscapes of Bratislava while sailing out from Budapest. Vienna, Austria, offers stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Habsburg Palace, and the Vienna Opera House. In the heart of the Wachau wine region is Dürnstein, a 16th-century town with charming cobblestone streets and the baroque Stiftskirche with its luminous blue façade. In Melk, visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, and enjoy a tasting of some of the Wachau Valley’s famous wines. You’ll love a guided walk through Passau, with its narrow streets and beautiful Patrician houses. Further up the Danube River, you’ll come to the medieval walls of Regensburg-the only German city not bombed during WWII. Your last stop is the thousand-year-old city of Nuremberg, where you’ll marvel at the medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothic churches, and the Imperial Castle. Disembark and travel to beautiful Prague, known as the "Golden City." See the sights with a Local Guide and explore on your own. Stroll across Charles Bridge, mix with the locals on Wenceslaus Square, and shop for hand-cut crystal and art books. A perfect ending to a memorable river cruise vacation!


Included Features:

Day 1 Budapest (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Vienna: scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava

Day 3 Vienna: guided sightseeing

Day 4 Dürnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk: choice of guided tour, or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; wine tasting on board

Day 5 Passau: guided walk

Day 6 Regensburg: guided walk

Day 7 Nuremberg: lecture on board; choice of guided sightseeing in Nuremberg or Roth, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; beer tasting on board

Day 8 Nuremberg (Disembarkation)-Prague: travel to Prague

Day 9 Prague: guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds

Day 10 Prague: your vacation ends this morning

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