Prague
Prague 05/08/2024
Arrive in Prague and check into your hotel.,
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05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
Prague
Prague 05/09/2024
Experience the wonders of Prague and its historic city center that is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site on your city tour or you can hike to the grand castle. See Rudolfinum and the Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square, where you will find the capital's famous Astronomical Clock. (B),
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05/09/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
Prague
Prague 05/10/2024
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. Pilsner Urquell was created in 1842, being the first pilsner ever made, while Budweiser came into being in the city of Budweis. Beer is a core part of the country's national identity, so much so the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer in the world per capita. The country is home to more than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offering a huge range of styles, so join a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes the Czech beer some of the very best in the world. (B); Note: Czech beer tasting may take place on Day 2 or Day 3 of this itinerary.,
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05/10/2024 |
05/10/2024 |
Prague
Prague 05/11/2024
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you'll discover on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After touring Regensburg, continue your journey on to Vilshofen, where you will board your luxury cruise ship. Cap the day off with an exclusive festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D), Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D),
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05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
Regensburg
Regensburg 05/11/2024
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you'll discover on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After touring Regensburg, continue your journey on to Vilshofen, where you will board your luxury cruise ship. Cap the day off with an exclusive festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D), Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D),
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Private walk of romantic Regensburg city center
Highlights:
Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your explorations according to your interests and expectations
Walk over the medieval stone bridge from 1135, that the knights of the 2nd and 3rd crusade used to cross the Danube on their way to the Holy Land
Visit the historic city center with its famous gothic Cathedral containing numerous 15th century artifacts
Explore the Adler-Pharmacy, founded in 1610 with its exquisite authentic interior and historical vessels
See castle Thurn und Taxis still inhabited by the royal Thurn and Taxis family, depending on interest visit the splendid chambers of this princely residence
Visit remains of the Roman fortress' walls including the Porta Praetoria and the St. Emmeram's Abbey.
Stroll along the charming cobble stone alleys of historic city centre and enjoy a special Regensburg Bratwurst or stop at the oldest café in Germany (founded 1868) continuously serving the most tempting treats before heading back to the ship
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour
Inclusions:
- Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
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05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 05/11/2024
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you'll discover on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After touring Regensburg, continue your journey on to Vilshofen, where you will board your luxury cruise ship. Cap the day off with an exclusive festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D), Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D),
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05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
Vilshofen
Vilshofen 05/11/2024
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you'll discover on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. After touring Regensburg, continue your journey on to Vilshofen, where you will board your luxury cruise ship. Cap the day off with an exclusive festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D), Board the ship for your Romantic Danube cruise. (D),
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05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
Vilshofen
Vilshofen 05/12/2024
Explore Vilshofen's beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the "City of Three Rivers". Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the "Veste Oberhaus", Passau's Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D),
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05/12/2024 |
05/12/2024 |
Passau
Passau 05/12/2024
Explore Vilshofen's beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the "City of Three Rivers". Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the "Veste Oberhaus", Passau's Castle Hill; or go on a River Inn bike tour. (B,L,D),
Optional Private Excursions
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Private explorations in the quaint three river village
Highlights:
Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations
The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border
Passau was an ancient Roman colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting, narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist
End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour
Inclusions:
- Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
- All taxes
Not Included:
- Meals
- Optional admissions and museum licensing fees
- Tipping at your discretion
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05/12/2024 |
05/12/2024 |
Linz
Linz 05/13/2024
The ship arrives in Linz where you'll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you'll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, and Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica of St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in The Sound of Music. Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz's old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city's famed "Culture Mile" and the Danube. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border (not available with full-day Salzburg excursion). (B,L,D),
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05/13/2024 |
05/13/2024 |
Weissenkirchen
Weissenkirchen 05/14/2024
Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weißenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk's magnificent Benedictine abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you'll enjoy the region's finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weißenkirchen. (B,L,D),
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05/14/2024 |
05/14/2024 |
Duernstein
Duernstein 05/14/2024
Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weißenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk's magnificent Benedictine abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you'll enjoy the region's finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weißenkirchen. (B,L,D),
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05/14/2024 |
05/14/2024 |
Melk
Melk 05/14/2024
Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weißenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk's magnificent Benedictine abbey. For the more active adventurer, you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or take a bike ride along the Danube through the Wachau Valley. As an alternative excursion, visit a local apricot grower, where you'll enjoy the region's finest apricot treats. Later in the evening, enjoy a special wine tasting of locally grown world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Weißenkirchen. (B,L,D),
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05/14/2024 |
05/14/2024 |
Vienna
Vienna 05/15/2024
The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace. Your tour concludes in the historic city center with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or if you prefer a more active tour, take a guided bike ride through Vienna. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city. (B,L,D),
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05/15/2024 |
05/15/2024 |
Bratislava
Bratislava 05/16/2024
Host to the crowning ceremonies of many Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D),
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05/16/2024 |
05/16/2024 |
Budapest
Budapest 05/17/2024
Your city tour begins at Budapest's Great Market Hall, where you'll discover plenty of delicious food and shopping. Afterwards, you'll visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. You'll see the 19th-century Chain Bridge, which connects the Buda district with Pest, and the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle Hill district, which contains some of Budapest's most important medieval monuments and museums. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D),
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05/17/2024 |
05/17/2024 |
Budapest
Budapest 05/18/2024
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B); Note: The Great Market Hall is closed on Sundays.,
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05/18/2024 |
05/18/2024 |
