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Trip Itinerary:

• Day 1 - Budapest

  Begin your adventure in Budapest.

  Tour starts at 6:00 p.m. at InterContinental Budapest. A transfer is included from Budapest's Ferihegy Airport to the InterContinental Budapest.

  Hotel

  Meet your fellow travelers and Tauck Directors at the welcome reception and dinner to kick off one of Tauck's popular Danube River cruises.
  Meals: Dinner
  Lodging: InterContinental Budapest, Hungary*
  

  

  

• Day 2 - Budapest

  Discover the landmarks of Pest.

  Sightseeing

  Budapest is split into the sections of Buda and Pest by the Danube River. Explore the Pest side of the city, including Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary. Enjoy a special visit to the opulent State Opera House, opened in 1884 with a gilded vaulted ceiling, murals, and a three-ton chandelier. View the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; and stroll Váci Utca, a fashionable promenade.
  Meals: Breakfast, dinner
  Lodging: InterContinental Budapest, Hungary*
  

• Day 3 - Budapest

  Explore Buda and embark your Riverboat.

  Sightseeing

  On the Buda side, head to Gellért Hill for panoramic views of the city. Take a walking tour of Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See Fishermen’s Bastion, with its Neo-Romanesque design, and admire the stained glass windows in Matthias Church.

  River or Barge Cruise

  Board the riverboat to launch your Danube River cruise. Note: Matthias Church may be closed on some departures due to services.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  

• Day 4 - At Sea

  Baroque in Bratislava.

  Sightseeing

  The first port-of-call is Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. On a guided walking tour you'll view several Baroque palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, and visit the 13th-century Old Town Hall. Your riverboat sets off for magical Vienna tonight to continue one of our popular Danube River cruises.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  

• Day 5 - At Sea

  Music and more in Imperial Vienna.

  Sightseeing

  Arrive in Vienna, Austria; get an overview on a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city that includes the Ringstrasse, the Opera House, City Hall and Parliament. Then choose a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a tour of the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg.

  Tonight, attend a very special private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which features dinner and live Viennese music.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  
  

• Day 6 - At Sea

  Explore Vienna and journey to Dürnstein.

  Sightseeing

  Pursue your own interests this morning in Vienna – which boasts over a hundred museums – and then return to the riverboat for a cruise past castles and abbeys en route to medieval Dürnstein. High above this village sits the ruins of the castle fortress where England’s King Richard the Lionhearted was held for ransom during the Crusades.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  
  

• Day 7 - At Sea

  Picturesque Dürnstein and Wachau Valley cruise .

  River or Barge Cruise

  Your discovery of the Danube River cruises to Dürnstein; take a walking tour amidst its cobblestone streets, 16th-century houses, and former Augustinian monastery. Enjoy some free time, and attend a wine tasting at a local winery. Cruise through the Wachau Valley, Austria's lush wine-growing region, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  
  

• Day 8 - At Sea

  Salzburg sights or relax in Linz.

  Sightseeing

  Choose to enjoy the city of Linz, Austria, or take the full-day excursion to old Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mozart's hometown. The day trip includes Mirabell Gardens and a guided walking tour through the historic district of ornate church towers and grand palaces.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  

• Day 9 - At Sea

  Spend the day in Passau and cruise the Danube.

  Sightseeing

  Dock in the German town of Passau; take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of this Baroque town renowned for its lovely stained glass. See the Altes Rathaus, the old town hall with 15th-century origins, murals on the façade and a glockenspiel in the tower.

  River or Barge Cruise

  Return to the riverboat for lunch as you cruise past idyllic German landscapes to Regensburg.
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
  

• Day 10 - Prague

  Disembark in ancient Regensburg and on to Prague.

  River or Barge Cruise

  Your Danube river cruise concludes when you disembark your riverboat in the well-preserved Bavarian town of Regensburg.

  Sightseeing

  Visit the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube, and the remains of the town’s Roman wall. Have lunch on your own and explore at leisure before driving to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, known as the City of 100 Spires.
  Meals: Breakfast, dinner
  Lodging: Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
  
  

• Day 11 - Prague

  Discover the Legacy of Prague and Attend a Private Gala.

  Sightseeing

  Choose to take a walking tour of Prague’s Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – as well as Wenceslas Square and other "Velvet Revolution" sites. Or opt to visit Josefov, Prague's historic Jewish Quarter, where a walking tour includes the Jewish Museum and Pinkas Synagogue (may not be available on some departures due to Jewish holidays).

  Tonight, join us for an exclusive gala farewell evening at the Renaissance-era Nelahozeves Castle; meet members of the former Czech nobility, and enjoy wine from their vineyards.
  Meals: Breakfast, dinner
  Lodging: Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
  

• Day 12 - Prague

  Explore Hradcany and Prague Castle.

  Sightseeing

  Visit Prague's ancient Hradcany district today, where you'll see Prague Castle's 1,000-year-old complex of palaces, courtyards and gardens; visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus and enjoy an exclusive private tour of Strahov Monastery's grand libraries. Spend the rest of the day exploring Prague as you please or enjoying the amenities of your hotel, named one of the Top 100 Best Luxury Hotels of the World.
  Meals: Breakfast, dinner
  Lodging: Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic
  
  

• Day 13 - Prague

  Homeward bound.

  Tour ends in Prague, Czech Republic. A transfer is included from the Prague Marriott Hotel to Prague's Ruzyne International Airport.
  Meals: Breakfast
  
  

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