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Spend
two nights in Prague, then enjoy a
7-night cruise from Nuremberg to
Budapest on this 12-day vacation. A tour
of Prague shows you the main sights,
with plenty of time at leisure for you
to explore on your own. Travel by
motorcoach to Nuremberg to board your
ship. Leave the final stretch of the
fascinating Main-Danube Canal to arrive
in Regensburg for a guided visit of one
of Germany’s best-preserved medieval
cities. You’ll delight in guided
sightseeing of Passau, a guided tour of
Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey,
and sightseeing in romantic Vienna. End
in Budapest to the sound of Gypsy
violins
Day 1 (Wed.) Board your overnight
transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Prague, Czech Republic (Thu.-Sat.)
Prague is a 1,000-year-old city
preserved in time. It straddles the
Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires
and pinnacles highlighting its skyline.
Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s
Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all
of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE; St. Vitus,
Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge.
Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or
art books. Mix with the locals in
Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the
Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will
have other suggestions for things to do.
(BB daily)
Day 3 Prague, Czech Republic (Thu.-Sat.)
Prague is a 1,000-year-old city
preserved in time. It straddles the
Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires
and pinnacles highlighting its skyline.
Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s
Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all
of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE; St. Vitus,
Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge.
Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or
art books. Mix with the locals in
Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the
Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will
have other suggestions for things to do.
(BB daily)
Day 4 Prague, Czech Republic (Thu.-Sat.)
Prague is a 1,000-year-old city
preserved in time. It straddles the
Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires
and pinnacles highlighting its skyline.
Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s
Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all
of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE; St. Vitus,
Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge.
Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or
art books. Mix with the locals in
Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the
Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will
have other suggestions for things to do.
(BB daily)
Day 5 Prague–Nuremberg, Germany
(Embarkation) (Sun.) After lunch drive
to Nuremberg where the crew of your
vessel awaits to welcome you on board.
(BB,D)
Day 6 Nuremberg (Mon.) Although
Nuremberg suffered extensive damage
during WWII, much of it was restored to
its original style. Marvel at this
historic city with its fabulous Gothic
churches and elegant patrician houses.
Nuremberg’s traditions include its
famous Lebkuchen, toy making and metal
working. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Regensburg (Tue.) Regensburg is
one of Germany’s best preserved medieval
cities. Architectural highlights include
the Old Town Hall, the beautiful white
and gold OLD CHAPEL, and the Porta
Pretoria–gates to an ancient Roman fort
built in 179 A.D. The city is the
capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling
university town and one of Bavaria’s
cultural centers. (FB,L,D)
Day 8 Passau–Linz, Austria (Wed.)
Passau, ideally located at the
confluence of the rivers Inn, Ilz and
Danube, is a city of graceful arcades
and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen’s
Cathedral houses the world’s largest
church organ with more than 17,000
pipes. An optional full-day excursion to
Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of
Music sights. Linz, Austria’s
third-largest town, lies on both banks
of the Danube and is an important
industrial town and busy river port.
(FB,L,D)
Day 9 Melk–Vienna (Thu.) Melk’s
magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates
the town from its commanding hill site
and is one of Europe’s largest
monasteries. The view from the terrace
over the Danube and surrounding
countryside is breathtaking! Vienna,
known as the “City of Music,” inspired
the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven
and Strauss. An optional concert is
available tonight. (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Vienna (Fri.) Once the center of
the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s
capital has much to offer: the lavish
Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna
Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse
and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, to name just a few of the
sights. You do not rush through Vienna;
you waltz, taking your time to savor
each classic sight and sound. Shop in
the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy
Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a
neighborhood café. (FB,L,D)
Day 11 Budapest, Hungary (Sat.)
Budapest, spanning the banks of the
Danube, is the liveliest and most
cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern
Europe. Seven bridges, including the
famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges,
connect ancient Buda on the right bank
with Pest on the left. The massive
hilltop castle complex with FISHERMEN’S
BASTION and the Matthias Church are
sights not to be missed. Shop for
renowned peasant embroidery, Herend
porcelain and paprika. (FB,L,D)
Day 12 Budapest. (Disembarkation) (Sun.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same
day. (FB)
City Highlights
PRAGUE Guided sightseeing Visit
Hradcany Castle NUREMBERG Welcome
reception Guided sightseeing MAIN DANUBE
CANAL Cruise in the canal REGENSBURG
Guided sightseeing Visit the Old Chapel
PASSAU Guided sightseeing MELK Guided
visit of the Benedictine Abbey VIENNA
Guided sightseeing BUDAPEST Guided
sightseeing Visit Fishermen’s Bastion
Hotels
PRAGUE Hilton (SF)
Meals
Buffet breakfast (BB) in Prague; superb
dining with all meals on board including
cocktail reception, welcome dinner,
Captain's dinner, one sitting with open
seating arrangements; quality wines from
Europe's most famous wine regions with
every dinner on board
Port Charges: $100 per person
Offered in conjunction with
Globus Journeys.
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