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Blue Danube Discovery Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1
Board your overnight flight to Budapest.
Day 2
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this
beautiful city.
Day 3
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread
over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive
Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps explore
the main square, ancient Buda, or stroll through the Statue Park.
Day 4
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or enjoy an optional Puszta excursion. This afternoon, transfer to your luxurious river cruise
ship docked in the center of the city. Tonight, gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner, as your ship cruises overnight to
Bratislava.
Day 5
A guided morning tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace
and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. Perhaps, visit the 13th century
Bratislava Castle where you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. An eventful
day is followed by an evening filled with an enchanting music performance on board. After midnight the ship departs for
Vienna.
Day 6
A wonderful day to savor the baroque romance of Vienna. On your guided sightseeing tour, you will see the lavish Hofburg Palace,
the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral and also visit the National
Library. The afternoon is free to stroll along Kärntnerstrasse or sample Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the
vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.
Day 7
Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque
Stiftskirche. Above town you will spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in
1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th century town houses and wine taverns.
At lunchtime, continue on a short cruise to Melk. A guided tour takes you to the town's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of
Europe's largest baroque monasteries. An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley.
Day 8
After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating Salzburg and the Sound of Music sights, or cruise through
Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. In Passau the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this
fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 ago.
Day 9
Afternoon arrival in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's
architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Pretoria - a gateway to an ancient Roman fort built in
179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Tonight, folklore entertainers will
come on board for your delight.
Day 10
This morning enter the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. The
Main-Danube Canal straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks, truly a fascinating feat of modern engineering. In the afternoon
enjoy a guided tour of Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. See the storybook 900-year old ramparts that surround this historic
city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Moor overnight in Nuremberg.
Day 11
This morning, depart Nuremberg after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Karlovy Vary, better known by its
German name, Carlsbad, and most famous for its Bohemian spa. After lunch, continue to Prague and check into the hotel.
Day 12
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000 year-old
Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to
mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants.
Day 13
Today is a free day to relax or visit a museum or a gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, dine at an outdoor
restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII
concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished.
Day 14
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend
your stay in Europe.
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