Cruise the Danube: Budapest, Vienna and Prague

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Hungary

Arrive in Budapest, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. In 1872, the three Hungarian settlements of Obuda, Pest and Buda merged as one, and the illustrious capital of Budapest was born. Following its unification, Budapest underwent rapid growth and expanded its political sphere, setting the stage for the city's golden age. Tonight, join fellow guests and your Resident Tour Director fo

Day 2

Budapest – Evening City Cruise

Join your intimate group on a tour of the city's Jewish heritage, visiting the Great Synagogue and the Hungarian Jewish Museum. Enjoy time for lunch at leisure, and then meet your ship for priority embarkation. This evening, cruise through Budapest, passing under the illuminated Chain Bridge while a local band performs traditional music on board.

Day 3

Budapest – Beauty Across the River

See Buda's cobbled streets and Pest's 19th-century buildings. Throughout the course of your tour, admire Matthias Church; Fisherman's Bastion, oddly more decorative than defensive; St. Stephen's Basilica, which stands just as tall as the Parliament Building to symbolize the balance of church and state; and the Parliament Building itself, an impressive example of neo-gothic architecture. Enjoy a pr

Day 4

Bratislava, Slovakia – Charms of the Old Quarter

Arrive in Bratislava and visit its old quarter. In intimate company, visit the 18th-century Primate's Palace and view St. Martin's Cathedral. Back on board, enjoy a private cocktail party and an exclusive chef-led tasting dinner.

Day 5

Vienna, Austria – Opulent Schönbrunn Palace

From snow-dusted mountains alive with music to delectable Sacher-Torte that tantalizes the tastebuds, Austria fills the senses with delight. Vienna, the cultural capital of the country, is synonymous with ornate palaces and concert halls ringing to the strains of Mozart and Strauss. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburgs, before setting out on a guided walk of Vienna's hist

Day 6

Dürnstein and Melk – Treasures Along the Danube

Take a walking tour of Dürnstein, followed by a wine tasting and private lunch ashore at a restaurant in the Wachau Valley. Visit Melk Abbey, then enjoy a guided tour of Schloss Artstetten, home of the descendants of Emperor Franz Josef. Among the famous castle owners interred here are Emperor Franz I, the father-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte; Duke Maximilian, an established opponent of the Nazi po

Day 7

Salzburg – Beauty & History

This morning, discover Salzburg on a walking tour, followed by lunch. Then, enjoy some free time to further explore this magical city — the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — where a symphony of elegant streets and baroque buildings comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, proceed to St. Michael's Basilica in Mondsee, which served as the backdrop for the iconic wedding scene in _The Soun

Day 8

Regensburg, Germany – Design Your Day

Today, visit Regensburg, walking the cobbled streets of its Old Town and savoring a lunch in the historic local sausage kitchen. This afternoon, enjoy one of these **Design Your Day** activities.

Day 9

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic – Radiant City

Disembark in Passau and drive to Cesky Krumlov, where you visit the city's Old Town and stunning 13th-century castle. Tucked away in the hills of the southern Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov delights with its medieval detailing and pastoral countryside. Though occupied by German forces during World War II, the town managed to avoid any serious conflict and remains remarkably well preserved. After lu

Day 10

Prague – Bohemia's Historic Capital

No matter how much time you spend in Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic, you want one more stroll through its charming public square. One more visit to its vast, historic castle. One more walk down one of author Franz Kafka’s famous winding paths. Explore Prague's Old Town and its Jewish Quarter, where Kafka was born. An integral part of the city's cultural history, the Bohemian J

Day 11

Depart Prague

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.