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The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague 2026

10 days
From Budapest to Prague
4.6
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest on your own
    • Visit local cafés and confections
    • Photography around the city
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing the Danube River
    • Sky Deck relaxation with views of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Royal Waltz Concert in Vienna (optional excursion)
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided City Tour of Vienna with Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (Activity Classic option)
    • Onboard performance of traditional Viennese Waltz with instruction (Activity Discovery option)
    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Visit museums in Vienna
    • Bike rental from the ship to explore Vienna
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    House of Strauss
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater Amusement Park
  4. Day 4

    Krems - Wachau Valley - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Wachau Valley by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Interactive Wine World Experience with tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    • Guided walk through Krems (Activity Classic option)
    • Sailing through Wachau Valley with Sky Deck views
    • Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey (Activity Classic option)
    • Wine Tasting on board featuring Wachau Valley wines (Activity Discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Melk Benedictine Abbey
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  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Passau (Activity Classic option)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
  6. Day 6

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Walhalla by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Guided City Walk of Regensburg with Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria (Activity Classic option)
    • Live entertainment after dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Walhalla
  7. Day 7

    Roth - Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal (Activity Classic option)
    • Explore Roth's Lauter Valley by bike (Activity Active option)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth with half-timbered houses, market square, and Schloss Ratibor (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle (Activity Classic option)
    • Guided Tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds (Activity Classic option)
    • Onboard beer tasting (Activity Discovery option)
    Landmarks
    Schloss Ratibor
    Nuremberg Gothic Cathedral
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
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  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Prague and surrounding countryside
    • Sample traditional Czech cuisine including plum dumplings
    • Try authentic Pilsner lager
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Walk of Prague (Activity Classic option)
    • Visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • See Old Town's Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking nearby hillsides
    • Explore and photograph Prague's cityscape
    • Visit Charles Bridge and its arches and statues
    • Sample Prague's beer varieties in local restaurants
    • Watch street performers
    Landmarks
    Hradčany Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Town Astronomical Clock
    Charles Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

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