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Prague & Danube Explorer

11 days
From Prague to Budapest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Prague
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  3. Day 3

    Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia - Wine tasting with Czech wines, charcuterie and cheeses (Duration: 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Baroque Quarter
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Passau

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  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience - visit to working farm with tasting of cheese, cold meats, bread and beer

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus - guided hike to 13th-century fortress with views of Passau and historic sites (Duration: Not specified)
    • Bavaria Live - Learn about 800-year-old history of Passau beer and Bavarian Tavern traditions with local oompah band, beer and pretzel (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Veste Oberhaus
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin
  6. Day 6

    Linz to Ceský Krumlov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov - World Heritage-listed town including 15th-century St. Vitus' Church and Gothic facades

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp - guided tour of Nazi Germany's largest concentration camp with barracks and stone quarry (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 3.5 hours) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Ceský Krumlov Castle
    St. Vitus' Church
    Mauthausen Concentration Camp
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  7. Day 7

    Melk to Weissenkirchen

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey - guided tour of opulent rooms with Italian Baroque architecture and medieval manuscripts library
    • Guided e-bike tour along the Danube - 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Melk to Weissenkirchen through vineyards with picnic and refreshment break
    • Guided hike in Weissenkirchen - explore the town and its wine-growing surroundings

    Optional Activities

    • Wachau Valley Experience - hike through vineyards of Weissenkirchen with wine tasting, local jam, chutney, chocolate and Austrian Mohnzelten (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 3 hours) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
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  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna - coach and on-foot exploration of Ringstrasse, Opera House, Burgtheater and Parliament
    • Guided e-bike tour of Vienna - tour to Danube Island with personal stories and access to authentic Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Klosterneuburg Abbey Wine Tour - 12th-century abbey with historic Press House, Baroque wine cellar, and tasting of four wines or cloudy apple juices (Activity level: Medium, Duration: 3.5 hours) - extra expense
    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert - concert at Vienna concert hall with 'Blue Danube Waltz' and 'Radetzky March', complimentary sparkling wine on arrival (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2.5 hours) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Burgtheater
    Austrian Parliament
    Danube Island
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
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  9. Day 9

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava - sightseeing of Old City, Episcopal Summer Palace, Old Town Hall, Slovak National Theatre, and option to hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board - saloon orchestra Afrodite performance with classical arrangements in traditional Slovakian dress
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle - walk from port past Slovak National Theatre along riverside promenade to castle with panoramic views, including Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral and St Michael's Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava - guided car tour with personal stories from guide and local authentic refreshments (Activity level: Easy, Duration: 2 hours) - extra expense
    • Carpathian Wine route - explore viticultural towns including Vinosady vineyards and family-run winery in Senkvice, taste local wines in historic wine cellar (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Slovak National Theatre
    St Michael's Gate
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Old Town Hall
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Budapest tour with Grand Market visit - coach tour of World Heritage-listed city centre with time to explore neo-Gothic Grand Market
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board - Hungarian folk dancing and music performance
    • Hike to Gellert Hill - guided walk to World Heritage-listed site with views of Danube River, Várkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre - walking tour of picturesque village with pedestrian city centre, Baroque architecture, colourful houses, galleries and museums (Activity level: Moderate, Duration: 4 hours) - extra expense
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Great Market Hall
    Gellert Hill
    Várkert Bazaar
    Szentendre
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Guests
    180
    Crew
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    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    August 24th, 2023
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    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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    October 17th, 2022
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    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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