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Classical Danube and Prague Extension (Budapest - Prague)

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail
    • Welcome Dinner
    • Illuminated cruise through Budapest with folklore show
    Landmarks
    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest - Szentendre - Esztergom

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Budapest including State Opera House, Parliament, and Heroes Square
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion for river views

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (artists' town)
    • Excursion to Esztergom (former capital of Hungary)
    Landmarks
    State Opera House
    Parliament Building
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Szentendre
    Esztergom
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  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bratislava historic old town
    • Visit to Castle Hill with views
    • Afternoon vineyard tour at a family-owned winery
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle Hill
    Bratislava Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided afternoon visit to Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
    • Attendance at 'Sound of Vienna' concert with 'Alt Vienna' orchestra
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Vienna State Opera
    Museum Quarter
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
  5. Day 5

    Vienna - Dürnstein - Emmersdorf

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dürnstein village and blue medieval abbey
    • Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley
    • Visit to Melk Abbey (Baroque Benedictine abbey with interior frescoes and library)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Dürnstein Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
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  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with churches, concert venues, and Linzer Torte tasting
    • Active hiking tour around Linz with Danube views
    • Full-day excursion to Salzburg (Mozart's hometown) with lake views, lunch at local restaurant, and Salzkammergut exploration
    Landmarks
    Salzburg
    Salzkammergut
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bavarian evening with regional delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau with alleyways and baroque architecture
    • Afternoon visit to Veste Oberhaus castle complex
    • Bavarian evening on board with live music and regional delicacies
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    Passau
  8. Day 8

    Passau - Český Krumlov - Prague

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Český Krumlov with local beer and regional specialties), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Český Krumlov with guided city tour
    • Lunch in Český Krumlov with local beer and regional specialties
    • Transfer from Passau to Prague
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov
    Vltava River
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town with Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Private one-hour canal cruise on traditional wooden boat along Vltava River with drink and sweet snack
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Vltava River
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague Castle complex including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
    • Exclusive visit to Strahov Library with Baroque and Classical halls and ancient manuscripts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to craft beer bar and microbrewery with selected snacks
    • Independent exploration of Prague
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Strahov Library
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Old Royal Palace
    Golden Lane
  11. Day 11

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    January 19th, 2026
    5.0
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    December 12th, 2025
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    December 10th, 2025
    5.0
    Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.

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