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Danube River Cruise - Day by Day Itinerary
This morning, enjoy a scenic
cruise to Bratislava, where you can choose from a walking tour which
includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s
Cathedral. In the alternative, you can take a “Communist History
Tour” of Bratislava, which includes architectural landmarks such as
the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The
remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B,L,D) |
This
morning, depart Prague and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking
tour of one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, its Old
Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch on your own, continue
to the charming 1200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, where you
will embark your luxurious ship. Later this afternoon, join your
fellow passengers to celebrate “Oktoberfest” in Vilshofen. Relax at
long tables and benches, enjoy traditional beers accompanied by
Bavarian folk music, song and dance. (B,D)
explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before you cruise to Passau,
where this afternoon you will have your choice of two different
excursions. The first option is to take a walking tour through this
2,000-year-old fairy tale city, noted for its Gothic and Italian
Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town
where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s
Cathedral, which is home to the largest cathedral organ in the
world. As an alternative, experience this majestic city on a guided
bike tour along the Inn River to Weinstein (capacity controlled). (B,L,D)
This
morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in
Austria. Your walking tour guides you along the Landstrasse, to the
city’s Main Square where you will see St. Mary’s Cathedral, the
Marian Column, the Landes Theatre and St. Martin’s Church, the
oldest church in Austria. Return to the ship for brunch. This
afternoon you have the choice of three different excursions. The
first option is a visit to the scenic “Salzkammergut” region, the
Austrian Lake District, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the historic town of Gmunden, on the shore of Lake Traunsee.
The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky
Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in
the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. The third choice is
an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the
historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and
as the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy free time on your own, before
returning to the ship. (B,L,D)
During your morning city tour
of Vienna, you will see the impressive Vienna Opera House, the
majestic Ringstrasse, and the historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The
afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city center, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional tour to the
Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to enjoy
an optional Mozart and Strauss concert in the “Music Capital of the
World.” The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D)
tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a
splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both
banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive
Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the
famous Heroes’ Square and much more. After dinner, the ship will
sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river
front of Budapest. (B,L,D)