11 Day Gems of the Danube

Prague to Budapest

Overview

DAY 1: Prague
You will be met at Prague International Airport and transferred* to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.
Three Night Special Stay: Prague

DAY 2: Prague (FB,HD)
Prague is possibly Europe’s most attractive city. This morning with our local guide we will walk around Hradcany Castle, visit St Vitus Church and the Mala Strana and walk across the Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square, ending with coffee and cake. This evening be enthralled by a typical Czech highlight dinner and entertainment.

DAY 3: Prague (FB)
Enjoy exploring this magnificent city for the day. Your Tour Director is on hand to suggest various activities and help plan your day.

DAY 4: Prague – Nuremberg (FB,D)
After breakfast this morning we journey to Nuremberg where a warm welcome awaits you as you board your luxury Scenic Tours “Space-Ship”.

DAY 5: Nuremberg (FB,L,D)
We commence with a guided orientation tour of the old town and see the Justice Palace and Imperial Castle. We then dedicate time to the history of WWII with a visit to the Documentation Centre.

DAY 6: Regensburg (FB,L,D)
Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities and during our guided walking tour we get to see the Old Chapel and visit Thurn und Taxis Castle and the medieval stone bridge across the Danube for a view of the cityscape.

DAY 7: Passau – Linz (FB,L,D)
SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) a guided tour of Passau; or (2) visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart; or (3) a full day excursion to the beautiful medieval town of Cesky Krumlov.

DAY 8: Melk – Dürnstein –Vienna (FB,L,D)
Discover the magnificent Benedictine Abbey on our guided city tour of Melk. SCENICENRICH During our visit inside the Abbey an exclusive organ recital has been arranged. The ship sails through the spectacular wine region of the Wachau valley to picturesque Dürnstein. This evening we arrive in Vienna.

DAY 9: Vienna (FB,L,D)
This morning we explore the famous sights of Vienna, including the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace.  SCENIC FREECHOICE choose from: (1) a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2) visit the Opera House before enjoying coffee and cake in a famous Viennese café. SCENICENRICH This evening enjoy a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein, followed by a private Viennese concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart.

DAY 10: Budapest (FB,L,D)
Our guided city tour of ancient Budapest will visit both Buda and Pest, linked by the famous Chain Bridge. Visit the Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and the medieval town on Castle Hill. This evening, be entertained by folklore music prior to your farewell dinner.

DAY 11: Budapest (FB)
After breakfast this morning it’s time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer* to the airport.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.