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Classic Danube River Cruise

11 Days / 9 locations in Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany

NEW cruise between Prague and Munich on the five star vessel MS SELECT EXPLORER! 10 nights/12 days along the beautiful Danube River!

Tour Highlights:

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, Full day city tour + welcome dinner with folklore

BUDEJOVICE, CZECH REPUBLIC, City tour and Brewery visit

MELK, AUSTRIA, Melk Abbey tour

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, City tour

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, City tour

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, City tour

DUERNSTEIN, AUSTRIA, Walking tour and wine tasting

MUNICH, GERMANY, City Tour + farewell beer hall dinner with entertainment

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Prague
Meals: Dinner

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: ARRIVAL – HOTEL

On arrival, transfer on your own to your first class hotel for check in followed by dinner and overnight at Ambassador Hotel or similar.

 
Day 2     Prague
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

PRAGUE: FULL DAY CITY TOUR and WELCOME DINNER (B, SD)

After a delightful buffet breakfast, depart by bus for your morning tour of the Upper Hradcani Castle area where you will explore the Golden Lane with Kafka’s house, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Castle Gardens. Then, after some free time for lunch on own, walk across the famous Charles Bridge to tour Lesser Town famous for its Astronomical Clock, Tyn Cathedral, Powder Tower , Celetna Lane and Jewish Town. The evening is reserved for a fabulous welcome dinner held at a local national restaurant which will include music, dance and a mug of famous Czech beer! Overnight.

 
Day 3     Prague - Budejovice - Passau
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

PRAGUE – BUDEJOVICE – PASSAU (Austria) – EMBARKATION

After breakfast, depart of Ceske Budejovice (2hrs) home of the original Budweiser! Walking tour of the old City center will end at the original brewery where you will have a chance to taste an original Bud and enjoy lunch! Then continue on to Passau (2hrs) to board ship around 4 pm. SET Sail 17:00. Evening welcome cocktail and crew introduction will be followed by dinner as you sail on to Melk.

 
Day 4     Melk
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

MELK: MELK ABBEY TOUR – VIENNA

The morning is reserved for a tour of the imposing Benedictine Abbey, located on a hilltop and visible for miles! One of Austria’s great cultural highlights, it was founded in 1089 and the current building was completed in 1736. Today it is one of Europe’s largest repositories of medieval manuscripts and a must see on any Danube cruise. After the tour, return to the ship for lunch as you set sail for Vienna. Arrive this evening in time for an optional concert or cultural performance (available for purchase on board)

 
Day 5     Vienna
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

VIENNA: CITY TOUR. SET SAIL PM

Welcome to Austria’s Imperial City! Your morning motor coach tour will highlight all the major attractions; the Opera House, the Rathous, the Parliament, the Burghtheater, St. Stephans Cathedral and the splendor of the Imperial Hofburg Palace. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon explore on your own or take the optional Schoenbrunn Place excursion available on board. Return to the ship around dinner time and sail on.

 
Day 6     Budapest
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BUDAPEST (Hungary) : CITY TOUR (B, L, D)

Welcome to Hungary! Your city tour of this vibrant capital will include all of the major highlights including the famous Parliament Building, Opera House, Heroes’ Square and Fisherman’s Bastion offering spectacular views of the city! This evening explore the beautiful pedestrian zone of Vaci Utca or partake in the optional Budapest by Night tour which will include a typical Hungarian goulash dinner with folklore at a local restaurant followed by a drive up to Mt. Gellert for fabulous views of the city’s illuminated filigree bridges spanning the Danube.

 
Day 7     Budapest
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BUDAPEST: Morning free – Set Sail 13:00

The morning is free to explore Budapest further including the famous open market next to the port or if you are an animal lover, take the optional Puzsta Tour which will take you to a nearby horse farm to view a live equestrian performance of the renowned Hungarian Czikosz or Cowboys including snacks of local palinka or plumb brandy.

 
Day 8     Bratislava
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BRATISLAVA (Slovakia) :CITY TOUR

Welcome to the capital of Slovakia! Your city tour will include the Hilltop Fortress, the National Theater, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Micheals’ Gate and the pedestrian friendly Old Town where a cup on unique ice cream/hot chocolate is a must! Set sail in the afternoon for your next destination – Duernstein.

 
Day 9     Duernstein
On Board the M/S Select Explorer
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DUERNSTEIN (Austria): Walking tour and Wine Tasting.Today you will awake in the charming old village of Duernstein located in the heart of the steep sided Wachau Valley. Your walking tour of this lovely village will include the City Gate, Pranger Square and the remains of the medieval castle where Richard the Lionheart was reportedly incarcerated for over 3 years on his return from one of the crusades. Your tour will end at a local winery where you will enjoy a taste of 3 of Wachau’s famous wines! Return to the ship and continue sailing as you prepare for your Captain’s Farewell Dinner!

 
Day 10     Passau - Munich
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

PASSAU – DISEMBARK 09:00 – MUNICH (Germany) City Tour

Its time to bid your lovely crew goodbye as you disembark and transfer to Munich (2hrs) Bavaria’s famous capital, and world famous for its October Fest and Bayern soccer club! Your city tour will include the renowned Hofbrauhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Marienplatz and other attractions. After check-in and some rest time at your first class hotel, NH Kaiser Munich or similar, the evening is reserved for a farewell dinner at one of Munich’s renown beer halls or beer gardens where you will enjoy a typical Bavarian meal and a mug of its famous beer!

 
Day 11     Munich
Meals: Breakfast

END MUNICH – FLY HOME

After a final breakfast, its time to pack your memories away as you transfer on your own to the airport for flights home!

 

Notes

Port & Fuel Surcharges $ 160 per person.

Price Includes
3 Nights at a First Class Hotel in Prague & Munich
7 Nights Aboard Theboat, Category of Your Choice
Meals As Mentioned
9 Included Sightseeing Tours
All on Board Activities and Entertainment
English Speaking Tour Managers on Board
Price Does Not Include
 Airport Transfers Kirkenes
 International Airfare
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