Blue Danube Discovery River Cruise Map

ITINERARY

Day 1    Budapest, Hungary - (Fri)
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city.

Day 2    Budapest - (Sat)
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps explore the main square, ancient Buda, or stroll through the Statue Park. (B)

Day 3    Budapest - (Sun)
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join us on an optional Pusziz excursion . This afternoon transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship docked in the center of the city. . Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner with Gypsy violinists. (B,D)

Day 4    Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna , Austria (Mon)
Around midnight the ship slips away from Budapest and continues to Slovakia. A guided morning tour of Bratislava
reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. From 13th century Bratislava Castle you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries - Slovakia,
Austria and Hungary. Free afternoon to shop or explore on your own. An eventful day is followed by an evening filled with an enchanting music performance on board. After midnight depart for Vienna. (B, L, D)

Day 5    Vienna, Austria - (Tue)
A wonderful day to savor the baroque elegance of romantic Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe- inspiring St. Stephen's
Cathedral. Free afternoon to stroll along Kärntnerstrasse or sample Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert (B, L, D)

Day 6    Dürnstein - Melk - (Wed)
Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Above town you will spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th- century town houses
and wine taverns. At lunchtime, continue on a short cruise to Melk. A guided tour takes you to the town's agnificent
Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. (B, L, D).

Day 7    Linz - Passau, Germany - (Thu)
After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating Salzburg and the Sound of Music sights, or cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. In Passau the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. At dinner time depart for Regensburg. (FB,L,D)

Day 8    Regensburg - (Fri)
Afternoon arrival in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Tonight, folklore entertainers will come on board for your delight. (B, L, D)

Day 9    Nuremberg - (Sat)
This morning enter the Main-Danube Canal and cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley. The Main-Danube Canal straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks, truly a fascinating feat of modern engineering. After lunch, a short drive brings you to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Enjoy a guided tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. See the 900-year old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Day 10    Nuremberg - Karlovyvary , Czech Republic - Prague (Sun)
This morning, depart Nuremberg after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Karlovy Vary, better
known by its German name, Karlsbad, and most famous for its Bohemian spa. After lunch, continue to Prague and check into the hotel. (B)

Day 11   Prague - (Mon)
This morning, sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. See thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto and many other sights. The afternoon and evening are free to mix with the locals at Wenceslaus Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

Day 12    Prague - (Tue)
Today is a free day to relax or visit a museum or a gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, dine at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous
Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. In the afternoon you can venture to Konopiste, Palace and former home of the Emperors. (B)

Day 13  Depart Prague   (Wed)
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)

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Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Budapest City sightseeing, Bratislava City sightseeing, Vienna City sightseeing, Melk Guided sightseeing of Benedictine Abbey, Regensburg Walking tour, Nuremberg City sightseeing, Kelheim visit Weltenburg Abbey, and cruise through the Danube Gorge, Prague City sightseeing