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GRAND DANUBE CRUISE

ITINERARY

Day 1   Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is free to start ex[ploring this beautiful city

Day 2    Prague
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive city. In the
afternoon, why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. The evening is free. (B)

Day 3    Prague
Today is free to stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River or take the
optional tour to Konopiste. (B)

Day 4   Prague - Karlsbad - Nuremberg, Germany
This morning, depart Prague after breakfast and stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name,
Karlsbad, and most famous for its Bohemian spa. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner. The ship
will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B, D)

Day 5  Nuremberg - Continental Divide - Riedenburg
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses.
At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main- Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through stair- step locks to Riedenburg. (B, L, D)

Day 6   Regensburg
This morning takes you through the final stretch of the Main- Danube Canal to Regensburg. A guided
tour will show you the city's highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. In the evening enjoy folklore music on board. (B, L, D)

Day 7   Passau - Linz, Austria
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy- tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or take an optional full day tour to Salzburg. For those staying on board, enjoy a
scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through Linz, Austria's third largest city. (B, L, D)

Day 8  Melk - Vienna
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. A tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. At lunchtime, continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late
this afternoon arrive in Vienna, the City of Music. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own,
or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss Concert (B, L,D)

Day 9  Vienna
A tour of Vienna includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse and awe- inspiring St.
Stephen's Cathedral. Then enjoy a free afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the cities many museums or palaces. Continue cruising overnight to Hungary and Budapest. (B, L, D)

Day 10    Budapest, Hungary
This morning is free, in the afternoon, your sightseeing tour includes Buda and Pest, your tour also features the Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Dinner with Gypsy music. (B, L, D)

Day 11  Budapest
The Puszta is the region of Hungary widely known throughout the world for its Hungarian cowboys who still wear traditional garb and practice the skills of their Magyar ancestors. Upon arrival, you will be met by horse-
herds and greeted with brandy and scones. Take a ride in an Ox- cart, see a typical Gypsy village and marvel at the equestrian skills of the riders during the horse show. There will be a light lunch of Goulash, the national dish,
before returning to Budapest. (B, L, D)

Day 12  Mohacs - Pecs - Vukovar , Croatia
This morning, the ship arrives in Mohacs, where you depart for an interesting excursion to Pecs. Charming Old Pecs will be brought alive by your local guides during your walking tour. See the Synagogue and visit the former Turkish Mosque and Christian Basilica. Once your ship exits Hungary, the Danube will make up the border between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Tonight, arrive in Vukovar, Croatia. (B, L, D)

Day 13  Vukovar - Novi Sad, Serbia
This morning, a guided bus and walking tour of Vukovar will show you the Franciscan Monastery of St.
John Capistrano, the Manorhouse Eltz and the Churches St. Philip and St. Roch. During lunch, continue your cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, where you will tour the Petrovaradin Fortress. (B, L, D)

Day 14  Belgrade
This morning, arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where you have a chance to explore both - the old and the new town. Your guided tour features Tito's memorial, the Town Hall, the Federal Parliament Building,
Terazije Square, Republic Square and Mihajlova street, as well as Belgrade Fort, "Varos” Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress. (B,L, D)

Day 15  Cruising Trough the Iron Gate
Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe's most impressive natural wonders, the Iron Gates.
Here the Danube passes through narrows gorges, as the river winds between the Carpathian and the Balkan Mountains. This natural border also makes up thr frontier between Serbia and Romania (B,L,D)

Day 16  Guirgi - Bucharest, Romania
Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city is famed for it's Belle Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th century. During the morning city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua Kiseleff, the Athenaeum, the Library and the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Romanian restaurant, then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, which
was dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 17  Guirgi - Bucharest, Romania
Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city is famed for it's Belle Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th century. During the morning city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua Kiseleff, the Athenaeum, the Library and the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Romanian restaurant, then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, which
was dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 18  Rousse - Veliko Turnavo - Nessebar, Bulgaria
This morning, disembark in Rousse and continue your tour by motorcoach. Your first stop this morning is the
ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnavo. Here you will tour Tsarevets Hill, the citadel of the city, the old fortress walls, the Royal Palaces, the Patriarchal church and Baldwin's Tower. Shoppers can explore the traditional street market, Samovodska Charshia. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch before continuing onto the Black Sea resort town of Nessebar. (B, L)

Day 19 Nessebar - Istanbul, Turkey
During this morning ’ s guided walking tour, see the main highlights of the town including Nessebar ’ s oldest church, the 5th century Basilica on the Beach. After lunch, continue on to magical Istanbul for a grand three-night conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage (B)

Day 20 Istanbul
This morning's comprehensive city tour will show you the old city, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of her historic past. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the
hippodrome. See the Suleymaniye Mosque, the church of the Pantocrator and the Galata Tower, and tour the Blue Mosque. Later, you have the choice to explore more of Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul or to shop at the Grand Bazaar. (B, D)


Day 21 Istanbul
Today, your guide sightseeing tour will take you to the Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every single Sultan from the 15th century until the end of the 19th century. During your tour, admire the private
chambers of the Sultans, marvel at the world famous Harem and also see the treasury, home to the Topkapi Diamond. The remainder of the day is yours to shop for souvenirs or relax at one of the charming tea houses or restaurants. (B)

Day 22 Istanbul
Transfer to the airport.

Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, Europe's second largest river. Journey from Nuremberg across theContinental Divide, and along the way visit charming towns and marvel at beautiful vistas. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region. Visit charming towns and marvel at beautiful vistas along theWachau wine region. Visit three grand old capitals, magnificent Vienna, charming Bratislava and vibrant Budapest. Continue to Croatia and Serbia and cruise through the Iron Gates, a very narrow passage dividing the Balkan mountains from the Carpathian mountains. Sail along the Romanian/Bulgarian border before ending your grand European journey in what was known for centuries as the world’s greatest city, Istanbul.