PRAGUE TO THE BLACK SEA ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Prague
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Prague Marriott Hotel. A transfer is
included from Prague’s Ruzyne Airport to the Prague Marriott
Hotel. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner. Prague
Marriott Hotel ~ Meals D
2. Discover Past & Present Prague
Explore Prague on your choice of guided walking tours – of
Old Town or of sites in the historic Jewish quarter of Josefov
(may not be available due to Jewish holidays).
Prague Marriott Hotel ~ Meals BD
3. Private Evening, Nelahozeves Castle
In Prague’s Hradcany (Castle) District, visit the Cathedral
of St. Vitus, and take a private tour of the Strahov Monastery
libraries. Tonight, enjoy an exclusive evening at Nelahozeves
Castle, hosted by former Czech nobility. Prague Marriott
Hotel ~ Meals BD
4. Regensburg / Embark Riverboat
In the ancient Bavarian town of Regensburg, a guided walking
tour shows you 12th-century Steinerne Brücke. Embark your luxury
riverboat this afternoon.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BD
5. A Day in Passau
After a morning spent cruising through Germany’s pastoral
landscapes, arrive in Passau for a walking tour of this Bavarian
town; later, the riverboat sets off for Linz.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
6. Salzburg and Linz
You have a choice today – enjoy Linz, Austria, or join us on
an excursion to Salzburg, visiting Mirabell Gardens. Rejoin the
ship for dinner and Austrian musical entertainment.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
7. Wachau Valley Cruise / Dürnstein
Cruise through the medieval landscapes of the Wachau Valley
to Dürnstein for a walking tour and wine tasting. Castle ruins
high above town afford lovely river vistas.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
8. The Imperial City of Vienna
Vienna sightseeing includes your choice of a Schönbrunn
Palace visit or the Imperial Silver Room at the Hofburg. Enjoy a
private Imperial Evening in a traditional palace.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
9. Vienna / Cruise to Slovakia
Spend time pursuing what interests you most in Vienna before
setting off on an afternoon cruise to Slovakia; Slovakian
entertainment follows dinner tonight.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
10. Bratislava / Danube Cruise
Gain insights about centuries of Bratislava’s history on a
walking tour, including a visit to the Old Town Hall. Join us
for the Captain’s cocktail reception and dinner tonight.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
11. Budapest / Relax at a Spa
Arrive in Budapest, and relax on a spa visit. An afternoon
sightseeing tour includes Heroes’ Square and Fishermen’s
Bastion. The riverboat continues to Solt, Hungary tonight.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
12. Visit Solt & Kalocsa, Hungary
Ride a horse-drawn carriage to the Equestrian Center, where
craftsmen and traditional Puszta horsemen demonstrate their
skills. Visit Kalocsa’s Paprika House, and see the celebrated
Library in the Bishop’s Palace. Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
13. Cruise to Vukovar, Croatia
Discover Croatia’s storied history in the fortified city of
Osijek and the Baroque port city of Vukovar, which poignantly
illustrates the effects of the 1990s Serbian war.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
14. Belgrade, Serbia’s Capital
Your morning begins dockside in Belgrade; sightseeing
includes visits to Tito’s Memorial, St. Sava Church, and
Kalemegdan Fortress; see Parliament and Slavija Square.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
15. Iron Gate of Romania
Spend a day cruising the Danube, gliding through the Kazan
Narrows and past the Iron Gate of Romania en route to Bulgaria;
enjoy great views of the Transylvanian Alps.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
16. Welcome to Bulgaria
Cruise to Svishtov, Bulgaria, for cultural excursions into
nearby Bulgarian towns. Explore Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria’s
former medieval capital built atop three hills, and visit
Arbanassi’s 16th-century Nativity Church.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
17. Beaches of Romania
From the port of Cernavoda, travel to the seaside resorts of
Mamaia and Constanta on Romania’s popular Black Sea coast. We
invite you to join us this evening for the Captain’s farewell
cocktail reception and dinner. Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
18. Disembark Ship / Bucharest
Disembark the ship in Cernavoda and travel through the
Romanian countryside to Bucharest for a two-night stay. Explore
the city on a sightseeing tour that includes Revolution Square,
the 17th-century hilltop Patriarchal Cathedral, and the granite
Triumphal Arch. Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
19. Peles Castle / Snagov Monastery
Take a full day excursion to fairy-tale Peles Castle in
Sinaia, or choose a morning visit to Snagov Monastery, the
reputed burial place of the original Dracula, followed by a
return to Bucharest for a tour of the massive Parliamentary
Palace.
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
20. Journey Home
Tour ends: Bucharest, Romania. A transfer is included from
the Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest to Bucharest Airport; allow
2 1⁄2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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