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DEPART U.S.
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Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.
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ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
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Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.
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PRAGUE
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Your morning's sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. This afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. The evening is free to mingle with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the many charming cafés or restaurants in Prague. (B)
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PRAGUE
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Spend a day at your leisure to relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. (B)
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PRAGUE – EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN, GERMANY
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After breakfast depart Prague for Vilshofen where your luxurious ship awaits you. Relax onboard or explore Passau on your own. Tonight join fellow passengers for the Welcome Gala Dinner. (B,D)
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PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA
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Enjoy your walking tour through this 2,000 year old fairytale city. Due to its unique position on the Danube, Passau has been given the nickname, “Venice on the Danube.” Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy beautiful scenic cruising to Linz. Linz is the second largest city in Austria, created as part of the Roman expansion to the North. Enjoy the beautiful Baroque buildings and the environmental friendly culture. The ship moors overnight in Linz. (B,L,D)
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LINZ - GMUNDEN – GREIN
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After breakfast, explore nearby Gmunden, which is located in the Austrian Lake District on Lake Traun. Visit the picturesque Castle Ort with its beautiful details, renaissance frescos and triangular inner courtyard. Legend holds that the castle was originally a Roman fortress in the early 8th century. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail on to Grein for some wine tasting. Explore this charming city on your own and see the Stadttheater, one of Austria’s oldest theatres. The ship moors overnight in Grein. (B,L,D)
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MELK – DÜRNSTEIN
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Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise to Dürnstein, for a walking tour through cobblestone streets that reveal quaint 16th-century town houses and taverns. Continue through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the town of Weissenkirchen, for some wine tasting tonight. (B,L,D)
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DÜRNSTEIN – VIENNA
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During a guided sightseeing tour you will see the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral and visit the National Library. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
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Your morning is free for last minute shopping. After lunch, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner with Gypsy music. (B,L,D)
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DEPART BUDAPEST
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Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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