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Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest, where you are met and transferred to
your hotel. In 1872, the three Hungarian settlements of
Obuda, Pest and Buda merged as one, and the illustrious
capital of Budapest was born. Following its unification,
Budapest underwent rapid growth and expanded its political
sphere, setting the stage for the city’s golden age. Tonight,
join fellow guests and your Resident Tour Director for a
welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Budapest
Join your intimate group on a tour of the city’s Jewish heritage,
visiting the Great Synagogue and the Hungarian Jewish Museum.
Enjoy time for lunch at leisure, and then meet your ship for
priority embarkation. This evening, cruise through Budapest,
passing under the illuminated Chain Bridge while a local band
performs traditional music on board.
Day 3 - Budapest
See Buda’s cobbled streets and Pest’s 19th-century buildings.
Throughout the course of your tour, admire Matthias Church; Fisherman’s Bastion, oddly more decorative than
defensive; St. Stephen’s Basilica, which stands just as tall as
the Parliament Building to symbolize the balance of church
and state; and the Parliament Building itself, an impressive
example of neo-gothic architecture. Enjoy a private cooking
class, which includes lunch and hands-on strudel-making,
and visit the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, founded in
1875 by piano virtuoso Franz Liszt. Then, leave Budapest
to explore the charming village of Szentendre, noted for its
artisanal shops and fine galleries. Afterward, rejoin your ship
at Esztergom.
Day 4 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Arrive in Bratislava and visit its old quarter. In intimate
company, visit the 18th-century Primate’s Palace and view St.
Martin’s Cathedral. Back on board, enjoy a private cocktail
party and an exclusive Chef ’s Highlights dinner.
Day 5 - Vienna, Austria
Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the
Habsburgs, before setting out on a guided walk of Vienna’s
historic center — an imperial masterpiece and the capital
of Austria. Later, experience a fantastic dinner ashore, and
enjoy preferred seating at a Sound of Vienna concert in the
Kursalon.
Day 6 - Dürnstein & Melk
Take a walking tour of Dürnstein, followed by a wine tasting
and private lunch ashore at a restaurant in the Wachau
Valley. Visit Melk Abbey, then enjoy a guided tour of Schloss
Artstetten, home of the descendants of Emperor Franz
Josef. Among the famous castle owners interred here are
Emperor Franz I, the father-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte;
Duke Maximilian, an established opponent of the Nazi
political party and among the first Austrians to be deported
to the concentration camp at Dachau; and Archduke Franz
Ferdinand, whose startling assassination ignited World
War I.
Day 7 - Salzburg
This morning, discover Salzburg on a walking tour, followed
by lunch. Then, enjoy some free time to further explore
this magical city — the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart — where a symphony of elegant streets and baroque
buildings comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later,
proceed to St. Michael’s Basilica in Mondsee, which served
as the backdrop for the iconic wedding scene in The Sound
of Music. This evening, your captain hosts a gala dinner on
board.
Day 8 - Regensburg, Germany
Today, visit Regensburg, walking the cobbled streets of its
Old Town and savoring a lunch in the historic local sausage
kitchen. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Tour St. Emmeram Palace With a Guide, a magnificent palace built on the complex of a Benedictine abbey.
Enjoy a Brewery Visit & Tasting, touring the entire facility and sampling some of their finest brews.
Visit the Haus of Bavarian History, joining a guide to peruse unique cultural displays at this modern museum.
Afterward, rejoin your ship in Passau.
Day 9 - Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Disembark in Passau and drive to Cesky Krumlov, where you
visit the city’s Old Town and stunning 13th-century castle. Tucked
away in the hills of the southern Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov
delights with its medieval detailing and pastoral countryside.
Though occupied by German forces during World War II,
the town managed to avoid any serious conflict and remains
remarkably well preserved. After lunch, continue to Prague
for an evening at leisure.
Day 10 - Prague
Explore Prague’s Old Town and its Jewish Quarter, birthplace
of Franz Kafka. An integral part of the city’s cultural history,
the Bohemian Jewish novelist spent many years in the Old
Town, where cobblestone streets, enchanting spires and cozy
pubs create a fairy-tale atmosphere. As a proper send-off,
there is even a memorial dedicated to Kafka on Dusni Street
— a peculiar bronze sculpture depicting the writer riding on
the shoulders of a headless figure. Take in the Town Hall’s
iconic astronomical clock, the Jewish Museum and the
Jewish Cemetery. Following an afternoon at leisure, gather
for a farewell dinner.
Day 11 - Prague
Today, transfer to Prague Airport for your flight home.