Cruise the Danube: Budapest, Vienna and Prague

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-led tasting dinner.

From snow-dusted mountains alive with music to delectable Sacher-Torte that tantalizes the tastebuds, Austria fills the senses with delight. Vienna, the cultural capital of the country, is synonymous with ornate palaces and concert halls ringing to the strains of Mozart and Strauss. 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 then take in a concert at the Mozarthaus Vienna in the historic house where Mozart lived and worked.

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.

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, a magnificent structure 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.

No matter how much time you spend in Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic, you want one more stroll through its charming public square. One more visit to its vast, historic castle. One more walk down one of author Franz Kafka’s famous winding paths. Explore Prague's Old Town and its Jewish Quarter, where Kafka was born. 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.

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.