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- Day 1 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest--Hungary's Captivating CapitalThe day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
- Day 2 BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)-DANUBE BEND The Pearl of the DanubeVisit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths and pedestrian areas of the city, OR: DISCOVERY Join a local Hungarian for an unforgettable introduction to the local people, places, and experiences that makes Budapest so special, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Budapest to see the city's most iconic sites.Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafés.Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. EVENING CRUISE TO VISEGRÁD(B,D)
- Day 3 VISEGRÁD Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's TowerACTIVE Visit Count Dracula's prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR: ACTIVE Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river's most beautiful stretches, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at 's Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order.Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotaház, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA(B,L,D)
- Day 4 VIENNA, AUSTRIA Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte on the Blue DanubeACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city's highlights from a unique perspective, OR: DISCOVERY Take an Insider's Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's renowned "Kiss" painting.Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion to Schönbrunn.This evening, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA(B,L,D)
- Day 5 VIENNA A Feast for the SoulDISCOVERY Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese café.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS(B,L,D)
- Day 6 KREMS Pedals and Paddles in Austria's Wine CountryJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR: ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour from to Spitz, and enjoy a stop in Dürnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties.DISCOVERY As we sail through the scenic waters, join an authentic Austrian experience with a live cooking demonstration of the iconic Mozart Balls.Relax on board this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein.GREINA Modern-Day Castle and the Count DISCOVERY See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit and meet the Count of Clam during your tour. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GREIN(B,L,D)
- Day 7 GREIN Theater History...Alive and Well in GreinCLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen. MAUTHAUSEN History Lessons and Monastic Life ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery--the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Memorial, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camp of WWII. This afternoon sail to Linz arriving this evening. LINZLegendary, Lovely LinzTonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ENGELHARTSZELL(B,L,D)
- Day 8 ENGELHARTSZELL-SCHL?-GEN OXBOW Memories and Beer in the Making ACTIVE Bike your way to a former Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell and follow the Danube along the riverbank, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to a cider cellar where an expert sommelier will reveal the secrets of Upper Austria's beloved ciders, OR: CLASSIC Join a guided visit to the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and marvel at its opulent high altar and enchanting frescoes. In this former Trappist monastery, sample cheese and locally produced Engelszeller Klosterbräu beer.Relax on the Sky Deck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlögen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen.ACTIVE This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube's Schlögen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries. EVENING CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN(B,L,D)
- Day 9 VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION)-REGENSBURG-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Magical Regensburg--Bavaria's Medieval MiracleCLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk in Regensburg and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria--built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.Take free time to enjoy a hearty lunch and a local beer, then step back in time through the historic lanes and squares of today's modern and vibrant Regensburg.Continue on to the Golden City of Prague.(B)
- Day 10 PRAGUE Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great CuisineACTIVE Join a Guided E-bike Tour for a fun and fascinating introduction to the treasures of the Golden City, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hrad?any Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager.Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square or admire the arches and statues decorating at Charles Bridge.(B)
- Day 11 PRAGUE Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Budapest
End City: Prague
Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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