Spend 3 nights in Prague, followed by a legendary 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest

1. Day 1
   Sun, May 03, 2026

   ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel.
2. Day 2
   Mon, May 04, 2026

   PRAGUE. Discover fairytale Prague via a city tour or a hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe'''s most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that'''s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See all the key highlights, including the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, home to the Astronomical Clock. (B)
3. Day 3
   Tue, May 05, 2026

   PRAGUE. Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic, so join a tasting and discover some of the very best beer in the world. (B)
4. Day 4
   Wed, May 06, 2026

   PRAGUE ''' PILZEN, GERMANY ''' EMBARKATION ''' NUREMBERG, GERMANY. Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Pilzen. After a local highlights tour, drive to Nuremberg where you will board your ship. (B,D)
5. Day 5
   Thu, May 07, 2026

   NUREMBERG. You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg'''s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city'''s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You'''ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you'''ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
6. Day 6
   Fri, May 08, 2026

   REGENSBURG. Explore one of Germany'''s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city'''s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties'''beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
7. Day 7
   Sat, May 09, 2026

   PASSAU ''' LINZ, AUSTRIA. Enjoy a walking tour along Passau'''s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen'''s Cathedral. Alternatively, venture to Salzburg, Austria, on a full-day tour that includes a stop in Mondsee in the Austrian Lake District, as well as the opportunity to see Mozart'''s Birth House and Mirabell Gardens, prominently featured in the movie, The Sound of Music. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. (B,L,D). . *Not combinable with other tours on this day.
8. Day 8
   Sun, May 10, 2026

   MELK ''' VIENNA. Explore Melk and the magnificent Melk Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe'''s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Guests looking for a more active experience may choose to hike to this impressive monastery. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along D''rnstein'''s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)
9. Day 9
   Mon, May 11, 2026

   VIENNA. The '''City of Waltzes''' offers a treasure trove of gems and on your city tour, you'''ll see many of them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna'''s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen'''s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
10. Day 10
    Tue, May 12, 2026

    BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city'''s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman'''s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest'''s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes''' Square and the moving '''Shoes on the Danube Bank''' memorial. (B,L,D)
11. Day 11
    Wed, May 13, 2026

    BUDAPEST ''' DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Budapest as you prepare for your flight home. (B). . B,L,D ''' Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.