TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES:
• Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
• All private Tauck shore excursions – $745 Value!
• Two nights each in Prague and Budapest at five-star hotels, centrally located in the heart of the cities
• Tauck Exclusive – Private Imperial Evening at a palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers
• Tauck Exclusive – A private tour of the beautiful Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery in Prague
• Choice of a visit to the Hofburg’s Imperial Silver Room or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
• A day in Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg, Austria, including a visit to Mirabell Gardens
• Evenings of traditional Slovakian entertainment and classical music aboard the riverboat
Whether it’s the country sights you see on an impromptu bike ride or the kaleidoscope of colors in Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens, shore excursions ignite the senses.
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 27 meals (11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; wine with dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
2. DISCOVER PAST & PRESENT PRAGUE
Exquisite European architecture awaits on a guided excursion that takes you to the Hradcany (Castle) district and the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus. An exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery is a highlight. Spend time at leisure exploring the courtyards and squares of Prague’s winding cobblestone streets, or join us on a walking tour through ethereal Old Town; see the famous Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, iconic Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Lantern-lit streets set the mood for dinner on your own tonight, tempting with cafés and restaurants that serve up the region’s best schnitzels, dumplings, strudels, goulashes and beer. Meals B
3. REGENSBURG / EMBARK RIVERBOAT
Drive to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, nestled on the banks of the River Danube. Walking here is a delight and is the only way to view its historic sights up-close. A local guide will lead the way as you see the town’s 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany’s oldest surviving stone bridge), the 15th-century Altes Rathaus (Town Hall), towering Dom St. Peter, and the remains of the Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own – this medieval town is famous for its Bavarian sausage – before embarking your riverboat; join us this evening for the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner. Meals BD
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4. PICTURESQUE PASSAU
One of our guests told us that The Blue Danube is like taking a magic carpet ride through a parade of picturesque places, getting on and off in towns that just beg to be explored! An early arrival in Passau this morning lets you do just that when we disembark for a walking tour with a local guide whose passion for his hometown makes your time spent there even more special. Sights include Dom St. Stephan (St. Stephan’s Cathedral) and its magnificent church organ, and the 14th-century Town Hall. Spend some free time in Passau, where pedestrian walkways take you through tunnels and archways and along ancient cobblestone streets – the town is located on a hill. Board your riverboat and spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria. Meals BLD
5. SALZBURG AND LINZ
Your boat stays docked in Linz today, giving you the opportunity to visit the town as you wish or join us for a full-day excursion to Salzburg on the Salzach River, hometown of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for The Sound of Music. A parade of beautiful Baroque architecture, painted wrought-iron signage, ornate church towers and grand palaces paves the way for your visits to Mozart’s birthplace and the very cleverly designed Mirabell Gardens. You’ll have some free time in Salzburg before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Meals BLD
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