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monasteryMost people visiting Prague do not get a private tour of the exquisite Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery – they only view the famous library from a doorway located at the end of the main gallery. Uncommon access à la Tauck takes you in through the back door... where you then have the extraordinary opportunity to walk among the treasured manuscripts and artifacts. Books, castles, monasteries... this is Prague.
5. A CHOICE – SALZBURG OR CESKY KRUMLOV Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of how you spend your day – full-day excursions to Salzburg, Austria, or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Salzburg on the Salzach River is the hometown of Austria’s beloved composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The setting for The Sound of Music, Salzburg is a parade of beautiful Baroque architecture, painted wrought-iron signage, ornate church towers and grand palaces. You’ll visit Mozart’s birthplace and the very cleverly designed Mirabell Gardens, with some free time in Salzburg before rejoining the riverboat for dinner. Alternatively, travel through beautiful wine-producing country to Cesky Krumlov. This town has earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site roster – and that’s the entire town – due to its incredibly well-preserved medieval heritage. A walking tour includes Krumlov Castle; the many steps are worth it to get a look at the mix of medieval, Renaissance and Rococo designs. Free time precedes your return to the riverboat. Meals BLD
6. WACHAU VALLEY CRUISE / DÜRNSTEIN On-board commentary enriches this morning’s leisurely cruise past lush vineyards, fairy-tale castles and ancient monasteries in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes – it is the perfect scenic appetizer for your stop in the charming little village of Dürnstein in Austria’s wine country. Take a closer look at its 16th-century Baroque houses and 13th-century Romanesque church as you stroll down its one main street or take an invigorating climb up the steps to the ruins of hilltop Kuenringerburg Castle for great views. A wine tasting back in town at an authentic tavern celebrates local cultural traditions and new friendships. Meals BLD
7. THE IMPERIAL CITY OF VIENNA Wake up in Vienna, inspiring romantic visions of “Old Europe.” A choice of sightseeing today features a tour of the Habsburgs’ Schönbrunn Palace, an architectural masterpiece and Austrian
voyage at a Glance 7 Cruise Days
POLAND GERMANY Regensburg
Passau Salzburg
ITALY
Cesky Krumlov Linz
AUSTRIA SLOVENIA Maximum Elevation: 1,200 ft. Prague CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA
Dürnstein Bratislava Vienna
v i HUNGARY Budapest
Day Destination Prague to Budapest
1 Arrive Prague Prague Marriott Hotel
2 Prague
3 Embark Regensburg 4 Passau 5 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg 6 Wachau Valley, Dürnstein 7 Vienna 8 Vienna, Bratislava 9 Bratislava
10 Disembark Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel
11 Budapest 12 Depart Budapest
Day Destination Budapest to Prague
1 Arrive Budapest Budapest Marriott Hotel
2 Budapest
3 Embark Budapest 4 Bratislava 5 Vienna 6 Vienna 7 Dürnstein, Wachau Valley 8 Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg 9 Passau
10 Disembark Regensburg, Prague Prague Marriott Hotel
11 Prague 12 Depart Prague
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