BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM BY RIVERBOAT
Amsterdam’s network of concentric 17th-century canals offers a unique view of the Dutch capital’s historic center from the inside out... enjoy it on Tauck’s included canal cruise
1. M ARRIVE BUDAPEST Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Budapest, Hungary. Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s capital city. A transfer is included from Budapest Ferihegy Airport directly to the riverboat on the Danube River in Budapest; embarkation begins anytime after 4:00 PM. Enjoy dinner aboard Tauck’s premium riverboat this evening as you settle into your floating hotel for a memorable cruise. Meals D
2. M BOTH SIDES OF REMARKABLE BUDAPEST Standing on opposite banks of the Danube, Budapest’s two distinct sections – Buda and Pest – were once independent cities, but in the mid-19th century were linked by the construction of the Chain Bridge to become a single city, today Hungary’s capital. Explore both Buda and Pest on a guided tour featuring a mix of architectural masterpieces and monuments
including Heroes’ Square, dominated by statues of leaders from Hungarian history and surrounded by museums and stately embassy buildings; the Gothic-Revival home of the Hungarian Parliament, an iconic feature of the Budapest skyline along the Danube; and Fishermen’s Bastion, standing watch like a sentinel over the river. Please join us onboard the riverboat this evening for the Captain’s reception and welcome dinner. Meals BLD
3. M ACROSS THE CENTURIES IN BRATISLAVA An ancient city with a modern vibe, Slovakia’s capital boasts an Old Town brimming with history but devoid of cars, and one of the youngest average populations of any city in Europe. Our local expert shares insider anecdotes about Bratislava before you embark on a walking tour of its cobblestoned city center, where you’ll observe 17 centuries of Slovak heritage eloquently chronicled in its 13th-century Old Town Hall, Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and St. Martin’s Cathedral, site of the coronation of many Hungarian kings and queens. Back onboard, enjoy traditional Slovakian entertainment and regional cuisine tonight. Meals BLD
A walk up to Dürnstein’s castle ruins rewards with great stories & views Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
4. M AN IMPERIAL EXPERIENCE IN OLD VIENNA Once the capital of the old Habsburg Empire, Vienna still inspires romantic visions of “Old Europe” and ranks among Europe’s greatest cities. Wake up aboard your riverboat in Vienna for a day of sightseeing that includes your choice of a guided visit to the Habsburgs’ Schönbrunn Palace, an architectural masterpiece and Austrian cultural treasure, or a tour of the Imperial Silver Room at the Hofburg, today Austria’s official presidential
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