THE BLUE DANUBE
Cruise to the fairy tale village of Dürnstein – and, if you like, hike up to the castle ruins above the town
1. ARRIVE PRAGUE
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, InterContinental Prague. A transfer is included from Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport or the Praha Hlavni Nadrazi train station to InterContinental Prague for a memorable two-night stay. Begin your amazing visit to Prague with a royal welcome reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle. Immerse in an evening of classical cultural treasures as you enjoy a privileged entrée into the aristocratic world of the Lobkowicz family. Meals D
2. PRAGUE’S CASTLE & COBBLESTONE STREETS This morning’s sightseeing – hosted by local guides – takes you inside Prague’s soaring cathedrals and historic architectural riches, including the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Hradcany (Castle) district. Our Tauck Exclusive private tour of the grand libraries of Strahov Monastery, resplendent in design and décor, is bound to be a highlight of your day; you’ll have the opportunity to view treasures that other visitors won’t see. Later you are invited to enjoy time at leisure to explore Prague and its winding cobblestone streets as you please, or to join our local guide on a walking tour through Old Town; there you’ll have a choice between a “walk through the centuries” or a walk to see the city’s poignant Jewish heritage sites. This evening, lantern-lit streets in the “city of a hundred spires” set the mood for dining independently at one of the many excellent cafés and restaurants serving up some of the region’s best dishes... schnitzels, dumplings, strüdels, goulashes... paired, of course, with local wine and beer. Meals B
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3. REGENSBURG / EMBARK RIVERBOAT You have some choices today. What’s your pleasure? If you’d like to see more of Prague, spend your morning here exploring at your own pace. Or set off for the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, Germany, on the banks of the Danube. Take some free time for lunch – Regensburg is famous for its sausage – before a walking tour of the town’s historic sights. A local guide leads the way as you see the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany’s oldest surviving stone bridge); the 15th-century Town Hall; the twin-spired Gothic St. Peter’s Cathedral; and the remains of the Roman wall. Later everyone embarks the riverboat; join us for the captain’s welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD
4. PICTURESQUE PASSAU, “CITY OF 3 RIVERS” One guest said that her experience on The Blue Danube was like taking a magic carpet ride through picturesque places, getting on and off in towns that just beg to be explored! Today’s arrival in Passau, where the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers meet, lets you do just that on a walking tour with a local guide whose passion for his hometown makes your visit even more special. Sights include St. Stephan’s Cathedral and its pipe organ – the largest in Europe (unavailable for an inside visit on Sundays). Spend some free time exploring the Baroque town’s pedestrian walkways through tunnels and archways and along ancient cobblestone streets. Spend the afternoon cruising to Linz, Austria; there’s entertainment on board this evening. Meals BLD
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