The Insider’s Vienna Fans of the classic
Cold War film The Third Man, set in Vienna, will enjoy seeing the façade of Palais Pallavicini, which played Harry Lime’s apartment building in the film; the private palace is the setting for your Tauck Exclusive gala evening with dinner, wine and Viennese entertainment. For more Third Man sightseeing during free time, visit the giant Riesenrad ferris wheel, at the Prater amusement park, a hair-raising star of the movie (fun even if you didn’t see The Third Man) – or the Third Man Museum, devoted to the film and postwar Vienna... Surprisingly, another of our favorite places off the beaten track in Vienna isn’t actually in Vienna; just outside the city, the Vienna Woods are where the Viennese like to escape for a relaxing meal at one of the traditional taverns attached to wineries called heurigers. Most tourists don’t know about heurigers, but with Tauck you’ll taste authentic food in an atmosphere infused with local charm.
Prague Past... and Present As you stroll through historic
Prague, our handpicked local guides tell stories that bring its medley of historic architectural styles to life, starting with “Lesser Town,” about which there is nothing “lesser”; it’s simply located below the hilltop Castle District, where royalty once lived... Today Prague’s historic areas are
filled with stylish restaurants, cafés, and wine bars, but perhaps nothing reveals the city more than its down-to-earth pubs. They bring all kinds of people together; you might just see politicians and artists chatting from table to table with everyone else over frothy beer. So one story goes, when President Clinton wanted to meet a renowned Czech writer, the writer refused to leave his favorite pub, but invited the President to come and have a beer. The President obliged. Your two nights in Prague might be perfect for pub hopping too!
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A guided tour reveals Nürnberg’s medieval and WWII sights
9. NÜRNBERG / REGENSBURG Wake up to a choice of sightseeing excursions: Nürnberg, famous for its baking and bratwurst, is a charming medieval town that was once the center of the German Renaissance. Nürnberg also figures large in World War II history. Visit Zeppelin Field, the stadium where the Nazis staged mass rallies; view the site where the Nuremberg Trials were held, and the Documentation Center, a museum dedicated to the causes and consequences of the Third Reich. Alternatively, explore Regensburg, a treasure trove of medieval houses, quaint lanes, and churches, where sightseeing includes the twin-spired Dom (cathedral) and the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Germany’s oldest surviving stone bridge). You’ll also have a guided visit to St. Emmeram Palace, the royal residence of the Thurn und Taxis dynasty; the family still resides there today. Return to your riverboat for lunch and free time; join us tonight for your captain’s farewell reception followed by dinner. Meals BLD
10. DAY WELL SPENT IN PRAGUE Leave the riverboat in Regensburg this morning and journey by coach to Prague; your five star luxury hotel is in the heart of this uniquely beautiful Bohemian city. A choice of walking tours in the city center includes “Lesser Town,” a historic neighborhood near Prague Castle; iconic Charles Bridge; Valdstejnska Garden; the Church of St. Nicholas; and the Infant of Prague. Alternatively, visit the Kafka Museum, dedicated to writer Franz Kafka and his dark
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