Included Features
» 3 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental or Hilton Old Town (or similar), including daily Buffet Breakfast » Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Nuremberg » 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies or revolutionary Twin balconies » Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included » “Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions » State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations » Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board » Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms » Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise » Multiple dining venues on select vessels » Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every dinner on board
Your Itinerary
................................................................................................................................................................................................ Day 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic. Day 2, ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city. Day 3, PRAGUE. Your morning’s sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with its historic city center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see Wenceslas Square and the Metronome overlooking the Vltava River before arriving at the1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle for a visit. Afterwards, walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square and see the Church of Tyn and the famous Astronomical Clock. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions. (B) Day 4, PRAGUE. Spend a day at your leisure or participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished. (B) Day 5, PRAGUE – KARLOVY VARY – EMBARKATION – NUREMBERG, GERMANY. Depart from Prague after breakfast via motor coach and enjoy a stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad, famous for its Bohemian Spas. After lunch, drive through the pastoral (Bohemian) countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D)
» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
Day 6, NUREMBERG – CROSSING THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. Today, take the Medieval History of Nuremberg tour and see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle. Previously one of Europe’s greatest trade towns, you will see some of the original city walls and towers constructed around Nuremberg. Another option is the World War II history tour to explore Nuremberg during the time of the Third Reich. Designated the “City of the Reichsparteitage” (Nazi Party Rallies), visit the Zeppelin Field and Rally grounds. Visit the Coliseum and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946 (when available). (B,L,D) Day 7, REGENSBURG. This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. In the alternative, visit the Audi Factory in Ingolstadt, where a member of the Audi team will take you on a guided tour of the Audi Car Museum or Factory Floor (subject to availability). In the afternoon, you are free to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey and see the scenic Danube Gorge (seasonal) or take a guided bike tour to visit the Walhalla Temple which honors distinguished Germans throughout history. (B,L,D) Day 8, PASSAU – LINZ, AUSTRIA. After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz rivers join the Danube. You have your choice of a Passau walking tour or an optional excursion to Salzburg. The 2,000-year-old city is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture.
» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner » Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music » Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours » Services of professional Cruise Manager » All English language on board in a nonsmoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) » All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package » All local taxes
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Flowers in Karlovy Vary
Tour at your own pace