Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest and Prague

Welcome in the "Golden City" of Prague

Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine

• Active: Enjoy the natural wonders of Prokopske Valley Nature Reserve on this active, half-day Guided Hiking adventure on the outskirts of Prague, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hrad?any Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town's Astronomical Clock.

Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge. (B)

Classic: Visit the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, also known as the "Pearl of the Bohemian Forest.

Upon arrival in VILSHOFEN embark your Suite Ship

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ENGELHARTSZELL (B/D)

Memories and Beer in the Making

Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• Discovery: Join a Guided Tour to the "House by the stream" (Haus am Strom) and walk across the Danube Power-Station Jochenstein, OR:
• Classic: Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden - complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks.
• Active: This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow - a dramatic bend carved by centuries.

Enjoy free time on the Sky Deck this afternoon while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your way to Linz. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LINZ (B/L/D)

History Lessons and Monastic Life

• Active: Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR:
• Classic: Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery - the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR:
• Classic: Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII.

In the afternoon sail to Grein.

GREIN: Theater History and Modern-Day Castles

• Classic: Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances.
• Discovery: See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit, and meet the Count of Clam during your tour.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPITZ (B/L/D)

Paddle a Canoe or Pedal a Bike in Austrian Wine Country

• Active: Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR:
• Active: Take a Guided Bike Tour from Spitz to Krems, stop in Durnstein to see the beautiful blue Stiftskirche, and sample local specialties, OR:
• Discovery: Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR:
• Discovery: Enjoy a Guided Tour that showcases the production of regional fruits, vegetables, wine, or other products.

Relax this afternoon as you cruise toward Vienna. This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B/L/D)

Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte

• Active: Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city's highlights from a unique perspective, OR:
• Discovery: Get an Insider's Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR:
• Classic: Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's renowned "Kiss" painting.

Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B/L/D)

A Feast for the Soul

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Discovery: Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese cafe, OR:
• Classic: Dive into one of the world's most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family's private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts, followed by the Military Museum, commemorating the past of the Habsburg Empire.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VISEGRAD (B/L/D)

Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower

• Active: Visit Count Dracula's prison tower on a hiking tour in Visegrad, OR:
• Active: Take a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a unique perspective of one of the river's most beautiful stretches, OR:
• Discovery: Join a Guided Excursion to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrad's Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order.

This afternoon, relax on the Sky Deck while sailing into Budapest and enjoy magnificent views of the beautiful Parliament Building.

BUDAPEST: The Pearl of the Danube

Take some free time this afternoon to explore the vibrant and stunning city of Budapest. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner on board your ship this evening.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST (B/L/D)

Bike, Walk, and Talk in Budapest

• Active: See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths of the city, OR:
• Discovery: Join the author of "Fabulous Budapest" for an unforgettable introduction to the local people, places, and experiences that makes Budapest so special*, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Budapest to see the city's most iconic sites.

Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savor a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. (B)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)