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The Blue Danube River Cruise featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Follow the fabled Danube through enchanting scenery and cities in the heart of Europe, on this ten day journey through the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Germany. Spend three nights Prague. Stroll through historic Passau's baroque buildings and hidden alleyways. Unpack and relax for five days on a Danube river cruise, sailing past the Wachau Valley's rolling hills, vineyards, castles and monasteries. Visit the 11th-century Melk Abby and Hungary's former capital, Esztergom. Enjoy special nighttime excursions in Vienna and Budapest. Highlights
Prague, Hradcany Castle, Passau, Danube River Cruise, Wachau River Valley, French Language Lesson, Cooking Lesson, Durnstein, Vienna, Budapest Collette Experience Unpack for a relaxing 5-night cruise down the amazing Danube River.Visit the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, Schoenbrunn Palace, during your visit to Vienna.Discover many of the marvelous sites of Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube", including Mathias Church and Fishermen's Bastion.Enjoy a three night stay in the "Golden City" of Prague.Learn some French phrases during a fun-filled French language lesson.Enjoy a cooking lesson on board the cruise ship and learn more about the local cuisines.Sample some of the local varieties with wine included with every dinner while on your cruise. |
| Call (770) 674-3833 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7608527 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Air 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight : Your visit to the Imperial cities of Central Europe will be the cultural experience of a lifetime. | | Day 2 | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic - Tour Begins : Your tour begins in the "Golden City" of Prague. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. | | Day 3 | Prague | Prague : A sightseeing tour of this fairy tale city highlights the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. A leisurely walking tour of the old town showcases the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. | | Day 4 | Prague | Prague : Today is at leisure for you to independently explore this beautiful city. You may choose to visit Prague's Old Jewish Quarter* and its historic cemetery, synagogues and museum. Or, perhaps you will visit one of the many theaters or enjoy strolling through the magnificent streets where every turn produces a unique shopping experience. Enjoy dinner this evening at one of Prague's local restaurants. | | Day 5 | Passau | Prague - Passau, Germany - Board Ship : LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel the picturesque Czech countryside, crossing the German border to the charming town of Passau. Enjoy leisure time to explore the town's baroque buildings and hidden alleyways. Late afternoon, board your ship and unpack for a relaxing 5-night Danube River cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily during your cruise. During your sailing on the Danube you will enjoy a fun-filled French language lesson. Also learn about some of the local cuisines during a special cooking lesson. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by dinner while you cruise toward the Austrian border. | | Day 6 | Vienna | Wachau Valley, Austria - Durnstein - Vienna : After breakfast, visit the 11th century Melk Abbey which was a strategically important fortress centuries ago. Mid-day, you proceed to Durnstein, considered the most popular town in the historic Wachau Valley. Enjoy free time to explore the baroque church and charming town center. Later, your journey continues to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This evening, enjoy a wonderful Vienna-by-Night excursion in this beautiful city. | | Day 7 | Esztergom | Vienna - Esztergom, Hungary : This morning, journey to the baroque marvels of spectacular Schoenbrunn Palace. The summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace and gardens themselves are a work of art. Early evening you set sail for Hungary, passing Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. | | Day 8 | Budapest | Esztergom - Budapest : After breakfast, visit the original capital of Esztergom. This city was home to the Archbishop of Hungary and is a city rich in monuments including the neo-classical basilica and the old Royal Palace. Mid-day, your journey continues to Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," and truly one of the world's most beautiful cities. Buda sits on one side of the river, and Pest is on the opposite bank. After dinner, a special Budapest by Night excursion allows you to see this historical city's buildings and bridges illuminated. | | Day 9 | Budapest | Budapest : Today you will visit Mathias Church, site of many coronations of kings, and the Fishermen's Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades. The balance of your day is at leisure to explore historic Old Buda, Gellert Hill, the Parliament and Heroes Square. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a wonderful farewell dinner celebrating the end of a marvelous trip on the Danube River. Later, enjoy a fantastic evening of traditional folk entertainment in Budapest. | | Day 10 | Tour ends | Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends : Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. |
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Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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