Prague to Budapest: 10 Nights/ 11 Days |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: 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 2: Prague
Discover fairytale Prague via a city tour or a hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See all the key highlights, including the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, home to the Astronomical Clock. (B)
Day 3: Prague
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic, so join a tasting and discover some of the very best beer in the world. (B)
Day 4: Prague - Pilzen, Germany - Nuremberg (Embarkation)
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Pilzen. After a local highlights tour, drive to Nuremberg where you will board your ship. (B,D)
Day 5: Nuremberg - Crossing the Continental Divide
You have three choices of excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg’s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Regensburg
Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Passau - Linz, Austria
Enjoy a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. Later in the day, set sail for Linz. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Melk - Vienna
Explore Melk, known for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Vienna
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and on your city tour, you’ll see many of them, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Budapest, Hungary
You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the “Queen of the Danube.” Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative choice, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Budapest (Disembarkation)
Bid farewell to Budapest and as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Departures & Pricing
Advisements:
- A valid passport is required for travel.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
- For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
- Travel Protection is recommended. Click here for more information.
Departure Dates & Per Person USD Rates |
Program Start Day (Prague)
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Cruise Embarkation Day (Nuremberg) |
Ship |
Cat. E - Lower Deck aft w/ fixed windows |
Cat. D - Lower Deck w/fixed windows |
Cat. C - Middle Deck aft & Upper Deck aft w/french balcony |
Cat. CB - Upper Deck aft w/ french balcony |
Cat. CA - Upper & Middle Deck aft with french balcony/p> |
Cat. BB - Middle Deck w/ twin balconies |
Cat. BA - Upper Deck w/ twin balconies |
Cat. AB -Middle Deck w. twin balconies |
Cat. AA - Upper Deck w/ twin balconies |
Cat. AA+ - Jr. Suite Upper Deck w/ twin balconies |
Suite - Upper Deck with twin balconies |
Mar 20, 2024 |
Mar 23, 2024 |
Amalea |
$3,999 |
$4,298 |
- |
$4,898 |
$5,298 |
$5,898 |
$6,098 |
$6,298 |
$6,498 |
- |
$7,798 |
May 5, 2024 |
May 8, 2024 |
Amasonata |
$4,799 |
$5,098 |
$6,098 |
- |
- |
$6,698 |
$6,898 |
$7,098 |
$7,298 |
$7,898 |
$8,598 |
May 19, 2024 |
May 22, 2024 |
Amasonata |
$4,899 |
$5,198 |
$6,198 |
- |
- |
$6,798 |
$6,998 |
$7,198 |
$7,398 |
$7,998 |
$8,698 |
Jun 2, 2024 |
Jun 5, 2024 |
Amasonata |
$4,899 |
$5,198 |
$6,198 |
- |
- |
$6,798 |
$6,998 |
$7,198 |
$7,398 |
$7,998 |
$8,698 |
Jun 16, 2024 |
Jun 19, 2024 |
Amasonata |
$4,899 |
$5,198 |
$6,198 |
- |
- |
$6,798 |
$6,998 |
$7,198 |
$7,398 |
$7,998 |
$8,698 |
Jul 14, 2024 |
Jul 17, 2024 |
Amasonata |
$4,899 |
$5,198 |
$6,198 |
- |
- |
$6,798 |
$6,998 |
$7,198 |
$7,398 |
$7,998 |
$8,698 |
Nov 20, 2024 |
Nov 23, 2024 |
Amaviola |
$4,499 |
$4,798 |
- |
$5,398 |
$5,798 |
$6,398 |
$6,598 |
$6,798 |
$6,998 |
- |
$8,298 |
Apr 13, 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
Amareina |
$4,574 |
$4,873 |
$5,973 |
- |
- |
$6,573 |
$6,773 |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,773 |
$8,473 |
Apr 20, 2025 |
Apr 23, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,674 |
$4,973 |
$6,073 |
- |
- |
$6,673 |
$6,873 |
$7,073 |
$7,273 |
$7,873 |
$8,573 |
Apr 27, 2025 |
Apr 30, 2025 |
Amareina |
$4,774 |
$5,073 |
$6,173 |
- |
- |
$6,773 |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,973 |
$8,673 |
May 4, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,874 |
$5,173 |
$6,273 |
- |
- |
$6,873 |
$7,073 |
$7,273 |
$7,473 |
$8,073 |
$8,773 |
May 11, 2025 |
May 14, 2025 |
Amareina |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
May 18, 2025 |
May 21, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
Jun 1, 2025 |
Jun 4, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
Jun 8, 2025 |
Jun 11, 2025 |
Amareina |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
Jun 15, 2025 |
Jun 18, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
Jun 29, 2025 |
Jul 2, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
Jul 13, 2025 |
Jul 16, 2025 |
Amasonata |
$4,974 |
$5,273 |
$6,373 |
- |
- |
$6,973 |
$7,173 |
$7,373 |
$7,573 |
$8,173 |
$8,873 |
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Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change. |
Port Charges: Additional $224 USD per person (2024 departures); Additional $231 USD per person (2025 departures) |
For Single Traveler, the Single Supplement applies. For the Cruise: +50% of twin, for Suites +100% of twin; The Single Supplement for Land: A single supplement will be applied to pre- and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please call for pricing details. |
Transfers at the Start/End of the Program are available for purchase. Please call for details. |
Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are: Choice A - Two twin beds; Choice B - One large bed (larger than queen size) |
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