Sailing the Danube River through Central Europe

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Sail through time along the Danube River to the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary to study their fascinating political and cultural histories with local experts.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Sail through time along the Danube River to the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary to study their fascinating political and cultural histories with local experts.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPrague
End CityBudapest

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Prague, Check In, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Prague

Hotel check in from 3:00 p.m. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers.

After checking in to the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: 5:00 p.m. The Group Leader...

Day 3 Prague Castle, Lobkowicz Palace Concert, Free Time Prague

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 6 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time (depending on traffic). Walking up to 3 miles, approximately 3 hours; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

We will board a motorcoach and ride to Prague Castle, home of Bohemian king...

Day 4 Architecture, Old Town, Jewish District, Charles Bridge Prague

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 6 miles approximately 1/2 hour riding time. Walking up to 3 miles, approximately 3 hours; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

We will gather in the hotel for a lecture by a local expert on architecture. We’ll then set out o...

Day 5 Transfer to Cesky Krumlov, Transfer to Passau, Embark Ship Passau

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 180 miles throughout the day, approximately 5 hours total riding time. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 1 hour; some bad cobblestones.

Check out of the hotel and transfer to Passau for embarkation. En route, enjoy a...

Day 6 Melk Abbey, Dürnstein Vienna

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 2 miles, approximately 1/4 hour riding time. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 2 hours; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

We will step off the ship and board a motorcoach for a field trip to Stift Melk — Melk Abbey — w...

Day 7 Vienna, Ringstrasse, Hofburg, St. Stephen, Free Time, Music Vienna

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 2 miles; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

Having arrived in Vienna, we will step off the ship and board a motorcoach...

Day 8 Bratislava-Slovakia Bratislava

Walking up to 2 miles, approximately 2 hours; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

After docking in Bratislava, we will step off the ship for a walking field trip in the historical city center. Bratislava became one of the youngest capital cities in Europe after the ...

Day 9 Budapest-Hungary, Castle District, Free Time Budapest

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Walking up to 2 miles; uneven sidewalks, cobblestones.

Buda and Pest are two sides of the same city, divided from time immemorial by the Danube River and connected in 1849 by ...

Day 10 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight

Disembark ship. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers.

We will complete disembarkation procedures. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If yo...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,499
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 8
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 7
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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