A Journey along the Danube with Prague

Day 1 UK - Munich - Passau Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Munich. Upon arrival, transfer to Passau and embark MS Serenade 1 (4T), where light refreshments are available. A welcome cocktail and Captain’s gala dinner are served this evening. Day 2 Melk - Vienna This morning there will be free time in the small town of Melk, dominated by its spectacular Benedictine abbey which was completed in 1736. The grand interior displays exhibitions of religious art, while the abbey church is adorned with an abundance of gold, marble and colourful murals. We sail early afternoon to Vienna, where we dock overnight. Day 3 Vienna The Austrian capital is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, and we embark on a guided tour today, taking in highlights such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the State Opera House and the majestic Hofburg Palace. Later there will be free time for you to browse the shops along Kärtnerstrasse or just relax in a traditional Viennese coffeehouse and sample the excellent pastries. This evening we leave Vienna and sail back through the Wachau Valley towards the riverside town of Dürnstein. Day 4 Dürnstein One of the prettiest towns along the Danube, Dürnstein is watched over by the ruins of the hilltop castle where Richard the Lionheart was once held for ransom, and is surrounded by vineyards which produce some of Austria’s finest wines. Take a stroll along the cobbled lanes and maybe visit the Baroque Stiftskirche (abbey church), with its landmark powder-blue bell-tower. Or join an optional orientation tour and wine tasting. Day 5 Linz With its wealth of Baroque and neoclassical architecture, Linz is a joy to explore. Today you might like to join an optional walking tour, or make your way around at leisure. Perhaps visit the two cathedrals or view the artworks on display at the riverside Lentos Art Museum, which include paintings by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. We depart this evening. Day 6 Passau We cross the border back into Germany today with a visit to the ‘Three Rivers City’ of Passau, which stands on the confluence of the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The Old Town is a pleasant place for a walk, and well worth a visit is the baroque St Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest church organ in the world. Day 7 Regensburg This morning, our ship arrives in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to architectural treasures such as the Porta Praetoria, a Roman gateway built in AD 179 and the Gothic St Peter’s Cathedral. Our included excursion today is to the Benedictine Weltenburg Abbey, which was founded in the 7th century. It also houses what is said to be the oldest monastic brewery in the world, producing several high quality beers. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell gala dinner on board. Day 8 Nuremberg - Prague We disembark in Nuremberg this morning and transfer to Prague and our hotel, the Hotel Don Giovani (4T) or Hotel International Prague (4T), where we will be staying for two nights. Day 9 Prague There is so much to see and do in the beautiful Czech capital that you will really be spoilt for choice today. Explore the lanes and squares of the Old Town, visit the centuries-old synagogues of the old Jewish Quarter, Josefov, or explore the magnificent Prague Castle, where kings and emperors once held court and which is still the official residence of the nation’s president. There are numerous museums and galleries and live music venues across the city. Day 10 Prague - UK We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.