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Budapest to Prague
Blue Danube - 12 Days
Composer Johann Strauss combined the cultural elegance of the waltz with the charm and romance of the Danube River in his famous “Blue Danube Waltz.” Experience the magic of the Danube on a delightful cruise that starts in the “Paris of the East,” Budapest, and takes you through the Main-Danube Canal all the way to Nuremberg. Visit Vienna and discover this opulent capital where great music was born. Travel on to the Medieval German villages of Passau and Regensburg. And, at the end of the cruise, spend three days in beautiful Prague, “City of a Hundred Spires.”
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Tour the beautiful Nelahozeves Renaissance palace located outside of Prague. Its exceptionally rich picture gallery, Six Centuries of European Art Patronage, includes works from Bruegel, Velasquez, Rubens and Veronese, as well as original musical instruments and scores by Beethoven and Mozart. The tour, with dinner, is exclusive to Uniworld guests.
BUDAPEST
Budapest, stretching along the Danube on two sides, is a vibrant mix of the neoclassical, Baroque, Medieval and modern and is one of the most fashionable cities in Europe. Visit the spectacular Houses of Parliament, Hero’s Square, and marvel at the neoclassical contours of St. Stephan’s Basilica. And on the Buda side, take in incredible views from the Fisherman’s Bastion, high above the Danube.
VIENNA
This year, Vienna has planned many special celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart, making this city a very special destination. Tour the heart of Vienna with a trip around the Ringstrasse, and delight in the lively atmosphere of this Austrian capital. Shop along the fashionable Kärtnerstrasse, and enjoy a concert or two in the music capital of Europe.
MELK
Melk is world-renowned for its magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey. This beautiful complex is a supreme example of Baroque art and architecture. The views from its terrace are spectacular, and the splendid frescoes, marble and gilded plasterwork are masterpieces.
PASSAU
Located at the confluence of three rivers – the Danube, Inn and Ilz – the city is most famous for its ornate Baroque cathedral. Wander its quaint cobblestone streets, tour the cathedral, and browse through the charming shops.
REGENSBURG
The most striking view of this unspoiled medieval gem is from its 12th-century bridge, 1,014 feet long. Wander through the city’s winding cobblestone streets to the historic market square. Many stop for refreshment at the “Wurstküche” — serving sausages and beer for more than 800 years!
NUREMBERG
Nuremberg is an archetypal German Medieval city, encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. The stone streets are where the infamous Nazi rallies were held during World War II, and its courthouse held the memorable trials after the war. The walled Old Town is a delight to explore on foot, with its ancient, irregular street pattern on both banks of the River Pegnitz.
PRAGUE
Beauty and drama abound in this city of soaring cathedrals and lavish palaces. You will have three wonderful days to discover this UNESCO Heritage Site with its mixture of architectural styles, from Gothic and Renaissance to Baroque and Art Nouveau.
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Included Features
Roundtrip flight to Europe (to Budapest and from Prague)
7-night cruise in an outside stateroom on River Countess, River Duchess or River Empress
3-night hotel stay in Prague, including breakfast
All meals onboard ship
Guided excursions and evening entertainment
Escorted tour from Nuremberg to Prague
All transfers
Included Highlights
Magnificent St. Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest
Ringstrasse and musical traditions of Vienna
Baroque cathedral and organ concert
Old Town Nuremberg and WW II sites
Cruise the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of engineering
Nelahozeves Castle and exclusive dinner in Prague
Melk Abbey
Apple Strudel baking demonstration
* Roundtrip airfare, transfers, deluxe outside stateroom, all meals and entertainment
onboard and exclusive excursions are included.
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1-800-326-0050
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