Europe River Cruising, Luxury 5 star APT ships, Floating Boutique Hotels with Balconies
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13 Day Blue Danube Discovery Budapest to Prague 2 Nights Budapest | 7 Night River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg | 3 Nights Prague Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Czech Republic See the Stone Bridge in Regensburg, a masterwork of medieval construction and an emblem of the city TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Day 1. Arrive Budapest. On arrival in Budapest today, be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore this enchanting Hungarian capital. Two Night Stay: Sofitel Chain Bridge Budapest. Day 2. Budapest. Today, enjoy a guided tour of Budapest, which includes highlights such as historic Buda Castle, the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St Stephen's Basilica and more. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city independently. Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional excursion outlining events from the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (own expense). Day 4. Bratislava. After breakfast, disembark your ship in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. On a tour, see the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic facade of St Martin's Cathedral. Alternatively, visit a selection of landmarks from the city's Communist past, such as the Radio Building, Freedom Square and the Soviet War Memorial. Later re-board your ship which continues on to Vienna overnight. B Day 3. Budapest. This morning, continue your exploration of Budapest or join an optional tour to Puszta, the Great Hungarian Plain (own expense). This vast World Heritage-listed region, stretches to Hungary's east and showcases pristine natural grassland habitat, which is fundamental for the country's agricultural heritage and the region's native flora and fauna. Stop off for a delicious traditional lunch with goulash before returning to Budapest to board your luxury river ship. Today, 8 Day (EUBD08) guests join the tour on arrival in Budapest. Tonight, relax and enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner on board. Seven Night Stay: a luxurious Aria or Concerto river ship. 120 Day 5. Vienna. This morning, take a tour of Vienna. Savour the elegance of the city as you see the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, St Stephen's Cathedral and more. With this afternoon at leisure, perhaps join an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace (own expense). This evening, perhaps take in an optional Mozart and Strauss concert (own expense). Day 6. Dürnstein, Melk. Arrive in Dürnstein for a tour and wine tasting this morning, before cruising to Melk. Alternatively, enjoy a bicycle ride along the Danube to Melk. In Melk, tour Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites, set high above the town on a rocky outcrop. After, enjoy free time to explore Melk itself. Day 8. Regensburg. Arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Disembark your ship for a walking tour of the city's architectural highlights. Alternatively, take a guided bike tour to Walhalla temple, or set out on a tour of the Audi factory. BLD BLD Day 9. Nuremberg. Cruise along the Main-Danube Canal and arrive in the city of Nuremberg, where you may like to discover key historic landmarks of wartime Germany, such as the rally grounds, during a World War II tour. Alternatively, take a tour of the city's major medieval sights. BLD Day 10. Nuremberg, Disembark Ship, Karlovy Vary, Prague. After disembarking, 8 Day (EUBD08) guests depart the tour with a transfer to the airport. Those remaining travel by coach via Karlovy Vary to Prague. Three Night Stay: Prague, InterContinental Hotel, Prague. BLD B BLD BD Day 7. Linz, Passau. Cruise to the city of Linz, where you can choose from two excursions: travel by coach to Salzburg and take a guided tour around the city's famous 'Sound of Music' sights (own expense) Or, cruise to Passau and enjoy a walking tour around the historic city, taking in the Old Town, St Stephan's Cathedral, the city's fortifications and more. Day 11. Prague. This morning, take a guided sightseeing tour of Prague's Old Town, visit the courtyard of 9th-century Prague Castle, and stroll across Charles Bridge, which crosses the Vltava River. After the tour, the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. B Day 12. Prague. With today at leisure to explore Prague, you may like to join an optional excursion to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial (own expense). BLD B Day 13. Depart Prague. Your tour ends today as you disembark and transfer to the airport. B THROUGH 5 COUNTRIES TRAVEL