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CZECH REPUBLIC – begin your Travelmarvel journey with a three-night stay in Prague, through which the pretty Vltava River runs Classical Europe – Prague to Amsterdam 18 days | Six countries – Czech Republic | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Germany | Netherlands YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights at the Hotel President Prague in the historic city of Prague 14 nights on the MS Johann Strauss The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director & Cruise Director 45 fine meals – 17 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during every dinner on your river cruise Explore 17 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges & tipping included in your price INSIDER EXPERIENCES Relax aboard a premium 15-day river cruise through the heart of Europe Dine on regional dishes and enjoy a gypsy music performance in Budapest Visit a traditional Schnapps distillery in Vienna and sample some liqueur See pretzels being made in Wertheim Enjoy beer tasting at a Cologne brewery OTHER HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS City tours in Prague, Vienna and Paris Cruise through the stunning Rhine Gorge Explore medieval Regensburg Enjoy a guided tour of Bamberg Discover Amsterdam on a canal boat Day 1. Prague. Today, you'll arrive in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Enjoy the rest of the day to relax or start your discovery of this sensational city. Stay (Three Nights): Prague, President Hotel Prague. Day 2. Prague. Begin today with a guided tour of Prague's historic Old Town. You'll then explore some of the city's most striking sights. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St Vitus Cathedral, which dominate the city's skyline. Heading across Charles Bridge, which crosses the mighty Vltava River, you'll arrive in Prague's Old Market Square for some time to explore. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Day 5. Budapest. After breakfast, discover Budapest's finest sights, including Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest's Royal Palace, Buda Castle and the city's ornate Houses of Parliament, through the expert eyes of your local guide. Then, reboard your ship to embark on your enchanting cruise down the Danube River. Glide along between Slovakia and Hungary, as you head towards Austria's capital, Vienna. BD Day 3. Prague. You have the day free to explore the attractions of Prague. Alternatively, you may wish to take an optional trip to Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial for a truly moving experience (see page 49 for details). Dinner this evening is at leisure for you to choose from Prague's many exceptional restaurants. Day 6. Vienna. Today, your ship docks in Vienna, Austria's celebrated capital. A tailor-made walking and coach tour then treats you to an insider's view of the city's best-loved landmarks, including the Gothic-style Town Hall. Like a Local – this afternoon enjoy a quintessentially Viennese tradition with a visit to an old Schnapps distillery for a tour and tasting. BLD BLD B Day 4. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest. Today, farewell Prague and travel to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Special Stay – here your premium river ship, the MS Johann Strauss, awaits. On board tonight, you'll meet your Travelmarvel Cruise Director before dinner. Taste of Hungary – this evening, enjoy an onboard dinner showcasing fine Hungarian cuisine followed by an entertaining musical performance from gypsy violinists. Stay (14 Nights): MS Johann Strauss. – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 7. Vienna. Take your time, with a full day at leisure to discover the delights of Vienna. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the capital's former royal residence of Schönbrunn Palace. See the palace's lavish interiors and exquisite gardens, showcasing the life and times of the Habsburg empire. This evening, perhaps join an optional Vienna concert (see page 49 for details). BLD BD Day 8. Dürnstein, Melk. In the town of Dürnstein today, a guided walk takes you over cobbled streets past medieval sights. Visit a local vintner for a wine tasting before boarding your ship and cruising to Melk, where a local guide shows you Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites. BLD