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40 21 Days | Eight Countries Day 1. Arrive Prague Welcome to Prague, a city where stone bridges, gothic cathedrals and golden towers are all overseen by a commanding castle. Be met at the airport and transported to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Three Nights: Prague, Grandior Hotel. Day 2. Prague Today's exploration commences with a guided tour of the Old Town, Prague's historic World Heritage- listed city centre. Visit the impressive St Vitus Cathedral, which dominates the pretty city skyline. Believed to date back to the 9th century, the castle complex – with its fascinating network of palaces and churches – is considered to be the largest in the world. You'll then wander to Charles Bridge and cross this Czech landmark, which straddles the beautiful Vltava River. Finally, you'll arrive in Prague's Old Market Square and stop for some time to browse through the wooden stalls. Then, visit Nelahozeves Castle, a regal Renaissance residence set high above the Vltava River. On a guided tour, uncover the aristocratic world of the Lobkowicz family as you enter the Knights Hall that housed royal soirees, then be inspired by the esteemed Lobkowicz private art collection, amongst modern socialist masterpieces. After the tour, you'll be treated to a tasting of delicious local wine and a tantalising lunch worthy of royalty. BL Day 3. Prague Having become familiar with the layout of Prague, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore as you please. The Jewish Quarter is a pulsing hub of semitic history, so perhaps you'd like to head there and learn all about the birthplace of writer Franz Kafka. Or have your camera ready at the Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in the Old Town Square that visualises time in a truly unique form. With their intricate knowledge of the city's secret wonders, your expert Travelmarvel Tour Director will be delighted to assist you plan your free time. B Day 4. Prague, Budapest Bid farewell to Prague and continue south, where you will travel through an enchanting rural region steeped in wine making tradition. Afterwards, travel through Slovakia and arrive in Budapest, Hungary, where 18 Day (EUTCRBP18) guests join the tour. Board your Travelmarvel river ship and later this evening, enjoy an EUROPEAN GEMS Prague to Paris Czech Republic n Slovakia n Hungary Austria n Germany n Netherlands Belgium n France YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES ✓ 14 nights cruising on a premium Travelmarvel river ship ✓ Three nights immersed in enchanting Prague and Paris ✓ Services of a Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides ✓ 49 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) ✓ Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise ✓ Explore up to 18 towns, villages and cities ✓ Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Indulge in a private lunch at Nelahozeves Castle in Prague Sample local delicacies on a tour of the Vienna Naschmarkt Enjoy a festive night of Bavarian food, music and folk dancing Immerse yourself in Miltenberg culture as you're invited into the home of a local family for coffee and cake Explore World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle and the legendary Falkenlust hunting lodge in Brühl Ascend the Eiffel Tower for lunch with stunning views of Paris