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44 Learn about Budapest's grand monuments that straddle the shores of the Danube 22 Day Magnificent Europe Prague to Paris 3 Nights Prague | 1 Night Budapest | 14 Night Luxury River Cruise | 3 Nights Paris Czech Republic | Hungary | Slovakia | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | France Day 1. Arrive Prague. Be met and transferred to your hotel before tonight's Welcome Reception. Three Night Grand City Stay: Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel. Day 2. Prague. Take a trip to Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the world, and visit Saint Vitus Cathedral. Then stroll over Charles Bridge on the way to the Old Town Square where you'll see one of the city's greatest treasures, the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock. This evening, be transported back to the 1930s as you enjoy dinner at La Rotonde restaurant. BD Day 3. Prague. Descendants of the Czech Republic's oldest aristocratic family, the Counts of Sternberg, welcome you to their 18th-century Baroque home, Chateau Jemniste. Explore the fairytale estate on a private guided tour, enjoy a special lunch then watch on in awe as birds of prey free-fly during a falconry display. BL Day 4. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest. Travel to Velké Bílovice for a light lunch in a traditional Czech wine cellar, before continuing to Budapest. Enjoy free time to explore the city. Stay: Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge. BL Day 5. Budapest, Hollóko, Embark Ship. Travel to the deeply traditional village of Hollóko and see a spectacular horse show at the Lázár Equestrian Park. Return to Budapest and board your river ship, before a twilight cruise tonight. 14 Night Stay: one of APT's luxurious Concerto River Ships. BLD Day 6. Budapest. Today, a city tour includes a visit to Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. Set sail this afternoon before enjoying a Gala Welcome Dinner on board. BLD Day 7. Vienna, A Royal Invitation. Take a walking tour of Vienna. Later, enjoy a private concert at the City Palace featuring members of the Mozart Boys' Choir. BLD Day 8. Vienna, Freedom of Choice. Tour Schönbrunn Palace, join an excursion to Bratislava or visit the Spanish Riding School. BLD Day 9. Dürnstein, Melk, Freedom of Choice. Explore Dürnstein then cruise to Melk, or ride a bicycle along the banks of the river. In Melk, tour the abbey or the town. BLD Day 10. Linz, A Royal Invitation, Salzburg, Passau. Travel to Passau, via Salzburg, on an exquisite private rail journey aboard the Majestic Imperator. BD Day 11. Regensburg. Step ashore and delight in a guided discovery of Regensburg. BLD Day 12. Nuremberg. Delve into the history of Nuremberg on a city tour that includes a selection of World War II sites. BLD Day 13. Bamberg. Embark on a guided tour through Bamberg's historic Old Town. BLD Day 14. Würzburg, Freedom of Choice. Walk through the city to Würzburg Residence. Or, travel along the Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg for a tour. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation The Royal Collection CHATEAU JEMNISTE Hidden amid the rolling fields and fairytale woodland of Central Bohemia, the 18th-century Chateau Jemniste is the sum of all things romantic. Its Baroque beginnings, Rococo renovations and an English garden together make an elegant architectural fusion. Cherish time to wander the grounds and historic interiors before lunch, then be entranced as you witness a remarkable falconry display. NEW FOR 2017 www.aptouring.co.nz