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1. Remember the Magic
Imagine Taking This Wonderful River Cruise Vacation
Romantic Danube - Budapest to Nuremberg
November 27-December 4, 2010
During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the
celebrated Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary's capital-traditional "Buda" and
more cosmopolitan "Pest"-and from Fishermen's Bastion, see how the river divides this
fascinating city. Experience Vienna's imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour
riverside towns in Austria's Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque cathedral
and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic
dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the "Blue
Danube" in his famous melody.
Day 1 Budapest Arrive in Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital divided by the Danube
River. After boarding, you have free time to take a stroll beside the Danube or in the
Vaci Utca, a pedestrian thoroughfare featuring shops and cafes.
Day 2 Budapest Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the
city. Journey along Andrassy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions,
National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes' Square
to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda's Castle
District. Walk up the hill to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant
views. Return to your ship for lunch as we set sail through the scenic Danube Bend,
past landmarks like the castle of Visegrad and the basilica of Esztergom. Enjoy a mid
afternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel.

2. Day 3 Vienna Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See
some of Vienna's gracious architecture, and then ride along the beautiful Ringstrasse
with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater. You then see
St. Stephan's Cathedral. After lunch aboard, the afternoon is yours to further explore
this city on your own. Shop along the Kartnerstrasse or take an optional excursion to
Schonbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and summer residence of the Habsburgs.
Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this "City of
Waltzes" with an optional evening concert.
Day 4 Melk & Linz After breakfast, sail through the stunningly scenic Wachau Valley to
the Benedictine abbey at Melk, and join a guided tour through the ornate interior of
this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and admire the library's
extensive collection of medieval manuscripts; enjoy the garden courtyard and the
terrace's Wachau Valley views. Rejoin your ship for lunch, dinner and leisurely cruising
along the Danube-taste some local Austrian specialties as you spot charming riverside
towns and castle ruins here and there.
Day 5 Passau Enjoy a glorious midmorning arrival in Passau, at the confluence of the
Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town's narrow streets takes
you through the Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You see the Oberhaus
Fortress and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral with its ornate
interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ,
considered Europe's largest church organ. Eat lunch aboard, but return to the city for
further exploration on your own before an early evening departure and cruise through
the night.
Day 6 Regensburg After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking tour
through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe's best-preserved
medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church
spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-
century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter's Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards.
Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany's oldest restaurant, the Alte
Wurstkuche. Lunch served aboard.
This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River-or take an optional
Danube Gorge excursion. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to the
Danube Gorge's dramatic scenery and spectacular 400-foot chalk cliffs. Visit
Weltenburg Abbey, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then
rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner aboard.
Day 7 Main-Danube Canal & Nuremberg Very early this morning, you sail through a
number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel
stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube.
Begun as Charlemagne's dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that
raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the
Black Sea.
Day 8 Nuremberg Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second largest city.
Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, historic
home of the Nuremberg Trials. You have a brief stop at the Court House before
returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls.

3. Your tour ends with a walk from the imperial castle grounds past the Albrecht Durer
House on your way to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain.
Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore-or, join an optional
World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. Your ship
remains docked overnight.
After breakfast, disembark and we take you to the airport for your return flight. Or,
extend your journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic. You
will stay close to Prague's Old Town and will get a tour of the landmark Prague Castle.
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