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11 Night The Blue Danube Cruise and Land Tour from Prague

Ship: Joy

Cruise Line: Tauck Tours

Sailed: Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 from Prague, Czech Republic

Ended: Saturday, Nov 6, 2021

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021 departure of the Joy. If Tauck Tours modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Day 1 - Tuesday - Oct 26, 2021

Prague, Czech Republic

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Prague Marriott Hotel. A transfer is included from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or the Praha Hlavni Nadrazi train station to the Prague Marriott Hotel in the heart of the city. Those arriving early may join your Tauck director for a walk to this historic city's Old Town Square. Begin your amazing Blue Danube river cruise adventure early this evening with a Tauck Exclusive - a royal welcoming reception, tour, and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle. Immerse in an evening of classical cultural treasures - music and art played an important role in the aristocratic world of the Lobkowicz family.

Day 2 - Wednesday - Oct 27, 2021

Prague, Czech Republic

Start today's exploration of Prague this morning with a choice of walking tours through Prague's ethereal Old Town, choosing between a one-hour introductory tour; a "walk through the centuries" including a visit to St. Agnes Convent; or the city's poignant Jewish sites in Josefov, the historic Jewish Quarter (ask at booking about dates that cannot visit inside the Jewish Heritage sites as they are closed Saturdays and on Jewish holidays; in those cases, alternate sightseeing will be offered). This afternoon, your choices in the ancient Hradcany (Castle) district include the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle's complex of palaces, courtyards, and gardens; the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus; and the grand Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery, where a private tour is a Tauck Exclusive. Sample the culinary pleasures of Prague on a free night to spend as you wish; the city's many fine restaurants and cafes feature a wide range of cuisines... and some of the best schnitzels, goulashes, strudels, dumplings, and beer the region has to offer. Tomorrow - your Danube river cruise begins.

Day 3 - Thursday - Oct 28, 2021

Prague, Czech Republic

Bus Travel

Regensburg, Germany

Bus Travel

Cruise Begins

Vilshofen, Germany

Drive this morning to the quintessential Bavarian town of Regensburg, whose roots stretch back to Roman days, enjoying a little free time upon arrival. The best way to explore this treasure-trove of history is on foot, as our local guide leads you on a walking tour that includes the Steinerne Brucke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube; the 15th-century town hall; and the remains of the town's Roman wall. Depart Regensburg and continue on to Vilshofen, where you'll board your riverboat to launch your 7-night Danube cruise. Join your shipmates and crew at a welcome reception followed by dinner aboard the riverboat tonight.

Day 4 - Friday - Oct 29, 2021

Engelhartszell, Austria

Linz, Germany

Take in the views from your riverboat's sun deck, lounge, or the windows of your outside cabin as your ship glides along the mighty Danube this morning. Your first port of call on your cruise is Engelhartszell, a pretty town on the Danube in Upper Austria. After a visit to a local private home (and a taste of local cake, sweets, and coffee), you'll have a choice of a walking tour of town including 18th-century Engelhartszell Abbey and Danube World, or a guided tour of the Jochenstein Lock on the Danube, through which ships navigate through the Wachau Valley. Following lunch aboard the riverboat, you may, if you wish, join us for an optional bicycle excursion along the Danube to Aschach (a fairly rigorous bike ride, for experienced cyclists only) before continuing your cruise this afternoon, bound for Linz. Enjoy the Chef's signature dinner this evening; after the riverboat's arrival in Linz, the musical trio Donau3Klang entertains onboard tonight.

Day 5 - Saturday - Oct 30, 2021

Linz, Germany

Bus Travel

Salzburg, Austria

Bus Travel

Linz, Germany

Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of how you spend your day - full-day excursions to Salzburg (Austria), or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or remaining in Linz. A setting for The Sound of Music, Salzburg is enticing with Baroque architecture, painted wrought-iron signage, ornate church towers, and grand palaces. Our walking tour explores Old Town, Mirabell Gardens, and Mozart's birthplace with time on your own to have lunch and experience the sights as you wish. Alternatively, travel with us through beautiful landscapes to Cesky Krumlov, which has been called a living gallery of elegant Renaissance-era buildings with a well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambiance. A walking tour takes you to part of Krumlov Castle; it's worth climbing the many steps to see firsthand the medieval, Renaissance, and Rococo design found inside, along with the stunning views of the town below. A third option today provides an opportunity to remain in Linz for time explore as you please on your own before returning to the riverboat for dinner.

Day 6 - Sunday - Oct 31, 2021

Durnstein, Austria

Continue cruising through the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Dock in Durnstein for a closer look at its 16th-century Baroque houses and 13th-century Romanesque church on a walking tour along cobblestone streets, or join us for a bicycle ride in the Wachau Valley. If you wish, visit the Augustinian Monastery. Enjoy some free time in this charming riverside town - perhaps taking an invigorating climb up the steps to the ruins of Kuenringerburg, a hilltop castle above the town where Richard the Lionheart was held for ransom during the Crusades, from which the views of the river and valley are glorious - and sample the fruits of the Wachau Valley vineyards during a wine tasting at an authentic Austrian tavern. The riverboat departs early evening for Vienna.

Day 7 - Monday - Nov 1, 2021

Vienna, Austria

Your riverboat arrives overnight in Vienna, Austria, where an introductory tour of this former capital of the old Habsburg Empire - and its grand boulevard, the Ringstrasse, precedes a walking tour focusing on your choice of either medieval Vienna or the Jewish district of old Vienna, or a bike ride in the city. The afternoon is yours to explore this famous city as you please. Later, nothing compares to the royal treatment and pageantry you'll experience tonight at our private Imperial Evening in the Palais Pallavicini, an opulent private Viennese palace that played a role in the 1940s film noir classic The Third Man. Welcome cocktails and dinner precede an unforgettable spectacle of beautiful ball gowns and a musical performance celebrating the legacy of Mozart.

Day 8 - Tuesday - Nov 2, 2021

Vienna, Austria

Cruising Danube Canal, Austria

A choice of sightseeing this morning features either a tour of the Habsburgs' Schonbrunn Palace, an architectural masterpiece and Austrian cultural treasure, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, one of the world's most acclaimed art museums located in a palatial building on the historic Ringstrasse. Then, shuttles are at the ready to bring you back to the riverboat before an afternoon of cruising to neighboring Slovakia. Dinner tonight introduces you to a glimpse of daily life in Slovakia with a taste of regional cuisine and an onboard performance by a talented troupe of Slovak dancers.

Day 9 - Wednesday - Nov 3, 2021

Bratislava, Slovakia

Begin the day with a Tauck Exclusive - a presentation by our local guide that takes you inside contemporary Slovakia and Bratislava for a look at politics, the economy, religion, the social order, preservation, and emergence of the arts, and more. Then, it's your choice of a walking tour of this cobblestoned vehicle-free city, where you'll see 17 centuries of history eloquently chronicled in sites including its 13th-century Old Town Hall, Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral - or a guided bicycle excursion through the "Iron Curtain Area" of Bratislava. Back aboard ship, get ready to celebrate tomorrow's arrival in Budapest and the end of your Danube riverboat cruise with a farewell reception and dinner onboard.

Day 10 - Thursday - Nov 4, 2021

Budapest, Hungary

Cruise Ends

Budapest, Hungary

Your cruise ends this morning in Budapest, Hungary, which is split into the sections of Buda and Pest by the Danube River. After disembarking your riverboat and bidding the crew farewell, explore the city's Buda side with a visit to the historic Covered Market and a walking tour of Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; see Fisherman's Bastion with its Neo-Romanesque design, and admire the stained-glass windows and centuries of history in Matthias Church (may be closed on some days due to services). After lunch at a local cafe, transfer to your city-center hotel. Spend the rest of the day and evening pursuing what interests you most in Budapest.

Day 11 - Friday - Nov 5, 2021

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is split into the sections of Buda and Pest by the Danube River. This morning, explore the Pest side of the city on a tour including a special visit to the opulent State Opera House, opened in 1884, with its royal boxes, gilded vaulted ceiling, exquisite murals, and three-ton chandelier - and stops at City Park and Heroes' Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary. Later, you have a choice of a themed walking tour that focuses on the Hungarian Revolution and includes the Parliament building, the Embassy, and St. Stephen's Basilica; a guided visit to Dohany Synagogue; or a guided bicycle tour through the city. In the afternoon, you'll have an opportunity to visit one of Budapest's famed public spas, if you wish. Budapest has acquired quite an excellent reputation for its cuisine; tonight's special farewell dinner is at the grand Akademia Klub in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences - a fitting finale to your Danube River cruise experience.

Day 12 - Saturday - Nov 6, 2021

Budapest, Hungary

Tour ends: Budapest, Hungary. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport or Keleti Train Station; allow a minimum of three hours for check-in at the airport.

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