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13 Night Romantic Capitals Prague to Paris Cruise and Land Tour

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13 Night Romantic Capitals Prague to Paris Cruise and Land Tour

From Prague, (Czech Republic) to Paris, (France)

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Joy
Tauck Tours
5 Stars

Cruise #: 12369264

Sail Date: Monday, Oct 13, 2025

Return Date: Sunday, Oct 26, 2025

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$11,790
Balcony		$12,190
Suite		$14,240

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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13 Night Romantic Capitals Prague to Paris Cruise and Land Tour

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Monday - Oct 13, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

Tour begins: Prague. A transfer from Prague Vaclav Havel International Airport or Prague Hlavni Nadrazi train station to the Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel is included. This evening, join a luxurious welcome reception and dinner at the Lobkowicz Palace.

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Tuesday - Oct 14, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic with rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectures, nicknamed the "city of a Hundred Spires" due to the towers, turrets, and steeples that paint its skyline. A great way to explore Prague and learn its history is with an option of culturally rich walking tours. Choose to see the Old New Synagogue, gardens of Prague (where you may even see peacocks roaming around), Saint Nicholas Church, and Charles Bridge, constructed in 1357 under the rule of Charles IV who turned Prague into an important center of culture and trade in Europe. Alternatively, take a shorter walk to see highlights of the Old Town, including the Astronomical Clock installed in 1410 (the oldest astronomical clock still in operation), and a visit to City Hall of Prague. Enjoy lunch on your own then join an underground tour of Prague, learning more about Vaclav Havel, a former Czech statesman, author, poet, and playwright. ...
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Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025

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Prague, Czech Republic

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Regensburg, Germany

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Day 3 - Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025

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Cruise Begins

Kelheim, Germany

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for a walking tour of Old Town Regensburg that includes sightseeing Saint Peter's Cathedral and crossing the Stone Bridge which links Old Town and Stadtamhof; until the 1930s it was the only bridge that crossed the Danube river in town. You'll have free time for lunch where you please, then it's off for Kelheim to embark your ship. Enjoy a captain's welcome toast and dinner to mark the beginning of your official cruise to the romantic capitals of Europe. ...
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Thursday - Oct 16, 2025

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Nuremberg, Germany

As the second-largest city in Bavaria (after Munich), Nuremberg is an impressive, colorful, and mighty town, first mentioned in documents that date back to 1050. Walking tour choices today provide you a deeper insight into the history, above and below grounds. First option is to join a local guide on an underground tour to explore the labyrinthine tunnels built in the 1380s, used for fermenting and storing beer for the 40 breweries in this small city, later used for air raid bunkers in WWII. If you wish to stay above ground, take a walking tour to view well-preserved landmarks such as the Imperial Castle that dominates the city's skyline, built in 1140 during the reign of Emperor Konrad III, as well as ornately decorated churches and the walls that line the Old Town. Enjoy lunch on the ship as your Tauck director shares an informal presentation about your journey, then this evening, join a captain's signature dinner. ...
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Friday - Oct 17, 2025

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Bamberg, Germany

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Bayreuth, Germany

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Bamberg, Germany

Enjoy the morning views along the Main River with breakfast, before docking for a day of excursion choices. Drive to the town of Bayreuth to see Margravial Opera House, one of Europe's few surviving theatres of the 17th century that has been extensively restored, and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. You may choose to visit the former home of composer and theater director, Richard Wagner, which has been turned into a museum, or get a true taste of genuine Weissbier with a visit to Maisel Brewery, a family-owned brewery that is one of few to make this Bavarian-style beer. Everyone may enjoy free time to explore Bayreuth as you please. Lunch is back on the ship positioned at Bamberg, a town laid out over seven hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. If you feel like stretching your legs some more you can take the short drive for a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town to see the Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral and cross the bridges over Regnitz River and preserved Old Town. Your evening aboard the ship includes social hour and dinner as you cruise to Wurzburg. ...
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Saturday - Oct 18, 2025

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Wurzburg, Germany

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Rothenburg, Germany

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Wurzburg, Germany

The "Romantic Road" in Germany is a 220-mile scenic byway through the historic cities Wurzburg and Augsburg, three medieval walled towns of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbuhl, and Nordlingen, and finishes in Neuschwanstein. Germany coined this theme name in the 1950s, for post-war positivity to begin travel again. Today, as you dock in Wurzburg you'll have the option to tour one of two cities; walk from the ship to explore its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture and learn about post-WWII life here, alternatively, choose the short drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber for a walking tour with a local guide to see the medieval architecture and half-timbered houses that line the cobblestone lanes. This afternoon, back on ship you'll cruise to Wertheim. ...
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Sunday - Oct 19, 2025

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Wertheim, Germany

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Homburg, Germany

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Wertheim, Germany

Your ship arrives near Wertheim this morning for a choice of excursions. Stretch your legs on a walking tour to see the landmarks Wertheim is best known for including the red-stone castle and medieval town center and learn about the history of glassmaking here. Alternatively, take the short drive to nearby village of Homburg to explore the historic paper mill and tour a unique piano shop with a collection of locally made classic pianos. Lunch and dinner are aboard the ship as you cruise onward for Frankfurt. ...
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Monday - Oct 20, 2025

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Kronberg, Germany, Germany

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Frankfurt, Germany

As the largest financial hub in Europe, Frankfurt is considered a global city. Downtown has many high-rise buildings that form its renowned Frankfurt skyline, and is one of the few cities in the European Union to have such a skyline. Before World War II, the city had many different styles of architecture, such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical. Many central locations in Frankfurt have been restored to its original architectural style, and today you'll have the choice to explore these quarters on walking tours; one is more active to view historic cathedrals, and ornately gabled half-timbered houses lining picturesque streets and squares, and learn about its role post WWII. Along the way you'll taste local culinary products before finishing the tour by the Old Town Square. Alternatively, set off on a more leisurely walking tour of the Old Town Square, also enjoying local goods as you explore. This evening, enjoy a Tauck Exclusive evening at Schlosshotel Kronberg, a luxury castle hotel built in 1893 under the commission of Empress Victoria Friedrich, and where the movie Spencer was filmed to represent Princess Diana's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. ...
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Tuesday - Oct 21, 2025

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Rhine Gorge, Germany

After breakfast aboard the ship, as you cruise along the Middle Rhine, join scenic e-bike ride spot-finding the hidden castles and vineyards along the way. Alternatively, drive to Nurburgring, the 13-mile motor racing track, built in the 1920s. The top record set here was 6 minutes, 11.13 seconds with a top speed of 229 mph. You'll have the chance to view racecars with a local guide and learn about the history of racing here. Everyone returns to the ship for dinner as you cruise along the Middle Rhine heading to Cochem. ...
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Wednesday - Oct 22, 2025

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Cochem, Germany

Located in Western Germany, Cochem is a picturesque small town that borders Luxembourg and France. It is an important Rhineland wine trading center since the Roman days. You'll have choices of walking tours here, one to view the iconic castle perched high above the river dating back to the 11th century, or remain in town to explore the old walled city with narrow cobblestone lanes lined with half-timbered houses decorated with painted fronts and flowerboxes. Lunch is on the ship as you cruise to Trier. ...
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Thursday - Oct 23, 2025

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Trier, Germany

Your last morning on the ship begins with a light breakfast buffet in the Compass Rose. Choose between two guided walking tours through Trier, one that is less active to learn about the city's rich Roman history or a faster walking pace to see more monuments and cathedrals that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Trier was founded by the Romans in the late 1st century and is considered Germany's oldest city. Enjoy lunch on the ship cruising along the Moselle River, with commentary from your Tauck director. This evening, enjoy a captain's farewell toast and dinner. ...
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Friday - Oct 24, 2025

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Wasserbillig, Luxembourg

Cruise Ends

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Day 12 - Friday - Oct 24, 2025

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Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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Paris, France

Arrive in Luxembourg by morning to disembark your ship. This small European country is surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany, and gained full independence from the Netherlands in 1867. Despite its size, Luxembourg is the most powerful investment management center throughout Europe. Enjoy a walking tour of the town then lunch on your own. Afterwards, we'll hop on the train en route to the "city of love", Paris. ...
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Saturday - Oct 25, 2025

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Paris, France

This morning, drive to the Latin Quarter, famed for its bookshops and student-filled cafes, for a visit to the Cluny Museum, best known for ruins of the 2nd-century Gallo-Roman baths, French medieval art, and the most famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. Afterward, you'll drive through Paris, the "City of Light", for an orientation tour to get your bearings and see iconic architectural masterpieces such as Arc de Triomphe, the "gateway to the city", Palais Garnier, a historic 1,979-seat opera house, and the Place de la Concorde, the largest square in the French capital and originally designed as the site for a statue of King Louis XV to celebrate his recovery from a serious illness. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Paris and enjoy French cuisine as you please. This evening, enjoy a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel. ...
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Sunday - Oct 26, 2025

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Paris, France

Tour Ends: Paris, France. Fly home anytime. A transfer from L'Hotel du Collectionneur to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station, and Gare du Nord Station is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.

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