Day 1 - Monday - Sep 30, 2024
Welcome to Czech Republic. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City of Prague and its surrounding countryside. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Oct 1, 2024
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. Spend free time hiking the nearby hillsides, or stay in town to stroll the city of Prague to photograph its stunning cityscape. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Oct 2, 2024
Charles Bridge and Great Cuisine. Enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Communist Museum, sample the local plum dumplings and Pilsner, or stroll along the Vltava River. You might catch the entertaining street performers, visit the market stalls at Charles Bridge, and sample Prague's famous beer varieties in a local restaurant. Your cruise director will have plenty suggestions for things to do. (Breakfast)
Day 4 - Thursday - Oct 3, 2024
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. After breakfast, set off for Budapest, capital of Hungary, where your Suite Ship is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Friday - Oct 4, 2024
The Pearl of the Danube. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Saturday - Oct 5, 2024
Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture. In your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Sunday - Oct 6, 2024
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace-summer home of the Habsburg empire. Consider a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Monday - Oct 7, 2024
A King's Ransom and Castle Ruins. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk. MELK: Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Oct 8, 2024
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. Alternatively, you may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Oct 9, 2024
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Thursday - Oct 10, 2024
Legends and History Lessons. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Friday - Oct 11, 2024
The City of Seven Hills. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Saturday - Oct 12, 2024
Storybook Settings. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Sunday - Oct 13, 2024
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sailing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Monday - Oct 14, 2024
Beauty on the Main River. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Tuesday - Oct 15, 2024
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei-where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 - Wednesday - Oct 16, 2024
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 18 - Thursday - Oct 17, 2024
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, you may join an Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 19 - Friday - Oct 18, 2024
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
