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Tour Itinerary

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy
Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

BUDAPEST.
The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing,
including the iconic Heroes' Square. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city's cafes and
pubs, or take a hike through the hills above the Danube. You may choose to enjoy Hungarian
cuisine in an Optional Wine-and-Dine Dinner this evening. (B)

BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION).
Time for Coffee, and Confections. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to
take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture.
Try Budapest's famous thermal bath spas, then lunch in a garden or rooftop eatery before boarding your Suite Ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,D)

VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Vienna Waltzes and the Beautiful Blue Danube. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your
Avalon Adventure Host. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary
and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the
Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join
an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in
an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)

VIENNA.
Royal Collections, Amusing Attractions, and Culinary Confections. CLASSIC - Venture into the
Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the
Imperial Palace complex-the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera
House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn
Palace-a Habsburg Empire summer home for 300 years. This afternoon, enjoy free time to take
a tram to visit Austria's Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may
also decide to borrow a bike from the ship to explore the streets and squares of Vienna, or ride
along the banks of the Danube at your leisure. Later, relax on board with live entertainment as
you sail to Durnstein. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DURNSTEIN (B,L,D)

DURNSTEIN.
Fairytale Castles, Kings, Cobblestones of Delightful Durnstein. CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart-who was imprisoned in the castle
above the village during the Crusades, OR: ACTIVE - Join a Hike up to the castle ruins with
your Adventure Host for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley
below. Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau
Valley to Melk. MELK: Ornate Architecture and Scenic Splendours. CLASSIC - Take a Guided
Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. DISCOVERY - Enjoy the flavours of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU (B,L,D)

PASSAU, GERMANY.
Go for Baroque in Passau-Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. CLASSIC - Join a
Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers," OR: 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. Meet your ship back in Passau
after your selected activities for sailing. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG .
(B,L,D)

REGENSBURG.
Magical Regensburg-Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. CLASSIC - Join a Guided City Walk and see
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria-built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. 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. DISCOVERY - Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on board. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH (B,L,D)

ROTH. NUREMBERG EXCURSION.
Living Heritage and History Lessons. DISCOVERY - Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main- Danube Canal-linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. CLASSIC - Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg-with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR; CLASSIC -
Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds-used by the Third Reich.
EVENING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)

NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Welcome to Prague! Explore the City of 100 Spires. 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. (B)

PRAGUE.
Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine. CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk,
and visit the Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical
Clock. Spend free time hiking the nearby hillsides, or stay in town to stroll the city of Prague to
photograph its stunning cityscape. 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. Tonight, you may decide to join us for an Optional Folklore Dinner Show, sampling traditional Czech cuisine in an authentic Prague setting. (B)

PRAGUE.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)