Tour Eastern Europe And European Gems River Cruise (2020)

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14 nights cruising on a premium Travelmarvel river ship Three nights in Berlin; two nights in Prague, Warsaw and Krakow Two Nights, Prague, Grandior Hotel Three Nights, Berlin, Park Inn by Radisson Two Nights, Warsaw, Regent Hotel Two Nights, Kraków, Andel’s Hotel 14 Nights, aboard your premium Travelmarvel river ship

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53 meals - 23 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 17 dinners Daily bottled water, tea and coffee, as well as soft drink, and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

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Explore 21 towns, villages and cities

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Prague

Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Prague

Today, explore beautiful Prague with an expert guide. Discover the World Heritage-listed Old Town, St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge and Prague’s Old Market Square.
Day 3 Day 3: Prague, Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Prague, Berlin

This morning after breakfast, travel across the border into Germany. As you journey through the state of Saxony, stop in Saxon Switzerland National Park to see the rock formations of Bastei as well as the Bastei Bridge, which offers wonderful panoramic views over the mountains. Continue by coach to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and check in to your hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Berlin, Potsdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Berlin, Potsdam

Once a city famously divided in two, modern-day Berlin now embodies a fascinating blend of the old and the new. Start your day with a guided tour that will take you past many of the must-see landmarks. See the historic Reichstag building and the Brandenburg Gate – a symbol of peace and a reunified Berlin. You’ll also visit a ruined section of the Berlin Wall. After enjoying free time for lunch, travel by coach to Potsdam where you’ll embark on a guided tour of the former royal summer palace, Sanssouci.
Day 5 Day 5: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Berlin

Take advantage of a full day at leisure to further explore Berlin. Perhaps make your way to the visitor platform of the prominent Fernsehturm to enjoy panoramic views of Berlin’s eclectic urban landscape. Or, if the sun’s out, you might like to grab a delicious currywurst, a traditional Berlin sausage, and head to one of the city’s leafy, lakeside parks to soak up the sunshine.
Day 6 Day 6: Berlin, Warsaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Berlin, Warsaw

Today farewell the incredible city of Berlin and travel through the beautiful, rolling countryside of Germany’s east into Poland and on to Warsaw.
Day 7 Day 7: Warsaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Warsaw

The brutal events of World War II have indeed left their mark on the city, yet the Warsaw of today is diverse and progressive, filled with stylish boutiques, chic restaurants, new museums and modern buildings. An enthralling city tour takes you to the site of the Jewish Ghetto, which was home to the largest Jewish community in Europe. Also visit Lazienki Park where you will glimpse Lazienki Palace with its serene waters and ornate statues.
Day 8 Day 8: Warsaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Warsaw

Auschwitz, Kraków Today you will journey through rolling farmland from Warsaw to Kraków. Along the way, you’ll visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where a tour will provide a haunting insight into the plight of the Jews who were sent to these infamous Nazi concentration camps. Afterwards, check in to your hotel in Kraków and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 9 Day 9: Kraków, Wieliczka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kraków, Wieliczka

Enjoy the sights of Kraków on a tour, taking in the Wawel Royal Castle and the famous Old Town. Afterwards, tour the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This ancient abandoned mine is a marvel, featuring a maze of underground chambers, grottoes and statues chiselled out of rock salt by miners hundreds of years ago.
Day 10 Day 10: Krakow, Banska Bystrica, Budapest, Embark Ship
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Krakow, Banska Bystrica, Budapest, Embark Ship

This morning after breakfast you will travel to Budapest via the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia and board your ship.
Day 11 Day 11: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Budapest

Awake to views of one of the Danube’s most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights such as Matthias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square and Buda Castle. Back on board this evening, enjoy a delightful Gala Dinner while you cruise.
Day 12 Day 12: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Vienna

Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city’s most famous buildings – the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and more. On arrival in the city centre, a walking tour will provide an insider’s view of sights such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. This evening, perhaps enjoy an optional concert featuring music from Mozart to The Sound of Music.
Day 13 Day 13: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vienna

With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg area or wander along Karntnerstrasse, the city’s famous shopping strip. Otherwise, embark on an optional excursion, to Schonbrunn Palace, or head to former soviet Bratislava.
Day 14 Day 14: Durnstein, Melk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Durnstein, Melk

Cruise to the town of Durnstein and enjoy a stroll past rustic town houses and taverns. Along the way, gaze up to the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Later, dock in Melk and tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089.
Day 15 Day 15: Passau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Passau

This morning after breakfast, cruise to beautiful Passau. Perhaps, join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music’.
Day 16 Day 16: Regensburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Regensburg

Continue along the Danube River to the enchanting town of Regensburg, located in the southern region of the Bavarian Forest. Here, a guided tour along its cobblestone lanes tells of the medieval town’s journey through the ages. Afterwards, wander the historic streets at your own pace.
Day 17 Day 17: Nuremberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Nuremberg

Arrive in Nuremberg, the site of Hitler’s now infamous rallies, which played a pivotal role for the Nazis during World War II. Take a city tour this afternoon, which includes sights such as the Zeppelin Field and Palace of Justice.
Day 18 Day 18: Bamberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Bamberg

One of the few German cities that wasn’t destroyed during World War II, World Heritage-listed Bamberg beckons your attention this morning. You’ll gain great insight during a locally guided tour of the historic city centre.
Day 19 Day 19: Würzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Würzburg

Verdant hills and rich vineyards sit on the edge of Wurzburg. Admire its magnificent baroque palace, the Wurzburg Residence and walk through Wurzburg Court Garden, with its terraced gardens and serene water basin. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to the medieval town of Rothenburg.
Day 20 Day 20: Miltenberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Miltenberg

Arrive at the beautifully evocative town of Miltenberg. Here, enjoy an Insider Experience before returning to your ship to enjoy time at leisure. As the sun sets, watch the glittering lights of medieval towns slip past as you sit down to dinner and cruise through the night.
Day 21 Day 21: Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge

In Rudesheim, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. As you continue cruising, you will encounter a true holiday highlight – the spectacular Rhine Gorge. Watch in awe as you drift past steep vine-covered slopes dotted with ancient castles and strongholds. Enjoy dinner on board tonight, as your journey continues late into the evening.
Day 22 Day 22: Cologne, Bruhl
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Cologne, Bruhl

Disembark your ship in Cologne and drive to the town of Bruhl, where you will enjoy an Insider Experience. Later, return to Cologne and enjoy some time at leisure.
Day 23 Day 23: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s network of canals lends the city its nickname, ‘Venice of the North’. Dock in the city’s heart and board a glass-top boat to discover the city’s waterside facades, watching the bicycle-loving locals ride along as you drift by. Back on land, enjoy free time to explore, before a Captain’s Farewell Dinner back on board.
Day 24 Day 24: Disembark Ship
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Disembark Ship

Depart Amsterdam After breakfast, disembark your river ship and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Eastern Europe And European Gems River Cruise (2020)

Day 1: Arrive Prague

Day 2: Prague

Day 3: Prague, Berlin

Day 4: Berlin, Potsdam

Day 5: Berlin

Day 6: Berlin, Warsaw

Day 7: Warsaw

Day 8: Warsaw

Day 9: Kraków, Wieliczka

Day 10: Krakow, Banska Bystrica, Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 11: Budapest

Day 12: Vienna

Day 13: Vienna

Day 14: Durnstein, Melk

Day 15: Passau

Day 16: Regensburg

Day 17: Nuremberg

Day 18: Bamberg

Day 19: Würzburg

Day 20: Miltenberg

Day 21: Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge

Day 22: Cologne, Bruhl

Day 23: Amsterdam

Day 24: Disembark Ship

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