Romantic Blue Danube : Budapest to Prague
Hungary : Budapest | Slovakia : Bratislava | Austria : Vienna , Krems , Linz | Czech Republic : Cesky Krumlov , Prague
M / S River Aria , Wachau Valley , Germany
15 days starting from $ 4,395 including airfare from New York or Newark Single Supplement : $ 795
Join us on our Danube River Cruise Tour and sail for 10 nights aboard the privately-owned , 162-passenger M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio on a four-country journey . Witness the Art Nouveau architecture of Budapest … explore Bratislava ’ s quirky art scene … enjoy the flavors of Vienna ’ s Naschmarkt ... and stroll along the fairytale streets of Old World Prague .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today for your flight to Budapest , Hungary .
DAY 2 • Budapest , Hungary • Embark ship Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your private river ship . If you began your explorations early with our optional Budapest , Hungary pre-trip extension , you will join the main group today . Meals : D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 3 • Budapest • Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner
Explore Budapest . On the Pest side , located on the eastern bank of the Danube , you ’ ll witness an eclectic blend of architectural styles , spanning from Roman ruins to contemporary art nouveau homes . Tonight , enjoy a Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
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DAY 4 • Budapest • Optional Bittersweet Budapest tour
Discover Budapest on your own today . Or you may choose to join an optional Bittersweet Budapest tour , for a visit to the House of Terror , a museum detailing the abuses inflicted on Hungary by its former fascist and communist rulers . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 5 • Bratislava , Slovakia • Home- Hosted Visit
Learn what it was like growing up behind the Iron Curtain from your Program Director . Then , set off on a city tour of Bratislava , known for its picturesque setting at the foot of the Little Carpathian Mountains . Later , join a local family for a Home-Hosted Dinner . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 6 • Bratislava • School visit • Vienna , Austria • Optional Musical Vienna tour
Start your day with an Exclusive Discovery Series visit to a local school supported by Grand Circle Foundation . Later , enjoy scenic cruising towards Vienna . Tonight , you may join our optional Musical Vienna tour . Please note : The school visit is not possible on weekends or during the summer and national holidays . Meals : B , L , D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio