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, Austria
15 days starting from $ 4,795 including airfare from New York or Newark Single Supplement: $ 995
Join us and sail for 10 nights aboard the privately-owned, 162-passenger M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio on a comprehensive four-country journey along the Danube. Witness the detailed Art Nouveau architecture of Budapest, explore Bratislava’ s quirky art scene, taste the local flavors of Vienna’ s famed 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 Zwack Museum & Unicum distillery tour
Discover Budapest on your own today. Or you may choose to join an optional tour to the Zwack Museum, where you’ ll learn about the history of Unicum, a dark and bitter herbal liqueur whose recipe has been a closely guarded secret of the Zwack family for centuries. Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 5 • Bratislava, Slovakia • Home-Hosted Visit Today starts with a conversation about what it was like growing up behind the Iron Curtain. Upon arrival in Bratislava, set off on a city tour of Slovakia’ s capital. This afternoon, join a local family for coffee and cake during a Home-Hosted Visit, an Exclusive Discovery Series event. 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