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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Frankfurt, Germany / Embark Ship
Or depart three days earlier for our optional 3-night extension to Prague, Czech Republic.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (L,D) |
3
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Nuremberg
Cultural Connection: The day begins with a lecture, “The Development of
a German Town,” with Nuremberg as the example. This gives you an
excellent background for appreciating your city tour on which you’ll
view the city’s 900-year-old ramparts, the history-rich Old Town, and
the Imperial Castle. You’ll also visit the Documentation Center at
Hitler’s parade grounds. Then, your Program Manager will provide you
with money for lunch at a restaurant of your choosing.
In the afternoon, choose either an included visit to the Toy Museum or
the Albrecht Dürer House, where the renowned German print maker and
artist once resided.This evening you’re invited to the Captain’s
Welcome Party and Dinner to feast and celebrate your river cruise.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
4
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Kelheim (Weltenburg)
Cultural Connections: Set off to Weltenburg to tour the Weltenburg
Monastery, a gem of baroque architecture. You’ll also experience the
wild, romantic Danube Gorge between Weltenburg and Kelheim the best
way: by small excursion boat. On board this smaller vessel, you’ll view
the gorge’s densely wooded hillsides and cliffs up close.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Passau
This morning you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Passau. As you’ll discover,
the compact old city occupies a narrow strip of land at the confluence
of the Inn, Ilz, and Danube rivers. As you stroll the winding streets,
you’ll see the City Hall and Residence Square, dominated by an
impressive fountain. Cultural Connection: Inside St. Stephen’s
Cathedral you’ll hear an included concert on the world’s largest church
pipe organ.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Linz (Salzburg), Austria
Today’s full-day excursion takes you to gorgeous Salzburg, with its a
baroque Old Town. On your walking tour, you’ll see Mozart’s birthplace,
the Residenz, Mozart Square, and sights featured in The Sound of Music.
Enjoy free time in Salzburg — “lunch money” will be provided by your
Program Manager.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Melk / Wachau Valley
Melk is home to one of the most splendid Benedictine monasteries in the
world, the Abbey of Melk, set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river
Danube. On your guided tour, explore the two-towered Priory Church, a
jewel of Baroque architecture, with spectacular frescos by Johann
Michael Rottmayr, and the impressive library, housing a wealth of
medieval manuscripts, many of which were produced here during the
Abbey’s heyday. Leaving Melk, the splendors of the Wachau Valley, a
UNESCO World Heritage landscape, unfold around you as you cruise. Sit
back and enjoy the spectacular scenery accompanied by commentary from
the bridge.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Vienna
Cultural Connection: After a morning lecture on the Habsburgs, you’ll
marvel at Vienna’s grandeur on a tour featuring the elegant
Ringstrasse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
You’ll have the afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. In the
evening, you might join an optional excusion to a typical Viennese
restaurant, “Heurigen,” for a hearty meal and local entertainment.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Vienna
On today’s choice of tours, join our “Musical Vienna” tour to places
associated with the great composers who have lived here, including
Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. Or, you can choose to visit resplendent
Schönbrunn Palace, former home of the Habsburg monarchs.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
10
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Bratislava, Slovakia
The capital of newly independent Slovakia, Bratislava isn’t new at all
— it was already a thriving city in the 12th century, and served as the
capital of Hungary in the 16th. A walking tour of the Old Town takes
you to historic Main Square, the Roland Fountain, Old Town Hall, the
Michael Gate, the National Theater, and the Dom of St. Martin, where 18
Hungarian kings and queens were crowned.
Celebrate your journey this evening at a Captain’s Farewell Party and Dinner, followed by entertainment.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Budapest, Hungary
On a city tour, get to know this regal yet bohemian capital, whose city
center along the Danube has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Joining the city’s two sides (Buda and Pest) across the Danube
are the Liberty, Elisabeth, Chain, and Margaret bridges. On the Buda
side of the river, you’ll visit historic Matthias Church, and storybook
Fisherman’s Bastion, which offers stunning views of Pest (including the
imposing Parliament House). This afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the
picturesque artists’ village of Szentendre.
Deluxe Vantage River Cruise Ship (B,L,D) |
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Budapest / Disembark / Return Home
Or extend your stay in Budapest with our optional two night extension.
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Breakfast, most lunches & dinner included daily while on board
your Vantage river cruise ship or at restaurants ashore where indicated. IMPORTANT
NOTICE: This day-by-day itinerary is preliminary and subject to change.
If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be
notified in writing by Vantage. If changes occur while on tour, you
will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager or local
representatives. In addition, should there be an extreme change in
water levels, Vantage will do everything possible to provide either the
included excursion or an alternate excursion at Vantage’s discretion.
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