DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for the Czech Republic
Depart for the Czech Republic
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Prague
Arrive in the "Golden City" of Prague and transfer to your hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Prague
DAY 3, Thursday - Prague City Tour
Embark on a city tour of Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. The tour includes the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) and the Old Town, the medieval center of Prague. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and Charles Bridge with its 30 Baroque statues of various saints. Continue through the Old Town Square to view the Town Hall, the world-famous Astronomical Clock, the Municipal House, Powder Tower, and the Jewish Quarter. The rest of the day is at leisure or choose the optional Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral*. Explore Prague Castle, once the court of the Bohemian kings. Now the political center of the Czech Republic, this historic site houses the Presidential Palace, complete with ceremonial guards. Visit the medieval Old Palace and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
*The optional tour is available for Sep 2 & 16 departures only.
Optional: Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Travel to Cesky Krumlov, Tour Cesky Krumlov
Depart Prague, and travel through the scenic South Bohemia region to the town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the quaint cobblestone alleys of the Old Town, and view Cesky Krumlov Castle with its towering spires, and majestic courtyards, perched atop a hill overlooking the town. Free time to explore on your own. Return to Prague in the afternoon
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Prague, or Optional Terezin Tour
Today is free to explore Prague at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Terezin Tour. Depart Prague this morning and head to the town of Terezin. Upon arrival, visit the site of the haunting Nazi concentration camp, including the barracks, and prison cells. Learn the history behind one of the largest camps in the Czech Republic and its significance during the Holocaust. Walk to the camp's ghettos where more than 35,000 Jews lost their lives. Afterward, pay homage to the thousands of the camp's victims at the Terezin Memorial. Continue to the Ghetto Museum, which provides insight into the daily lives of the prisoners and the atrocities they endured. Tonight, don't miss the optional Folklore Dinner*. Savor authentic Czech cuisine while enjoying live folk music and vibrant dance performances that celebrate the country's heritage
*The optional folklore dinner is available for Sep 2, 9, & 16 departures only.
Optional: Terezin Tour
Optional: Folklore Dinner
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Pilsen City Tour
This morning, travel through the Czech countryside to the city of Pilsen, founded by King Wenceslas II in the late 1200s.
Arrive in the city, famed for its beer and rich heritage. Explore the historic city center and visit Republic Square, a large medieval square. View the Gothic St. Bartholomew Cathedral, boasting the tallest church tower in the Czech Republic, the Old Town Hall and townhouses lining the square. Next, admire the onion domes of the Great Synagogue built in Moorish-Romanesque style
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Prague or Optional Full Day Dresden Tour
Spend another day at leisure or choose the optional Full Day Dresden Tour. Travel to the art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe." Begin the guided tour of the city, known for its magnificent art treasures and Baroque architecture. View the ornate Zwinger Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque design, the Semper Opera House, and the signature landmark of Dresden, the Frauenkirche, the Church of Our Lady, a symbol of the city's resilience and rebirth following the devastation of World War II. Spend free time for lunch on your own and for exploration. Arrive in Prague late afternoon
Optional: Full Day Dresden Tour
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Prague, or Optional Full Day Kutna Hora Tour
On your last day at leisure in Prague, participate in the optional Full Day Kutna Hora Tour. Journey to the historic town of Kutna Hora, a medieval center of silver-mining and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your exploration of the city center and admire the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque burgher houses. Visit St. Barbara's Church a symbol of Kutna Hora's medieval prosperity and the iconic Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Church, a macabre chapel decorated with more than 40,000 human bones. Free time to wander through the town and to sample local dishes for lunch. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Full Day Kutna Hora Tour
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Flight to Amsterdam, Cruise Embarkation
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, transfer to the port. After arrival formalities, rest and relax on board, or begin your discovery of the many cultural sites this city has to offer. This evening, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Thursday - Amsterdam City Tour & Afternoon Cruising
Today's panoramic tour of 700-year-old Amsterdam introduces you to both the old and the new sections of this city. View Amsterdam's port, one of the main harbors of Dutch East India Company during the Golden Age. Continue to the former Jewish quarter with its 17th century Portuguese Synagogue, and National Holocaust Names Memorial. Pass by the 19th century neighborhood with its classic architecture, museums, and lively squares. Then, board a glass-top boat, and cruise the winding canals for an up-close view of the stately historic homes, 16th century warehouses, and charming churches with striking bell towers. Rejoin the ship for lunch on board. This afternoon sail south for Germany
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Friday - Cologne City Tour
Cruise on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, one of Germany's largest cities and capital of the Rhineland, arriving as you savor lunch on board. Your walking tour of the city is highlighted by the soaring, twin-steeple Gothic cathedral that is the geographical and spiritual heart of the city. Known for its vibrant art scene, Cologne abounds with cafes, galleries, shops, and taverns. After dinner on board, time to explore Cologne's vibrant nightlife before setting sail
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12, Saturday - Morning in Koblenz & Afternoon Cruising
The ship docks this morning in Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Join a walking tour this morning and free time to explore the Romanesque architecture and imposing defensive towers of this 2000-year old city. Or, join the optional tour to the dramatic Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that's never been destroyed and has been continuously occupied for over 700 years. At noon, set sail and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board, taking in the spectacular vistas as the ship sails past castles perched on lofty cliffs, terraced vineyards, and tiny villages. Pass the mighty Lorelei Rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine rising vertically from the waters, named for the siren "Lorelei" who bewitched sailors passing by. This evening, arrive in Rüdesheim, a lively village in the heart of the Rhine. After dinner, perhaps stroll along the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Sunday - Morning Cruising & Afternoon in Speyer
Today, continue sailing towards Speyer. The ship will make a stop, where passengers may depart for the optional tour to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany and inspiration for some of the world's greatest writers and artists. Tour the city and view the ruins of 12th century Heidelberg Castle before returning to the ship in Speyer. In the afternoon, stroll the lanes of this picturesque city founded by the Romans, with its prized red sandstone cathedral named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, the ship sails for Strasbourg
Optional: Heidelberg City Tour (AM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Monday - Strasbourg City Tour
A lovely day awaits you in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, situated on the border of France and Germany, blending the cultures of both countries. Discover Strasbourg on the tour highlighting the city's center, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of special note is the stunning Gothic Cathedral, an exquisite example of late Gothic architecture that houses one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. See the magical La Petite France district, home to quaint shops and charming bistros, Place Kleber, a large historic square in the center of the city and Place Gutenberg, dedicated to the inventor of the printing press. This evening, return to the ship as you sail towards Breisach in the Rhine Valley
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Tuesday - Breisach Walking Tour
Arrive this morning in the small city of Breisach that dates back over 4,000 years. On your walking tour along the cobbled streets lined with pastel-painted houses, it's hard to believe this town was mostly destroyed in WWII and then totally restored. View the towering Romanesque and Gothic St. Stephansmunster Cathedral, a highlight of the city. After lunch set sail and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board. Tonight, at dinner, share wonderful memories of your Rhine journey and bid farewell to your Cruise Director
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart Switzerland
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport in Basel for your departure flight. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 AM
Meals: Breakfast
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