We went on a city tour which we saw the ornate Houses of Parliament and the beautiful Gothic St. Matthias Church. Admired the view of the city from the Fishermen’s Bastion. This afternoon, cruise through the heart of the city up the Danube, towards Vienna.
Vienna
Arrive in the afternoon in Vienna. Disembark
for a tour of the “City of Music.” Our tour includes the impressive Hofburg
Palace, the Ringstrasse and St.
Stephan’s Cathedral. "Stephansdom" Paul and I visited
Karskirche which was built to
honor all the people who died from the plague. Other places we visited was
Wachau
Valley -Melk
Enjoy a daytime cruise through the beautiful Wachau
Valley, dotted with castles and picturesque villages. Disembark at Melk
for a tour of the town’s renowned Benedictine Abbey, the largest
and most beautiful in Austria. This afternoon, cruise through Upper
Austria.
Passau
This morning’s scenic cruise takes you across
the German border to Eastern Bavaria. Arrive in Passau for a tour
of St. Stephan’s Cathedral, housing the world’s largest church pipe
organ.
Regensburg
After breakfast, arrive in Regensburg, one
of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. A guided walk takes you
past the 12th-century stone bridge and through the town’s cobblestone
streets. At lunchtime, continue up the Danube to the beginning of the Main-Danube
Canal.
Nuremberg
A leisurely morning cruise took us through the
beautiful Altmühl Valley via the Main-Danube Canal. After lunch,
disembark for a tour to Nuremberg. A short drive brings you to the
capital of Franconia. Tour the old city with its ancient city walls.
Reboard the ship in Nuremberg Harbor.
Prague
This morning’s city tour shows us the
highlights of the “Golden City,” including the castle district, the Old
Town, St.Vitus’ Cathedral, Wenceslas Square and Golden Lane. This
afternoon, we were free to stroll along the Vltava River or shop for
crystal.