Prague and the pearls of the Danube

Departure by coach from Strasbourg (mooring port - rue du Havre). Free lunch on the way. Arrival in the end of the afternoon in Prague (or surroundings).  Check into your hotel 4* NL in Prague or the surrounding area. Dinner. Free evening.

We'll set out in the company of our guide for a tour of Hradcany, the Castle Quarter of Prague, which towers majestically over the capital. We'll then move on to Mala Strana District and Charles Bridge. Afterwards, we'll return to the hotel for dinner.

We'll leave by coach for Linz. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

Join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Imperial family, followed by a panoramic tour of Vienna (only on pre-booking before departure).
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living, music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(2). After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
Enjoy some free time, or join us on an optional excursion for both packages: visit the Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum (only on pre-booking before departure). Tonight, join us for the optional excursion for both packages: Tour Vienna by night.

The morning will be spent cruising towards Budapest. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest.
Enjoy an evening of "operetta music” on board.

Enjoy a free day in Budapest (lunch not included) or join us for an optional excursion for both packages: full-day excursion to the Puszta (traditional lunch included.) Also called the Great Plain, this vast prairie was the Wild West of Hungary and immense herds of livestock grazed here under the watchful eye of the cowboys. We'll enjoy dinner on board this evening as our ship sails throughout the night.

The morning will be spent cruising towards Bratislava. In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bratislava and Tasting of Local Delights.
DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
Afterwards, we'll return on board and start cruising towards Dürnstein. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

We'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Visit the Melk Abbey (only on pre-booking before departure). We'll return on board and start sailing towards Linz.

We'll reach Linz early in the morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. We'll leave by coach for Strasbourg, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrival in Strasbourg in the evening. End of our services.