10 Days in Slovakia

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Dinner (D)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian Be My Guest dinner and the story of their winery.
• Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
• Regensburg: Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure.
• Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour.
• Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city centre. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.
• Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
• Győr: Absorb the medieval atmosphere of Györ.
• Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Melk: Take in the beautiful landscapes of Wachau Valley.
• Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
• Bern: Make a stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at an inclusive café.
• : Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava and Győr
• : View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague and the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
• : See Melk Abbey
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• Cycle along rivers, through forests and national parks
• Discover four history-steeped countries
• Enjoy Central European culture, cuisines, wines and beers

• Learn the secrets of Viennese confectionary during a candy making demonstration.
• Dine at the famous Marchfelderhof, an iconic restaurant with a rich Viennese tradition.
• Experience the most famous Hungarian wine region visiting one of the best wine estates.
• Tour the majestic Prague Castle.
• Visit 5 different countries filled with the holiday spirit.
• Be whisked by train from Vienna to Bratislava.
• Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
• Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.
• Experience the world’s oldest Christmas market in lovely Dresden, Germany.

• Cruise along the Danube River and experience the beautiful sights of Budapest
• Admire the beautiful gardens and Rococo interior of the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
• Feel the medieval spirit of the Golden city – Prague
• Enjoy the German way, tasting sausages and beer in a centuries-old restaurant
• Ring the wishing bell on the island in the middle of the picturesque Lake Bled

• Join local residents for a community hosted lunch in Dunaalmas.
• Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a medieval castle restaurant near Budapest.
• Tour the majestic Prague Castle.
• Get a glimpse into Hungary’s communist past during an exclusive talk with a local.
• Get to know Bratislava's 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.
• Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
• Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.
• Enjoy a stop in the fairy-tale town of Cesky Krumlov.

• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
• Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.
• Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
• Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail.Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
• Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
• Kraków: Visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city.
• Budapest: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.
• Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organization supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
• Kraków: For your Dine-Around Evening, choose you style of dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavor.
• Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Optional - Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Optional - Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.

• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
• Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.
• Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
• Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail.Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
• Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
• Kraków: Visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city.
• Budapest: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.
• Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organization supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
• Kraków: For your Dine-Around Evening, choose you style of dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavor.
• Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Optional - Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Optional - Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.

• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
• Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.
• Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
• Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail.Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
• Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
• Kraków: Visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city.
• Budapest: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.
• Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organization supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
• Kraków: For your Dine-Around Evening, choose you style of dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavor.
• Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Optional - Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Optional - Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.

• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
• Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.
• Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
• Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail.Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
• Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
• Kraków: Visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city.
• Budapest: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.
• Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
• Vienna: Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz, in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organization supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Alternatively, visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and sachertorte.
• Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
• Kraków: For your Dine-Around Evening, choose you style of dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavor.
• Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Optional - Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
• Optional - Prague: Visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral and explore the atmospheric courtyards of the historic Prague Castle with your Local Expert.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover 6 countries and diverse cultures
• Passage through the famous Iron Gates
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Fantastic Bucharest, the Romanian capital
  • Belgrade by coach or by bike
  • Ruse, one of the largest Bulgarian ports—a perfect blend of Bulgarian, Romanian, and Austrian cultures

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• A passionate encounter with history, tradition and culture
• 3 days in Budapest exploring its many faces
• Cruise through the Wachau Valley, one of the most splendid regions along the Danube
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The wild Puszta plain
  • Tradition and culture in Vienna
  • Gödöllö Palace, summer residence of Sissi Empress and Artstetten Castle

• Budapest - Explore Budapest's iconic landmarks, including the enchanting Fishermen’s Bastion, set against the backdrop of Gellért Hill
• Vienna - Marvel at the grand Schönbrunn Palace and the renowned Vienna State Opera
• Bratislava - Discover historical Bratislava, from the Presidential Palace to the modern city center of Eurovea
• Prague - Uncover the medieval charm of Prague Castle
• Regensburg - Step into Regensburg's UNESCO World Heritage medieval center
• Munich - Visit Munich's world-famous Hofbrauhaus, Marienplatz, and the vibrant Viktualien market
• Salzburg - Experience Salzburg, the birthplace of musical legend Mozart
• Hallstatt - Witness the breathtaking beauty of Hallstatt's pastel-coloured houses
• Villach - Take in Villach's mountainous charm and stroll through the Main Square
• Bled - Unearth the enchantment of Bled's alpine lake and indulge in the famous Bled cream cake
• Ljubljana - Wander through Ljubljana's charming streets, visiting landmarks including the iconic Triple Bridge

• Budapest - Explore Budapest's iconic landmarks, including the enchanting Fishermen’s Bastion, set against the backdrop of Gellért Hill
• Vienna - Marvel at the grand Schönbrunn Palace and the renowned Vienna State Opera
• Bratislava - Discover historical Bratislava, from the Presidential Palace to the modern city center of Eurovea
• Prague - Uncover the medieval charm of Prague Castle
• Regensburg - Step into Regensburg's UNESCO World Heritage medieval center
• Munich - Visit Munich's world-famous Hofbrauhaus, Marienplatz, and the vibrant Viktualien market
• Salzburg - Experience Salzburg, the birthplace of musical legend Mozart
• Hallstatt - Witness the breathtaking beauty of Hallstatt's pastel-coloured houses
• Villach - Take in Villach's mountainous charm and stroll through the Main Square
• Bled - Unearth the enchantment of Bled's alpine lake and indulge in the famous Bled cream cake
• Ljubljana - Wander through Ljubljana's charming streets, visiting landmarks including the iconic Triple Bridge

• Visit Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria
• Explore Salzburg, birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Discover the musical city of Vienna; home to many famous composers
• Admire the incredible architecture and experience a warm welcome in Budapest
• Get to know the captivating history of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
• Appreciate the architectural diversity in Prague 

• Walk in the footsteps of musical giants... like Mozart
• Beethoven
• Schubert
• Liszt
• Strauss
• Haydn and others... as you discover their 'haunts' in great cities throughout Austria
• Hungary
• Germany
• Slovakia and Czech Republic... Join Tauck's 'maestro' and listen to the immersive music of both active music scholars and experienced performers alike on this most musical of Danube River cruises.

  Explore Prague

• Vienna
• Salzburg
• Bratislava
• Budapest and more
• visiting homes these musical greats lived and composed in
• and concert halls and palaces where they performed... enveloped by their glorious music throughout a magical journey filled with Tauck Exclusives! Along with your Tauck Cruise Director and Tauck Directors
• your cruise is accompanied throughout by Tauck's 'maestro.' Active music scholars and performers
• our maestros include current doctoral recipients in music history who are passionate and knowledgeable about European music and the destinations you'll visit. They'll guide your explorations ashore and enrich your onboard experience with interactive music workshops
• seminars and much more!

• Along the 'river of kings'... medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals... charming riverside villages... the Imperial treasures of the Habsburgs... lush Wachau valley vineyards... the music of Mozart...  From Prague to Budapest
• castles of all descriptions have watched over the landscape from their royal perches for centuries. On this 12-day journey featuring a 9-night Danube cruise
• they remain lasting testimony to kingdoms and culture
• ready to welcome you… during a private dinner in Lobkowicz Palace… an exclusive evening of Imperial entertainment at a private Vienna palace... in Baroque Salzburg and atop Budapest's Castle Hill... and exploring Vienna's Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace. It's a Blue Danube cruise to remember!