Blue Danube River Cruise - SEPTEMBER 17 - 28, 2021 - with host DONNA HAMILTON, Holiday Vacations
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Blue Danube
River Cruise
SEPTEMBER 17 - 28, 2021
with host DONNA HAMILTON,
©Lueftner Cruise
Former WBAL-TV Anchor
Bratislava Castle
Blue Danube River
Including Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Cruise
SEPTEMBER 17 - 28, 2021 Additional dates may be available The Sound of Vienna Concert Weltenburg Abby & Brewery
Explore the history and culture of the beautiful blue Danube from our privately DAY 8: V IENNA artists’ village of Szentendre. Enjoy
the scenery as we approach Budapest. Donna
The grand sights of Vienna await us
chartered, luxurious Amadeus Cruises ship. as we tour the historic city center. Regarded as the Queen of the Hamilton
Marvel at Vienna’s famous gothic St. Danube, the twin cities of Buda
best-preserved medieval cities on Benedictine monastery, founded Donna Hamilton
DAY 1: DEPA RT USA
a walking tour with a local guide. around 620 AD, is the oldest monas-
Stephen’s Cathedral, see the quirky and Pest are linked by graceful
is a self admitted
Journey to Prague overnight. Expressionist Hundertwasserhaus, bridges. After dinner on board, delight
Guests have their choice of a walking tery in Bavaria. We tour the abbey in an illumination cruise of this wanderer...some-
and view the impressive Hofburg
DAY 2: A R R I V E IN EUROPE tour of Prague Castle followed by a church and taste their famous dark majestic city. B,L,D one for whom
Palace. After lunch, become enchanted
We arrive in the Czech Republic for guided walking tour of the Old Town beer brewed in the world’s oldest travel and discov-
with Schönbrunn Palace, the opulent
two nights in Prague. This evening or a guided tour of the Old Town only. monastery brewery. B,L,D DAY 11: BUDA PEST ering new places
Prague Castle is a breathtaking mas- 1,441 room summer residence of the
get acquainted with your fellow After breakfast we leave the ship has been a life-
terpiece of Baroque architecture that DAY 6: PA SSAU & LINZ Habsburg rulers. Tonight we are guests
traveling companions at a WBAL-TV for a city tour of Budapest. See the long passion. She was fortunate
has been home to Bohemian kings, Today we float into Germany and at The Sound of Vienna concert at the
Welcome Dinner. D Parliament Building, a neo-gothic enough to be able to often satisfy
Roman emperors, and Czech presi- the city of Passau. Walk the City Kursalon, one of Vienna’s most exclu-
structure along the banks of the that passion on the job.
dents. It looks down on the medieval of Three Rivers and take in the sive and enchanting music venues.
DAY 3: PR AGUE Listen as the Alt Wien orchestra Danube and one of the world’s Through Evening Magazine, Great
Learn why Prague is one of Europe’s Old Town which runs along the banks Baroque masterpiece, St. Stephen’s greatest legislative buildings. Then
of the Vltava River. The afternoon is Cathedral, featuring the largest takes the stage for an evening of Country Inns and other “gigs,”
waltz, polka, aria, and operetta. B,L,D view the Millennium Monument in she visited parts of all continents....
free to explore Prague at leisure. B,D cathedral organ in the world. The Hero’s Square and the Neo-Renaissance
Linzer Torte afternoon takes us into Linz, Austria, except Australia and Antarctica.
DAY 4: CESK Y K RUMLOV once acknowledged as a European DAY 9: B R ATISL AVA Opera House. Highlights include As Donna says, “They still elude
Today we discover one of the Enjoy a full day in Bratislava, the the towering dome of St. Stephen’s me, but I’m hopeful!”
Capital of Culture. Step into dazzling Basilica, the Royal Castle Hill district,
most beautiful cities of the Czech St. Mary’s Cathedral and make time capital city of Slovakia. Our included
and the seven stone towers of the She happily spent the last two
Republic. The medieval village to taste a Linzer torte. B,L,D shore excursion includes views of
Fisherman’s Bastion that symbolize decades involved in award-winning
of Cesky Krumlov dates back to Bratislava Castle that stands on the
the leaders of the country’s conquer- medical reporting and anchoring the
1240 and is now recognized as DAY 7: WACHAU VA LLEY Little Carpathian mountain range,
ing tribes. Have free time this after- evening newscasts at WBAL-TV,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the 900-year-old, Baroque-style offering panoramic views of Slovakia,
noon to explore on your own. This bringing the news of the day to
Enjoy a guided walking tour through Benedictine Melk Abbey. Visit the Austria, and Hungary. Return to
evening we enjoy a farewell dinner Baltimore and much of Maryland.
the historic inner city including modern Abbey Museum and tour the the riverboat for lunch before going
with our fellow travelers. B,D Recently retired, she plans on
views of Krumlov Castle. This Prelature Hall, Marble Hall, and the ashore again with free time to explore
more travel with her husband
afternoon we board a luxurious world famous Abbey Library known Bratislava’s Old Town. This evening
Amadeus Silver ll in Passau. B,D we enjoy the Captain’s Gala Dinner. DAY 12: R ETUR N HOME David, and hopes you’ll join her
for its extensive historical manuscript Fly home with amazing memories! B finding new places!
collection. We return to our riverboat B,L,D
DAY 5: REGENSBURG & for lunch and an afternoon of sailing Join Donna and
WELTENBURG ABBEY through the heart of the Wachau
DAY 10: E SZTERGOM & WBAL-TV viewers
We arrive at Regensburg, Germany. SZENTENDR E on this wonderful
Valley, one of the most scenic parts LE I SU R ELY adventure.
Board an excursion boat and travel of the Danube River. This evening See the third largest basilica in Europe AC T I V I T Y L E V E L
to the Weltenburg Abbey. The we arrive in Vienna. B,L,D in Esztergom before discovering the Refer to General Information for details
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Attractions & Highlights
Discover rich history, magnificent beauty, and fascinating landmarks.
Prague
Spend a full day in the capital of
the Czech Republic, also known
as the City of a Hundred Spires.
Experience a city tour with a knowl-
edgeable guide. Highlights include
the Saint Vitus Cathedral, the Old
Royal Palace, and Golden Lane –
a famous 15th century road near
Prague Castle. The remainder of
the day is free to explore at your
own pace.
Wachau Valley
Once an important transport route
in the Middle Ages, this UNESCO
World Heritage Site offers beautiful
villages, monasteries and castles
with vineyards and forests cover-
ing the river’s slopes, rolling hills,
and bluffs. Our cruise ship docks
in Emmersdorf, where we go on an
included shore excursion to Melk
Abbey, a magnificent display of
Baroque architecture and artistry.
Budapest Illumination Cruise
After a delicious dinner onboard,
cruise through the city center at
night, where lights illuminate fa-
mous buildings and bridges. On
the Buda side, the Royal Palace,
Mattias Church, and Fisherman’s
Bastion glow against the dark sky.
On the Pest side, the Hungarian
Parliamentary Building shines as
though it is made of gold. The two
sides are joined by Chain Bridge,
which also glows under the night sky.
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