Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) 2025

Start your journey in the captivating capital of Hungary, Budapest. Spend your day at leisure, exploring the city's charm at your own pace. Enjoy the stunning views of the Danube and soak in the vibrant culture of this Eastern European gem.

Embark on a guided bike tour or a walking tour to explore Budapest's most iconic sites. Engage with a local Hungarian for an unforgettable introduction to the city's unique culture. Enjoy shopping for traditional souvenirs and savor a piece of cream cake in a local café. End your day with a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend, accompanied by a delightful Hungarian dinner and live entertainment on board.

Start your day with a visit to Count Dracula's prison tower or take part in a canoe excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube. Join a guided visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrád's Lower Castle. Spend your free time exploring Palotaház, where traditional items are produced using age-old techniques. End your day with a cruise to Vienna.

Take a guided bike tour along Vienna's famed Ringstrasse or join an Insider's Tour to get behind the scenes of the city's attractions. Visit the Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's renowned 'Kiss' painting. Enjoy free time strolling through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse and savor a piece of Sachertorte. Consider joining an optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.

Start your day with a guided walking tour of Vienna, followed by breakfast at a Viennese café. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts to see the Habsburg family's private art collection or the Military Museum. End your day with a cruise to Krems.

Join a guided tour to paddle a canoe or take a bike tour from Krems to Spitz. Visit Burg Clam and meet the Count of Clam during your tour. Enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein.

Take a guided walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery or join a sobering guided tour of Mauthausen Memorial, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. End your day with a cruise to Linz.

Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey and explore its Sensory Garden. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks. Enjoy a scenic guided hike along the Danube's Schlögen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries. End your day with a cruise to Vilshofen.

Visit the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, also known as the 'Pearl of the Bohemian Forest'. Continue your journey to the Golden City of Prague.

Enjoy a guided city walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or browse the market stalls at Charles Bridge.

Your unforgettable Eastern European journey comes to an end. After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. Take back home the memories of the captivating cities, enchanting landscapes, and rich history of this beautiful part of the world.