DAY 1 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2 - Embark in Nuremberg
Arrive in Munich and transfer to the port in Nuremberg. The group transfer will operate at approximately 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The port is approximately a 2 hour drive from the Munich airport. Embarkation begins at 3 pm. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board.(D)

DAY 3 - Nuremberg City Tour
After breakfast, join a guided tour of Nuremberg that includes such sights as the Palace of Justice, the Market Square and the Church of Our Lady. After the tour, stroll through the shops on your own. Enjoy scenic sailing during lunch on board.(B,L,D)

DAY 4 - Regensburg City Tour
This morning arrive in Regensburg. Enjoy a walking tour of the city, built in 179 BC by the Romans, today it stands as one of the largest and most well preserved cities in Bavaria. The tour includes such sights as the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. Sail for Passau this evening.(B,L,D)

DAY 5 - Morning in Passau
This morning arrive in Passau, where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet. Passengers joining the optional tour will depart for Salzburg early this morning, while remaining guests will have the opportunity to explore Passau independently. Most known for St. Stephen's Cathedral, the city boasts many fine examples of Baroque and Gothic architecture. Continue sailing during lunch and relax on board this afternoon. In the late afternoon, the ship will make a brief technical stop to pick up passengers rejoining the ship.(B,L,D)

Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg ($104)

DAY 6 - Melk Abbey
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey in Melk, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. On the tour you will have the opportunity to view the abbot's chambers, the Kaiser's walk and the library. Continue cruising and relax on board as you sail through the scenic Wachau Valley to Vienna.(B,L,D)

Optional: Classical Viennese Concert ($72)

DAY 7 - Full Day in Vienna
Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard. View the hub of the Hapsburg Empire, and walk the courtyards to view sites such as the Vienna State Opera House, Parliament and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Set sail for Budapest this evening.(B,L,D)

Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour ($59)

DAY 8 - Budapest City Tour
Your morning tour of Budapest begins in Pest and views such sights as the Parliament, City Park and Heroes Square. Cross the river to Buda to see the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and the graceful medieval architecture that lines the traditional cobbled streets. Explore the city on your own this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.(B,L,D)

DAY 9 - Day at leisure in Budapest
This morning, disembark and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.(B)

Optional: Jewish Interest Tour ($65)

Optional: Dinner & Show in Budapest ($89)

Day 10 - Excursion to Szentendre
This morning depart for the colorful artist's village of Szentendre. The settlement became a creative place for artist's to gather in the 1920's, and today remains a quaint village filled with Baroque architecture and charming boutiques. Enjoy a guided tour through the town followed by time at leisure to stroll the cobbled streets or visit one of the many museums and contemporary galleries. Return to Budapest in the early afternoon.(B)

Day 11 - Depart for the USA
This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.(B)

• 9 nights Deluxe accommodations
• 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Sound of Music (Category E) outside cabin
• 2 nights Corinthia Hotel Budapest, Budapest
• All transfers
• 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Unlimited wine and beer with dinners
• Evening entertainment
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Wireless audio system for excursions on cruise
• Port Taxes

Not Included: airport taxes & fees, optional tours and shore excursions, airport transfers, and gratuities.

• Nuremberg City Tour
• Vienna City Tour
• Budapest City Tour

Cruising: Category E cabin onboard MS Sound of Music
Budapest: Corinthia Hotel Budapest

• Cabin/hotel upgrades available.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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