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Best of the Danube and Prague
Trafalgar | 10 Days | Budapest to Prague
April - October 2027 Departures
Glide along the Danube as you uncover history, culture and local traditions. With a variety of included and optional experiences, you can gain new perspectives hiking beside the Ilz River, enjoying a guided visit through Bratislava’s medieval Old Town or stopping at Budapest’s Heroes’ Square. Evenings are yours to enjoy aboard Trafalgar Reverie as you take in the ever-changing scenery. This Danube cruise delivers discovery, fun and relaxation on one of Europe’s most iconic rivers.
AAA Member Benefits and Special Offers:
- Member Benefits
- Up to $40 per person on-tour credit toward an optional excursion.
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Included With Your Trip
Dining
- On embarkation day, enjoy a welcome reception dinner with sparkling wine and a personal welcome from your Captain, Experience Director and Experience Manager
- Dinners on your first and last day on board feature a special menu
- Tea time during one special afternoon sailing
- Lunches and dinners include wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water
- Farewell reception with sparkling wine
Activities
- Land experiences are guided by English-speaking Local Specialists and hosts
- Optional Experiences are available to complement and complete your travel experience
- Audio headset systems are provided on land guided tours
- Bicycles are available for on-land use at your leisure
Additional Information
Day 1: Embark in Budapest
Step aboard the Trafalgar Reverie, your floating home for your Danube cruise, and settle in for the night. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner hosted by your Experience Director.
Day 2: Cruise the Danube Bend
Today, explore both sides of the city (historic Buda and lively Pest) with your Local Specialist. Visit Heroes' Square before heading up Castle Hill past Matthias Church to step inside Fisherman’s Bastion for views over the Danube and Parliament. Or, opt to take a foodie tour, diving into Budapest’s vibrant culinary scene and tasting local favourites. This afternoon, choose an Optional Experience to explore the Jewish district, including a visit to the Dohány Street Synagogue. In the early evening you’ll set sail, cruising through the Danube bend past the town of Szentendre and the former Royal centre of Visegrad.
Day 3: Through Transdanubia to Bratislava
Enjoy the early morning experience of cruising along a stretch of the Danube that defines the border between Hungary to the south and Slovakia to the north. Step ashore in Bratislava and explore its old town on a walking tour with your Local Specialist. See the historic town hall, pass through Michael’s Gate and admire St. Martin’s Cathedral. Alternatively, step back in time on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, uncovering life under Communism with stories of escapes, Soviet rule and the Velvet Revolution. Looking to stretch your legs? Join an Optional Experience hike up to Bratislava Castle for sweeping Danube views. Or, join an optional guided drive with views from the castle and a tasting of local craft beers at a Bratislava brewery. As you cruise through the evening, you’ll pass by the southern foothills of the Little Carpathian Mountains, and cross the border to enjoy views of the plains of Lower Austria.
Day 4: Culture and Architecture in Vienna
Welcome to Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Get to know this buzzing city with a drive along the Ringstraße and a guided walk through the old town, where Vienna’s grand architecture and imperial history come to life. Then, explore further with a choice between two experiences, enjoying sweet delights or diving into the life of Mozart. This afternoon, choose between two Optional Experiences. You could visit Schönbrunn Palace, the opulent summer home of the Habsburgs, or take a foodie walking tour, tasting strudels, schnitzels, and other Viennese favourites. After a day of discovery, why not end the evening with an optional classical concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart?
Day 5: Cruise the Wachau Valley
Cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-listed gem known for its vineyards and medieval castles. In Spitz, join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, exploring the charm of this historic riverside town, famous for their apricots. For lunch, join the Saahs family for a Be My Guest experience at Weingut Nikolaihof, Austria’s oldest winery, where you’ll enjoy homemade specialities made with organic produce straight from their gardens. Continue your cruise through the Wachau Valley, passing by the historic Melk Abbey as your ship navigates overnight into Upper Austria.
Day 6: See Historic Linz
Explore Linz with your Local Specialist, strolling through its historic centre and discovering the city’s rich past. Alternatively, join an optional tour to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for The Sound of Music. Or, if you love medieval charm, opt for an optional visit to Český Krumlov, a fairytale town with winding streets and a stunning castle. Overnight you’ll cruise through the hills of Upper Austria.
Day 7: Cross the Upper Austrian hills into Passau
Cross into Bavaria and arrive in Passau, the ‘City of Three Rivers’, where the Inn, Danube and Ilz meet. You can choose between two included experiences according to your preference. Join your Local Specialist for a morning walking tour through the old town’s cobbled streets or join a hike along the scenic Ilz River. In the afternoon, why not join an optional Bavarian beer, pretzel and music experience? Enjoying local brews, freshly baked pretzels and traditional folk music.
Day 8: Stroll Through Prague
Bid farewell to your captain and crew as you disembark the Trafalgar Reverie in Passau, and continue to Prague by coach with your Experience Director and Experience Manager. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon to explore the ‘Golden City’ at your own pace - wander its historic streets, soak up the cafe culture or take in the views from Charles Bridge.
Day 9: Explore the Golden City
This morning, enjoy a tour of Prague Castle with your Local Specialist, visiting St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane. Explore the Old Town and watch the Astronomical Clock in action. In the afternoon, join an Optional Experience exploring Prague’s Jewish Quarter and the Strahov Monastery, where historic synagogues, panoramic city views, and a crisp Czech pilsner offer a final glimpse into the city’s heritage. Later, bid farewell to your Local Host and travelling companions.
Day 10: Farewell Prague
Your journey along the Danube and into the heart of Bohemia comes to an end this morning. After breakfast, take home memories of grand cities, riverside beauty and stories that will stay with you.
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Product Code: AAA-Trafalgar_LF
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