Danube Dreams with Berlin for Beer Enthusiasts - Eastbound

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Your beer-themed European adventure begins with two nights in Germany’s capital, Berlin! A local expert will show you the major sites, such as the restored Reichstag building and the elegant Kurfürstendamm. See the Holocaust Memorial and be sure to get a photo at the famous Brandenburg Gate—one of Germany’s best-known landmarks. Then, travel to Dresden, known...

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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Welcome to Berlin.
    • Guided sightseeing, see the Brandenburg Gate, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
    • Berlin – Dresden – Prague, Czech Republic
    • :
    • Guided walk in Dresden, visit the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace; motorcoach transfer to Prague. Day 4 Prague:
    • Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradčany Castle grounds; guided Pub Crawl
    • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; special treat; transfer to Deggendorf; onboard welcome reception
    • Guided walk; visit Aldersbach Brewery
    • Guided sightseeing; onboard Food and Beer Pairing Dinner
    • Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided walk in Dürnstein

What's this trip about?

    Your beer-themed European adventure begins with two nights in Germany’s capital, Berlin! A local expert will show you the major sites, such as the restored Reichstag building and the elegant Kurfürstendamm. See the Holocaust Memorial and be sure to get a photo at the famous Brandenburg Gate—one of Germany’s best-known landmarks. Then, travel to Dresden, known for its baroque architecture and historical buildings badly damaged during WWII, but restored to their former glory. Continue to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures and you’ll go on a guided pub crawl to taste the famous local beers. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Stroll across Charles Bridge, shop for hand-cut crystal, and mix with the locals on Wenceslas Square. Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities and architecture lovers will delight in the treasures it has to offer. Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria—gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD—and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners. Enjoy a tasting of local sausages before heading to Deggendorf where your river cruise journey begins. A beer expert will join you on board for tastings, a food and beer-pairing dinner, and interesting lectures. Passau, Germany, is called the “City of Three Rivers” as it lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Explore the city with a Local Guide and admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Linz, Austria, offers the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square which forms the center of the city. Enjoy the magnificent views as your river cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of Wachau Valley. In Dürnstein, visit the famous blue and white Stiftskirche and taste some of the local wines. Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House. In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a guided walk takes you through the delightful Old Town and to the gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, see the must-see sights with a local expert, stroll along the main shopping street of Váci utca, or take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion, which provides the best panoramic views of Budapest.

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Start CityBerlin
End CityBudapest (Disembarkation)

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Day 1

Berlin, Germany. Welcome to Germany’s reunited capital, Berlin! Time to rest or start exploring this unique city.

Day 2

Berlin. Today, join a local expert for a GUIDED TOUR of the major sites of this metropolis, including the restored Reichstag building, Charlottenburg Palace, and the elegant Kurfürstendamm. See the Holocaust Memorial and the 210-foot Victory Column and make a picture ...

Day 3

Berlin–Dresden–Prague, Czech Republic. This morning, travel to Dresden, a city badly damaged by Allied bombing during WWII. During your GUIDED WALK, visit the COURTYARD of Zwinger Palace to admire its impressive architecture, see the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, ...

Day 4

Prague. Prague is a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time, and, unlike other Central European capitals, it was not bombed during the 20th-century wars. A LOCAL GUIDE will show you its best-known treasures, such as the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, built in 1410 and o...

Day 5

Prague–Regensburg, Germany–Deggendorf (Embarkation). After breakfast leave Prague and travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city not bombed during WWII, Regensb...

Day 6

Passau. Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses and dominated by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture. Join your Local Guide for a WALKING TOUR that reveals much more about the “City of Thr...

Day 7

Linz, Austria. Linz is Austria’s third-largest city and an important river port where culture plays a significant role in everyday life. This morning, join a local expert for a GUIDED TOUR. See the 13th-century Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square, and the Tr...

Day 8

Melk–Dürnstein. This morning, our first stop is Melk. Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent 11th-century BENEDICTINE ABBEY, dominating the town from its commanding hill site and one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The abbey church houses stunning frescoed ceilings, ...

Day 9

Vienna. Wake up this morning in Vienna, known as the “City of Music” and the place that inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded ...

Day 10

Bratislava, Slovakia. This morning while sailing to Bratislava enjoy an O BOARD LECTURE presented by your beer expert. At the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains is Bratislava, the dynamic capital of Slovakia. Join your Local Guide for a tour of the city, including...

Day 11

Budapest, Hungary. Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture over a rich cream cake in the r...

Day 12

Budapest (Disembarkation). Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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