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Country Travel Discoveries 2021-2022

Country Travel Discoveries 2022

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gorgeous view of Prague castle and the river. We'll see St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, the Old Royal Palace, Old Town, Town Hall and the famous Astronomical Clock. Tonight's dinner is in one of Prague's historical beer halls, featuring delicious local fare. B, D DAY 4–PRAGUE/CESKE BUDEJOVICE/AMADEUS SILVER III Experience the unique medieval flavor of Cesky dating back to 1265 and known for its well preserved architecture...we'll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Later, our scenic drive into Germany's Passau ends in a real "WOW" moment as we board our home for the next 7 nights: the Amadeus Silver III. Your week-long cruise on the blue Danube is underway! B, L, D DAY 5–LINZ Today, we dock at Linz and drive into the countryside to visit the family farm of Norbert Pankratzhofer, cultivator of Simmental cattle and producer of awardwinning must, a type of fruit cider, as well as juices, cuvees, sparkling wines and liqueurs. You can also enjoy free time to explore the city of Linz, a cultural hub in the region. Some will take the Pöstlingberg railway, which rises 255 meters in 20 minutes to the landmark mountain of Linz. B, L, D DAY 6–MELK/WACHAU VALLEY/VIENNA This morning we coach through the beautiful Wachau wine-growing region to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk. Then, on to picturesque Dürnstein, noted for breathtaking scenery, traditional architecture, superb wines and storied places. It was in the Kuenringer Castle here that the English King Richard Lionheart was imprisoned. This afternoon, sit back deckside and watch the vibrant Wachau valley drift by as we continue toward Vienna. You may enjoy the onboard Apple Strudel and Viennese Coffee demonstration. Tonight in Vienna, a classic Viennese Quartet comes aboard to perform a recital exclusively for us. B, L, D DAY 7–VIENNA Ah! – the city of music and joie de vivre, sachertorte and heuriger (new wine), St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace! After being introduced to its most important sites by our local guide, you can explore this historic city on your own, or join our optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial 1,441-room Rococo summer residence. B, L, D Option—Sound of Vienna Concert Music lovers—don't miss this evening's excursion to the Musikverein, home to the Vienna Philharmonic and site of the globally broadcast Vienna New Year's Concert. Its "Great Hall" is considered among the world's finest traditional concert halls. Price: $79 Option—Schönbrunn Palace With its glorious parklands and gardens, Maria Theresa's former imperial residence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Vienna's most beautiful sites. Price: $70 DAY 8–VIENNA/BRATISLAVA This morning brings excellent views en route to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We'll tour sites including the Presidential Palace, Eurovea (the modern city center), the National Theatre, and others. We'll end at Bratislava Castle, overlooking the Aboard the Silver III A trip on board the elegant AMADEUS Silver III combines the luxuries of a 5-star hotel with its innovative design and first-class service. This sleek, modern ship has 72 staterooms with panoramic windows, and 12 luxurious suites featuring walk-out balconies. The ship's exclusive River Terrace open-air lounge is specially designed to provide incomparable views of the passing riverside scenery. As with all Amadeus ships, you'll enjoy comforts including spa and fit ness facilities, evening entertainment, gourmet meals, and wine/beer/soda with dinner. Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 The Elegant MS Amadeus SILVER II Budapest, Hungary CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4 855-744-TRIP (8747) | 17 EUROPE | MAGICAL DANUBE & PRAGUE

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