St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague

Danube River Journey

Sep 4 - 15, 2012
Aboard the Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe M.S. Royal Crown
Starting at $6,895
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Dr. Bertrand Patenaude is an expert in modern European history and international relations at Stanford University.
  • Immerse yourself in the unrivaled cultural treasures and stunning natural beauty of Europe’s heartland on this 12-day program featuring seven nights cruising the Danube River from Passau to Budapest.
  • Cruise aboard the five-star M.S. Royal Crown, formerly the M.S. River Cloud, a legendary river ship celebrated for its matchless reputation.
  • Stay for three nights in a deluxe hotel in Prague, highlighted by visits to the Hradcany Castle complex and the Old Jewish Quarter.
  • See six fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites: Walk through the historic center of Prague, visit the medieval gem Ceský Krumlov, cruise through the spectacular Wachau Valley, spend a full day in Salzburg, explore Vienna including Schönbrunn Palace and tour Budapest.
  • Delight in the region’s unparalleled musical legacy while attending a private recital in Prague’s historic Estates Theater, where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni, and a special musical performance in one of Vienna’s grand venues.
  • Tour the 900-year-old Melk Abbey, an ancient center of monastic scholarship that is home to some of the finest Baroque artwork and design in Europe.
  • Marvel at the impressive imperial Habsburg treasures of Vienna, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the legendary Ringstrasse.
  • Delve into the cosmopolitan vitality of Budapest, where 19th-century elegance and Habsburg majesty blends with the 21st-century developments of a city reclaiming its role at the forefront of European culture, art and music after breaking free from the Iron Curtain.
  • Enjoy complimentary house wine with dinners on board the M.S. Royal Crown.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • Historic center of Prague
    • Ceský Krumlov
    • Wachau Valley
    • Salzburg
    • Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace
    • Budapest
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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