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15-DAY SPLENDOURS OF EUROPE Cologne, Germany Day 1 Arrive Budapest Welcome to Budapest, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Eastern Europe. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you. This evening, relax on board as you watch an authentic Hungarian folklore show and indulge in a dinner of traditional cuisine. ® A traditional Hungarian folkiore show Meals: Dinner Day 2 Budapest Budapest is a place of striking contrasts, with Buda on one side housing a generous scattering of the city’s elegant landmarks and Pest on the other encapsulating Budapest's fascinating past. The two are separated by the mighty Danube, and you can explore them both by crossing the Chain Bridge, one of the most symbolic structures in the capital Today, you will have the opportunity to discover the city’s history during a guided tour, including the Castle District, where sights of Buda Castle perched on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the city are certain to delight. If you are feeling active, then you may instead choose to hike to Buda Hill, following a maze of cobblestone streets to the massive Baroque masterpiece towering overhead. A guided tour of Budapest @® A ouided hike to Buda Hill Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Bratislava Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Wander down cobblestone streets and witness the sheer majesty of ornate Baroque palaces as you explore with a local guide, passing the Renaissance courtyard of the Old Town Hall and the picturesque gardens of the Episcopal Summer Palace. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore at leisure, perhaps perusing some of the quaint boutiques that line the streets. This afternoon, you will be welcomed into the home of a local family to learn about their culture over traditional sweet treats and coffee. ® some-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family @ A guided hike to Bratislava Castle @ skoda Tour of Post-Communist Bratislava ») Included Excursion ee es A walking tour of Bratislava Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4 Vienna A wave of culture paves the way for life in the Austrian capital, where some of history's most prestigious composers once walked the streets and found their inspiration, before taking to the opulent surrounds of the Vienna State Opera. Today, you will have the opportunity to pass iconic imperial palaces and a number of Noteworthy buildings adorning the Ringstrasse, both by coach and on foot. Alternatively, embark on a guided cycling tour past idyllic riverbanks, monuments and lush parks before passing by Prater. @® A ovided bike tour A guided tour of Vienna @ A visit to Schonbrunn Patace @® Viennese evening concert Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Durnstein - Melk This morning, you will have the opportunity to hike to Durnstein Castle, perhaps stopping to imagine how it would have looked when it held Richard the Lionheart captive following the Third Crusade. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike ride from Durnstein to Melk, passing noteworthy vineyards and settling down for lunch on the riverbanks. After visiting Durnstein Castle, relax on the Sun Deck as you sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Melk, nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region.
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