| Day 1 | DEPART USA/CANADA
Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic. |
| Day 2 | ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city. |
| Day 3 | PRAGUE
Today’s Jewish Heritage Tour begins with a tour of Josefov, the former Jewish ghetto, which was the largest and oldest in Europe and now houses the second largest Jewish museum in the world. After a visit to the Old New Synagogue, the world’s oldest active synagogue, you will take a drive to the Jewish Cemetery in Zizkov. This cemetery, established in 1680, is the final resting place of a number of prominent Jews, including many Rabbis, scholars and novelist Franz Kafka. As an alternative, you may join a city tour of Prague featuring a scenic drive and a visit to Prague Castle. Afterwards, walk over Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square. This evening, an optional Folklore Dinner Show provides an opportunity to learn about Czech music, dance and traditions. (B) |
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| Day 4 | PRAGUE
Today, enjoy a free day in Prague or join an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. Originally the fortress city of Theresenstadt, the Nazi concentration camp of Terezin was first used as a police prison by the Prague Gestapo, and went on to become a ghetto and concentration camp for Jews from all over central Europe. (B) |
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| Day 5 | PRAGUE – REGENSBURG, GERMANY – EMBARKATION – VILSHOFEN
This morning, depart Prague and stop in Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, where you will enjoy a walking tour or a Jewish Heritage tour. The Jewish community of Regensburg dates to classical times when the city was known as Ratisbon. Your tour will explore the oldest Jewish ghetto in Germany. A guided tour will show you the site of the Regensburg Synagogue, Jewish Cemetery “Judenau” and Oscar Schindler’s House. The walking tour of Regensburg will include the city’s architectural highlights, such as the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches, the famous towers of the wealthy medieval families, and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Continue your transfer to the charming 1200-year-old Bavarian town of Vilshofen, where you will board your luxurious ship. Afterwards, join your fellow passengers to celebrate “Oktoberfest” in Vilshofen. Relax at long tables and benches and enjoy traditional beers accompanied by Bavarian folk music, songs and dancing. The ship moors overnight. (B,D) |
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| Day 6 | VILSHOFEN - PASSAU
This morning you are free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before you cruise to Passau. This afternoon you will have your choice of two different excursions. The first option is to take a walking tour through this 2,000-year-old fairy tale city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe organ in the world. As an alternative, experience this majestic city on a guided bike tour along the Inn River to Weinstein (capacity controlled). The ship departs late tonight for Linz. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | LINZ, AUSTRIA - GMUNDEN
This morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in Austria. Your Jewish Heritage excursion begins with a walking tour that goes through the Alter Markt and ends with a visit inside the New Synagogue. Afterwards, you will tour the Jewish Cemetery, returning to the ship after the visit. As an alternative, you may take a Linz walking tour, which will take you along the Landstrasse to the city’s main square. You will see St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Marian Column, Landestheatre and St. Martin’s, the oldest church in Austria. Later you have the choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the scenic “Salzkammergut” region (the Austrian Lake District), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the historic town of Gmunden on the shores of Lake Tranusee and visit the Castle Ort. The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. After your city tour, enjoy some free time to explore the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. The tour includes a visit to the Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s Square, and much more. Enjoy free time on your own before returning to the ship via a scenic drive through the majestic countryside of Austria’s Lake District. The ship departs late tonight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | MELK - KREMS - DÜRNSTEIN
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau this morning to Melk. A guided tour will take you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau valley to Krems. You will have the choice of two excursions this afternoon. The first is a motor coach ride to Dürnstein, where you will take a walking tour of the town’s medieval cobblestone streets, passing by 16th-century town houses, shops, wine taverns, and the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche. Look for the ruins of a castle high above town, where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. As an alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein and back (capacity controlled). Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 | VIENNA
This morning’s Jewish Heritage tour will feature the Jewish Museum, Judenplatz, Sigmund Freud’s House, Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Quarter in Vienna’s 2nd District. As an alternative you may choose the city tour of Vienna, during which you will see the Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This afternoon you are free to stroll through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 10 | BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise to Bratislava, where you can choose a Jewish Heritage tour that includes a visit to the tomb of Chatam Sofer, Bratislava’s most famous Rabbi. Another option is a walking tour which includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. As an alternative, you can take a “Communist History Tour” of Bratislava, which includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. The ship departs late tonight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 11 | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Your tour begins with a short stop at Sankt Stephan Park to see the statues of Raoul Wallenberg and Gabor Sztehlo, both credited with saving thousands of Hungarian Jews during WWII. Afterwards, you may take a tour of the Jewish District, where you will visit the Dohany St. Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Tree of Life. Or join the Budapest city tour, which features Buda Castle (and a splendid view of the twin cities below), the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes Square and more. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest before mooring overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 12 | BUDAPEST - DISEMBARKATION
Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) |
| Day 1 | VILSHOFEN - EMBARKATION
This evening meet your fellow passengers on board for the Welcome Dinner. |
| Day 2 | VILSHOFEN - PASSAU
This morning you are free to explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before you cruise to Passau. This afternoon you will have your choice of two different excursions. The first option is to take a walking tour through this 2,000-year-old fairy tale city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe organ in the world. As an alternative, experience this majestic city on a guided bike tour along the Inn River to Weinstein (capacity controlled). The ship departs late tonight for Linz. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 | LINZ, AUSTRIA - GMUNDEN
This morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in Austria. Your Jewish Heritage excursion begins with a walking tour that goes through the Alter Markt and ends with a visit inside the New Synagogue. Afterwards, you will tour the Jewish Cemetery, returning to the ship after the visit. As an alternative, you may take a Linz walking tour, which will take you along the Landstrasse to the city’s main square. You will see St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Marian Column, Landestheatre and St. Martin’s, the oldest church in Austria. Later you have the choice of three different excursions. The first option is a visit to the scenic “Salzkammergut” region (the Austrian Lake District), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the historic town of Gmunden on the shores of Lake Tranusee and visit the Castle Ort. The second option is to join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. After your city tour, enjoy some free time to explore the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, where you will take a walking tour of the historic center, famous as the setting for the “Sound of Music” and as the birthplace of Mozart. The tour includes a visit to the Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s Square, and much more. Enjoy free time on your own before returning to the ship via a scenic drive through the majestic countryside of Austria’s Lake District. The ship departs late tonight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | MELK - KREMS - DÜRNSTEIN
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau this morning to Melk. A guided tour will take you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau valley to Krems. You will have the choice of two excursions this afternoon. The first is a motor coach ride to Dürnstein, where you will take a walking tour of the town’s medieval cobblestone streets, passing by 16th-century town houses, shops, wine taverns, and the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche. Look for the ruins of a castle high above town, where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. As an alternative, enjoy a guided bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein and back (capacity controlled). Tonight, after dinner on board, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | VIENNA
This morning’s Jewish Heritage tour will feature the Jewish Museum, Judenplatz, Sigmund Freud’s House, Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Quarter in Vienna’s 2nd District. As an alternative you may choose the city tour of Vienna, during which you will see the Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This afternoon you are free to stroll through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors in Vienna overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise to Bratislava, where you can choose a Jewish Heritage tour that includes a visit to the tomb of Chatam Sofer, Bratislava’s most famous Rabbi. Another option is a walking tour which includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. As an alternative, you can take a “Communist History Tour” of Bratislava, which includes architectural landmarks such as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. The ship departs late tonight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Your tour begins with a short stop at Sankt Stephan Park to see the statues of Raoul Wallenberg and Gabor Sztehlo, both credited with saving thousands of Hungarian Jews during WWII. Afterwards, you may take a tour of the Jewish District, where you will visit the Dohany St. Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Tree of Life. Or join the Budapest city tour, which features Buda Castle (and a splendid view of the twin cities below), the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes Square and more. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own. After dinner, the ship will sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the illuminated river front of Budapest before mooring overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | BUDAPEST - DISEMBARKATION
Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) |
