Please join Diana Wray on the Legendary DanubeOctober 12 to 22, 2014

 Pricing for three nights in Prague along with a deluxe 7-night river cruiseincludes all meals onboard the Avalon Expression, with complimentarybeer, wine, and soft drinks with dinner. Included daily shore excursionswith local guide and headsets, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and bottledwater in staterooms. All staterooms are 200 square feet, except wherenoted, with pricing starting from:

Cat E $3,435 Indigo deck 172 sfCat D $3,584 Indigo deck 172 sfCat B $4,234 Sapphire deckCat A $4,284 Sapphire deckCat P $4,434 Royal deck

Prices include taxes of $126 prices pp based on double occupancy.Travel insurance; $329 per personA $250 pp non refundable deposit along with optional insuance perperson will secure your reservation.

ItineraryDay 1 Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic ~ Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating citystraddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. The remainder of the day is freeto start exploring.Day 2 Prague ~ Prague is a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time, and, unlike other Central European capitals, it was notbombed during the 20th-century wars. A Certified Local Guide shows you its best-known treasures, such as the Old Town’sAstronomical Clock, built in 1410 and once the envy of all of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS; St. Vitus Cathedral;and the Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the localsin Wenceslaus Square, an important meeting point and where people demonstrated against the communist regime; or watchperformers on Charles Bridge. (B)Day 3 Prague ~ Enjoy a free day to explore the city at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Communist Museum; sample thelocal plum dumplings and Pilsner; stroll along the Vltava River; discover the Jewish Quarter; or wander around Prague’smedieval Old Town, dating from the 10th century. Your Cruise Director will have other suggestions for things to do. (B)Day 4 Prague–Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation) ~ After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where your river cruise vessel isdocked. Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception. (B,D)Day 5 Nuremberg ~ Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it has beenrestored to the glory it once knew as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, choose from an includedGUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR and marvel at this thousand-year-old city’s medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothicchurches, and the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), or join a more specialized “NUREMBERG TRIALS” tour. During free time, besure to make a wish at the beautiful fountain in the Hauptmarkt (main square). Legend says your wish will come true if youturn its gold ring three times. Then, enjoy a tranquil afternoon of cruising. Take in an interesting ONBOARD LECTURE aboutthe engineering marvel that is the Main-Danube Canal. Before dinner we’ll introduce you to some of Germany’s FAMOUSBEERS! (B,L,D)

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Day 6 Regensburg ~ Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast. Dating back to the time of the Celts around 500 BC, Regensburgis one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city notbombed during WWII, Regensburg has at least 1,300 listed buildings of “historic interest.” Architectural highlights of yourGUIDED SIGHTSEEING include the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), built in the 13th century, and Porta Pretoria, gates to anancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Wander through the city’s lanes and alleys to discover the many mansions with hightowers. Wealthy families built these towers to emphasize their status and wealth during the Middle Ages, and many stillremain today. Walk across the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. Grab a beerand enjoy an included SNACK at the Historische Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany’s oldest restaurant .Here—where the locals congregate—feel the vibrant atmosphere and take in the remarkable views along the river. (B,L,D)Day 7 Passau–Linz, Austria ~ This morning, dock in Passau. Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Riversconverge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. Napoleon once remarked,“In Germany, I have never seen a town more beautiful.” St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroquearchitecture, houses one of the world’s largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Take in the highlights on the includedGUIDED WALK. Then, sail to Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, which lies on both banks of the Danube and is an importantindustrial town and busy river port. Alternatively, take an optional full-day excursion to Salzburg to see the popular Sound ofMusic sights or to Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rejoin the ship in Linz. (B,L,D)Day 8 Melk–Vienna ~ This morning, enjoy an included GUIDED VISIT of Melk’s magnificent 11th-century BENEDICTINEABBEY, one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The abbey houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed books and 2,000manuscripts. You’ll be captivated by the splendor of the church with its frescoed ceilings, stunning high altar, marblestatues, and 210-foot-high cupola. The view from the terrace of the abbey over the Danube and surrounding countryside isbreathtaking! During lunchtime, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass themagnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, the landmark of Dürnstein, before arriving in Vienna this evening.Known as the “City of Music,” it inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert isavailable tonight. (B,L,D)Day 9 Vienna ~ Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcaseof gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boy’s Choir and dazzlingLipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral—plus, countlessother sights shown to you by your Local Guide during your included CITY TOUR. Shop in the delightful pedestrianKärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break and enjoy a piece of decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in one of the classicViennese coffee houses, historic institutions that helped shape Viennese culture! In the late afternoon, leave Vienna forBudapest. (B,L,D)Day 10 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 houseculture over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café, Budapest’s unique energy is positively palatable. On yourGUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR, see the massive hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fishermen’s Bastion and11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs. Be sure to take note of the city’s eightbridges—many famous sights in and of themselves—which connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left.You may even want to walk across Chain Bridge, a symbol of Budapest built in 1849. Perhaps visit St. Stephen’s Basilica,Hungary’s largest church; shop at the Great Market Hall and purchase paprika at one of its 180 vendor stalls; wander aroundthe Royal Palace grounds; or stroll along Vací Utca, the main shopping street. (B,L,D)Day 11 Budapest (Disembarkation) ~ Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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