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Danube Cruise Details

Alumni Travel Program

The Legendary Danube
April 10 - 21, 2010

Tour Details from Avalon Waterways
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Your initial flight will take you to Prague, Czech Republic where you will spend three days before traveling to Nuremberg, Germany to begin your seven-night river cruise along the Danube. Stops include:

PRAGUE, Czech Republic:
Prague is a 1,000 year old city preserved in time. Straddling the Vltava River, beautiful domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles highlight its skyline. You'll see Prague's best-known treasures, such as the Old Town's Astronomical Clock (once the envy of all of Europe), Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge.

NUREMBERG, Germany:
While much of this historic city was severely damaged during World War II, it has been largely restored to its original glory. You will have the opportunity to see the fabulous gothic churches and elegant patrician houses.

REGENSBURG, Germany:
Regensburg is one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities. Highlights will include the Old Town Hall and a visit to the beautiful white and gold Old Chapel and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 C.E. The city is the capital of upper Palatinate, a bustling university town and one of Bavaria's cultural centers.

PASSAU-LINZ, Austria:
Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ, with more than 17,000 pipes. An optional full day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular "Sound of Music" sights. Linz, Austria's third largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube.

MELK, Austria:
Your tour of Melk will begin with the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries, with a breattaking terrace view of the Danube and surrounding countryside. In the evening, you will arrive in Vienna, known as the "City of Music," which inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss.

VIENNA, Austria:
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria's capital has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the Majestic Ring Boulevard and awe inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. You do not rush through Vienna; you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound.

BUDAPEST, Hungary:
The last stop on your journey, spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is Eastern Europe's liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex, with Fishermen's Bastion and the Matthias Church, is among the many sights your local guide will show you.