Prague & the Danube - Eastbound

Arrive in Prague and transfer to The Augustine.

This evening, begin your journey with a warm welcome among vaulted halls and quiet courtyards. A tour for a short look into the hotel's storied past sets the tone, followed by a convivial dinner with your fellow travelers. Stay Two Nights: St Augustine (D)

Prague is a city best uncovered on foot, where Gothic towers and baroque domes frame lively squares. A guided walk reveals the city's story, from castle heights through gardens and across the Charles Bridge into Old Town.

• YOUR CHOICE Spend the afternoon and evening as you wish – lunching at a café, discovering galleries, or simply letting the city's rhythm guide you. (B)

Depart Prague with a stop in Český Krumlov, where winding lanes and a riverside castle feel lifted from another century. By late afternoon, board your Tauck riverboat. Dinner onboard introduces the relaxed rhythm of river life.

• YOUR CHOICE Join your Roam Director for an optional pub stroll in Passau. Stay Four Nights: Tauck River Ship (B/D)

Begin your morning in Passau, where three rivers converge beneath pastel façades and baroque domes. A guided walk reveals the Old Town's character, before crossing into Austria for a visit to a local home where you'll learn about the family's everyday life.

• YOUR CHOICE You may choose to cycle the riverside path from Passau to Engelhartszell, "racing" the ship on a flat, scenic route through small towns and countryside. (B/L/D)

The Wachau Valley opens with timeless small towns, vines, and river views. Begin the day with a locally guided hike through the forests near Grein.

In the evening, a tavern visit introduces Austria's Heuriger tradition – wine, conversation, and music flowing easily together.

• YOUR CHOICE Instead of the hike, spend free time visiting Grein Castle on your own. (B/L/D)

The blue abbey tower of Dürnstein rises above vineyards and orchards – an iconic gateway to the Wachau. This is a day to feel the valley's pace, whether pedaling paths or enjoying the view from the deck. By evening, Vienna comes into sight.

• YOUR CHOICE Ride through the Wachau Valley on a guided or self-paced cycling excursion – mostly flat paths tracing the river through villages and vines. (B/L/D)

Begin the day on two wheels, joining a local guide for a city spin that opens Vienna from a new angle. Pedal along the Ring Boulevard past the Opera and Parliament, through leafy Prater Park, and into the Museum Quarter – an easy, inspiring ride through the city's grand and creative sides. The morning ends at the Leopold Museum, where secessionist art reveals Vienna's modern soul.

Later, step into the elegance of Palais Pallavicini for a private Elmayer waltz lesson – an evening steeped in Viennese tradition.

• YOUR CHOICE Enjoy the early afternoon and evening at leisure. Vienna rewards exploration, whether in cafés, galleries, or concert halls. (B/L)

Slovakia's capital mixes pastel façades and cobblestoned charm with a playful, modern spirit. After time in the Old Town, return to the ship for a relaxed evening with live local entertainment.

• YOUR CHOICE Suit up for rafting at Čunovo, guided through splashy Class II-III rapids, or visit the Danubiana Art Museum on the riverbank.

Afterwards, spend the afternoon entirely at your own pace in Bratislava's pedestrian center – cafés, galleries, and shop-lined streets all within easy reach. (B/L/D)

During a locally guided morning tour, Budapest greets you with grandeur on both banks of the Danube – castle heights in Buda, broad boulevards in Pest. A cooking class adds flavor to the day, with traditional dishes shared for lunch.

Tonight, raise a farewell toast as the city lights shimmer across the river.

• YOUR CHOICE Walk or take a coach to Fisherman's Bastion for the start of the tour. The afternoon is free to follow your own path in the city. (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast onboard before departing. Transfers are included to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with the option to extend your stay in Budapest.

• YOUR CHOICE Depart in the morning with included transfers, or linger longer with a post-stay in Budapest – an elegant extension that keeps the Danube close a little while more. (B)