Itinerary
Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the historic centre of Prague. Later this evening, you'll have the chance to get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director during a Welcome Reception.
Your exploration of Prague begins with a tour of the World Heritage-listed Old Town. Cross the historic Charles Bridge and arrive in Old Town Square. See the famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall, a masterpiece that displays time in a truly unique way. Afterwards, enjoy a special visit to the Municipal House before a free afternoon to explore at leisure. This evening, you may wish to join an optional folklore dinner and show.
Insider Experience - Municipal House Visit the magnificent Municipal House, where you'll enjoy a relaxed coffee accompanied by a selection of classic Czech pastries, followed by a guided tour of this celebrated Art Nouveau landmark.
Enhance Your Journey - Folklore Dinner and Show Travel to a local restaurant and enjoy a lively evening of traditional Czech cuisine, music and dancing.
Today is at leisure to explore Prague at your own pace. You may wish to visit the historic Jewish Quarter, home to centuries of Jewish heritage and closely associated with writer Franz Kafka, or simply wander the city's charming streets and cafes. Alternatively, you may choose to join an optional excursion to Prague Castle. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Enhance Your Journey - Prague Castle Cross the Vltava River to Prague Castle, which dominates the city skyline. Dating back to the 9th century, this vast complex of palaces, courtyards and churches is among the largest castle complexes in the world. Join a local guide to explore highlights including St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane.
Farewell Prague after breakfast as you travel by coach to Budapest, where you'll board your river ship. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and meet your fellow travellers.
Awake to views of one of the Danube's most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and discover Budapest's vibrant history on a guided tour featuring many of its most impressive sights. Back on board this evening, enjoy a Gala Welcome Dinner as you cruise.
Insider Experience - Hungarian State Opera Performance Visit the Hungarian State Opera for a guided tour, then enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while a private opera recital is performed.
On arrival in the city centre, join a walking tour taking in highlights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben and the Hofburg. Later, explore the vibrant Naschmarkt at leisure.
With the day at leisure, perhaps explore the Hofburg district or wander along Kärntner Straße, the city's famous shopping boulevard. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Schloss Hof or travel to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. This evening, you may wish to attend an optional concert.
Enhance Your Journey - Schloss Hof and Lipizzaner Experience Enjoy a guided tour of the Schloss Hof estate, once the residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and later Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Explore the resplendent palace apartments adorned with exquisite textiles and glass chandeliers, before strolling through the Baroque gardens. Afterwards, enjoy a private tour of the stables, where you'll encounter the magnificent Lipizzaner horses up close. Learn what makes these noble horses so special through insights into their breeding, care and training, before witnessing an exclusive performance that showcases their remarkable grace and discipline.
Enhance Your Journey - Visit Bratislava in Slovakia Visit Bratislava, a charming city where medieval, Baroque and communist-era architecture meet. See landmarks such as the UFO Bridge and the distinctive Slovak Radio Building, each reflecting the city's intriguing past.
Enhance Your Journey - Mozart and Strauss Concert Attend a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of Vienna's historic palaces or concert halls, followed by an evening drive along the Ringstrasse.
Cruise to Dürnstein, a charming town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. Spend the morning wandering its cobbled streets, historic townhouses and inviting taverns, or perhaps join an optional tasting of the region's renowned wines. Later, sail through the scenic Wachau Valley to Melk, where you'll tour its magnificent abbey, a Benedictine monastery in continuous operation since 1089.
Today, you may choose to join an optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic or visit Salzburg. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing day sailing to Passau.
Insider Experience - Bavarian Evening on Board This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian celebration on board, sampling local beer and snacks accompanied by folk music, song and dance.
Enhance Your Journey - Český Krumlov Enjoy a full-day excursion to Český Krumlov, a beautifully preserved town in the Czech Republic, home to more than 300 historic buildings.
Enhance Your Journey - Salzburg Sights Travel through Austria's scenic countryside to Mondsee, where you may recognise the famous wedding church from The Sound of Music. Continue to Salzburg for a guided tour of Mozart's hometown, followed by free time to explore before returning to your ship.
Continue along the Danube to Regensburg, in the Bavarian region of southern Germany. Join a guided tour through its historic streets, discovering medieval architecture and cultural landmarks.
Arrive in Nuremberg, once the setting for Hitler's infamous rallies during World War II. This afternoon, take a city tour including sites such as the Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice.
Discover Bamberg, one of the few German cities largely spared destruction during World War II. Join a locally guided tour of its historic centre, taking in sights such as the old town hall and Bamberg Cathedral, followed by free time to explore at your leisure.
Surrounded by lush hills and vineyards, Würzburg is home to the magnificent Baroque Würzburg Residence. Tour the palace and stroll through the Court Gardens before perhaps choosing an optional visit to Rothenburg, a charming medieval town along the Romantic Road.
Enhance Your Journey - Medieval Rothenburg Tour Depart from Würzburg for an excursion to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved walled town on the Romantic Road in Franconia.
Enjoy time at leisure to discover Miltenberg today, exploring this well-preserved town and its half-timbered buildings dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Return to your ship and, as evening falls, watch the lights of medieval towns drift past during your overnight cruise.
In Rüdesheim, ride the Winzerexpress mini train to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Later, back on board, enjoy spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge.
Learn how the twin spires of Cologne's famous cathedral, the Kölner Dom, took over six centuries to complete as you cruise into this picturesque city. Disembark and take a short drive to Brühl for your Insider Experience.
Insider Experience - Augustusburg Palace in Germany Explore the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August of Bavaria, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace in Brühl. Hear fascinating stories and stroll through the landscaped parks and gardens linking the palace and the Falkenlust hunting lodge. Together, they represent some of the finest examples of 18th-century Rococo architecture in Germany.
Amsterdam's network of canals is a sight to behold. Board a glass-top boat for a scenic cruise, then enjoy free time ashore before a Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
After breakfast, disembark your ship and board a coach, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Netherlands and northern France as you make your way to Paris. With a three-night stay in the French capital, you'll have ample time to immerse yourself in its romantic atmosphere and explore its iconic sights.
Paris is the perfect city in which to round out your European journey. This morning, open the door to some of the city's best-loved sights on a guided tour, including the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy the afternoon to further explore Paris at your leisure.
Enjoy a special Insider Experience this morning. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you time to wander Parisian boulevards or relax at a local cafe. This evening, perhaps experience the glamour of Paris with dinner and a cabaret show at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
Insider Experience - Musée du Fromage Begin the day with an immersive visit to the Musée du Fromage, where one of France's most cherished culinary traditions is brought to life. Learn about the heritage and techniques of cheesemaking during a live demonstration, then enjoy a guided tasting of fine regional cheeses thoughtfully paired with wines.
Enhance Your Journey - Moulin Rouge Dine at the iconic Moulin Rouge before enjoying a dazzling Parisian cabaret performance, featuring spectacular costumes, elaborate sets and the famous French can-can.
Your adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Trip Inclusions
- Hungarian State Opera Visit: Visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a guided tour. You'll then enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you're treated to a private opera recital.
- Augustusburg Palace: Explore the World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Palace in Brühl, the former residence of Archbishop-Elector Clemens August of Bavaria. Discover its history and stroll through the landscaped parks and gardens linking the palace with the nearby hunting lodge.
- Bavarian Evening on Board: Enjoy an authentic Bavarian experience on board as you sample local beer and snacks, accompanied by traditional folk music, song and dance.
- Amsterdam Canal Tour: Cruise Amsterdam's picturesque canals aboard a sleek glass-covered boat, offering a unique perspective of the city's historic architecture and charming bridges. Glide through tranquil waterways past vibrant neighbourhoods and hidden corners, while taking in the city's rich cultural heritage.
- Musée du Fromage: Visit the Musée du Fromage in Paris and discover France's rich cheese heritage. Explore interactive exhibits, watch cheese made in the on-site dairy and learn about regional traditions before enjoying a guided tasting paired with French wines.
- Municipal House: Step inside Prague's magnificent Municipal House, an Art Nouveau masterpiece beside the Powder Gate. Enjoy coffee and a traditional Czech pastry before a guided tour of its ornate salons, mosaics and murals, and learn about the building's role in Czech cultural and national history.
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River Cruise Reviews (10)
We travelled to Passau where we had to coach it to Nuremberg where we boarded our next ship (Diamond, even though identical to the Jewel didn't enjoy it as much). Alan was sick when we arrived in Prague, he was able to see a doctor when we finally boarded our ship in Vienna. He was then confined to his cabin for 2 days. Consequentially he did not enjoy the trip as he wasn't feeling well the whole time and the pace was pretty fast.
We heard on the grape vine that the ships had stopped running 3 weeks before our trip if this was correct I think we should have had the opportunity to either cancel or defer our trip. We arrived home completely exhausted not what we had expected on a river cruise.
For us, the highlights of the trip were Prague and Paris. We stayed several days in each of these cities and enjoyed exploring their beauty, historical places and food. We enjoyed traveling by ship but were slightly disappointed by the lack of a balcony and restricted access to the sun deck and fresh air. Didn't quite like the air conditioning having to be used at all times. Some port locations such as the one in Cologne were rather unpleasant, with a wall in front of our window. Overall it was a good experience but I'm not sure if I want to do it again.
Our Cruise Director was fantastic, very easy to listen to at his 'coming events' talks, & his cruising commentary along the way. He was always so cheerful and made himself available onboard & on our land tours to anyone who needed his help or had a question to ask. I did all the land excursions I could and found the local tour guides were very passionate about their towns & it showed as they guided us around professionally, giving us commentary along the way. The age of the passengers on this cruise were mainly of senior years but everyone mixed in well together.
Travelmarvel Jewel did an excellent job of decorating the ship for Christmas & New Year, & made it a great celebration for us! River cruising was excellent & interesting (even when Mother Nature tried to upset things - low water level in canal & snow). Travelmarvel had everything under control at all times! The hotels used in our extensions (Prague & Paris) were also of a high standard. The trip to me was very full on, and we were always on the go, but a real pleasure & so many wonderful sights and attractions to see. (I wasn't going to miss out on anything). I would totally recommend Global Journeys and Travelmarvel for a real worry free holiday, where everything is taken care of for you. Thank you!
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