Diamond Concierge Service during the stay:

• Private local mobile during the stay for seamless  communication
• 24/7 call center concierge assistance
• Butler service (personal assistance) for all program elements
• Mercedes car transfers for all programs with butler service

Summary of services for 2 guests: 

• Private VIP airport Meet & Assist service at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airprot upon departure
• Mercedes E class or Viano car limousin transfer upon arrival and departure between the cruise port and the selected hotel, as well as, Budapest Liszt Ferenc airport and the selected luxury hotel
• 10 days on fantastic luxury cruise trip in Panorama Suite cabin: PRAGUE – PRAGUE-PASSAU – PRAGUE-LINZ – LINZ-GREIN – MELK-KREMS - VIENNA – BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST
• 2 nights accomodation in selected luxury hotel, including breakfast and all taxes
• Mercedes E class or Viano car limousin transfer to from the hotel to KIOSK Restaurant
• Set 3 courses lunch menu at KIOSK restaurant, including all taxes and gratuities, excluding beverages
• Mercedes E class or Viano car limousin transfer back to the hotel
• Mercedes E class or Viano car limousin transfer from the hotel to Hungarian State Opera House or RAM Colosseum
• Fantastic Opera or Experidance performance
• Mercedes E class or Viano car limousin transfer to back to the hotel
• 72 hours Budapest Tourist Cards & Travel Passes
• Full day private excursion to Gödöllő Sissy Palace and Lázár Equestrian Park with personal butler
• Personal butler service for all program and service

Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. This fascinating city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. The remainder of the day is free to start exploring.

Prague

Prague is a 1,200-year-old city preserved in time, and, unlike other Central European capitals, it was not bombed during the 20th-century wars. A LOCAL GUIDE will show you its best-known treasures, such as the Old Town’s Astronomical 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 locals in Wenceslaus Square, an important meeting point and where people demonstrated against the communist regime; watch performers and shop at the market stalls on Charles Bridge; sample the local plum dumplings and Pilsner; stroll along the Vltava River; or wander around Prague’s medieval Old Town, dating from the 10th century.

Prague–Passau, Germany (Embarkation)

After lunch, drive to Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, where your river cruise vessel is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew for a welcome reception.

Passau–Linz, Austria

Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture, houses one of the world’s largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Join your Local Guide for a WALKING TOUR through this charming town, and find out much more about the “City of Three Rivers.” Later, set sail for Linz, where you arrive in the evening.

Linz–Grein

Linz is Austria’s third-largest city and an important river port where culture plays a significant role in everyday life. This morning is free to do as you like. Simply relax on board, choose from a variety of optional excursions, or explore Linz on your own. See the 13th-century Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square, and the Trinity Column, built in 1723 as thanks for the city escaping the ravages of the plague, war, and fire. Perhaps wander around the old castle grounds and take in the beautiful views of the river, or visit the neo-gothic New Cathedral, Austria’s largest church, with capacity for 20,000 visitors. Once you depart for Grein around Noon, enjoy the views of the peaceful riverscapes from the comfort of the Sky Deck. In the late afternoon, arrive in the attractive country resort of Grein, nestled at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of its castle. Take an included GUIDED WALK through town and visit its unique historical THEATER, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. A behind-the-scenes peek to learn about some of the curiosities of this rococo-style, 167-seat theater will certainly tell you much about life as it was—and as it now is in this small town. The turreted houses on the main square make excellent photo subjects.

Melk–Krems

Today, an included GUIDED VISIT of the magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY in Melk acquaints you with one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The abbey houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed books and 2,000 manuscripts. You’ll be captivated by the splendor of the church with its frescoed ceilings, stunning high altar, marble statues, and 210-foot-high cupola. The view from the terrace of the abbey over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! Then, reboard your ship and sail into the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pass the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, the landmark of Dürnstein, before arriving in Krems. Join your LOCAL GUIDE to learn more about this town that’s situated on the eastern end of the Wachau Valley. Alternatively, you may prefer to join a WINE EXPERIENCE to learn firsthand how wine is so much more than just a drink. Wine is life, culture, inspiration, and the result of a lot of hard work.

Vienna

Wake up this morning in Vienna, known as the “City of Music” and the place that inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boys’ Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral—plus, countless other sights you’ll see on your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR. Stroll through the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break and enjoy a piece of decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café.

Bratislava, Slovakia

At the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains is Bratislava, the dynamic capital of Slovakia. Join your Local Guide for a tour of the city, including a GUIDED WALK of its fascinating Old Town, where winding cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways twist and turn to reveal the Town Hall, one of the oldest stone buildings in the city. Also visit gothic ST. MARTIN’S CATHEDRAL, coronation church for the Kingdom of Hungary from the 16th to 19th centuries. This afternoon is free to explore on your own.

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 house culture over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud Café, Budapest’s unique energy is positively palatable. On your INCLUDED TOUR, see Heroes’ Square as well as the massive hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fishermen’s Bastion—with spectacular views of the city—and 11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs. Be sure to take note of the city’s eight bridges—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, built in 1849 and a symbol of Budapest.

Budapest, (Disembarkation)

Your cruise vacation ends this morning.

Your service butler will great and assist you loading all your luggage, opening the door for you and escort you to the hotel with you in the car. He / she is ready for any questions or requests you may have.

Your private Mercedes E class or Viano transfer takes you to the selected hotel, which takes about 30 minutes drive.

As you arrive to your hotel, your service butler coordinates your check in with the front desk taking care of your luggage as well.

It is time for a break! Your chauffer takes you to the stylish and chic KIOSK Budapest Restaurant for lunch, where your service butler will walk you to your table. Bon appetit!

After lunch your service butler helps you to your private Mercedes car and the transfer takes you back to your hotel. 

It is your time to have a rest and relax at your hotel.

Your service butler will meet you at the lobby and escorts you to your Mercedes transfer heading you to the Opera House or to the Ram Canter (house of Experdance).

Arriving to the show place your service butler makes sure that all arrangements are to your expectations. Have a good time, enjoy your show!

After your cultural excursion your private Mercedes transfer and service buttler helps you to get back to your hotel. 

Arriving to your hotel, where your service butler will say good night!!

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel, start to gear up for a great day!

Your full day Gödöllő Sissy Palace sightseeing program and Lázár Equestrian Park Horse Show start with your guide:

Private transfer with your guide to Gödöllő. The palace of Gödöllő is the largest baroque palace in Hungary. It was the favorite Summer residency of Empress and Queen Elisabeth, known as Sissi, who was extremely popular among the Hungarians. The tour gives an insider look into the life, customs and memories of Hungary during the time of the double monarchy, Austria-Hungary. The excursion is accomplished with a pleasant walk in the palace garden. The price includes the entrance fee.

The program described above continues in the equestrian park of the famous Lázár brothers, who are world champions in carriage driving. Tradition reception with typical welcome drink and cake. After the horse show comes a 3 course lunch. Before going home the programme is accomplished with the visit of the Room of World Champions and world champion horses. Around the estate are traditional Hungarian domestic animals to be seen. The price includes the entrance fee to the palace, the 3 course lunch and the horse show. The programme is available only from Spring to Autumn! Before ordering time schedule arrangement is necessary to avoiding collisions with private events!

After these fatntastic programs, your service butler takes you back to the hotel

It is time to have a rest and relax at your hotel

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel, make sure you cheked out and left nothing in the room or in the safe box.

Your service butler will great you in the lobby of the hotel and helps you with your luggage as you are departing the hotel with your Mercedes car transfer to the airport.

Your service butler will escort you to the airport , handing you over to our Airport butler, who will provide private VIP airport Meet & Assist service for your comfort and help at Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport. He / she will help you with immigration, custom, luggage and escort you to your gate and aircraft and saying good bye to you..

We would love to have you back next time! Have a safe journey home! Good bye!