Day 1 - Saturday, 10/17/2026
To Europe
Home Pick-up and overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2 - Sunday, 10/18/2026 - Dinner
To Budapest / Board Ship
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to the MS Amadeus Nova for 7 nights. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner onboard tonight.

Day 3 - Monday, 10/19/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Budapest
Budapest is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The city straddles both banks of the Danube linked by seven bridges including the famous Chain and Elizabeth Bridges. An included sightseeing tour presents you with a fantastic opportunity to become acquainted with Hungary’s beautiful capital. Enjoy a photo stop at Gellert Hill, see historic Buda Castle, 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion and the marvelous Royal Palace. Your afternoon is at leisure before the ship departs. This evening enjoy a Folklore Show onboard.

Day 4 - Tuesday, 10/20/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Bratislava
Cruise the Danube in the morning. Then, enjoy a Bratislava City Tour and walk through the city. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop, and the current residence of the president of Slovakia. Traverse the restored old town, from Michael’s Gate, and admire other impressive sights such as the Primatial Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral, former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings.

Day 5 - Wednesday, 10/21/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Vienna
Today, enjoy an included Vienna City Tour. For over 600 years, the magnificent baroque capital city of Vienna was the seat of the mighty Hapsburg Emperors, a heritage that has bestowed it with many dazzling palaces and monuments: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, and the majestic Ringstrasse. The capital is also known as the “City of Music” for having once been the home of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Johann Strauss.  This afternoon, maybe take the Schoenbrunn Palace Optional Excursion.

Day 6 - Thursday, 10/22/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Melk Abbey
The romantic Wachau Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Austria. Chose the morning optional and wander through this quaint village on a Dürnstein Walking Tour & Wine Tasting. This afternoon explore Melk Abbey, an Austrian Benedictine Abbey, built between 1702-1736 and the biggest monastery complex of the Austrian baroque period. A guided tour takes you through the abbot’s chambers, the marble hall, the balconies and the impressive library.

Day 7 - Friday, 10/23/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Linz / Passau / Optional Salzburg
Relax onboard, or choose the Optional Full-day Excursion to Salzburg. On the optional, travel to Salzburg for a walking tour of the famous Old Town, Mirabel Gardens, Mozart Square, Dom Cathedral, and the historic center seen in The Sound of Music. Wander by Mozart’s Birthplace, where the Mozart family lived from 1747-1773. After time at leisure and lunch on your own, enjoy a brief stop in the picturesque village of Mondsee, another film location in The Sound of Music.

Day 8 - Saturday, 10/24/2026 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Regensburg
Situated in Eastern Bavaria, Regensburg is one of Germany’s oldest towns, founded by the Romans in 179 A.D. Today it is a prosperous city with 3 universities and many landmarks dated to the Middle Ages. Enjoy a Regensburg Walking Tour through  one of the most visited cities in Germany and its Medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tonight is your Final Dinner onboard.

Day 9 - Sunday, 10/25/2026 - Breakfast
Fly Home / Optional Prague
Transfer to the airport and fly home to the USA. Or, join the optional 2 night extension to Prague.
Note - Excursions require moderate walking with some stair climbing possible.

Optional Prague Extension
On the extension, Coach to Pilsen***, known for brewing excellence. Enjoy a Czech Lunch with a glass of Pilsner. Arrive in Prague for a two night stay.
***October 17 departure, the Prague Extension is Pre-Cruise. Fly to Prague and visit Pilsen on the way to the ship in Regensburg.

Day 10 - Monday, 10/26/2026 - Breakfast - Dinner
Optional Prague
Enjoy a Prague City Tour and then leisure time. Tonight enjoy a colorful Prague Dinner and Folklore Show. 

Day 11 - Tuesday, 10/27/2026 - Breakfast
Optional Prague / Fly Home
Return home today with wonderful memories.

The Ship - MS Amadeus Nova
The innovative and custom designed 158 passenger Amadeus Nova, launched in 2024, offers all the amenities of a floating 5-star hotel.  This premium cruise ship features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes. The attentive English-speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality.  The cabin design plans are forward-thinking, bright & modern, all part of a premium focus with 67 large Staterooms & 12 Suites. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you. This Nova charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive shore excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard, get a spa treatment, or add sightseeing with optional excursions.

All Meals Included Onboard
Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selecterd Wines, Beer, & Soft Drinks. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.

Comfortable & Modern Staterooms
After boarding, unpack once.  All staterooms are larger than traditional river cruise cabins & offer excellent river views.  The Mozart Deck features 12 Suites with Walk Out Balconies. The other 16 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 35 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature innovative  panoramic Drop-Down Windows.  The 16 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window.  All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower.

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