Dinner
& Show in Budapest, Thursday June 1
Travel this evening to the outskirts of Budapest for a
traditional Hungarian dinner in a scenic forested location. While dining,
you’ll be energetically entertained by colorfully dressed dancers performing
a variety of spirited folk dances accompanied by a group playing live gypsy
music. |
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Half
Day Taste of Budapest, Saturday June 3
Begin your tour at the Parliament. From here, walk to the
Shoes Holocaust Memorial and continue to the Strudel House. Along the way,
pass by the 1956 Uprising Monument, statue of Ronald Reagan, and Hungarian
National TV building. Taste two kinds of strudel (apple and cheese) paired
with coffee. Afterward, view St. Stephen's Basilica, before continuing by bus
to the Great Market Hall, housed in a beautiful neo-Gothic style building.
Explore the local food scene, while getting introduced to the history of the
Hungarian cuisine. Sample locally sourced vegetables from family farms and
different Hungarian sausages. |
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Schonbrunn Palace Tour, Monday June 5
Enjoy an afternoon guided tour of the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the
Habsburg emperors. Visit the gorgeous apartments and stroll through the
world-famous manicured and aromatic gardens. |
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Classical
Viennese Recital, Monday June 5
Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the
"City of Music." Attend a recital featuring the classical
masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's
most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains
of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest
composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the
world's most famous waltz. The chamber orchestra is accompanied by a professional
dance performance, recalling the golden age of the 19th-century Viennese
ballrooms. |
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Tour
of Salzburg, Wednesday June 7
Enjoy a full-day excursion to
beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and inspiration for the Sound of
Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg’s most historic sites
including Mirabell Gardens and a stop outside the
house where Mozart lived. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and then
there will be time to explore the streets of Salzburg on your own before
returning to the boat. |
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Half
Day Terezin Tour, Saturday, June 10
Visit the site of the Nazi
concentration camp at Terezin, a place of suffering
and inhumanity for over 150,000 prisoners. Upon arrival, walk to the camp’s
ghettos where more than 35,000 Jews lost their lives. The tour includes
visits to the Memorial of National Martyrdom, the Small Fortress and the
Museum of the Ghetto. |
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Mala
Strana Tour, Sunday June 11
Embark on a walking
tour of Malá Strana, also
known as Lesser Town, one of Prague’s most historic districts. Explore this
enchanting part of Prague, filled with important cultural landmarks. Begin
your walk through the well-manicured Waldstein
Garden and continue to St Nicholas Church, the most famous Baroque church in
Prague. Proceed to the famous 14th century Charles Bridge with its 30 Baroque
statues of various saints. From here, view Kampa
Island and admire panoramic views of Prague Castle, while listening to
commentary about the city’s history from your guide. Afterward, view the
Lennon Wall, filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti. Conclude the tour
with a visit to Infant of Prague Church, its well preserved interior is
decorated with works from some of the best artists of the 17th and 18th
century before ending your tour at Old Town Square. |
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