Smithsonian Journeys 2017

Prague
A Danube River Cruise
From the Czech Republic and Germany to Bulgaria
Aboard the 160-guest Amadeus Silver
16 days from $5,090
No Single Supplement—Limited Availability
CRUISE
Special air rates & services available
June 10–24, June 19–July 4,* Sept. 9–23, 2018
The fabled Danube River flows through the heartland of Central and Eastern
Europe—an evocative landscape of ancient capitals, lovely villages, and magnificent
churches, palaces, and castles. Join us for this unique itinerary that showcases
eight countries and many World Heritage sites, plus features a choice of specialty
excursions in many cities.
Highlights Include
Czech Republic: Enjoy three days in Prague, the capital of Old World Europe.
Your stay features tours of Charles Bridge and the historic district; a choice of
excursions, including Lobkowicz Palace, the Jewish Quarter, or Prague’s
architectural treasures; and some time at leisure.
Germany: Travel to Passau, located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube,
Inn, and Ilz—and visit the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Old Town Hall,
and other sites.
Austria and the Wachau Valley: Sail through the beautiful Wachau Valley, a
World Heritage site, stopping at lovely Dürnstein and the Benedictine abbey
at Melk, a masterpiece of Austrian baroque architecture. In Vienna, tour the lavish
Imperial Apartments of the Hofburg Palace, the incredible Schönbrunn Palace, or
Klosterneuburg Monastery, plus enjoy an evening focused on the Viennese waltz.
Slovakia: Discover Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital and largest city. View St. Michael’s
Gate and National Theater during a walking tour, bike along the storied Slovak-
Austrian border, or explore venues associated with renowned composers.
Hungary: Cruise into the heart of Budapest, one of Europe’s most striking capitals,
nestled along the banks of the Danube. Visit the Grand Market, join a tour through
the old Jewish Quarter, or explore both the Buda and the Pest sections of the city.
In Pécs, you’ll see Ottoman mosques and enjoy a wine tasting.
Serbia: In Belgrade, a choice of excursions features the Nikola Tesla Museum,
a culinary tour, or a city highlights tour with a stop at Kalemegdan Park. Then,
follow the Danube along the Serbian-Romanian border and sail through the Iron
Gate Gorge, a remarkable passage just 530 feet wide.
Romania: Enjoy a walking tour and wine tasting in Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
Bulgaria: A stop in Vidin
showcases a 17th-century
church and a 19th-century
synagogue. Conclude in
Sofia, where you’ll
learn about its history
and culture during a
panoramic tour featuring
the Royal Palace and
Battenberg Square.
Space reserved for 55–90
Smithsonian Journeys guests.
*The June 19 departure will
run in reverse. Learn more
about Amadeus Silver on
page 14 and on our website.
GERMANY
Port of Call
Featured Site
Ship
Motorcoach
Prague
CZECH
REPUBLIC
SLOVAKIA
Danube River
Dürnstein
Passau
Bratislava
Melk
Vienna HUNGARY
Budapest
AUSTRIA
Kalocsa
Pécs
Iron Gate
Belgrade
Gorge
Vidin
SERBIA
ROMANIA
BULGARIA
Sofia
Danube River landscape
Budapest
Smithsonian Journeys Experts
Bertrand Patenaude (June 10)
and Tim Blanning (June 19)–
historians with expertise
in modern Europe. Joseph
Snyder (Sept.)–expert in
international affairs and
former diplomat with the
the U.S. Department of State.
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