Spend your first three nights at the Renaissance Prague Hotel. On arrival in Melk, tour the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and the breathtaking Abbey Church. Also visit the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family. In Bratislava, see St. Michael's Gate, the only remaining portion of Bratislava's medieval fortifications. Take a half-day excursion in Szentendre, Hungary, before going on the Budapest, where you'll tour the wooded Buda Hills.
All cabins are outside, have personal climate controls, mini-safes and modern bathrooms.
Itinerary Day 1 Depart gateway city for Prague, Czech Republic. Day 2 Arrive in Prague and transfer to the Renaissance Prague Hotel. Evening welcome reception. Then spend a day exploring on your own. Day 5 Transfer to Passau and enjoy a walking tour of this colorful university town.