Joy
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13 Night Royal Danube Berlin and Krakow Cruise and Land Tour from Berlin

Ship: Joy
Cruise Line: Tauck Tours
Sailed: Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 from Berlin, Germany
Ended: Saturday, Oct 29, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 departure of the Joy. If Tauck Tours modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - Oct 16, 2022
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany    
Tour begins at 5:00 pm at Hotel Adlon Kempinski. A transfer is included upon arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt or Berlin Central Train Station to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, ideally located near Brandenburg Gate, one of the city's most famous landmarks. Settle in, then join us for a special welcome dinner where a local expert shares a personal perspective of life behind the Iron Curtain.
Day 2 - Monday - Oct 17, 2022
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany    
In the years since the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Berlin has emerged as one of the most exciting cities in the world. Explore it on your choice of excursions today - a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island for a guided museum tour of the Pergamon Museum or an in-depth tour of Berlin's Jewish Heritage sites. Everyone meets up for lunch followed by your choice of time at leisure to explore Germany's vibrant capital as you wish.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Oct 18, 2022
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany    
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Potsdam, Germany    
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Berlin, Germany    
Today, you can choose to experience the city from one of two perspectives. Join a guided visit to the Baroque city of Potsdam, where the WWII-in-Europe-ending treaty was signed, attractively rebuilt after its wartime losses and a showcase of beautiful gardens and grand palaces. Your second sightseeing choice is an opportunity to explore World War II history in Berlin. Spend the remainder of the day as you please; if you wish, take an optional bicycle ride to see Berlin from a different, modern-day perspective.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Oct 19, 2022
Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany    
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Regensburg, Germany    
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Cruise Begins    
Vilshofen, Germany    
A train speeds you from Berlin to Regensburg, from where you continue on to Vilshofen and your awaiting riverboat. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner onboard in your choice of dining venues, from the formal Compass Rose to Arthur's intimate bistro, followed by evening entertainment in the piano lounge.
Day 5 - Thursday - Oct 20, 2022
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany    
Awaken today in Passau, a town that dates back to Roman times. This morning, you have the choice of a walking tour revealing the Baroque treasures of this lovely riverside town, known for its stained glass and its many churches; or a cycling excursion around Passau, suitable for more experienced riders. Back aboard the riverboat this afternoon and evening, listen to commentary from your Tauck director as you continue your cruise, bound for Linz, Austria.
Day 6 - Friday - Oct 21, 2022
Linz, Germany
Linz, Germany    
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Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic    
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Linz, Germany    
Welcome to Austria, a land of great musical traditions, alpine beauty, and imperial lifestyles. Wake up this morning in Linz, inhabited since Roman times and one of Austria's leading cultural centers. Your boat stays docked in Linz today, with a choice of how you spend your day - a full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or a tour of Linz with a local guide and time to spend as you please. Travel through beautiful landscapes to Cesky Krumlov, which has been called a living gallery of elegant Renaissance-era buildings with a well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambiance. A sightseeing tour with a local guide includes Krumlov Castle with its medieval, Renaissance, and Rococo designs. Alternatively, join a local guide in Linz for a tour through old town and a visit to a local cathedral; following some time to explore as you please, catch the historic mountain tram to Postlingberg for panoramic views. Everybody returns to the riverboat for dinner and a late-evening departure.
Day 7 - Saturday - Oct 22, 2022
Krems, Austria
Krems, Austria    
Vienna, Austria    
Your riverboat arrives in the 1,000-year-old city of Krems this morning, located at the beginning of the Wachau Valley, celebrated for its exquisite Austrian wines. You may choose a walking tour through town with a local guide, including sights such as Hoher Markt and Taglicher Markt and a visit to Museum Krems, or a bicycling excursion through the Krems area and the lush vineyard-lined landscapes of the Wachau Valley. This afternoon's wine tasting excursion offers an authentic taste of the grape and reveals time-honored secrets of the Austrian winemakers. It's on to Vienna this afternoon, where an evening arrival brings a magical first look at the city aglow against the night sky.
Day 8 - Sunday - Oct 23, 2022
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria    
The Austrian capital of Vienna is a compact city with an abundance of important sights. Many are clustered around the Hofburg, the former Imperial Court. Farther afield you'll find palaces like Belvedere and Schonbrunn, graced by gardens and gilded treasures. The city's historic Jewish Quarter, Judenplatz, is in the heart of the city, and Vienna's contemporary center, including the new Hauptbahnhof and the university campus, is also nearby. You will have a choice of two excursions with the local guides - exploring the city's Jewish Heritage sites or a city tour and a visit to Schonbrunn Palace. Spend the afternoon as you like, then attend a Tauck Exclusive - dinner at private Palais Pallavicini featuring Viennese music and more.
Day 9 - Monday - Oct 24, 2022
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria    
Today, you'll explore more of this amazing city - once the capital of the Habsburgs' Austro-Hungarian Empire - beginning with an exclusive opportunity to sit in on a rehearsal at a Vienna palace as an orchestra prepares for a performance, in the city considered by many to be the classical music capital of Europe. Return to the ship for lunch or stay in Vienna to enjoy lunch as you please before a late afternoon departure for Slovakia.
Day 10 - Tuesday - Oct 25, 2022
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia    
Begin the day in the city of Bratislava, Slovakia, with a Tauck Exclusive - a walking tour with your local guide that provides an insiders' look at this cobblestoned, vehicle-free city, where you'll see 17 centuries of history eloquently chronicled in sites such as the 13th-century Old Town Hall, Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral. Enjoy some free time to explore as you please before a late afternoon departure for Hungary where you'll disembark and travel to your final destination - Krakow, Poland.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Oct 26, 2022
Esztergom, Hungary    
Cruise Ends    
Bus Travel    
Krakow, Poland    
Disembark your riverboat in Hungary after breakfast and journey on a day's drive across the border to Krakow, Poland, for a three-night stay; arrive at your grand hotel in Krakow in late afternoon, ideally located near historic Wawel Castle. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 12 - Thursday - Oct 27, 2022
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland    
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Auschwitz, Poland    
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Krakow, Poland    
For nearly six centuries, Krakow reigned as the capital of Poland, its rulers residing at Wawel Castle until the court and parliament moved to Warsaw in 1609. Today, it's renowned for preserving its country national identity with its prestigious university, royal castle, Gothic cathedral, and still thriving Old Quarter. Enjoy a walking tour of the city with a local guide; this afternoon, you have an opportunity to join a poignant visit to the Auschwitz Memorial, or remain in Krakow and explore as you please. Please note: the Krakow walking tour and Auschwitz visit could be either in the morning or afternoon, depending on ticket availability at Auschwitz Memorial. Your evening is free to spend as you wish - either dinner this evening at the hotel, or lunch tomorrow at the hotel, is included (your choice).
Day 13 - Friday - Oct 28, 2022
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland    
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Wieliczka, Poland    
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Krakow, Poland    
More sightseeing choices await you this morning in Krakow. One is a visit to the Kazimierz District - the city's former Jewish Quarter - for a coach and walking tour to learn more about its poignant Jewish heritage, including views of Oskar Schindler's Factory, now a museum; following your tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the Galicia Museum on your own, or enjoy some free time in the area. Or you can join your local guide for a walking tour of Krakow focusing on local life and hidden cultural gems. This evening, join your shipmates for a memorable Tauck experience - a fascinating descent down a shaft into the nearby historic Wieliczka Salt Mine for an underground farewell reception and dinner. If you wish, you can choose to take a robust walking tour of the mine complex prior to tonight's special reception and dinner.
Day 14 - Saturday - Oct 29, 2022
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland    
Tour ends: Krakow. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Sheraton Grand Krakow to Saint John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice or Krakow Main Train Station. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.

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