Old World Prague & the Blue Danube (2012)

Budapest, Hungary • Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11 days
  • from only:
  • $1895
  • $173 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 12 days
  • from only:
  • $2845
  • $238 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
IN THIS SECTION:
Detailed Itinerary
Video: Travelers' experiences of Old World Prague and the Blue Danube
Salzburg & Melk Abbey
It's Included
Hotel & Ship Accommodations
Pre- & Post-Trip Extensions
Optional Tours
Local Team & Insider Tips
Your Travel Handbook
Grand Circle Foundation
Know Before You Go
Air information
LearnMore
Interested in learning more? Our Travel Counselors are ready to assist you
Request A Call Request A Call
CT

Customize your trip

Learn how to customize your River Cruise, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

Read More Request A Call
CT

Customize your trip

With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line River Cruise that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • International airport transfers to and from your ship or hotel are available for purchase
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle Cruise Line vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

(Budapest to Prague)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Orlando

13hrs

Boston, New York (JFK)

11hrs

Dallas, Houston, Portland, OR

14hrs

Los Angeles, San Francisco

15hrs

Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

12hrs

San Diego

19hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Budapest, Hungary. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

(Prague to Budapest)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC(Dulles)

12hrs

Boston, New York (JFK)

11hrs

Dallas, Minneapolis

13hrs

Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Francisco

15hrs

Philadelphia

14hrs

San Diego

17hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Prague, Czech Republic. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

REFER and EARN

Earn increasing rewards as a Vacation Ambassador

REFER and EARN as a Vacation Ambassador with
the BEST referral program in the industry

Inspiring new travelers to join the Grand Circle Cruise Line family is a rewarding experience—both for you and your new travelers.

Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle Cruise Line trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

To learn more about the benefits of our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, please call us toll-free at 1-800-221-2610
or click here.

ALSO SEE:
Photo & Video Gallery
View all River Cruises in Europe
Solo Friendly Travel
Frequently Asked Questions
See all Program Directors, read Insider Tips, and more
Font Size: AAA
Print
Send To a Friend
Request a Call
Add To My Travel Planner View 2013 Itinerary

Hotel & Ship Accommodations

G18279
Private Grand Circle River Ship

Custom-built for Grand Circle with our travelers’ needs in mind, your private river ship has a passenger capacity of 140 or 164, with all outside cabins and an English-speaking staff. You’ll experience fine dining and excellent views in the non-smoking dining room. Plus, enjoy leisure time in the bar and lounge, library, and Sun Deck. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in select common areas. Your cabin features a flat-screen TV with CNN and movies, radio, direct-dial telephone, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, twin beds that convert to sofas, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

G17348
G32724

« Previous|Next »

M/S River Adagio

One of the largest ships in Grand Circle's own deluxe fleet, the M/S River Adagio was built specifically for cruising the widest part of the Danube and the deeper waters leading to the Black Sea. Enjoy personalized attention from the ship staff, and up to four experienced Grand Circle Program Directors. And with no more than 164 fellow Grand Circle travelers aboard with you, you'll find it easy to make friends and share your experiences.

G17324R
G29911R

« Previous|Next »

M/S River Aria

Launched in 2001, the M/S River Aria has a capacity of 164 passengers in 82 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 38 and up to four English-speaking Program Directors.

Hotel Don Giovanni Exterior
Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Room
Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Interior

« Previous|Next »

Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni
Rating: First Class
Prague, Czech Republic

Set adjacent to the subway, this First-Class hotel is an eight-minute ride from the city center. Enjoy the on-site restaurants and bar, and health club with sauna, solarium, steam bath, and massage therapy. Your air-conditioned room has a telephone, radio, cable TV, minibar, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

Courtyard Marriott Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, Exterior
Courtyard Marriott Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, Room
Courtyard Marriott Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, Dining

« Previous|Next »

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
Budapest, Hungary (pre-trip extension)

Located on Blaha Lujza Square, right in the city center, this 235-room hotel is within walking distance of many local cafes and features an on-site restaurant and a health club. Your air-conditioned room includes a refrigerator, flat-screen cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

Westin Bellvue Dredsen Exterior 2
Westin Bellvue Dredsen Room
Westin Bellvue Dredsen Exterior
Westin Bellvue Dredsen Interior

« Previous|Next »

Westin Bellevue Dresden
Rating: Superior First Class
Dresden, Germany (post-trip extension)

This elegant hotel stylishly combines contemporary and 18th-century architecture with manicured gardens and a scenic, riverside locale along the Elbe. It features concierge service, a currency exchange, a hair salon, and gift shop, while each of its 339 air-conditioned rooms offers a telephone, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet, safe, minibar, and a private bath with shower.

Ramada Plaza Berlin Exterior
Ramada Plaza Berlin Interior
Ramada Plaza Berlin Room 2

« Previous|Next »

Ramada Plaza Berlin
Rating: Superior First Class
Berlin, Germany (post-trip extension)

Located steps from the Guntzelstrasse subway station, this 184-room, Superior First-Class hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. Amenities include a health club, indoor pool, and two restaurants. Your air-conditioned room has a telephone, satellite TV, wireless Internet, coffee- and tea-making facilities, safe, and private bath.