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An aerial view of historic red-roofed buildings and St. Martin's Cathedral along the Danube River in Slovakia, flowing through Central Europe.
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Germany/Austria/Czech Republic/Slovakia/Hungary

Sailing the Danube River Through Central Europe

Program No. 23683RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Prague
Program Concludes
Budapest
Meals
24 ( 9B, 7L, 8D )
Activity Level
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4,499
Imagine stepping back in time in Central Europe, where charming cities feel like living museums with cobbled streets and ancient architecture. Your learning adventure along the Danube is an exploration into the heart of authentic Europe. Our local experts are eager to reveal the hidden stories of their cities. Uncover Vienna’s rich music history, lean in to Budapest’s compelling political past and explore Prague’s stunning architectural heritage. You won't just see these cities; you'll experience them like a true insider. Then, connect the past to the present as you discover their modern developments, gaining a profound understanding of Central Europe's evolution. Immerse yourself in these beautiful countries, where ancient traditions beautifully intertwine with contemporary life.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Learn about classical music in Vienna during a lecture with the talented musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic.
  • Delve deep into history as you explore Budapest, a city that has weathered many storms.
  • Study the beautiful architecture of Prague from the Old Town Square to Prague Castle.
General Notes
Please note that on this program, Road Scholar has the entire ship welcoming a maximum of 90 Road Scholars which will be divided into smaller groups, each with their own Group Leader. The small groups may occasionally come together for lectures.
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These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Anna Pivonková grew up in Prague and studied German at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University in Prague. Anna is a passionate drummer – she plays the West African drum djembe and accompanies African dance lessons. Apart from music, she is interested in history, architecture and modern art, especially if related to Prague. She is a licensed Prague group leader who loves meeting new people, good conversation and traveling.
Sona Prochazkova has been working as a licensed leader in the Czech Republic since 1992. She has specialized in sharing her hometown of Prague, leading visitors interested in music and Jewish history in the city. She is fluent in English, German, and Slovak. When not welcoming visitors to Prague, Sonia enjoys learning about history, traveling, and hiking.
Vladan was born in Belgrade, Serbia. During the wars of the 1990s in Yugoslavia, he immigrated to the Czech Republic — now splitting his time between Belgrade and Prague. He has been working as a group leader for almost 30 years and is fluent in Serbian, Czech and English. Recently, Vladan has been leading travelers off the beaten paths through countries of Central and Eastern Europe. In his free time, Vladan is interested in art, food, reading and history.
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Walking up to 4 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over uneven sidewalks, cobblestones, and boat ramps. Standing up to 2-3 hours per day. Program will require approximately 40 miles of walking over 11 days. Must be able to use uneven, stone stairs, often without handrails, in order to navigate field trip sites. Due to uneven terrain, unavoidable stairs, and a lack of ADA accommodations, wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program.
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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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