AUG 12 – AUG 21, 2023
Your LGBT+, all-inclusive, guaranteed full ship charter adventure begins in Prague, where you’ll enjoy two days in one of Europe’s most beautiful and best-preserved cities. Prague’s medieval center remains a beautiful mixture of cobblestone pathways and Gothic cathedrals. From Prague, we travel to one of Europe’s most fabled rivers, the Danube.
Your cruise journeys from picturesque Passau to Melk, Vienna, Bratislava and culminates in in the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest, one of Europe’s hottest destinations.
On board the gorgeous Amadeus Silver III, you will be pampered by a crew of forty in an atmosphere of total relaxation. We’ve created an itinerary that includes the three best European cities that have become prime destinations for gay and lesbian travelers.
This cruise vacation has it all – historic sites, charming towns, world-class wine and cuisine and more!
Speak to our travel experts. They have spent a lot of time exploring our destinations. Their first-hand knowledge is the basis for organizing your perfect trip.
Day 1: Prague, Czech Republic – August 12, 2023
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free time to start exploring this beautiful city.
Meet your fellow guests at welcome gathering in the early evening at approximately 5:30pm. (Welcome Reception)
Day 2: Prague, Czech Republic – August 13, 2023
After your included breakfast meet your guides and explore beautiful Prague. Your afternoon and evening are free to mix with the locals at Wenceslaus Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. Wander along the banks of the Vltava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant, or shop for local handicrafts and art work.
Tour of Prague
Your expert guides will lead you through the city visiting the Church of Tyn, see the famous Astronomical Clock and walk over the spectacular Charles Bridge.
Walking Grade 4/5: Moderate/hard walking including stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 3 hrs
Day 3: Prague/Passau, Germany – August 14, 2023
After breakfast and a morning at leisure, we venture from Prague through the pastoral countryside to Passau, where the Rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. We’ll make a stop along the way for lunch.
Upon arrival to Passau we will board the Amadeus Silver III, your home for the next seven nights.
Tonight, we gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner.
Day 4: Passau/Linz, Austria – August 15, 2023
Welcome to Passau, the “City of Three Rivers”, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. Today brings choices of tours after which you return to the ship for a departure to Melk.
Day 5: Melk/Durnstein/Vienna, Austria – August 16, 2023
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning to arrive in Melk, to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch and a scenic sailing through the romantic Wachau Valley. Or, opt for a scenic 17.5 mile ride along the river. Late this evening, arrive in Vienna, the “City of Music” and Austria’s magnificent capital.
Day 6: Vienna, Austria – August 17, 2023
Today explore the vibrant Austrian capital and savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna on the guided city tour. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city in your own way.
Day 7: Vienna, Austria – August 18, 2023
Another day in Vienna is yours to enjoy as you like. Relax onboard, stroll the city at your own pace or take the included tour of spectacular Schonbrunn Palace and its gardens. This evening, take in an optional Mozart and Strauss concert at the beautiful Kursalon in Vienna’s city center.
Day 8: Bratislava, Slovakia / Budapest, Hungary – August 19, 2023
Bratislava, known as Pressburg until 1945, is the capital of Slovakia and one of the most famous cities on the Danube. Late evening arrival into Budapest.
Day 9: Budapest, Hungary – August 20, 2023
Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube”, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has managed to retain a charm of its own with the help of renovations in recent years. The Danube flows through the heart of the city, dividing it into two parts: Buda and Pest. After dinner, the ship will sail a special evening cruise past the city’s beautifully lit riverfront.
Day 10: Budapest, Hungary – August 21, 2023
Disembarkation. Budapest is an amazing city with new adventures around every corner. Stay an additional day or two and experience one of the many spas that the city has been famous for since Roman times. (Additional post hotel nights available upon request.)
Package Includes:
- Guaranteed all-LGBT+ charter
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast
- Welcome reception in Prague
- ½ day guided walking tour in Prague
- Transfer from the hotel in Prague to the ship in Passau
- 7 nights cruise accommodation
- Complimentary beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise
- Superb Dining: all meals included during your cruise
- Complimentary shore excursions offered daily
- Brand g signature entertainment
- Optional tour to Salzburg, Austria
- Two full days and nights in vibrant Vienna
- Airport transfers in Prague (PRG) and Budapest (BUD)
