Compare True heart of Europe with Kids by Travelove vs The Beautiful Blue Danube by CroisiEurope
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| Duration | 9 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 1,473 | $ 1,395 |
| Price Per Day | $ 164 | $ 233 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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Come explore the real heart of Europe and see both the city and the countryside. Travelove local trip designers curated all experiences in your trip into every little detail and prepared wonderful fun and interesting things for your kids to do so. Even though you'll travel individually, you'll get your personal guidebook with your complete itineary and all trip details. While you'll have a comprehensive guidebook at hand, with all the important information, maps and fun facts, your children will receive their very own travel journal, full of little tasks and fun things to do. That way, your kids will stay entertained throughout the whole trip and you will avoide any stress of planning. The trip is fully flexible and can be adjusted according to your needs. |
From Budapest to Passau via Bratislava, Vienna and Melk, these cities rich in culture and history will unveil their secrets. Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace and the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wooded hillsides, orchards, small villages, vineyards and monasteries, it is the most picturesque part of the Danube and where the majestic Dürnstein Castle stands. |
Day 1: Prague
After your arrival the previous day and checking in to your beautiful apartment (Prague Apartments, or similar), today you’ll start exploring stunning Prague. You’ll get an insight into the city of a thousand spires by our knowledgeable and wonderful local Hanka, who’ll walk the whole city center with you. In the afternoon, you’ll go to the popular neighborhood of Vinohrady, where you’ll paint your own Prague mug!
Day 2: Prague
Second day will be dedicated to exploring the hidden streets behind Prague Castle and their stories– children will love that! Then there’s time to play – you’ll go see the famous Charles Bridge and will discover Čertovka, a canal nearby. There’s also a fun film museum of Karel Zeman – kids can run and play there, and participate in movie tricks!
Day 3: Prague
Meal: 3-course dinner
Prague’s Vyšehrad will be your today’s main walking location. You and your kids will uncover Czech rulers’ first seat – and a lot of fun awaits you! In the afternoon, you’ll be invited to the home of a Czech chef Bara for a delicious 3-course dinner. She will show you what Czech cuisine with a modern spin is all about. And your kids will get to bake the best Czech cookies.
Day 4: Morning transfer to Mostecko
After checkout, your rented car will be waiting for you to just jump in and drive in the direction of the Czech and German mountains. Along the way you’ll stop by a chocolate shop and make your own chocolate pops! There will also be yummy chocolate truffles waiting for you. Then, you’ll climb a small extinct volcano and will enjoy the views from the Hazmburk castle. You’ll spend the next two nights in prime apartments (apartmány Český Jiřetín, or similar) in the mountains by the border.
Day 5: Mostecko
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoying further the charms of the region, you will start the day at a local farm! You can pet the household animals, play with them, make your own cheese, even milk a cow if you dare. Then, you’ll walk up to Jezeří Castle and see its two contrasting sides. One is the stunning nature that looks unspoiled, but look to the other side and you’ll see sad landscapes caused by mining. The kids will get a chance to learn all about mining here.
Day 6: Transfer to Bavaria
Meal: Breakfast
You’ll leave the region of Mostecko on the next morning and will drive to Bavaria. You’ll arrive in the afternoon, so we’ve prepared just some easy activities for you – a nice walk or boat ride to an ancient monastery finished off with a pretzel (and beer for parents). Afterwards, you’ll hop on a little train that will take you to an enormous Liberation monument. You’ll rest your heads at a beautiful family-run hotel in Essing, called Schneider.
Day 7: Bavaria (Altmühl and surroundings)
Meal: Breakfast
Let’s start the day actively! You’ll rent bikes and will ride nicely along a canal, following a path to the Prunn Castle. Children will be excited by the legends of Nibelungs! Essing is a nice little town that lies nearby. They have the longest European wooden bridge crossing the river. Let the kids run across it, it’s safe!
Day 8: Bavaria (Legoland)
Meal: Breakfast
Time for Legoland! It’s just something like Disneyland, but all made of lego bricks. Your kids will love it. You’ll stay in a hotel right near Legoland, in a lego-themed room. Your lodging includes 2-day tickets to Legoland.
Day 9: The End!
Meal: Breakfast
If you wish, you can extend your stay at Legoland by 1 day, we’ll help you with all arrangements. If not, your trip is finished. You can finish off in Munich or in Prague, depending on your preferences.
Day 1 BUDAPEST
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner will be served on board. In the evening, join us on an excursion : Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.
Day 1 BUDAPEST
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner will be served on board. In the evening, join us on an excursion : Evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest.
Day 2 BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA
Join us on an excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Bratislava.
Day 2 BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA
Join us on an excursion: Guided tour of Budapest.The afternoon will be spent cruising to Bratislava.
Day 3 BRATISLAVA - VIENNA
We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. Join us for the excursions proposed: Guided Tour of Bratislava.Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening or join us on an optional excursion : Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)
Day 3 BRATISLAVA - VIENNA
We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning. Join us for the excursions proposed: Guided Tour of Bratislava.Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening or join us on an optional excursion : Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability.)
Day 4 VIENNA
Join us on an excursion : Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.Afternoon, join us on an excursion : Tour Hofburg Palace, an imperial march through history, art and luxury.Our ship will cruise to Melk.
Day 4 VIENNA
Join us on an excursion : Visit Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the imperial family, and tour of part of Vienna.Afternoon, join us on an excursion : Tour Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg's winter residence and its Sisi Museum.
Day 5 MELK - PASSAU
Early in the morning, we'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an excursion : Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion : Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. We'll return on board in Ybbs.In the evening, we'll begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
Day 5 MELK - PASSAU
Early in the morning, we'll cruise along the most beautiful section of the Wachau Valley before arriving in Melk. Join us on an excursion: Visit Dürnstein, the fortified village where Richard the Lionheart was once held prisoner. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion: Visit the Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery that hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 900 students. We'll return on board in Ybbs.In the evening, we'll begin to cruise to Passau. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
Day 6 PASSAU
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
