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- Day 1
- Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:00 AM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 1,112 ft
United StatesPatriot Square33°26’54” N 112°4’21” W
Off to Europe
June 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Got up at 2:00AM for our flight to Charlotte and arrived in plenty of time for our Paris connection.
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- Day 1
- Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Altitude: 692 ft
- United StatesLaw Enforcement Center Airport35°13’23” N 80°50’25” W
Off to Europe Part 2
June 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Charlotte was were our trip tuned ugly. Between thunder storms, unavailability of gates and crew issues we were delayed about 4 hours. The good news is that once we got into the air the food, wine,Read more
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- Day 2
- Thursday, June 16, 2016
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 121 ft
FranceParis 07 Ancien - Quartier Arcis48°51’24” N 2°21’4” E
Paris in Three Days
June 16, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had a great time in Paris despite some rainy weather. We had pre booked a full day pivate tour of Montmartre (including Sacre Coeur), Marais, Latin Quarter, and St Germain which we had not visitedRead more
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- Day 10
- Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11:33 AM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 476 ft
- FranceÉtang de la Gazzonne47°42’1” N 2°50’35” E
Along the canal in France
June 24, 2016 in France ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we walked about a mile alongside the canal while the barge cruised by us. We met the barge after it had gone through three locks.
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- Day 10
- Friday, June 24, 2016 at 11:59 PM
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 374 ft
- FranceMorand47°33’12” N 1°0’38” E
Loire Valley
June 24, 2016 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We are having a decadent journey.
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- Day 11
- Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 3:28 PM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 338 ft
- FranceAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV Railway Station49°0’24” N 2°34’27” E
At the airport in Paris
June 25, 2016 in France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We are at the airport to take our flight to Prague. After a long two hour van trip from the barge we breezed though security, and settled in at the business class lounge.
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- Day 12
- Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 9:06 AM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 666 ft
Czech RepublicPrague Masaryk Railway Station50°5’19” N 14°25’55” E
In Prague
June 26, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Had a very smooth trip into this beautiful city. The charming old driver that picked us up gave us a mini tour with the history of Prague. What a great start to next next leg of our trip!
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- Day 12
- Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:25 PM
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Czech RepublicPrague Masaryk Railway Station50°5’19” N 14°25’55” E
The Terezin Ghetto
June 26, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Very emotional day with a visit to this disquised concentration camp. We had another excellent guide from Tours by Locals. Its horrible to think what these people had to endure while the Nazis fooledRead more
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- Day 13
- Monday, June 27, 2016 at 8:45 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 627 ft
- Czech RepublicPrávnická fakulta UK50°5’25” N 14°25’14” E
Prague Jewish Quarter
June 27, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had a very special tour of 5 Temples, Jewish Cemetery, and the Jewish Museum today. It was veey interesting, emtional, and enjoyable.
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- Day 14
- Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 3:19 PM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 659 ft
- Czech RepublicPrague Masaryk Railway Station50°5’18” N 14°25’56” E
Prague Castle
June 28, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We went on our first AMA tour today. It was a 4 hour mostly walking tour of Prague Castle and Old Town (10K steps and over 4 miles). We had a great guide, terrific listening devices, and were reallyRead more
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- Day 14
- Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 4:08 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Czech RepublicPrague Masaryk Railway Station50°5’19” N 14°25’56” E
Famous Prague Pastry
June 28, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
A must eat while in Prague: Trdelniks are strips of dough wrapped around a turning cylinder to cook and rolled in a sugar/cinnamon coating. It can be filled with ice cream, chocolate, or whip cream.Read more
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- Day 15
- Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 4:06 PM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 666 ft
- Czech RepublicPrague Masaryk Railway Station50°5’19” N 14°25’55” E
The Imperial Cafe
June 29, 2016 in Czech Republic ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
The concierge at the Hilton had to make reservations since they get so booked up. Aftee an appetizer of Goose pate, we had a lunch of Czech specilaities: Duck with cabbage and dumplings andRead more
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- Day 16
- Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 1,083 ft
GermanyPfaffenstein bei Regensburg49°1’42” N 12°4’30” E
Regensburg, Germany
June 30, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A wonderful old German town full of history. This stop on the way to our river boat was a real surprise.
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- Day 16
- Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 4:43 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 1,306 ft
- GermanyPassau-Vilshofen48°38’23” N 13°11’57” E
On board AMA Viola
June 30, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After a long, but comfortable bus trip (Rose slept 3 hours) we arrived on our brand new ship the Ama Viola which was dedicated only two weeks. Our suite is 350 sq ft and had the most storage of anyRead more
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- Day 17
- Friday, July 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 978 ft
- GermanyPassau, Altstadt48°34’25” N 13°27’50” E
Great Dinner and Show
July 1, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
In Passau we had dinner in the specialty restaurant. It was small plates, paired with wine served in an intimate setting. Just wonderful. Also three great classical artists came on board to perform.Read more
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- Day 18
- Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 7:57 AM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 827 ft
AustriaUrnenhain48°19’24” N 14°17’50” E
Linz, Austria
July 2, 2016 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another interesting walking tour in a town with a dark past: Pre WW2 Linz was the armament capitol of the Nazi war effort and the birthplace of Adolf Hitler.
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- Day 18
- Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 8:08 AM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 1,362 ft
- AustriaAlter Markt47°48’2” N 13°2’40” E
Salzburg, Austria
July 2, 2016 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
In late morning we did a seven hour tour to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, and the place where The Sound of Music originated and was filmed. Unfortunately, we hit some heavy rain and wind. GladRead more
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- Day 19
- Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 10:44 AM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 646 ft
- AustriaMelk48°14’6” N 15°19’37” E
Melk, Wachau Valley & Duernstein Austria
July 3, 2016 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This morning we cruised through the scenic Wachau Valley with it's beautiful hilltop castles. In the afternoon we went on our tour to Durnstein and Melk. In Durnstein we saw the beautiful "BlueRead more
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- Day 20
- Monday, July 4, 2016
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 623 ft
- AustriaSt. Stephen's Cathedral48°12’33” N 16°22’22” E
Vienna, Austria
July 4, 2016 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today we first did a bus tour around Vienna, then a walking tour ending with some free time. While acknowledging some great architecture, we were disappointed in the large amount of modern shoppingRead more
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- Day 21
- Tuesday, July 5, 2016
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 472 ft
SlovakiaBratislava48°9’0” N 17°7’0” E
Bratislava, Slovakia
July 5, 2016 in Slovakia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Bratisava was a wonderful old world town. We had a guided walking tour for about 1.5 hours and then free time on our own. There are housing styles with midevil componants, 19th century buildings andRead more
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 387 ft
HungaryKeleti Railway Station47°29’58” N 19°5’8” E
Budapest, Hungary
July 6, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We had a 4 hour overview tour of Budapest with a visit to Budda Castle, The Great Market Hall, and Heros Square. Tomorrow we move to the Marriott where we will have 3 days of private tours.
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- Day 22
- Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 351 ft
- HungaryVörösmarty tér47°29’41” N 19°2’58” E
Budapest at night
July 6, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
At night we had an "Illuminations" cruise around the city narrated by the Cruise Director. We have seen alot of cities at night and Budapest is at top of our list.
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- Day 23
- Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 5:54 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 351 ft
- HungaryVörösmarty tér47°29’41” N 19°2’58” E
The Budapest Marriott
July 7, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
As always Marriott took care of us. We have a very large room facing the Danube with a view of Buda Palace. The concierge lounge views the entire city with great food and spirits.
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- Day 24
- Friday, July 8, 2016 at 6:27 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 351 ft
- HungaryVörösmarty tér47°29’41” N 19°2’58” E
Budapest Continued
July 8, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today we did a private half day tour to to the History Museum, Parliament, and the National Museum. We had a great guide who is a professor at a local university.
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- Day 25
- Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 3:55 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 354 ft
- HungaryVörösmarty tér47°29’43” N 19°2’58” E
Day Tour Outside Budapest
July 9, 2016 in Hungary ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today we had a private tour that started with the Skanzen open air museum. We then drove to the charming town of Szentendre. Its mediterranean atmosphere had cobble stone streets with narrow alleysRead more