We've created an itinerary that includes the two best Eastern European cities that have for very good reason become prime destinations for gay and lesbian travelers. We make it simple and elegant to visit the sexy and exciting towns of Budapest and Prague. We also visit Vienna and a host of villages and towns in between. The beauty of the mountains and countryside along the Danube is reason enough to see this enchanted and historic part of the world, but this vacation offers so much more.

We start with a tour in Budapest, Hungary, where we explore and enjoy two days in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. We'll join the ms Johann Strauss in Budapest and travel to Bratislava, Slovakia and then along the Danube and then have two evenings and two full days in Vienna, Austria; to Durnstein & Melk; on to Linz for an optional excursion to Salzburg then on to Passau; to Regensburg; from here we travel to through the Bavarian forests of Germany before our arrival in Nuremberg with a transfer to Prague for two days and two nights.

We have chartered the entire ship. This gives you the freedom to be yourself, and you'll find the great camaraderie, the extras and the attention to detail that you have come to expect from us.

Your Ship
The riverboat we have selected for this event is one of the newest ships sailing Europe's waterways - the ms Johann Strauss. Celebrating her inaugural year in 2004, the ms Johann Strauss is one of the newest river cruise ships in Europe. As you step on board, your eyes are met by a gleaming, two-story lobby lit by a central glass skylight. It's a fitting introduction to the breathtaking views that accompany this modern, spacious vessel.

The 90 staterooms, designed by famous architect Hans Sabert, are some of the largest of any river cruise ship at 170 square feet. Seventy percent of the staterooms have floor to ceiling windows that open to French balconies (these are doors that open the room to the outside - turning the room itself into a balcony), and all staterooms offer scenic views. Of course, the rest of the ship is equally inviting from the elegant dining room, to the comfortable lounge and spacious recreation areas.

All rates are per person based on double occupancy. All cabins on the ms Johann Strauss are spacious (170 sq. ft.) outside staterooms, equipped with 2 beds convertible to queen, shower and WC, wash basin, adjustable air-conditioning, and TV. The size and furnishings of the cabins are identical on all three decks. Seventy percent of the staterooms have a large panoramic window. Pricing does not include airfare, transfer from/to the airport, port tax, gratuities and insurance. Prices include 2 nights in Budapest at Hotel Sofitel (breakfast included), 7-night cruise aboard the ms Johann Strauss (all meals included), transfer between the cruise ship and hotels, 2 nights in Prague at Marriot Hotel (breakfast included). Port charges $70. Prepaid gratuities $88.