10 Day Danube River Cruise with Budapest - Nuremberg to Vienna (Royal)

$1199 Land Only

$1759* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Munich, Budapest-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲ 8 nights Deluxe and First Class accommodations 6 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin 2 nights Radisson SAS Beke, Budapest All transfers 19 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with dinners Shore excursions per itinerary Evening entertainment Services of a cruise director throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Guaranteed departures ▲ For reservations completed 11 months or more prior to departure, flights cannot be confirmed at the time of booking. Flights will be confirmed once airline schedules are posted. Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Departure DAY 2 Nuremberg Transfer from Munich to the ship for embarkation (3pm)     Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner DAY 3 Nuremberg Nuremberg City Tour DAY 4 Regensburg Walking tour of Regensburg DAY 5 Passau Morning tour of Passau     Optional Full Day Tour of Salzburg DAY 6 Melk Tour the Melk Abbey   Wachau Sail the scenic Wachau Valley   Vienna Mozart and Strauss Concert DAY 7 Vienna Vienna City Tour     Captain's Farewell Dinner DAY 8 Budapest Disembark (8am) and transfer to Budapest DAY 9 Budapest Budapest City Tour     Optional Dinner and Show DAY 10 USA Return Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday or Thursday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Sunday or Friday - Arrive in Nuremberg Arrive in Munich and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Monday or Saturday - Nuremberg City Tour Enjoy a tour of Nuremberg's city center this morning. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city, including the medieval square, the Church of Our Lady, and several World War II memorial sights along the way Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Tuesday or Sunday - Regensburg City Tour Arrive in Regensburg in the early afternoon, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. Enjoy a walking tour of the city that includes the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Wednesday or Monday - Morning in Passau This morning, arrive in Passau and enjoy a walking tour of this historic city. Rejoin the ship and enjoy the afternoon at leisure on board while passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop. Tonight, savor the flavors of East Austria at a Heurigen dinner on board Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Thursday or Tuesday - Melk Abbey Tour Early morning arrival in Melk. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. In the afternoon, cruise the Wachau Valley for Vienna. After dinner on board, come ashore for an evening concert in the heart of city, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss ♦ Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Friday or Wednesday - Full Day in Vienna Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Hofburg Palace. Walk the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House, continuing to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, and City Hall. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, celebrate your final night on board at the captain's farewell dinner Optional: Best of Vienna (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Saturday or Thursday - Depart for Budapest This morning, disembark and transfer to your hotel in Budapest Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Sunday or Friday - Full Day Budapest Your morning tour begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills. Visit the Citadel on Mount Gellert, providing one of the most spectacular views of the city, before continuing to the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. In the afternoon, depart for the artisans village of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own upon arrival Optional: Dinner & Show in Budapest (PM) Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Monday or Saturday - Depart for the USA This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast ♦ Passengers on the Nov 20 departure will visit the Christmas Market at City Hall on Day 6, and attend the Mozart and Strauss concert on Day 7 Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Salzburg & Best of Vienna Optional Shore Excursion Package Day #5 01 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011     $149 Optional Excursion Discount Package ($149) includes: (1) Full day excursion to Salzburg, the famous cultural setting for the Sound of Music. This walking city tour takes you to see some of the historic sights for which Salzburg is known, including Mirabella Palace, the house where Mozart lived, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter's Cemetery. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time at leisure to explore Salzburg on your own (value $99). (2) Enjoy a ride on the world-famous Riesenrad, a giant ferris wheel. Originally constructed over a hundred years ago, the 200-foot Riesenrad has an assortment of enclosed gondolas featuring various motifs. Afterward, visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace, which served as the royal residence of the Habsburg Dynasty. Today it serves as the official residence of the President of Austria and houses numerous artifacts and works of fine art. Lastly, enjoy coffee and Sachertorte, a signature Viennese culinary specialty, at a prominent coffee house. (value $59). Total value: $158. Dinner & Show in Budapest Day #9 02 Mar 2008 - 04 Jan 2009     $51 With the evening at leisure, why not join an optional dinner and show in Budapest. Dine Hungarian-style at a local restaurant where you may sample a medley of traditional dishes. Together with your meal, you'll enjoy live gypsy music and a folklore show featuring a variety of cultural dances in which guests are encouraged to participate (D). Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Nov 8 1199 1759 Nov 20 (Sold Out) 1099 1679 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $95, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see Terms & Conditions). Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details] Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg   Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat D    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin C - [details] Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg   Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat C    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin B - [details] Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg   Mid Deck Outside Cabin Panoramic Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat B    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin A - [details] Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg   Top Deck Outside Cabin French Balcony, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat A    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin Suite - [details] Amadeus Royal   Nuremberg   Top Deck Suite French Balcony, Windows, Bed, Television, Bathroom, Closet, Lounge.   Suite    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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