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DAY 1, Thursday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Budapest
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Budapest
DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in Budapest
Full day at leisure to explore Budapest on your own
Optional: Dinner and Show in Budapest (PM)
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Embarkation
Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to your ship for embarkation. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Budapest
Your morning tour of Budapest 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 where you will view 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. This evening, enjoy dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Tuesday - Morning in Bratislava
This morning arrive in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, and join a tour of the city that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate. This afternoon cruise for Vienna ♦
Optional: Vienna by Night (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, 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. After dinner on board, enjoy an evening concert in the heart of city, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Melk Abbey Tour
This morning, cruise the Wachau Valley toward Melk. In the early afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Tonight, taste the flavors of East Austria at a Heurigen dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Afternoon in Passau
Morning at leisure on board, while passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop. Arrive in Passau in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the city
Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Morning in Regensburg
This morning, arrive in Regensburg and 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. This afternoon, sail for Nuremberg. In the evening, celebrate your last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Sunday - Morning in Nuremberg/Transfer to Prague
This morning, disembark your ship in Nuremberg and enjoy a tour of the city. 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. Later, transfer to your hotel in Prague and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Monday - Prague City Tour
A morning tour of Prague includes a visit to the Royal Castle at Hradcany, former residence of the Bohemian kings. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and Charles Bridge below. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and view St. George's Basilica and the Golden Lane. Continue to the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Square to view the famous Town Hall Astronomical Clock. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Tuesday - Day at leisure in Prague
Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Prague on your own
Optional: Full Day Tour of Karlovy Vary
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Wednesday - Depart for the USA
This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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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.
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Dinner & Show in Budapest
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Day #3 |
02 Mar 2008 - 04 Jan 2009 $51
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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).
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Salzburg & Vienna by Night Optional Shore Excursion Package
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Day #6 |
02 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011 $129
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Optional Excursion Discount Package ($129) 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) Your Vienna by Night tour begins with a ride on the Riesenrad, German for "giant wheel," a 110-year-old Ferris wheel with a 200-foot diameter. From your fully-enclosed gondola, enjoy superb views of the old city of Vienna. Afterward, continue on to Grinzing, where you'll have the opportunity to experience true Austrian Gemütlichkeit, which is a sense of cosiness, belonging, and unhurried enjoyment, at a local Heuriger. Heurigen sell only their own wines and provide a warm, welcoming environment for guests. Here, taste a few of the local wines and enjoy the atmosphere. (value $49). Total value: $148.
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Karlovy Vary 9:00 AM (#10)
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Day #13 |
28 Feb 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 $98
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This morning, visit the largest and most celebrated Czech spa in Karlovy Vary. Named after Emperor Charles IV, who founded the town in the late 14th century, Karlovy Vary is world-famous. With 13 mystical hot springs, the most prestigious of them being the Vridlo, it is a popular haunt among travelers, especially for international celebrities and Europe's royalty. Famous for its free-flowing springs and award-winning treatments, Karlovy Vary is also known for its native china and glass manufacturing, products of which are on display at special exhibitions.
Departs at 9:00 a.m. from Narodni Street 38. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off in city center.
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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.
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Rates & Hotels |
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* All Prices are in USD |
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2008
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Land/Cruise Only |
Air & Land/Cruise |
May 15
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2999
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3599
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Sep 4
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2999
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3659
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Oct 2
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3049
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3649
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Oct 30
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1999
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2509
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*Not included:
airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $125, 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.
Upgrade available in Prague to the Hilton Hotel
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Bottom Deck Outside Cabin
Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.
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Radisson SAS Beke Hotel
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Budapest
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This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more]
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Courtyard Marriott Prague
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Prague
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This new first class hotel is located near the Flora Metro Station, a few stops from the tourist district and a mile to the Charles Bridge. [more]
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Bottom Deck Outside Cabin
Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.
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[more]
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Radisson SAS Beke Hotel
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Budapest
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This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more]
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Courtyard Marriott Prague
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Prague
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This new first class hotel is located near the Flora Metro Station, a few stops from the tourist district and a mile to the Charles Bridge. [more]
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Mid Deck Outside Cabin
Panoramic Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.
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[more]
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Radisson SAS Beke Hotel
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Budapest
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This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more]
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Courtyard Marriott Prague
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Prague
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This new first class hotel is located near the Flora Metro Station, a few stops from the tourist district and a mile to the Charles Bridge. [more]
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Top Deck Outside Cabin
French Balcony, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.
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[more]
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Radisson SAS Beke Hotel
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Budapest
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This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more]
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Courtyard Marriott Prague
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Prague
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This new first class hotel is located near the Flora Metro Station, a few stops from the tourist district and a mile to the Charles Bridge. [more]
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Top Deck Suite
French Balcony, Windows, Bed, Television, Bathroom, Closet, Lounge.
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[more]
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Radisson SAS Beke Hotel
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Budapest
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This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more]
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Courtyard Marriott Prague
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Prague
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This new first class hotel is located near the Flora Metro Station, a few stops from the tourist district and a mile to the Charles Bridge. [more]
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