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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Holland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive and transfer to the ship. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old capital. In the late afternoon, cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th-century merchant houses, and charming churches with bell towers. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome reception and gala dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Afternoon in Nijmegen
Relax on board this morning while sailing for Nijmegen. Upon arrival take a short guided stroll of the town center followed by free time to explore on your own. Rejoin the ship and enjoy dinner while cruising through Holland for Germany
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Afternoon in Cologne
Sail the Rhine this morning to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Cologne
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Daylight Cruising
This morning cruise via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet, to the Rhine Gorge. Enjoy views of the beautiful castles along the banks and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Tonight bid farewell to the Rhine and enter the Main River
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Afternoon in Wertheim
Sailing this morning. In the early afternoon, disembark and transfer to charming Wertheim. After your walking tour, take free time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy a full day at leisure on board while sailing the meandering Main River
Optional: Full Day Tour of Würzburg & Rothenburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg
This morning, tour Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the town's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon, reboard the ship and sail for Nuremberg on the Main-Danube-Canal
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Nuremberg City Tour
Enjoy a tour of Nuremberg's city center. 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, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday - Regensburg City Tour
Arrive in Regensburg in the early afternoon, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, and enjoy a walking tour 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. In the evening, delight in a regional dinner while sailing for Passau, meeting point of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Tuesday - Morning in Passau
This morning, arrive to Passau and enjoy a walking tour of this historic city. Rejoin the ship, and sail this afternoon passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop along the way. Tonight, taste the flavors of East Austria at a Heurigen dinner on board
Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12, Wednesday - 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. This afternoon, cruise the Wachau Valley for Vienna
Optional: Vienna by Night (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Thursday - 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, come ashore for a concert in the heart of Vienna, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Friday - Morning in Bratislava
This morning join a tour of Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate. Enjoy daylight sailing to Budapest. Dinner on board this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Saturday - Full Day in Budapest
Early morning arrival in Budapest. Today's tour of the city 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, celebrate your last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16, Sunday - Budapest
Disembark and transfer to your hotel in Budapest. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure
Optional: Dinner & Show in Budapest (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 17, Monday - Full Day in Budapest
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Budapest
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 18, Tuesday - Depart for the USA
This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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Optionals |
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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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Amsterdam to Nuremberg Optional Shore Excursion Package
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Day #5 |
02 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011 $139
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Optional Excursions Discount Package ($139) includes:
(1) Enjoy a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. With 800 years of history, the castle has been continuously occupied and maintained, and today the beautiful structure serves as the home of the German Castles Association. It houses a host of fascinating artifacts that tell the story of its past and bring the Middle Ages to life ($59).
(2) Tour the major sights of Wurzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." On arrival, visit one of Wurzburg's most famous historic sites, the 18th century Residenz Palace, designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann. Continue to Rothenburg, a quaint town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Enjoy a tour around this well-preserved village, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and free time to explore on your own. Return to the ship in the late afternoon ($99). Total value: $158
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Salzburg & Vienna by Night Optional Shore Excursion Package
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Day #11 |
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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Dinner & Show in Budapest
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Day #16 |
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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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 |
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Sep 20
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3199
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3929
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Oct 18
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3889
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4559
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*Not included:
airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $250, 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.
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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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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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Mid Deck Outside Cabin
Panoramic 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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Top Deck Outside Cabin
French Balcony, 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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Top Deck Suite
French Balcony, Windows, Bed, Television, Bathroom, Closet, Lounge.
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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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