9 Day New Year Danube River Cruise - Nuremberg to Vienna (Royal)

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Munich, Vienna-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin All transfers 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with dinners Evening entertainment Shore excursions per itinerary Services of a cruise director throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Guaranteed departures 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 Passau City Tour Optional Full Day Tour of Cesky Krumlov DAY 6 Passau Optional Full Day Tour of Salzburg DAY 7 Melk Tour the Melk Abbey Wachau Sail the scenic Wachau Valley Vienna Gala New Year's Eve Dinner DAY 8 Vienna Vienna City Tour Captain's Farewell Dinner Mozart and Strauss Concert DAY 9 USA Disembark (8am) and transfer to the airport Return Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, 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, 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, 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. Enjoy dinner on board this evening, while sailing for Passau, meeting point of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Passau This morning, arrive in Passau and enjoy a walking tour of this historic city. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in Passau Optional: Full Day Tour of Cesky Krumlov Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Daylight Sailing Enjoy the day at leisure on board, while passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop. This evening, 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 7, 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. In the afternoon, cruise the Wachau Valley for Vienna. Tonight, delight in a Gala New Year's Eve dinner and champagne toast at midnight Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, 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. This evening, celebrate your last night abroad at the captain's farewell dinner, followed by an evening concert in the heart of Vienna, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss Optional: Best of Vienna (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9, Friday - Depart for the USA This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. New Year Optional Shore Excursion Package Day #5 26 Dec 2008 - 05 Jan 2011     $219 Optional Excursion Discount Package ($219) includes: (1) Travel through the picturesque landscape of Southern Bohemia for Cesky Krumlov, one of the most wonderful medieval cities in Central Europe, situated at a ford in the Vltava River. Declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1992, Cesky Krumlov has earned an international reputation for its State Castle and Chateau, one of the largest and best preserved in Central Europe. Upon arrival, stroll thru the narrow alleys of the historic old town, home to more than three-hundred buildings in the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance styles, and enjoy the spectacular view of the castle and chateau. Afterwards, continue to a local restaurant for lunch, followed by free time to explore Cesky Krumlov on your own (value $89)*. (2) Full day excursion to Salzburg, the famous cultural setting for the Sound of Music. Enjoy a walking tour of the city and see many 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 $79). (3) In Vienna, 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: $227 *The optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov and the included Passau city tour operate simultaneously. Passengers that purchase the optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov will not have the opportunity participate in the included Passau city tour. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Dec 25 1499 2069 *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. Triples are accommodated in suites, with two twin beds plus a sofa/folding bed. The price per person is the Category A rate. Please call Gate 1 for availability. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information. 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Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7