9 Day Danube River Cruise - Vilshofen to Budapest (River Cloud II)

$3119 Land Only

$3819* 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 Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights Luxury river cruise on River Cloud II (Category D) outside cabin All transfers 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Welcome bottle of Champagne & fruit basket in each cabin Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with lunch & dinners Unlimited bottled water & soft drinks Evening entertainment Use of bicycles at port Services of a cruise director throughout Guaranteed departures Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Depart the USA DAY 2 Vilshofen Arrive in Munich & transfer to your ship in Vilshofen for embarkation DAY 3 Passau Morning in Passau DAY 4 Melk Morning in Melk Krems Afternoon in Krems DAY 5 Vienna Day at Leisure in Vienna DAY 6 Vienna Day at Leisure in Vienna DAY 7 Bratislava Morning in Bratislava DAY 8 Budapest Day at Leisure in Budapest DAY 9 USA Disembark & transfer to the airport for your departure flight Itinerary DAY 1 - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2 - Arrive in Vilshofen Arrive in Munich and transfer to your ship in Vilshofen for embarkation. This evening, set sail for Passau Overnight: Cruise Meals: Dinner DAY 3 - Morning in Passau This morning, arrive in Passau, where the Ilz, Inn, and Danube Rivers meet. Founded over 2000 years ago by the ancient Romans, Passau is well known for its vast collection of 30,000 pieces of Bohemian glass and St. Stephen's Cathedral, which houses the world's largest church organ. Passau is also home to the Veste Oberhaus, a substantial fortress just across the Danube, and a beautiful monastery. Tonight, celebrate at the Captain's welcome dinner Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4 - Morning in Melk, Afternoon in Krems This morning arrive in Melk, a small city in Austria founded in the 13th century and home to the massive Benedictine Abbey, built overlooking both Melk and the Danube River. A World Heritage Site, this structure ranks among the most important landmarks in Europe and is considered the pinnacle of Baroque architecture, with a vast library containing over 85,000 books and a towering copula that stands 210 feet tall. In the afternoon, arrive in Krems. Built at the confluence of the Krems and Danube Rivers, the city is well over a thousand years old. Stroll the cozy streets lined with pastel storefronts, beautiful townhouses, and boutique shops. Noteworthy sites include the Steiner Tor, or Stony Gate, the only remaining medieval gate in the city, as well as the late-Gothic Piarist church Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5 - Full Day in Vienna Arrive in Vienna this morning for a full day at leisure to explore the capital of Austria and the cultural and economic center of the country. Originally surrounded by walls to protect the city from invasion, the walls were removed in the mid-1800s to allow for growth and, in their place, a broad avenue called the Ringstrasse was constructed. Sites of note include the Vienna Opera House, Hofburg Palace and the Schonbrunn Castle with its splendid gardens Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6 - Full Day in Vienna Enjoy a second full day at leisure to explore Vienna independently. Perhaps visit the captivating Natural History Museum or any of the various art galleries throughout the city Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7- Morning in Bratislava This morning arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Ranking among the youngest capital cities of Europe, the city still retains a rich history dating back more than 2000 years. Located near the borders of Hungary and Austria, the city was destined to become a center of trade and culture. See the Bratislava Castle, an imposing structure on a plateau towering nearly 300 feet above the Danube. Other prime sites include St. Martin's Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Franciscan church, which dates to the 13th century Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8 - Full Day in Budapest Today explore Budapest, capital of Hungary, which was created by the unification of the historic towns of Buda and Pest in 1873. The colorful hills of Buda sit on one side of the Danube while industrial Pest occupies the other bank. The first permanent bridge over the river, the Chain Bridge, is the most recognizable symbol of the city. Other prominent sites include Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Royal Palace Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9 - 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. 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 2009 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Apr 15 3119 3819 Jul 27 3119 4359 Aug 27 3119 4389 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see Terms & Conditions). Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. 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. Kindly note, passengers should select flights that arrive no later than 1:00 pm into Munich in order to provide adequate time to transfer to the port in Vilshofen. The transfer will operate at approximately 2:00 pm. The port is approximately a two hour drive from the Munich airport. Passengers should select departure flights that departure no earlier than noon.The departure transfer will operate at approximately 9:00 am from the ship. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details]   River Cloud II   Vilshofen Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin C - [details]   River Cloud II   Vilshofen Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin B - [details]   River Cloud II   Vilshofen Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Cabin A - [details]   River Cloud II   Vilshofen Both spacious and intimate, refined and relaxed, the River Cloud is not merely a ship but rather a yacht that embodies luxurious elegance. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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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 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # 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 --