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Item #: 1404368

Enjoy an 8 Day/7 night Danube River Cruise from Nuremberg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary departing August 31, 2008! 

ITINERARY

 

DAY 1: Sunday August 31 - Arrive in Nuremberg*
Arrive in Munich (on your own arrangements - flights are NOT included) and transfer to your ship for embarkation.  (Transfer from Munich to Nuremberg may be purchased for an additional cost). Later today, enjoy a 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. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
*Passengers should select flights arriving 1 p.m. or earlier to participate in the Nuremberg City Tour.


Nuremberg

DAY 2: Monday September 1 - 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 3: Tuesday September 2 - 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


Melk

DAY 4: Wednesday September 3 - 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 (evening tour)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: Thursday September 4 - 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


Vienna

DAY 6: Friday September 5 - 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 7: Saturday September 6 - 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 abroad at the captain's farewell dinner.
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: Sunday September 7 - Disembark & Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport (may be arranged for an additional cost) for your return to the USA.  Flights are NOT included.
Meals: Breakfast


Budapest

Cruise Cabin Options:
Accommodations as part of this offer are based on double occupancy in an Outside Cabin with Window
(Category D - Haydn Deck - back of the ship).
- Upgrade to Outside Cabin with Window (Category C - Hadyn Deck - front of ship) for +$75 per person
- Upgrade to Outside Cabin with Large Panoramic Window (Category B - Strauss Deck) for +$175 per person
- Upgrade to Outside Cabin with French Balcony (Category A - Mozart Deck) for +$300 per person
- Upgrade to Suite Outside Cabin with French Balcony (Mozart Deck) for +$650 per person

Optional Tour Discount Package for +$129 per person:
(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.

(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.  
*Both tours must be purchased together, but may be taken on separate days of your itinerary.

Bid price is per person based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together and sharing accommodations throughout the tour package.

Airport transfers may be purchased in advance for an additional cost as follows:
 - Munich to Nuremberg Transfer (Aug 31) from airport to cruise port for +$45.00 per person
 - Budapest Transfer (Sept 7) from cruise port to airport for +$20.00 per person

Tax and service charges of $295.00 additional per person.

Reservations are subject to availability.




Bid price is per person based on double occupancy.
Hotels to choose from : (prices are per person)
   

8 Day Danube River Cruise Nuremberg To Budapest - Category D - Outside Cabin with Window

$75  

8 Day Danube River Cruise Nuremberg To Budapest - Category C - Outside Cabin with Window

$175  

8 Day Danube River Cruise Nuremberg To Budapest - Category B - Outside Cabin with Large Panoramic Window

$300  

8 Day Danube River Cruise Nuremberg To Budapest - Category A - Outside Cabin with French Balcony

$650  

8 Day Danube River Cruise Nuremberg To Budapest - Suite - Outside Cabin with French Balcony


Options Available :
  • Munich to Nuremberg Transfer Aug 31 for $45 per person
  • Optional Tours - Full Day Salzburg & Vienna by Night for $129 per person
  • Budapest Transfer Sept 7 for $20 per person

Travel Details

Check-in Dates Allowed:
Sun within the following date(s):
8/31/2008
Check-out Dates Allowed:
Sun within the following date(s):
9/7/2008
Minimum/Maximum Stay:
7 nights.
First possible travel day is 7 day(s) after submission of travel preferences.
Travel Must Be Booked By: 8/27/2008
Taxes/Service Charges: $295 additional per person
One Time Processing Fee: $20

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