SPECIAL 8 Day NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST
THE
LEGENDARY DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
On the
AMALYRA
November 9 - 16, 2009 CRUISE DEPARTURES
starting
from $1099
per person sharing
Must book by October 28th for special rate.
Enjoy
a 7 night cruise trip aboard the deluxe Amalyra
The cruise itinerary is between Nuremburg and Budapest and
features stops at
The rate includes:
an outside lower deck cabin with a window /
all meals, including unlimited wine with dinner /
fuel
and port charges for the cruise /
free internet on board /
all sightseeing
This cruise package is priced special and is totally non refundable. Travel Insurance Highly Recommended. We can assist with insurance.
UPGRADE TO A MIDDLE
DECK CABIN FEATURING SLIDING GLASS DOORS OPENING TO THE OUTDOORS FROM
$1322 PER PERSON.
DANUBE RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1, ARRIVE IN
Independent arrival to ship. Tonight, gather onboard your ship for a Welcome
Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (D)
DAY 2, NUREMBERG
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic
churches and elegantly impressive walls. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts
that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War
Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the
Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet
above sea level before descending through stair-step locks to the charming
Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B,L,D)
DAY 3, REGENSBURG
This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the
Main-Danube Canal to arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best
preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural
highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to a
Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of
the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. The rest of the afternoon is free for
exploring, or to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey in
the Danube Gorge. In the evening enjoy a musical performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 4,
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz Rivers join
the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairytale city
founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, substitute the city tour with the
optional excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the
location of the Sound of Music. During your walking tour see Mozart’s
childhood home. For those staying onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau
into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful
town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D)
DAY 5, MELK - VIENNA
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this
morning. Your guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey.
Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise the romantic Wachau Valley. Arrive in
Vienna, the "City of Music" before dinner. Explore the magnificent
Austrian capital on your own, or participate in the optional Mozart and Strauss
concert. (B,L,D)
DAY 6,
See the Imperial Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, and
awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral and visit the National Library on your
guided tour. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the
cities many museums or palaces. Enjoy dinner as you continue your journey past
Slovakia and cruise overnight to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. (B,L,D)
DAY 7,
Your morning is at your leisure for shopping or sightseeing. After lunch, your
guided city tour includes Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle you will
enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the River.
Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal
Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and much more. Say farewell to your newfound
friends at tonight’s Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 8, DEPART
After breakfast disembark. (B)
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$999 |
** ask about special holiday itinerary
Port Charges: $98 per person
Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.
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Above prices are per person
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NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The choices are:
Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)
For More Details or To Book This Trip:
Contact: Jan@europeanbarging.com
or 888-869-7907
www.europeanbarging.com
