SPECIAL 15 Day AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST
CHRISTMAS
AND NEW YEARS RIVER CRUISE
On the AMADOLCE
December 21,
2009 - January 4, 2010 CRUISE DEPARTURES
starting
from $2015
per person sharing
Must book by Oct 28th for special rate.
Enjoy
a 14 night cruise trip aboard the deluxe Amadolce
The cruise begins in Amsterdam and ends in Budapest and
features stops at
Cologne,
Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Wertheim, Würzburg,
Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk,
Durnstein, Vienna and Bratislava.
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 a consumer only 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
$2465 PER PERSON.
RHINE AND DANUBE RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1, ARRIVE IN
AMSTERDAM
,
NETHERLANDS
– EMBARKATION
Arrive in charming
Amsterdam
and embark your luxurious river cruise ship. Meet your fellow travelers tonight
at the Welcome Cocktail Reception. (D)
DAY 2,
AMSTERDAM
After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th-century homes, charming churches and
16th-century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Enjoy an afternoon
information briefing as you cruise towards
Germany
. Tonight, be our guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 3, COLOGNE, GERMANY -
KOBLENZ
Cruise past fashionable Düsseldorf, before arriving in Cologne for a guided
morning walking tour through the old part of the city and a visit to the fabled
13th-century Gothic cathedral. At lunchtime, continue to 2,000-year-old
Koblenz
, located at the confluence of the
Rhine
and the
Mosel
rivers. Take an after dinner walk through this charming town. (B,L,D)
DAY 4,
KOBLENZ
- RÜDESHEIM
Today, sail through the fascinating Rhine Gorge, passing castle after castle and
the infamous Lorelei Rock. After lunch, arrive in Rüdesheim and visit
Siegfried's
Mechanical
Musical
Instrument
Museum
. Explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and
restaurants during your free time before the ships sails late this afternoon. (B,L,D)
DAY 5, MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM
Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a morning walking tour of this delightful
old Franconian town with its narrow cobblestone streets and gabled,
half-timbered houses. Return to the ship for lunch and continue cruising to
charming Wertheim where you can watch an amusing glass-blowing performance.
Leisurely browse in the market square before boarding your ship for an overnight
cruise to Würzburg. (B,L,D)
DAY 6, WÜRZBURG
During your guided tour, see the major sights including the magnificent
Residenz
Palace
. This afternoon explore Würzburg on your own, or take an optional tour along
the
Romantic Road
to medieval Rothenburg. Late this afternoon cruise to
Bamberg
. (B,L,D)
DAY 7,
BAMBERG
In the afternoon, enter the
Main-Danube
Canal
in enchanting
Bamberg
, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a
guided tour of this medieval gem. There is free time before you continue your
cruise this evening to ancient
Nuremberg
, capital of
Franconia
. (B,L,D)
DAY 8,
NUREMBERG
Today, decide to either tour medieval
Nuremberg
and see the storybook 900-year old ramparts that surround this historic city
and the
Imperial
Castle
, or join the “modern tour” of the city’s role in the 20th-century, see
the Zeppelin field 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,
where you cross
Europe
's Continental Divide. (B,L,D)
DAY 9, REGENSBURG
A guided morning tour will show you the city's architectural highlights,
including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria, gates to a Roman fort built
in 179 AD. The afternoon is free to shop or relax along the
Danube
. In the evening, enjoy a music performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 10,
PASSAU
-
LINZ
,
AUSTRIA
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque
Passau
for a walking tour, or join the optional excursion to
Salzburg
and its popular Sound of Music sights. Those staying onboard can enjoy a scenic
journey to
Austria
. (B,L,D)
DAY 11, MELK - DÜRNSTEIN -
WEISSENKIRCHEN
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the
Wachau
Valley
this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey,
one of
Europe
's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise to Dürnstein,
for a walking tour through cobblestone streets that reveal quaint 16th-century
town houses and taverns. Continue through the lovely
Wachau
Valley
, dotted with castles, to the town of
Weissenkirchen
, for some wine tasting tonight. (B,L,D)
DAY 12,
VIENNA
During a guided sightseeing tour you will see the
Hofburg
Palace
, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral and visit the
National Library. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping
street, Kärntnerstrasse, or sample some of
Vienna
's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own,
or join an optional evening concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 13,
VIENNA
-
BRATISLAVA
,
SLOVAKIA
Spend another morning in
Vienna
, perhaps join an optional tour to the
Imperial
Schönbrunn
Palace
, rejoining the ship in
Bratislava
in the afternoon. Or, enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to
Bratislava
followed by a walking tour of
Bratislava
, which reveals the city's major sights, including the
Old
Town Hall
,
Mirbach
Palace
and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or
explore on your own. Tonight, there is an evening music performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 14,
BUDAPEST
,
HUNGARY
Your morning is free for last minute shopping. After lunch, your sightseeing
tour takes you to historic
Buda
Castle
from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and
Pest
spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive
Fisherman's Bastion, the
Royal
Palace
, St. Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner
with Gypsy music. (B,L,D)
DAY 15, DEPART
BUDAPEST
Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport. (B)
For More
Details or To Book This Trip:
Contact: Jan@europeanbarging.com
or 888-869-7907
www.europeanbarging.com
