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The Beautiful Blue Danube

10-Night Cruise Passau round trip

Passau to Passau (PUC) - 11 days	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
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Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 1:PASSAU, GERMANY (Embarkation Day)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 4:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins. At 5.00 p.m. we'll set off cruising along the Danube towards the border between Austria and Germany through the attractive region of Engelhartszell. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.

DAY 2: PASSAU - MELK, AUSTRIA - VIENNA

Join us on an excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: Visit the Melk Abbey.

We'll return to the ship and cruise on to Dürnstein. Enjoy some free time exploring this picturesque village, and its Baroque-style church - the most famous in the Wachau region thanks to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart.

We'll return on board in the afternoon before cruising on to Vienna. After our arrival, join us on an excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions package: Tour the illuminated sights of Vienna by night.

We'll remain in port overnight.

DAY 3: VIENNA - ESZTERGOM, HUNGARY

Join us on an excursion commong for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: Visit Schönbrunn Palace.

Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this marvelous city at your own pace -or- take part in our OPTIONAL excursion (not included in the Classic or Discovery excursions packages): Horse-drawn carriage ride though Vienna. We'll return to the ship and cruise to Budapest, passing Bratislava on the way.

DAY 4: ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST

Enjoy some time on your own exploring Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary. We'll then spend the afternoon cruising to Budapest. The Hungarian capital lies along the banks of the Danube and is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Enjoy some free time sightseeing the city before returning to the ship. After dinner, join us for the excursion: Budapest by night.

DAY 5: BUDAPEST

Enjoy a day on your own -or- join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of the city.
DISCOVERY: Budapest by bike.

In the afternoon, free time -or- take part in an OPTIONAL excursion to discover the Gellert Baths and Spa (not included in the Classic or Discovery excursions packages.)

After dinner, enjoy another free evening on your own -or- join us for an evening of traditional dancing in the city.

DAY 6: BUDAPEST

Enjoy this day as you please (lunch not included) -or- join us on an excursion common for both Classic and Discovery excursions packages: the Puszta.

We'll return to the ship early evening.

DAY 7: BUDAPEST

Enjoy this morning at leisure in Budapest -or- join us on an excursion common for both excursions packages: Tour to Gödöllö Royal Palace. We'll then return on board and cruising at towards Bratislava. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.

DAY 8: BRATISLAVA - VIENNA, AUSTRIA

We'll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning, join us for the excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city: splendid Baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares.

DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.

Our ship will cruise to Vienna. Enjoy a free evening.

DAY 9: VIENNA

Enjoy some free time this morning for individual sightseeing around Vienna, the imperial city, -or- join us on an excursion for common both excursions packages: Guided visit of Vienna and the Capuchin Crypt.

We'll return to the ship. Enjoy a free afternoon, -or- join us on an excursion common for both excursions packages to Hofburg to visit the former palace of the Habsburgs and admire the crown jewels and splendid imperial apartments.

After dinner, join us on an OPTIONAL excursion: Concert of Viennese music (subject to availability; not included in the Classic or Discovery excursions package.)

The ship cruises on after midnight.

DAY 10: MELK - PASSAU, GERMANY

This morning will be spent cruising along the most beautiful stretch of the Wachau region. Then enjoy some free time in Melk.

In the afternoon, join us on an excursion comming for both excursions packages: to Arstetten Castle, last residence of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his wife. We'll return to the ship before cruising off towards Passau.

Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.

DAY 11: PASSAU (Disembarkation Day)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .
• Until further notice, it is only possible to select one of the 2 excursions packages on offer. You will thus only be able to book the Classic Package OR the Discovery Package . Please advise at the time of booking the excursion package you wish to choose.

Prices Include:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day (except for lunch on Day 6) - drinks including water, wine, beer, fruit juices and coffee served during meals on board, drinks served at the bar (excluding champagne and wines on the wine list • double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom • The excursions included in the package selected (Choose only ONE excursions package: Classic -or- Discovery) • onboard entertainment • assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess • welcome cocktail • the gala dinner and evening • all port fees.

Prices Do Not Include:

Drinks on the wine list, champagne at the bar, drinks served during excursions or transfers • cancellation and baggage insurance • Lunch on Day 6 • The optional excursions: the horse-drawn carriage ride through Vienna, the visit to the Gellert Baths and Spa, and the concert of Viennese music • personal expenses.

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