Day 1, Fri. ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city.
Day 2, Sat. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps explore the main square, ancient Buda, or stroll through the Statue Park. (B)
Day 3, Sun. BUDAPEST - EMBARK SHIP.
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join us on an optional Puszta excursion. This afternoon transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship docked in the center of the city. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner, as your ship cruises overnight to Vienna. (B,D)
Day 4, Mon. VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Relax on board today as you cruise to Vienna, arriving late this afternoon in the "City of Music." Tonight explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
Day 5, Tue. VIENNA.
A wonderful day to savor the baroque elegance of romantic Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Free afternoon to stroll along Kärtnerstrasse or sample Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight explore on your own or join an optional tour to the Imperial Schöbrunn Palace. (B,L,D)
Day 6, Wed. DÜRNSTEIN - MELK.
Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Above town you'll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. At lunchtime, continue on a short cruise to Melk. A guided tour takes you to the town's magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. (B,L,D).
Day 7, Thu. LINZ - PASSAU, GERMANY.
After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating Salzburg and the Sound of Music sights, or cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. In Passau the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)
Day 8, Fri. REGENSBURG.
Afternoon arrival in 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 an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Tonight, folklore entertainers will come on board for your delight. (B,L,D)
Day 9, Sat. NUREMBERG.
This morning enter the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley. The Main-Danube Canal straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks, truly a fascinating feat of modern engineering. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. See the storybook 900-year old ramparts that surround this historic city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)
Day 10, Sun. NUREMBERG -PILZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Prague. Your first stop is Pilzen, world famous for beer. Here there is free time for lunch before continuing onto Prague and the hotel. (B)
Day 11, Mon. PRAGUE.
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the thousand-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, then walk through the Jewish quarter to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)
Day 12, Tue. PRAGUE.
Today is a free day, relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Another consideration is to travel further afield and take the optional tour or two. This morning why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII labor camp, now a memorial to those who perished. In the afternoon you can venture to Konopiste, Palace and former home of the Emperors. (B)
Day 13, Wed. DEPART PRAGUE.
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)
Ship
Departure Date
(From USA)
Disembarkation Date
Starting Cruise Rate
Tapestry
9/10/2009
9/23/2009
$3,579
Poetry
9/17/2009
9/30/2009
$3,579
Tranquility
10/1/2009
10/14/2009
$3,329
Tapestry
10/8/2009
10/21/2009
$3,229
Tapestry
10/22/2009
11/4/2009
$3,129
Tapestry
4/4/2010
4/17/2010
$3,189.00
Poetry
4/15/2010
4/28/2010
$3,189.00
Tapestry
4/25/2010
5/8/2010
$3,429.00
Tapestry
4/25/2010
5/8/2010
$3,329.00
Tapestry
5/9/2010
5/22/2010
$3,529.00
Tranquility
5/20/2010
6/2/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
5/30/2010
6/12/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
5/30/2010
6/12/2010
$3,429.00
Tapestry
6/13/2010
6/26/2010
$3,529.00
Tranquility
7/1/2010
7/14/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
7/4/2010
7/17/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
7/18/2010
7/31/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
8/8/2010
8/21/2010
$3,529.00
Tranquility
8/12/2010
8/25/2010
$3,529.00
Tapestry
8/22/2010
9/4/2010
$3,679.00
Tapestry
9/12/2010
9/25/2010
$3,679.00
Tranquility
9/23/2010
10/6/2010
$3,679.00
Tapestry
9/26/2010
10/9/2010
$3,429.00
Tapestry
10/10/2010
10/23/2010
$3,329.00
Tranquility
10/21/2010
11/3/2010
$3,229.00
Tapestry
10/24/2010
11/6/2010
$3,229.00
Port charges: $98 per person.
Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:
Category
Decks
Poetry
Tranquility & Tapestry
D
Indigo Deck
$99
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B
Sapphire Deck
$499
$499
A
Sapphire Deck
$549
$549
P
Royal Deck
$649
$649
Jr. Suite
Royal Deck
$1,199
$1,199
Contact us now to book this cruise or for more information Contact
Prices Do Not Include: Drinks or insurance
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For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise line and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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