Contact us now to book this cruise or for more information Contact
Itinerary
Day 1
(Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Days 2-4 Prague, Czech Republic
(Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year-old city preserved in time. It straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires, and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe; Hradcany Castle; St. Vitus Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have other suggestions for things to do. (BB daily)
Day 5 Prague–Nuremberg, Germany. (Embarkation)
(Sun.) After lunch, drive to Nuremberg where the crew of your vessel waits to welcome you on aboard. (BB,D)
Day 6 Nuremberg
(Mon.) Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg’s traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making, and metal working. (FB,L,D)
Day 7 Regensburg
(Tue.) Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights include the Old Town Hall; the beautiful white and gold Old Chapel; and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. The city is the capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling university town and one of Bavaria’s cultural centers. (FB,L,D)
Day 8 Passau–Linz, Austria
(Wed.) Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen’s Cathedral houses the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, is situated on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. (FB,L,D)
Day 9 Melk–Vienna
(Thu.) Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! Vienna, known as the “City of Music,” inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (FB,L,D)
Day 10 Vienna
(Fri.) Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s capital has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights. You do not rush through Vienna, you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. (FB,L,D)
Day 11 Budapest, Hungary
(Sat.) Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fishermens's Bastion and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain, and paprika. (FB,L,D)
Day 12 Budapest. (Disembarkation)
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (FB)
Departure Dates (Cruise Code AV-WNB)
Ship
Depart USA
Departure Date
Disembarkation Date
Starting from
Tranquility
9/9/2009
9/10/2009
9/20/2009
$3,149.00
Poetry
9/9/2009
9/10/2009
9/20/2009
$3,149.00
Poetry
9/23/2009
9/24/2009
10/4/2009
$3,149.00
Tapestry
9/30/2009
10/1/2009
10/11/2009
$2,899.00
Poetry
10/7/2009
10/8/2009
10/18/2009
$2,799.00
Tapestry
10/14/2009
10/15/2009
10/25/2009
$2,799.00
Tranquility
10/21/2009
10/22/2009
11/1/2009
$2,699.00
Tapestry
10/28/2009
10/29/2009
11/8/2009
$2,399.00
Tapestry
4/10/2010
4/11/2010
4/21/2010
$2,799.00
Tranquility
4/28/2010
4/29/2010
5/9/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
5/1/2010
5/2/2010
5/12/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
5/15/2010
5/16/2010
5/26/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
6/5/2010
6/6/2010
6/16/2010
$3,099.00
Tranquility
6/9/2010
6/10/2010
6/20/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
7/10/2010
7/11/2010
7/21/2010
$3,099.00
Tranquility
7/21/2010
7/22/2010
8/1/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
7/24/2010
7/25/2010
8/4/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
8/14/2010
8/15/2010
8/25/2010
$3,099.00
Tapestry
8/28/2010
8/29/2010
9/8/2010
$3,249.00
Tranquility
9/1/2010
9/2/2010
9/12/2010
$3,249.00
Tapestry
9/18/2010
9/19/2010
9/29/2010
$3,249.00
Tapestry
10/2/2010
10/3/2010
10/13/2010
$2,999.00
Tranquility
10/13/2010
10/14/2010
10/24/2010
$2,899.00
Tapestry
10/16/2010
10/17/2010
10/27/2010
$2,899.00
Tranquility
10/27/2010
10/28/2010
11/7/2010
$2,599.00
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
2009
2010
D
Indigo Deck
$99
---
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 for special pricing
Prices Do Not Include: Drinks or insurance
.
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.
%20copy.jpg)
