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| The Danube and Its Tradition
Explore the Christmas Markets in 3 Famous Capitals
Vienna to Vienna - 5 days |
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| 2010 Departures |
2010 Pricing |
| Vienna to Vienna - 5 Days |
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Ship - MS Vivaldi
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| Detailed Itinerary: |
| Day 1: Embarkation in Vienna |
Embark at 6:00 PM in Vienna. Get settled in the cabins then meet in the lounge for the presentation of your crew. Enjoy a welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. This evening we will have an Austrian theme entertainment to begin your Danube River cruise.
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| Day 2: Vienna/Budapest |
Buffet breakfast on board. This morning there is an optional tour of Vienna. You will visit the Imperial palace which was the royal home of the Hapsburg dynasty for over 6 centuries. Vienna evokes the rhythm of the waltz with numerous sights and sounds. You are surrounded by monuments of the Hapsburgs, the wealths of its museums, and its musical tradition maintained by a world famous Opera. Christmas markets are also part of the fabric of holiday season. We invite you to discover the Christmas market in front of the Town hall, wonderfully decorated and extravagant with live animation. It has an international reputation. Return aboard for lunch. Depart and cruise towards Budapest. Afternoon of cruising on the Danube, past huge historical and patrimonial treasures. Enjoy evening dinner and dancing on board. Arrive at night in Budapest. Night stopover.
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| Day 3: Budapest |
After the breakfast, morning devoted to the optional guided visit of Budapest. Discover this astonishing city, separated by the Danube in two entities: Buda with its hills and its valleys and Pest with his flat expanse. The panoramic view of this wonderful city on the banks of the Danube is classified worldwide for cultural heritage by the UNESCO. You will also visit the Christmas market of Budapest on the place Vörösmarty. This Christmas market is one of the biggest of Europe, and presents numerous hand-crafted products. At the end of the place, the famous pastry shop " Gerbeaud " is transformed into a living Advent calendar. Return aboard for lunch. Free afternoon to discover this city's wonders at your own pace. Return aboard. Departure of the boat at about 7pm towards Bratislava. Have a Hungarian themed dinner followed by a lively party.
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| Day 4: Bratislava |
Morning of cruising. Breakfast aboard. For your entertainment games are offered on board. Have lunch on board. Arrive at Bratislava at about 2 pm. Optional guided tour of the Slovak capital. Bratislava is nestled on the slopes of the southern edge of the Small Carpathian Mountains, on the banks of the Danube. The city occupies a privileged geographical site. The charm of Bratislava is in its old city: splendid baroque palaces, churches and beautiful plazas. In the old city you will have opportunity to discover the Christmas market of Bratislava: glassy decorations of soufflé, pottery painted by hand, and so many more objects of Slovak art to be admired. Return aboard. Dinner and gala evening. Departure and cruise at night towards Vienna.
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| Day 5: Disembarkation in Vienna |
| Arrival in Vienna early in the morning. Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9:00 am. End of our journey. |
2010 Departures |
2010 Prices |
| Departure Date |
Cabin rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Lower Deck twin or double Bed
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Mid Deck twin or double Bed |
Upper Deck twin or double Bed |
Single Supplement |
December 5 - December 9 |
$770 |
$830 |
$843 |
$130 |
December 9 - December 13 |
$770 |
$830 |
$843 |
$130 |
December 13 - December 17 |
$770 |
$830 |
$843 |
$130 |
December 17 - December 21 |
$770 |
$830 |
$843 |
$130 |
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| Prices Include:
| • Cruise in cabin of the booked category |
| • Full board with three daily meals (first meal dinner, last meal breakfast) |
| • Wine and Beer with Lunch and Dinner |
| • All port charges and taxes |
Prices Do Not Include:
| • Fuel Surcharge |
| • Individual arrival and departure |
| • Shore excursions |
| • Travel insurance |
| • Drinks |
| • Gratuities |
| • Other personal expenses |
*For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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