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Detailed Itinerary: Vienna to Amsterdam
Day 1:
Vienna (Embarkation)
Arrive at Vienna International Airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2: Vienna, cruising the Wachau Valley
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit -OR-“See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on an exclusive waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life
Travel along Vienna’s Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and visit the stunning National Library. Or explore Vienna’s historic town center by foot and subway as the locals do, and stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. Then cruise the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 3: Passau
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Enjoy a scenic morning sail through the Schloegener Schlinge—an exceptionally pretty oxbow in the Danube. In the afternoon, discover the Medieval city of Passau with a walking tour that culminates in a concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ in Baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral. (BB, L, D)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.
Day 4: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
On your tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Roman Porta Praetoria gate, Cathedral of St. Peter, and other treasures. (BB, L, D)
Day 5: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
Featured Excursions: Choice of classic Nuremberg city tour -OR- Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit
Cruise parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering. Then discover Nuremberg, a Medieval gem with notable WWII history, during a city tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Memoriam Trials, including Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials. (BB, L, D)
Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.
Day 6: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, passing its Renaissance palaces and Baroque houses. (BB, L, D)
Day 7: Würzburg (Rothenburg and Würzburg)
Featured Excursions: Full-day tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg Residenz
Visit the best-preserved Medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg, with its imposing fortifications on your morning tour. In the afternoon, visit the Würzburg Residenz, an 18th-century Baroque palace. (BB, D)
Day 8: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Visit Miltenberg, with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn. (BB, L, D)
Day 9: Frankfurt
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Your panoramic tour takes you through Old Town to Goethe University, the Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around Römer Square. (BB, L, D)
Day 10: Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard
Featured Excursion:Siegfried’s Music Museum
Visit Siegfried’s Music Museum, which showcases one of the world’s best collections of self-playing musical instruments, before cruising the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard. (BB, L, D)
Day 11: Cologne
Featured Excursions: Cologne walking tour and Cologne Cathedral visit
Stroll through Old Town on your walking tour as you make your way to Cologne Cathedral. From every angle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a masterpiece of Gothic art. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: No inside tours of the cathedral are given on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 12: Amsterdam
Featured Excursions: Amsterdam city tour, including canal cruise, with choice of Rijksmuseum -OR- Van Gogh Museum visit
Experience the highlights of Amsterdam on a city tour and canal cruise, and then visit the world-famous Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum, the latter of which houses not only the largest collection of this modern Dutch master’s work, but also works by an impressive selection of artists who influenced or were influenced by him. (BB, L, D)
Day 13: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in exciting Amsterdam. (CB/BB)
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Detailed Itinerary: Amsterdam to Vienna
Day 1: Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2:
Amsterdam
Featured Excursions: Amsterdam city tour, including canal cruise, with choice of Rijksmuseum -OR- Van Gogh Museum visit
Experience the highlights of Amsterdam on a city tour and canal cruise, and then visit either the world-famous Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum, the latter of which houses not only the largest collection of this modern Dutch master’s work, but also works by an impressive selection of artists who influenced or were influenced by him. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala)
Day 3: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral visit
Stroll through Old Town as your walking tour makes its way to Cologne Cathedral. From every angle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a masterpiece of Gothic art. (BB, L, D)
Note: No inside tours of the cathedral are given on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 4: Boppard, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Siegfried’s Music Museum
Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard before setting sail along the spectacular Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Rüdesheim, head over to Siegfried’s Music Museum to see one of the world’s best collections of self-playing musical instruments. (BB, L, D)
Day 5: Frankfurt
Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour
Your panoramic tour takes you through Old Town to Goethe University, the Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around Römer Square. You'll have the afternoon to further explore Frankfurt at your own pace. (BB, L, D)
Day 6: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Visit Miltenberg, with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn. (BB, L, D)
Day 7: Würzburg (Würzburg and Rothenburg)
Featured Excursions: Full-day tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg Residenz
Spend your morning at the Würzburg Residenz, an 18th-century Baroque palace. Later, visit imposingly fortified Rothenburg, the best-preserved Medieval town in Germany. (BB, D)
Day 8: Hassfurt (Bamberg), cruising the Main-Danube Canal
Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, soaking in its Renaissance palaces and Baroque houses. (BB, L, D)
Day 9: Nuremberg
Featured Excursions: Choice of classic Nuremberg city tour -OR- Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit
Cruise parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering. Then discover Nuremberg, a Medieval gem with notable WWII history, during a city tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Memoriam Trials, including Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials. (BB, L, D)
Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.
Day 10: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
On your tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Roman Porta Praetoria gate, Cathedral of St. Peter, and other treasures. (BB, L, D)
Day 11: Passau
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Discover the Medieval city of Passau with a morning walking tour that culminates in a concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ in Baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Then enjoy a scenic afternoon sail through the Schloegener Schlinge—an exceptionally pretty oxbow in the Danube. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.
Day 12: Cruising the Wachau Valley, Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit - OR- “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on an exclusive waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life
Begin your day marveling at the extraordinary scenery to be found along the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. After docking in Vienna, travel along the famed Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral and visit the stunning National Library. Or explore Vienna’s historic town center by foot and subway as the locals do, and stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 13: Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in imperial Vienna. (CB/BB)
Please Note:
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
2012 Departures
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Program Start Date |
Cabin Rates are per passenger in $USD |
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Lower Deck - Cat 5 w/window |
Lower Deck - Cat 4 w/window |
Middle Deck - Cat 3 w/window |
Middle Deck - Cat 2 w/window |
Upper Deck - Cat 1 w/ french balcony |
Upper Deck - Suite w/ french balcony |
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1-May-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,399 |
$4,699 |
$5,124 |
$5,474 |
$5,824 |
$6,674 |
16-Jun-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,499 |
$4,799 |
$5,224 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,774 |
1-Jul-12 |
River Countess |
$4,249 |
$4,549 |
$4,974 |
$5,324 |
$5,674 |
$6,524 |
1-Aug-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,249 |
$4,549 |
$4,974 |
$5,324 |
$5,674 |
$6,524 |
22-Aug-12 |
River Countess |
$4,249 |
$4,549 |
$4,974 |
$5,324 |
$5,674 |
$6,524 |
15-Sep-12 |
River Countess |
$4,849 |
$5,149 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,274 |
$7,124 |
18-Sep-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,749 |
$5,049 |
$5,474 |
$5,824 |
$6,174 |
$7,024 |
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4-Jun-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,499 |
$4,799 |
$5,224 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,774 |
19-Jun-12 |
River Countess |
$4,499 |
$4,799 |
$5,224 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,774 |
20-Jul-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,249 |
$4,549 |
$4,974 |
$5,324 |
$5,674 |
$6,524 |
10-Aug-12 |
River Countess |
$4,249 |
$4,549 |
$4,974 |
$5,324 |
$5,674 |
$6,524 |
3-Sep-12 |
River Countess |
$4,849 |
$5,149 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,274 |
$7,124 |
6-Sep-12 |
River Duchess |
$4,849 |
$5,149 |
$5,574 |
$5,924 |
$6,274 |
$7,124 |
22-Oct-12 |
RiverDuchess |
$4,199 |
$4,499 |
$4,924 |
$5,274 |
$5,624 |
$6,174 |
Single Supplement: Please Inquire |
Port Charges and Travel document shipping/handling fee are an additional $221 per passenger.
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Airport/ship - ship/airport complimentary transfer on arrival/departure days subject to transfer terms & conditions. Please call for details. |
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