2008 Blue Danube Discovery
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Cruise on a Deluxe Ship All Meals Included While on Board Free Time for Individual City Touring Non-Stop Scenery on River Danube Vienna and Nuremberg Sightseeing Wachau Valley Cruise All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise & Air package Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations Use of Amadante/Amacello/Amalegro/Amadagio Bicycles to explore Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms Services of Professional Cruise Director Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship All local Taxes Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
What Your Tour Includes
Call (256) 413-0701 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6305335
- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 8/31/2008
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA. Board your overnight flight to Budapest. |
| Day 2-3 | Vienna | BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - VIENNA, AUSTRIA. : Around midnight the ship slips away from Budapest and continues to Slovakia. A guided morning tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. From 13th century Bratislava Castle you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. Free afternoon to shop or explore on your own. An eventful day is followed by an evening filled with an enchanting music performance on board. After midnight depart for Vienna. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | Vienna | 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 Kartnerstrasse or sample Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight explore on your own or join an optional tour to the Imperial Schobrunn Palace. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | Melk | DURNSTEIN - MELK. : Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Durnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue facade 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 6 | Passau | 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 7 | Regensburg | 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 8 | Nuremberg | 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 9 | Return Home | PRAGUE : Bid farewell to Nuremberg and transfer to Prague airport for your return flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Amacello Ship - European Rivers & Canals
- Disclaimer
- Departures are guaranteed
- River Cruise prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Category E deluxe outside stateroom with window. Single supplement for cruise: 50% of twin price, Junior Suites 100% of twin price
- Port Charges: 7 night cruise $91 per person, 14 night cruise $182 per person and 21 night cruise $273 per person
- Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included in the air inclusive price
- Air price is based on departures from New York. Additional add-on airfares from other cities will be available after clicking on Book Now! The air inclusive prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability.
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Tours
2008 Blue Danube Discovery
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