Enchanting Danube (Budapest to Munich) 2009
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Itinerary
Enjoy an exciting River Cruise on a great river in Germany and Hungary. The Danube, with all the breathtaking views all in the luxury of a great ship; the River Beatrice.
DAY 1 DEPART USABoard your overnight transatlantic flight.
DAY 2 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Welcome to Budapest! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the ship. The rest of the day is free. (D)
DAY 3 BUDAPEST
Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, medieval and modern. Made up of hilly Buda, flat Pest and ancient Obuda, it straddles the Danube River. A city tour features the Chain Bridge, the early 19th century bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest, the UNESCO listed Castle Hill district, and the 19th century Fisherman's Bastion with dramatic vistas of the city. This evening, the Captain hosts a Welcome Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
A tour through Bratislava highlights the town's eclectic mix of Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Nicknamed the Coronation City of Kings, the sidewalks have golden crowns embedded in the pavement to identify the route of the coronation procession of eleven kings over the centuries. See Old Freedom Square, Grassalkovich Palais, Bratislava Castle, Michael's Gate, Mirbach Palace and Primatial Palace. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
A tour in Vienna travels along the stately Ringstrasse, the broad thoroughfare lined with imperial buildings and monuments. See St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782, and Mozarthaus, where the famous composer lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 DURNSTEIN / CRUISING THE WACHAU VALLEY / MELK
Visit the village of Dernstein, with its beautiful Stiftskirche. Then cruise through the heart of the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Stop in Melk and take a tour of the splendid Benedictine Abbey. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 LINZ / SALZBURG EXCURSION
Disembark in Linz and board a motorcoach for a visit to Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for the film The Sound of Music. After your guided tour and some free time, return to the ship. (B,D)
DAY 8 PASSAU, GERMANY
On your final day of sightseeing, take a guided walk through the medieval section of Passau and past St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ. Later, return to St. Stephan's for an organ concert (the organ concert is not available on Sundays, Catholic holidays or in Mar, Apr or Nov.). Tonight the captain hosts a Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 DEPART MUNICH
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight leaving no earlier than 10 a.m. (CB)
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
What's Included
- Airport transfers
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- On board facilities including a fitness center, beauty salon and souvenir shop
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Sailing on the River Beatrice
- Portfolio of travel documents
Port charges $98 per person
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cabin 1 | Category - 1 |
| Cabin 2 | Category - 2 |
| Cabin 3 | Category - 3 |
| Cabin 4 | Category - 5 |
Cabin upgrades are available upon request!
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
1-800-342-0019
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Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm ET
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