Romantic Danube (Budapest to Nuremberg) 2010
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Book select river cruises and receive up to 2 for 1 fares plus amazing air discounts. Offer valid on new bookings who pay in full by March 31, 2010. 2 for 1 air savings applies to guest in stateroom categories A and B in May and June; all others receive $300 per couple off air. Certain restrictions apply. Discount has not been reflected in prices shown, please call us for discounts.
Dates & Prices
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| Start Date | End Date | Cat1 | Cat2 | Cat3 | Cat4 | Quote |
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| Sat, Mar 20, 2010 | Sat, Mar 27, 2010 | Quote | ||||
| Sat, May 01, 2010 | Sat, May 08, 2010 | Quote | ||||
| Sat, May 15, 2010 | Sat, May 22, 2010 | Quote | ||||
| Sat, May 29, 2010 | Sat, Jun 05, 2010 | Quote | ||||
| Sat, Jun 12, 2010 | Sat, Jun 19, 2010 | $4799 | Quote | |||
| Sat, Jun 26, 2010 | Sat, Jul 03, 2010 | $4799 | Quote | |||
| Sat, Jul 10, 2010 | Sat, Jul 17, 2010 | $5599 | $5399 | $4599 | Quote | |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2010 | Sat, Jul 31, 2010 | $5599 | $5399 | $4599 | Quote | |
| Sat, Aug 07, 2010 | Sat, Aug 14, 2010 | $5599 | $5399 | $4599 | Quote | |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2010 | Sat, Aug 28, 2010 | $5599 | $5399 | $4599 | Quote | |
| Sat, Sep 04, 2010 | Sat, Sep 11, 2010 | $6199 | $5199 | Quote | ||
| Sat, Sep 18, 2010 | Sat, Sep 25, 2010 | $6199 | $5199 | Quote | ||
| Sat, Oct 02, 2010 | Sat, Oct 09, 2010 | $6199 | $5199 | Quote | ||
| Sat, Oct 16, 2010 | Sat, Oct 23, 2010 | $5199 | $4999 | $4199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Oct 30, 2010 | Sat, Nov 06, 2010 | $5199 | $4999 | $4199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Nov 13, 2010 | Sat, Nov 20, 2010 | $4199 | $3999 | $3199 | $2799 | Quote |
| Sat, Nov 27, 2010 | Sat, Dec 04, 2010 | $4199 | $3999 | $3199 | $2799 | Quote |
| Sat, Dec 11, 2010 | Sat, Dec 18, 2010 | $4199 | $3999 | $3199 | $2799 | Quote |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2010 | Mon, Jan 03, 2011 | $4199 | $3999 | $3199 | $2799 | Quote |
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Itinerary
During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary's capital - traditional 'Buda' and more cosmopolitan 'Pest' - and from Fishermen's Bastion, see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna's imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria's Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the 'Blue Danube' in his famous melody.
Day 1 Budapest Arrive in Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital divided by the Danube River. We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship. After boarding, you have free time to take a stroll beside the Danube or in the Vaci Utca, a pedestrian thoroughfare featuring shops and cafes. (D)
Day 2 Budapest
Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrassy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes' Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda's Castle District. Walk up the hill to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant views. Return to your ship for lunch as we set sail through the scenic Danube Bend, past landmarks like the castle of Visegrad and the basilica of Esztergom. Enjoy a midafternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Vienna
Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See some of Vienna's gracious architecture, then ride along the beautiful Ringstrasse with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater. You then see St. Stephan's Cathedral. After lunch aboard, the afternoon is yours to further explore this city on your own. Shop along the Kartnerstrasse or take an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and summer residence of the Habsburgs. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this "City of Waltzes" with an optional evening concert. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Melk
After breakfast, sail through the stunningly scenic Wachau Valley to the Benedictine abbey at Melk, and join a guided tour through the ornate interior of this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and admire the library's extensive collection of medieval manuscripts; enjoy the garden courtyard and the terrace's Wachau Valley views. Rejoin your ship for lunch, dinner and leisurely cruising along the Danube - taste some local Austrian specialties as you spot charming riverside towns and castle ruins here and there. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Passau
Arrive midmorning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town's narrow streets takes you through the Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You see the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe's largest church organ. Eat lunch aboard, but return to the city for further exploration on your own before an early evening departure and cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Passau organ concert not available after November 1.
Day 6 Regensburg
After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. You see one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter's Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany's oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstkuche. Lunch served aboard.
This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River - or take an optional Danube Gorge excursion. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to the Danube Gorge's dramatic scenery and spectacular 400-foot chalk cliffs. Visit Weltenburg Abbey, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner aboard. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Main-Danube Canal and Nuremberg
Very early this morning, you sail through a number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. Begun as Charlemagne's dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria's second largest city. Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, historic home of the Nuremberg Trials. You have a brief stop at the Court House before returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls.
Your tour ends with a walk from the imperial castle grounds past the Albrecht Durer House on your way to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore - or, join an optional World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Nuremberg
After breakfast, disembark and we take you to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic. You will stay close to Prague's Old Town and will get a tour of the landmark Prague Castle. (B)
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
What's Included
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
Daily Shore Excursions
6 included guided tours
All Meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Port Charges Included on all itineraries
Air Taxes, Fees, Fuel Surcharges and Transfers Included with airfare
Note: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and ship/hotel may be purchased separately at the cost of $60 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on check-in or check-out day only. Airfare includes all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as all air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Additional baggage charges may apply; consult your airline.
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
Cabin upgrades are available upon request!
Note: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and ship/hotel may be purchased separately at the cost of $60 per person, per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on check-in or check-out day only. Airfare includes all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as all air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Additional baggage charges may apply; consult your airline.
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cabin 1 | Category - B |
| Cabin 2 | Category - C |
| Cabin 3 | Category - D |
| Cabin 4 | Category - E |
Cabin upgrades are available upon request!
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
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