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| | Operator | Trafalgar | | Ship | MS River Empress | | Length | 16 Days | | Port Charges | Not Included | | Starting City | Budapest, Hungary | | Ending City | Amsterdam, Holland | | Regions | Austria, Germany, Holland, Hungary | | Rivers | Danube, Main, Rhine | | Departure Date | Aug 01, 2009 | | Return Date | Aug 16, 2009 |
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| Experience the true jewels of European art, architecture, and culture. Embark on a history-steeped European journey that takes you through four countries, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands-and along three great rivers the Danube, Main, and Rhine. From the stunning, exotic beauty of Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne's Cathedral-there are incomparable sights on this trip you'll see. Sail through Austria's lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile engineering marvel the Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River. Travel the Rhine, where you'll see fairytale castles and sloping vineyards, and hear about the river's legends. And step back in time as you walk through the cobblestone streets of medieval cities -Regensburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg-to name just a few. Savor all the majestic beauty and mystique of a European Jewels river cruise. Who will enjoy this cruise: Architecture fans will be enthralled with a grand collection of medieval, gothic, baroque, and modern buildings. Photographers can capture an endless parade of scenic beauty and historic splendor. | _2066.jpg) |
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Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest
Day 2 - Arrive Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship. (Dinner)
Day 3 - Budapest
See Budapest's famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building, and the UNESCO World Heritage Castle Hill district. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour
Day 4 - Cruising the Danube
Cruising the scenic Danube Enjoy a leisure day onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Vienna
Your Vienna excursion will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral. Visit the historic Mozart House. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day 6 - Cruising the Wachau Valley and Melk
Cruise the scenic UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley. Tour Melk's 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey Visit
Day 7 - Passau
Explore charming Old Town Passau and visit St. Stephan's Cathedral for an organ recital on Europe's largest pipe organ.
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour and organ concert
Concert not available before May 2, after November 1, and on Sundays.
Day 8 - Regensburg
Discover one of Germany's unspoiled medieval gems and marvel at the architectural treasures of Old Town, including the 12th-century Stone Bridge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour
Day 9 - Nuremberg
Sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal in the morning. Then tour Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls, and learn about its WWII history. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour
Day 10 - Bamberg
Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg and marvel at its unique town hall, Renaissance palaces, baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg Walking Tour
Day 11 - Wurzburg
Visit the Wurzburg Residenz, an impeccable example of baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz cellar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Wurzburg Residenz and Wine Tasting
Day 12 - Wertheim and Miltenberg
Tour medieval Wertheim, which sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber rivers. We'll then cruise the wonderfully peaceful Main River to the tiny fairytale town of Miltenberg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Wertheim and Miltenberg Walking Tour
Day 13 - Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
Your full-day tour takes you to Heidelberg, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Full-day Tour of Heidelberg
Day 14 - Rudesheim
Enjoy scenic vistas of Rudesheim on a gondola ride to the Niederwald Heights. Then, cruise the romantic Rhine, where tiny villages are lorded over by legend-shrouded castles. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Heights
Day 15 - Cologne
Your walking tour takes you to the beloved Cologne Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Note: No tours inside the Cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 16 - Depart Amsterdam
Transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or extend your stay in exciting Amsterdam.
Please Note
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WHATS INCLUDED
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Budapest: Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion, and UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district.
- Vienna: City tour.
- Melk: A guided tour of the Abbey.
- Passau: Visit St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital.
- Regensburg: Walking tour.
- Nuremberg: Tour of this medieval city.
- Bamberg: Guided walk through Bamberg Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wurzburg: Enjoy wine tasting fabulous Franconian wines.
- Wertheim: Visit the glass museum.
- Heidelberg: A guided tour of the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and through the Old Town.
- Rudesheim: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical museum.
- Cologne: Walking tour and visit to Cologne Cathedral
Dining Highlights
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
- Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
First Class Travel Highlights
- 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Empress
- 13 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
- All transfers
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.
- Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
- Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these transfers.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
Port Charges: $196
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
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