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 | Grand European Cruise (Amsterdam to Bucharest)
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| | Operator | Tauck | | Ship | MS Swiss Emerald | | Length | 24 Days | | Port Charges | Included | | Starting City | Amsterdam, Holland | | Ending City | Bucharest, Romania | | Regions | Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia | | Rivers | Danube, Main, Rhine | | Departure Date | May 10, 2009 | | Return Date | Jun 02, 2009 |
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| Set sail on this 24 day journey departing from Amsterdam aboard Swiss Emerald. This river cruise highlights Koln, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest. Onboard, enjoy all the fine amenities that Tauck has to offer. | _2079.jpg) |
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* 1. Arrive Amsterdam
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam, Netherlands. A transfer is included from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport to the riverboat. Embarkation begins anytime after 4:00 PM aboard Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire or Swiss Jewel.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals D
* 2. Discover Amsterdam
In the Netherlands' capital, visit the Rijksmuseum and see the city's historic architecture on a scenic canal cruise.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 3. Historic Treasures of Köln
Cruise the Rhine to Köln (Cologne). A walking tour includes mighty Kölner Dom, one of Europe's greatest cathedrals; explore the Hohe Strasse pedestrian area.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 4. Lorelei Valley / Cruise to Rüdesheim
Choose a walking tour of Old Town Koblenz or a visit to Marksburg Castle; cruise through the Lorelei Valley to Rüdesheim and Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 5. Miltenberg / Cruise the Main
Wind your way along the Main; visit walled, medieval Miltenberg, whose roots date back to Roman times.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 6. Würzburg / Rothenburg
Würzburg - with its 18th-century Residenz and Alte Mainbrücke - and Rothenburg's Gothic cathedral and medieval towered walls await your discovery today.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 7. Explore Medieval Bamberg
Enjoy cruising along the River Main before journeying to historic Bamberg today. See this charming Bavarian town's 13th-century cathedral, unique architecture and colorful gardens on a walking tour of Old Town.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 8. Main-Danube Canal / Nürnberg
After cruising the Main-Danube Canal to Nürnberg, take your choice of a tour of sites associated with World War II, or the medieval town and the Albrecht Dürer House.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 9. Ancient Regensburg
Stroll through medieval Regensburg on the Danube, once a campsite of the Roman legions, on a walking tour.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 10. Discover Passau / Danube Cruise
Passau, known for its stained glass, entices with a rich heritage and a wealth of Baroque treasures. Cruise to Melk.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 11. Picturesque Melk / Dürnstein
Visit 900-year-old Melk Abbey; in Dürnstein, take a walking tour and see the ruins of a hilltop castle where Richard the Lionhearted was once imprisoned.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 12. Experience Imperial Vienna
Take a city tour of Austria's capital, and choose a tour of Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Silver Room. Attend a private gala Imperial Evening tonight.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 13. Historic Bratislava, Slovakia
In Bratislava, a walking tour chronicles 17 centuries of history and Slovak culture; see Baroque palaces and St. Martin's Cathedral, and visit the Old Town Hall.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 14. Relax at a Spa / Budapest at Leisure
Upon arrival in Budapest, relax on a spa visit and spend time exploring the architecturally rich city on your own.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 15. Hungary's Capital, Budapest
Today's city sightseeing tour of Hungary's colorful capital, set on both sides of the Danube River, includes patriotic Heroes' Square and Fishermen's Bastion.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 16. Visit Solt & Kalocsa, Hungary
Ride a horse-drawn wagon to an equestrian center for a demonstration by traditional Puszta horsemen; visit the beautiful library of the Bishop's Palace in Kalocsa.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 17. Cruise to Vukovar, Croatia
Discover Croatia's storied history in the fortified city of Osijek and in the 1,100-year-old port city of Vukovar.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 18. Belgrade, Serbia's Capital
Awaken in Belgrade; sightseeing includes visits to Tito's Memorial, St. Sava Church, and Kalemegdan Fortress; see Parliament and bustling Slavija Square.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 19. Iron Gate of the Danube
Spend a day cruising the Danube, gliding through the fabled Iron Gate en route to Bulgaria; enjoy views of the Transylvanian Alps, and look for the unique rock sculpture of King Decebalus carved into the riverbank.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 20. Welcome to Bulgaria
Explore Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria's capital in medieval times. In Arbanassi, sample local cuisine and meet your Bulgarian contemporaries at a home-hosted lunch.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
* 21. Romania's Black Sea Coast
Visit the seaside resorts of Mamaia and Constanta on Romania's popular Black Sea coast. Please join us tonight for the Captain's farewell reception and dinner.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
22. Disembark Ship / Bucharest
Disembark in Cernavoda; travel to Bucharest, where you'll see Revolution Square and the granite Triumphal Arch; visit the city's massive People's Palace.
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
23. Peles Castle / Snagov Monastery
Choose a visit to Peles Castle or to Snagov Monastery, purported burial place of the original Dracula.
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
24. Journey Home
Tour ends: Bucharest, Romania. A transfer is included from the Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest to Bucharest Airport; allow 21⁄2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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WHATS INCLUDED
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- Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise
Director
- All private Tauck shore excursions - $1,540 Value!
- Two nights at the Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest, a five-star historic
landmark hotel in the heart of the city
- A private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace in Vienna
featuring dinner and Viennese music
- Memorable visits to Melk Abbey, Kölner Dom, and Siegfrieds Mechanisches
Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim
- A horse-drawn wagon ride to an equestrian center in Hungary for a
demonstration of cultural traditions
- Choice of excursions to Peles Castle or Snagov Monastery
- Guided sightseeing in the European cultural capitals of Vienna, Bucharest,
Budapest, Belgrade and Bratislava
- Breakfast & dinner daily and most lunches. Select meals in local restaurants;
wine with dinner on the riverboat
- Service charges, taxes, porterage, airport transfers and applicable fuel
surcharges
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes
cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship, shore
excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck
Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included
meals.
International Airfare is additional. Call for special rates on
international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the United
States (subject to availability).
Itinerary Changes - Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to
alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions
at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to
closure due to state, local or religious holidays.
Note:
This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city. Please ask at
time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise, or
about our Cruise Protection Plan. Some departures may visit Bran Castle instead
of Peles Castle due to weekly closures.
Pricing Categories
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