2008 & 2009 Legendary Danube
Highlights
7-Day Cruising on a Deluxe Ship Tours & Free Time in Prague Non-Stop Scenery on River Danube Main/Danube Canal Vienna Sightseeing Benedictine Abbey Tour in Melk Scenic Wachau Valley Farewell Dinner with Gypsy Music
What's Included
All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise & Air package Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner Services of Professional Cruise Director 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) Transfer from the Hotel in Prague to the Ship in Nuremberg Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music All local Taxes 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship Use of Amadante/Amacello/Amalegro/Amadagio Ship's Bicycles to explore
What's Included
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7544572
- Tour Operator
- CIE Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 4/30/2009
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA for Czech Republic | Depart USA for Czech Republic: Board your overnight flight to Prague. |
| Day 2 | Prague | Arrive Prague: Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. If you have purchased air arrangements through us, complimentary transfers are included. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure. The 1,000-year-old capital Prague is Europe's best-preserved city. The River Vltava divides the city in two with the Castle Quarter and Little Quarter on the west and the Old Town and New Town on the east. These four areas were distinct towns until 1800 and the Charles Bridge, linking the two halves, was the only bridge until 1850. |
| Day 3 | Prague | Prague Touring: Take a half-day sightseeing tour starting at the Old Town Square to see the 13th century Town Hall with its intricate Astronomical Clock; Hradcany Castle, home to Czech rulers for over 1,000 years; St. Vitus' Cathedral, which was started in 1344 and finally finished in 1929; and Charles Bridge, the statue-lined bridge linking the Old Town to the Castle Quarter. Also walk through the Jewish quarter to the Old Market Square. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) |
| Day 4 | Prague | Prague at Leisure: Enjoy a full day on your own to discover more of this delightful city. With its long history, the city offers a wealth of museums, galleries, churches, palaces and gardens. You may like to visit St. Nicholas Church, built in the finest and most ornate high Baroque style. There are plenty of cafes and bars where you may like to sit and watch the locals going about their business. Walk through Wenceslas Square with its huge equestrian statue in the center. (B) |
| Day 5 | Embark on your Ship | Embark on your Ship: This morning depart Prague after breakfast and stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Karlsbad, and most famous for its Bohemian spa. In the afternoon, drive to Nurnberg to your luxurious river cruise ship. Step aboard for a welcome by your crew, who will help you prepare for an enchanting week of cruising. Settle into your cabin and explore the facilities of the compact river ship. Tonight gather with your fellow travelers for a gala welcome dinner. (B, D) |
| Day 3 | Nuremburg & Main-Danube Canal | Nuremburg & Main-Danube Canal: Enjoy a tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during World War II, much of it was restored to its original style. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level. In 1992 an important canal link from the Rhine to the Danube River was completed, through the Main River, which opened up shipping between the North Sea and Black Sea, a distance of 2,176 miles. Then descend through stair-step locks to the charming Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B, L, D) |
| Day 7 | Medieval Regensburg | Medieval Regensburg: This morning takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal. Tour Regensburg, considered one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to a Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. The rest of the afternoon is free for exploring, or to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey in the Danube Gorge. In the evening enjoy a musical performance onboard. (B, L, D) |
| Day 8 | Passau & Linz or Salzburg | Passau & Linz or Salzburg: Cruise to Passau, where the Rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Built on a narrow rocky tongue of land between the Danube and the Inn, Passau faces the wooded cliffs and the fortress of Oberhaus on the left bank of the Danube. Your city tour takes you to explore this fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. If you wish, take an optional full day excursion to fascinating Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and the site of internationally famous music and drama festivals. Salt mining has historically been important to the city and today it is full of charming houses and quaint streets. For those staying onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port. (B, L, D) |
| Day 9 | Melk & Vienna | Melk & Vienna: Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. Dock in Melk and take a guided tour of Melk Abbey, one of Europe's great sights. Established as a fortified Benedictine abbey in the 11th century, it was destroyed by fire so that what you see today is 18th-century Baroque and restored in 1996. Cruise through the Wachau Valley, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its steep hills, baroque villages, ancient monuments, and over 50 wineries, the valley will captivate you. Reach Vienna where you may explore the city a little on your own after dinner. Until World War I Vienna was the capital of the mighty Habsburg Empire. (B, L, D) |
| Day 10 | Highlights | Vienna Highlights: Sightseeing includes the Imperial Hofburg Palace, Habsburg residence from the 13th century to 1918, which today is headquarters of the Spanish Riding School and the Vienna Boys' Choir. See the world-famous Vienna State Opera House and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral with its colorful ceramic roof tiles, and visit the National Library. You will have free time to browse around the shops in Karntnerstrasse or you may wish to visit the Sacher Cafe, where the famous Sachertorte was first created. Rejoin your ship and enjoy dinner as you glide past Slovakia and cruise overnight to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. (B, L, D) |
| Day 11 | Budapest | Explore Budapest: Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the pedestrianized Vaci utca, stroll along the Danube Embankment or try some of the baths for which the city is famous. After lunch your sightseeing tour includes the two parts of the city - Buda and Pest, on opposite banks of the Danube. See some of the seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elizabeth Bridges, which connect Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. From historic Buda Castle you will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and much more. Say farewell to your newfound friends at tonight's Gala Farewell Dinner. (B, L, D) |
| Day 12 | Depart Budapest | Depart Budapest: Your fascinating cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. If you have purchased air arrangements through us, complimentary transfers are included. Hotel nights are available if you wish to extend your vacation and stay in Budapest. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Hotel in Prague TBA - Prague - 3 night(s)
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