2010 ROMANTIC DANUBE

9 Days/7 Nights/20 Meals 7 Nights Cruise

Highlights:

  • 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
  • Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV stations
  • Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms
  • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
  • Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner onboard the Ship
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music
  • Use of Bicycles to explore on your own
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • All English Language onboard in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • Transfers are not provided for cruise only passengers
  • All local Taxes

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    Tour Operator
    CIE Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 6/30/2010
    Duration
    9 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADEPART USA : Board your overnight flight.
    Day 2VilshofenVILSHOFEN : Arrive in Vilshofen, on the confluence of the Vils and Danube river. Here, docked in the center of town, your luxurious ship awaits you. Later this afternoon, join your fellow passengers as we celebrate "Oktoberfest" in Vilshofen. Beer, oom-pah-pah band, song and dance Bavarian style, is a perfect way to celebrate the start of your cruise. (D)
    Day 3PassauVILSHOFEN - PASSAU : This morning relax onboard or explore Vilshofen's beautiful old town, which is located directly on the banks of the Danube and the Vils. From the river the old town gives the impression of a floating peninsula. In the background above the town the imposing double-towers of the Benedictine Abbey Schweiklberg is dominating the scenery. During lunch you will cruise to Passau, where this afternoon enjoy your walking tour through this 2,000-year-old fairy tale city. Due to its unique position on the Danube, Passau has been given the nickname, "Venice on the Danube." For those that wish, join an optional tour to Munich. Departing in midmorning from Vilshofen you will drive to Munich arriving in time for lunch at the Hofbrauhaus. In the afternoon you will enjoy a walking tour of the historic city center, seeing its famous Town Hall with glockenspiel, located in Marienplatz and see Frauenkirche and "devils footprint" before rejoining the ship in Passau. (B,L,D)
    Day 4GMUNDENLINZ, AUSTRIA - GMUNDEN : This morning the ship arrives in Linz, the second largest city in Austria. This morning you will tour this historic city, before returning to the ship for lunch onboard. This afternoon we visit the "Salzkammergut" The UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Austrian Lake District, and the town of Gmunden, on the beautiful "Traunsee" Lake Traun. Here there is time to visit the picturesque Ort Castle with its beautiful details, Renaissance frescos and triangular inner courtyard, or enjoy a scenic cruise across the lake. For the more adventurous, you can take a cable car ride up Grunberg mountain for spectacular views over the lake. For those passengers not wishing to visit the lake district, you can join an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. This is a wonderfully preserved medieval town, nestled in the hills just over the Austrian-Czech border. (B,L,D)
    Day 5KREMS (DURNSTEIN)MELK - KREMS (DURNSTEIN) : Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries. From here, continue cruising the beautiful Wachau valley to Krems, where you will visit Durnstein. Enjoy a walking tour through cobblestone streets that reveal quaint 16th-century town houses and taverns. Tonight, after dinner onboard, you will sample the local wine as we visit a local "weingut" for wine tasting. (B,L,D)
    Day 6ViennaVIENNA : During a guided sightseeing tour you will see the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Karntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or join an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
    Day 7BratislavaBRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA : This afternoon, enjoy a scenic cruise to Bratislava followed by a walking tour, which reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to shop or explore on your own. Tonight, there is an evening music performance onboard. (B,L,D)
    Day 8BudapestBUDAPEST, HUNGARY : This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to historic Buda Castle from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and much more. Spend the remainder of the day on your own. Tonight, enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner with Gypsy music. (B,L,D)
    Day 9BudapestBUDAPEST : Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

    B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    04/17/2010$2,959.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    04/18/2010$2,199.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    05/01/2010$3,239.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    05/02/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    06/03/2010$3,619.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    06/04/2010$2,499.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    07/11/2010$3,529.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    07/12/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    08/12/2010$3,669.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    08/13/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    08/26/2010$3,799.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    08/27/2010$2,599.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    09/09/2010$3,419.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    09/10/2010$2,699.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    10/30/2010$3,099.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    10/31/2010Quote
    11/01/2010$2,199.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    11/14/2010$2,499.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    11/15/2010$1,999.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
    11/20/2010$2,499.00* (USD) / 9 days including air from US - Land w/Air Twin Sharing Quote
    11/21/2010$1,999.00* (USD) / 8 days Prague to Budapest - Land Only Twin Sharing Quote
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