8 Days Budapest/Munich
from $1649 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Budapest on day 2 and Passau to Munich on day 9 when Brendan issues the airline tickets
- Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- On board facilities including a beauty salon and souvenir shop
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Brendan flight bag and portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
- Day 2, Sun. ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. at Budapest Welcome to Budapest! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the ship. The rest of the day is free. (D) Day 3, Mon. BUDAPEST. at Budapest Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, medieval and modern. Made up of hilly Buda, flat Pest and ancient Obuda, it straddles the Danube River. A city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the early 19th-century bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion with dramatic vistas of the city. This evening, the captain hosts a Welcome Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
- Day 4, Tue. BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. at Bratislava A tour through Bratislava highlights the town's eclectic mix of Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Nicknamed the “Coronation City of Kings,” the sidewalks have golden crowns embedded in the pavement to identify the route of the coronation procession of eleven kings over the centuries. See Old Freedom Square, Grassalkovich Palais, Bratislava Castle, Michael's Gate, Mirbach Palace and Primatial Palace. (B,L,D)
- Day 5, Wed. VIENNA, AUSTRIA. at Vienna A \tour in Vienna travels along the stately Ringstrasse, the broad thoroughfare lined with many imperial buildings and monuments. See St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782, and Mozarthaus, where the famous composer lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (B,L,D)
- Day 6, Thu. DÜRNSTEIN / CRUISING THE WACHAU VALLEY / MELK. at Melk Vist the village of Dürnstein, with its beautiful Stiftskirche. Then cruise through the heart of the Wachau Valley, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop in Melk and take a tour of the splendid Benedictine Abbey. (B,L,D)
- Day 7, Fri. LINZ / SALZBURG EXCURSION. at Salzburg Disembark in Linz and board a motorcoach for a visit to Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for the film The Sound of Music. After your guided tour and some free time, return to the ship. (B,D)
- Day 8, Sat. PASSAU, GERMANY. at Passau On your final day of sightseeing, take a guided walk through the medieval section of Passau and past St. Stephan's Cathedral, home to Europe's largest pipe organ. Later, return to St. Stephan's for an organ concert.* Tonight the captain hosts a Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
- * The organ concert is not available on Sundays, Catholic holidays or in Mar, Apr or Nov.
- Day 9, Sun. DEPART MUNICH. at Munich Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight leaving no earlier than 10 a.m. (CB)
2008 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
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| July 12, 2008 | July 20, 2008 | $2,349.00 |
| July 26, 2008 | August 3, 2008 | $2,349.00 |
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| August 9, 2008 | August 17, 2008 | $2,349.00 |
| August 23, 2008 | August 31, 2008 | $2,349.00 |
| September 6, 2008 | September 14, 2008 | $2,549.00 |
| September 20, 2008 | September 28, 2008 | $2,549.00 |
| October 4, 2008 | October 12, 2008 | $2,549.00 |
| October 18, 2008 | October 26, 2008 | $2,549.00 |
| November 1, 2008 | November 9, 2008 | $2,049.00 |
| November 15, 2008 | November 23, 2008 | $1,649.00 |
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| March 28, 2009 | April 5, 2009 | $1,949.00 |
| April 4, 2009 | April 12, 2009 | $1,999.00 |
| April 11, 2009 | April 19, 2009 | $2,099.00 |
| April 18, 2009 | April 26, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| April 25, 2009 | May 3, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| May 2, 2009 | May 10, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| May 9, 2009 | May 17, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| May 16, 2009 | May 24, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| May 23, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| May 30, 2009 | June 7, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| June 6, 2009 | June 14, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| June 13, 2009 | June 21, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| June 20, 2009 | June 28, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| June 27, 2009 | July 5, 2009 | $2,799.00 |
| July 4, 2009 | July 12, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| July 11, 2009 | July 19, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| July 18, 2009 | July 26, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| July 25, 2009 | August 2, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| August 1, 2009 | August 9, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| August 8, 2009 | August 16, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| August 15, 2009 | August 23, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| August 22, 2009 | August 30, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| August 29, 2009 | September 6, 2009 | $2,649.00 |
| September 5, 2009 | September 13, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| September 12, 2009 | September 20, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| September 19, 2009 | September 27, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| September 26, 2009 | October 4, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| October 3, 2009 | October 11, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| October 10, 2009 | October 18, 2009 | $2,899.00 |
| October 17, 2009 | October 25, 2009 | $2,859.00 |
| October 24, 2009 | November 1, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| October 31, 2009 | November 8, 2009 | $2,299.00 |
| November 7, 2009 | November 15, 2009 | $1,859.00 |
| November 14, 2009 | November 22, 2009 | $1,799.00 |
*Savings are cruise only, based on select new 2009 river cruises booked and deposited by September 30, 2008. Cabin upgrades are available at an additional cost. Port taxes from $84 - $168 per person are additional. Valid on new bookings only. Not valid for groups. Ask about our low international airfares. Other restrictions apply. Savings on select cruises include: Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $150 per person ($300 per cabin) or Book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $300 per person ($600 per cabin). Save $150 or $300 per person on: Casltes along the Rhine, Enchanting Danube, Paris & Normandy, Burgundy & Provence, Douro Valley, Paris & Europe River Romance, Danube Holiday Markets, European Holiday Markets, Parisian Winter Holiday and Imperial Russia. Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $250 per person ($500 per cabin) or book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $500 per person ($1000 per cabin). Save $250 or $500 per person on: Legendary Rhine & Moselle, European Serenade, Eastern European Explorer, European Jewels, Grand France. Book and pay in full 10 months in advance and save up to 7.5% on: Best of Egypt, Wonders of Egypt, Egyptian Voyager, Highlights of China, and China Discovery.
