15 Days Budapest/Amsterdam
from $3,389.00 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Budapest on day 2 and Amsterdam on day 16 when Brendan issues the airline tickets
- 14 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 Upon arrival, you will be met and transfered to the ship. The balance of the day is free to begin exploring this charming city on your own. (D)
- Day 3, Mon. BUDAPEST. at Budapest Budapest is a vibrant mix of East and West, of medieval and modern. Made up of three parts – Buda, the hills, Pest, the flat lands and ancient Obuda, it is divided by the Danube. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Tonight, your captain welcomes you to his ship with a special Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)
- Day 4, Tue. CRUISING THE DANUBE. at Vienna Enjoy a day of leisure on board as the ship glides along to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.” (B,L,D)
- Day 5, Wed. VIENNA, AUSTRIA. at Vienna Take a panoramic overview tour of Austria’s capital city. Travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings give off a distinctive imperial air, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral and stroll past Mozarthaus, Mozart’s former home. Then there is free time to explore on your own or take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace. (B,L,D)
- Day 6, Thu. WACHAU VALLEY / MELK. at Melk Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the lush, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. Upon arrival in Melk, take a guided tour of the 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, a splendid example of Baroque art and architecture. (B,L,D)
- Day 7, Fri. PASSAU, GERMANY. at Passau Take a walking tour of 2,000-year-old Passau, revealing the highlights of this quaint town. Visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and enjoy an organ concert*. (B,L,D) * Concert not available on Sundays, Catholic holidays or in Nov.
- Day 8, Sat. REGENSBURG. at Regensburg Regensburg is a friendly town with cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and Roman remnants. On a walking tour, you will see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century and the town’s 12th-century Stone Bridge, completed in 1146. (B,L,D)
- Day 9, Sun. NUREMBERG. at Nuremburg Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, a medieval German city with defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Re-board your cruiser and learn about the fascinating Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which allows ships to sail from Amsterdam to the Black Sea. (B,L,D)
- Day 10, Mon. BAMBERG. at Bamberg Stroll through charming Bamberg with your guide. Visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the rows of historic buildings and the old Town Hall overhanging the river. (B,L,D)
- Day 11, Tue. WÜRZBURG. at Wurzburg Visit Germany’s most pristine example of Baroque architecture, the Würzburg Residenz, former palace of the prince-bishops. Your tour will be capped off with a wine tasting in the Residenz cellar. (B,L,D)
- Day 12, Wed. WERTHEIM / MILTENBERG. at Miltenberg A morning walking tour of Wertheim shows off the splendid Franconian architecture. During the afternoon, cruise the meandering Main River before exploring Miltenberg. See the half-timbered houses, the “Crooked House” and the famous Royal Inn. (B,L,D)
- Day 13, Thu. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION. at Heidelberg Coach from Miltenberg to Heidelberg, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour of the town takes you to the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle for a stroll through the courtyard and on through the Old Town. Coach back to re-board the ship. (B,D)
- Day 14, Fri. RÜDESHEIM. at Rudesheim Stop in Rüdesheim, a quaint Rhine Valley wine town. Board a gondola for a trip to the Niederwald Monument, the giant statue commemorating the unification of Germany. Afterward, you might want to take an optional lunch and wine tasting excursion. Spend a relaxing afternoon cruising the Rhine. (B,L,D)
- Day 15, Sat. COLOGNE. at Cologne (Koln) Germany Today’s walking tour in Cologne takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town, passing by tiny squares and little churches. Stop for a visit to the imposing and magnificent Cologne Cathedral*, from every angle, a work of art. (B,L,D) * The cathedral cannot be visited inside on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
- Day 16, Sun. DEPART AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. at Amsterdam Disembark and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight home. (CB)
2008 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| July 19, 2008 | August 3, 2008 | $4,139.00 |
| August 16, 2008 | August 31, 2008 | $4,139.00 |
| September 13, 2008 | September 28, 2008 | $4,539.00 |
| October 11, 2008 | October 26, 2008 | $4,139.00 |
| November 8, 2008 | November 23, 2008 | $3,389.00 |
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| April 25, 2009 | May 10, 2009 | $4,199.00 |
| May 9, 2009 | May 24, 2009 | $4,899.00 |
| May 23, 2009 | June 7, 2009 | $4,899.00 |
| June 6, 2009 | June 21, 2009 | $4,999.00 |
| June 16, 2009 | July 1, 2009 | $4,999.00 |
| June 20, 2009 | July 5, 2009 | $4,999.00 |
| June 30, 2009 | July 15, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| July 4, 2009 | July 19, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| July 18, 2009 | August 2, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| August 1, 2009 | August 16, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| August 7, 2009 | August 22, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| August 15, 2009 | August 30, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| August 21, 2009 | September 5, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| August 29, 2009 | September 13, 2009 | $5,099.00 |
| September 12, 2009 | September 27, 2009 | $5,099.00 |
| September 26, 2009 | October 11, 2009 | $4,999.00 |
| October 10, 2009 | October 25, 2009 | $4,699.00 |
| October 24, 2009 | November 8, 2009 | $4,299.00 |
*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.
