14 Days Vienna/Amsterdam
from $3499 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Vienna on day 2 and Amsterdam on day 14 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 ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA. at Vienna Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be met and transferred to the ship. (D)
- Day 3 VIENNA. at Vienna A tour of this historic “City of Music” travels along the stately Ringstrasse to St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782, and then on to Mozarthaus, where Mozart lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. This evening the captain hosts a Welcome Dinner on board. (B,L,D)
- Day 4 LINZ. at Linz On a walking tour, see Linz's Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits. Then stroll through the pedestrian zone, Alter Markt, and the impressive Main Square. (B,L,D)
- Day 5 REGENSBURG, GERMANY. at Regensburg Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remnants. See the magnificent Cathedral of St. Peter and the town's famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (B,L,D)
- Day 6 NUREMBERG. at Nuremburg Make a stop in Nuremberg and see the Nazi Party Rally grounds, Kaiserburg Castle, the old town wall and the central market with its beautiful fountain. (B,L,D)
- Day 7 BAMBERG. at Bamberg Walk through Bamberg's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll along the serpentine streets with its baroque houses, and stop for photos of the Town Hall, overhanging the river. (B,L,D)
- Day 8 ROTHENBURG / WÜRZBURG. at Wurzburg Travel along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg where the ancient city walls still stand, protecting the gothic churches and gabled houses. Later, return to the ship in Würzburg. (B,L,D)
- Day 9 MILTENBERG. at Miltenberg Stop in Miltenberg, a medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses. A tour highlights Main Castle, the Old Town, New Square, the Royal Inn and the “Crooked House.” (B,L,D)
- Day 10 MAINZ. at Mainz Mainz is famous for Johannes Gutenberg, the town's native son who invented the printing press with movable type in 1447. A walking tour of the downtown area includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum.* Afterwards, take a walk through Old Town. (B,L,D) * The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Day 11 RÜDESHEIM / BOPPARD. at Boppard Disembark in the charming town of Rüdesheim. A short journey takes you to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Housing one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments, from tiny music boxes to a huge Concert-Piano-Orchestrion, this is a fascinating stop. Return to the ship and glide along the river to Boppard, where there is time to stroll through the streets on your own. (B,L,D)
- Day 12 COLOGNE. at Cologne (Koln) Germany In Cologne, a walking tour through the narrow streets shows you the highlights, including the fabulous Gothic Cathedral.* The city’s most famous landmark, the Cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. (B,L,D)
* The Cathedral is not visited on Sundays or Catholic holidays. - Day 13 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. at Amsterdam Sightseeing in this delightful city takes you past 16th and 17th century homes, churches and merchant buildings. Then enjoy a highlight visit to the Rijksmuseum, home to one of the finest collections of Dutch masterpieces in the world. Your tour includes time to view Rembrandt’s famous painting, The Night Watch. (B,L,D)
- Day 14 DEPART AMSTERDAM. at Amsterdam Disembark and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight home. (CB)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| May 2, 2009 | May 15, 2009 | $3,999.00 |
| June 7, 2009 | June 20, 2009 | $4,149.00 |
| June 19, 2009 | July 2, 2009 | $4,149.00 |
| June 19, 2009 | July 2, 2009 | $4,149.00 |
| July 1, 2009 | July 14, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| July 25, 2009 | August 7, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| August 6, 2009 | August 19, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| August 10, 2009 | August 23, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| August 22, 2009 | September 4, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| September 11, 2009 | September 24, 2009 | $4,359.00 |
| September 23, 2009 | October 6, 2009 | $4,359.00 |
| October 29, 2009 | November 11, 2009 | $3,799.00 |
| November 10, 2009 | November 23, 2009 | $3,499.00 |
*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.
