12 Days Prague/Budapest
from $2559 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in Prague on day 2 and Budapest on day 12
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast daily
- Transfer from Prague to the ship in Nuremberg
- Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine and beer with dinner
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain's Gala Dinner
- 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 amenities including fitness center, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- DAY 1 DEPART USA*
Board your overnight transatlantic flight. - DAY 2 ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. - DAYS 3 AND 4 PRAGUE
Two days in the captivating city of Prague. This 1,000 year old capital is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a UNESCO listed site. It straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. See some of its best known treasures on a halfday sightseeing tour, including the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe; Hradcany Castle courtyard; St. Vitus Cathedral; the Charles Bridge; and the Old Market Square. You have plenty of time free to explore on your own, browse through the shops for hand-cut crystal or souvenirs, relax in a cafe or restaurant, mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. Your Cruise Director will have other ideas and suggestions for things to do. (B daily) - DAY 5 PRAGUE / NUREMBURG, GERMANY / EMBARK SHIP
Depart Prague after breakfast. Stop in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, and enjoy some free time. This afternoon, drive through the pastoral countryside to Germany and on to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, gather on board for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D) - DAY 6 NUREMBURG
Enjoy a guided tour of this historic city with its many fabulous Gothic churches and patrician houses. Nuremberg's traditions include its famous spice cookies called Lebkuchen, toy making and metal working. Watch from the Sun Deck as the ship sets sail this afternoon. (B,L,D) - DAY 7 RRGENBURG
This morning takes you through the final stretch of the Main Danube Canal. In the charming town of Regensburg, a walking tour will show you the highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (B,L,D) - DAY 8 PASSAU / LINZ, AUSTRIA
Passau is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. Founded over 2,000 years ago, it is now a cultural center of Bavaria. An optional full day excursion to Salzburg and its most popular Sound of Music sights is available. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. (B,L,D) - DAY 9 MELK / VIENNA
In Melk, visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. One of Europe’s largest monasteries, the view from the terrace is breathtaking. Continue through the Wachau Valley to Vienna, the “City of Music.” Tonight explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional concert. (B,L,D) - DAY 10 VIENNA
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Vienna has much to offer. Sightseeing includes lavish Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, stately Ringstrasse, the National Library and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. There is time to enjoy a delicious sachertorte or apfelstrudel in a café or to shop in the Kärnterstrasse. (B,L,D) - DAY 11 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest joined with ancient Óbuda to form a new, unified city, Budapest. Spanning the banks of the Danube, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seven bridges, including the Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fisherman’s Bastion and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. There is also time to shop for peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain and paprika. (B,L,D) - DAY 12 DEPART BUDAPEST
Transfer for your onward flight. (B)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| April 29, 2009 | May 10, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| May 21, 2009 | June 1, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| May 28, 2009 | June 8, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| June 4, 2009 | June 15, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| June 10, 2009 | June 21, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| June 25, 2009 | July 6, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| July 2, 2009 | July 13, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| July 9, 2009 | July 20, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| July 16, 2009 | July 27, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| July 22, 2009 | August 2, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| July 23, 2009 | August 3, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| August 6, 2009 | August 17, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| August 13, 2009 | August 24, 2009 | $2,959.00 |
| August 20, 2009 | August 31, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| August 27, 2009 | September 7, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| September 2, 2009 | September 13, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| September 3, 2009 | Setember 14, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| September 24, 2009 | October 5, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| October 1, 2009 | October 12, 2009 | $3,159.00 |
| October 8, 2009 | October 19, 2009 | $3,059.00 |
| November 5, 2009 | November 16, 2009 | $2,659.00 |
| November 12, 2009 | November 23, 2009 | $2,559.00 |
The above prices are per person based on double occupancy. Please call for single rates. Triples are not available. Cruise only sails from Nuremberg to Budapest. Port charges: $98 per person. *Your Brendan Specialist will quote you the lowest airfare available from your hometown at the time of booking.
