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AMAWATERWAYS - 2011 Blue Danube Cruise

 
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14 Days - Spend 2 nights in Budapest, enjoy an unforgettable
7-night cruise then relax for 3 nights in Prague

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2011 Departures and Prices Per Person in  USD
Ship
Start Cruise
Cruise Cost Cruise + Land
Amalyra
15 April
$2,399 $3,549
Amalegro
18 May
$2,699 $3,849
Amadolce 21 May $2,699 $3,849
Amalyra 03 June $2,699 $3,849
Amalyra 17 June $2,699 $3,849
Amadolce 18 June $2,699 $3,849
Amalyra 01 July $2,599 $3,749
Amalegro 13 July $2,599 $3,749
Amalyra 14 July $2,599 $3,749
Amacello 21 July $2,599 $3,749
Amalyra 29 July $2,599 $3,749
Amadolce 30 July $2,599 $3,749
Amalyra 12 August $2,599 $3,749
Amalyra 26 August $2,599 $3,749
Amalegro 07 September $2,799 $3,949
Amalyra 09 September $2,799 $3,949
Amadolce 10 September $2,799 $3,949
Amalyra 23 September $2,799 $3,949
Amadante 30 September $2,799 $3,949
Amalyra 07 October $2,599 $3,749
Amacello 13 October $2,499 $3,649
Amadolce 22 October $2,399 $3,549
Amadante 28 October $2,299 $3,449
Amalegro 02 November $2,099 $3,149
Amadagio or Amalyra 04 November $2,099 $3,249
Amalegro 16 November $3,149 $3,149
Amalyra 18 November $3,149 $3,149


Single price: 50% of Twin price.
Junior Suites: 100% of Twin price

Single Supplement for Land: USD $650 per person
Port charges of USD $133 per person are not included.

Please Note: Children pay the same as adults. Children under 18 years have to share the cabins with an adult 18 and plus, Cabins only holds 2 passengers

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Rates, additional charges and conditions are subject to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted

Cabin Upgrades per person in US Dollars

The above prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window,
To upgrade to a higher category, add the following amount per person
Category Deck Stateroom Price
D Piano Window
$189
C Cello French Balcony
$549
B Cello French Balcony
$749
A Violin French Balcony
$849
A+ Violin French Balcony
$1099
S Violin French Balcony $1799
Please Note: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The choices are: Choice A: Two twin beds | Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

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Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

See the very best of Europe’s highlights and experience centuries of art, history and culture. From Budapest, a famous haven for musicians, writersand artists, cruise through the stunning cultural cities of Vienna, Bratislava, Passau and Regensburg. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and baroque abbeys. Explore the charming Wachau Valley and traverse by cruise ship Europe’s Continental Divide - made possible through the engineeringmasterpiece of the Main-Danube Canal. Treat yourself to fine cuisine and thegreat wines of the region. Take an optional excursion to Salzburg and celebrate the heritage of Mozart, one of the world’s greatest composers.

  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Budapest with daily Buffet Breakfast
  • 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
  • Transfer from the Ship in Nuremberg to the Hotel in Prague
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague with daily Buffet Breakfast
  • 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)
  • All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise, Land & Air package
  • All local Taxes

ITINERARY

Day 1    Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city.

Day 2    Budapest
Your morning city tour includes the historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps explore the main square or the famous health and thermal spas with a Turkish bath. (B)

Day 3    Budapest - Embark Ship
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join us on an optional Puszta excursion, where you will experience the revival of a 100-year-old tradition of Hungarian horsemanship. In the afternoon, transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship docked in the center of the city. Tonight, gather onboard for a Gala Welcome Dinner, as your ship cruises overnight to Bratislava. (B,D)

Day 4    Bratislava, Slovakia
AA guided afternoon tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The remainder of the afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. Perhaps, visit the 13th-century Bratislava Castle where you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. An eventful day is followed by an evening filled with an enchanting music performance onboard. Just before midnight the ship departs for Vienna. (B,L,D)

Day 5    Vienna, Austria
Savor the Baroque romance of Vienna. On your guided sightseeing tour, you will see the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll along Kärntnerstrasse , sample Vienna's famous pastries or perhaps, join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 6    Dürnstein - Melk
Early this morning reach the Wachau Valley for your walking tour of Dürnstein, known as one of the prettiest towns along the Danube. Marvel at the magnificent blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche and see the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. Enjoy your lunch as you cruise to Melk. Your guided tour takes you to the town's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries. An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)

Day 7    Linz - Passau, Germany
After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating Salzburg and the Sound of Music sights, or cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. In Passau, the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)

Day 8    Regensburg
After lunch, arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Praetoria - a gateway to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Tonight, folklore entertainers will come onboard for your delight. (B,L,D)

Day 9    Nuremberg
Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmühl Valley. In the afternoon, you decide as you enjoy a guided tour of Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. Either choose the medieval history of Nuremberg and see the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround this historic city and the Imperial Castle, or join the tour centered on the modern role the city played in the 20th-century and see the Zeppelin field and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)

Day 10    Nuremberg - Karlovy Vary , Czech Republic - Prague
This morning, depart Nuremberg after breakfast and drive through the pastoral countryside to Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad, and most famous for its Bohemian spa. After lunch, continue to Prague and check into the hotel. (B)

Day 11   Prague
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000 year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St. Vitus, and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the charming cafés or restaurants. (B)

Day 12    Prague
Today is a free day to relax or visit a museum or a gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, dine at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 13  Depart Prague
Bid farewell to Prague and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)

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