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AMA WATERWAYS - 2009 Legendary Danube Cruise

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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
10% Discount if you Book between 1st and 22nd July and Pay in Full by 22 July 2008

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3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE AND 7 NIGHT CRUISE NUREMBERG - BUDAPEST

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2009 Departures and Prices Per Person in Australian Dollars
Ship
Start
Cruise
Cruise
Cost
Cruise
+ Land
Amacello
30 April
$2,395
$3,082
Amalyra
22 May
$2,395
$3,082
Amadante 29 May $2,395 $3,082
Amalyra 05 June $2,395 $3,082
Amacello 11 June $2,395 $3,082
Amalyra 26 June $2,395 $3,082
Amadante 03 July $2,395 $3,082
Amalyra 10 July $2,395 $3,082
Amacello 17 July $2,395 $3,082
Amadante 23 July $2,395 $3,082
Amadante 24 July $2,395 $3,082
Amalyra 07 August $2,395 $3,082
Amadante 14 August $2,395 $3,082
Amalyra 21 August $2,603 $3,291
Amacello 28 August $2,603 $3,291
Amadante 03 September $2,603 $3,291
Amadante 04 September $2,603 $3,291
Amalyra 25 September $2,603 $3,291
Amadante 02 October $2,603 $3,291
Amalyra 09 October $2,499 $3,186
Amalyra 06 November $2,082 $2,770
Amadante 13 November $1,978 $2,666

Single Price: 50% of Twin price.
Junior Suites : 100% of Twin price
Single Supplement for Land: $375 per person
Port charges of $102 per person are not included.

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
310108CM

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Cabin Upgrades per person in Australian Dollars
Amadante Deck | Amalyra Deck | Amacello Deck
Category Stateroom Price
D Piano Deck - Window $155
C Cello Deck - French Balcony $520
B Cello Deck - French Balcony $624
A Violin Deck - French Balcony $728
S Violin Deck - French Balcony $1,561
Rates are per person in Category E in a Deluxe outside Stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher Category, add per person
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)

The Legendary Danube River Cruise Map

ITINERARY

Day 1    Prague, Czech Repulic
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 2    Prague
This morning's sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the housand- year- old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and Golden Lane, then walk through the Jewish quarter to the Old Market Square. This afternoon, why not join the optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now a memorial to those who perished. 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 3    Prague
Today is a free day; relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River,
relax at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. Another consideration is to travel further a field and take the optional tour to a Palace and former home of the Emperors. (B)

Day 4   Prague-Karlsbad - Nuremberg, Germany
This morning, depart Prague after breakfast and stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Karlsbad,
and most famous for its Bohemian spa. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,)

Day 5  Nuremberg - Crossing the Continental Divide - Reidenburg
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. See the storybook 900- year- old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main- Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through stair- step locks to the charming Bavarian town of Riedenburg (B, L, D).

Day 6   Regensburg
This morning takes you through the final stretch of the Main- Danube Canal. Arrive in magnificent 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 Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. Marvel at
beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. In the evening enjoy folklore music on board. (B, L, D)

Day 7   Passau / Linz, Austria
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where 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. Or, take an optional full day tour to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and location of the "Sound of Music.” See the main sights including a visit to Mozart’s birth house. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port. (B, L, D)

Day 8   Melk / Vienna
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. At lunchtime, continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vienna, the "City of Music." Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B, L, D)

Day 9   Vienna
A guided tour of Vienna includes imperial Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, and awe-
inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then enjoy a free afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the cities many museums or palaces. Late afternoon, continue your journey past Slovakia and cruise overnight to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. (B, L, D)

Day 10  Budapest, Hungary
This morning is free for shopping or sightseeing. In the afternoon, your guided city tour includes Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle you can enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's
Basilica, and much more. Tonight, enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 11  Depart Budapest  
Your fascinating cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)

Note: To American Citizens only there is a overnight flight available to Prague.

Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Start your voyage with historic Prague, also called “the city of a hundred Spires”. Celebrate the beauty and history of the Danube, Europe’s second largest river. Journey from Nuremberg on the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide, and along the way visit charming towns and marvel at beautiful vistas. Enter Austria and cruise through the lush Wachau wine region. Then conclude your European vacation with three grand old capitals, magnificent Vienna, charming Bratislava and vibrant Budapest.

  • Three nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast
  • Transfer from Hotel in Prague to the ship in Nuremberg
  • Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside Stateroom - 82% of the Stateroom 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 Stateroom
  • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise
  • Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinne
  • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
  • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and after- noon & evening Piano Music
  • Use of Amalegro/ Amadagio Bicycles to explore
  • Services of Professional Cruise Director
  • All English Language on board in a non- smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • All local taxes

 

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