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AMAWATERWAYS - 2011 Legendary Danube Cruise

 
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12 Days - Spend 3 nights in Prague, then enjoy
a fascinating cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest

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2011 Departures and Prices Per Person in USD
Ship
Start Cruise
Start City Cruise
Cost
Cruise
+ Land
10 May Prague $2,599 $3,289
18 May Prague $2,699 $3,389
27 May Prague $2,699 $3,389
09 June Prague $2,699 $3,389
23 June
Prague $2,699 $3,389
24 June
Prague $2,699 $3,389
05 July Prague $2,599 $3,289
07 July Prague $2,599 $3,289
21 July Prague $2,599 $3,289
04 August Prague $2,599 $3,289
05 August Prague $2,599 $3,289
11 August Prague $2,599 $3,289
18 August Prague $2,599 $3,289
30 August Prague $2,799 $3,489
01 September Prague $2,799 $3,489
15 September Prague $2,799 $3,489
16 September Prague $2,799 $3,489
29 September Prague $2,799 $2,489
06 October Prague $2,599 $3,289
25 October Prague $2,299 $2,989
27 October Prague $2,299 $2,989
27 October Prague $2,299 $2,989
28 October Prague $2,299 $2,989
08 November Prague $1,999 $2,689
10 November Prague $1,999 $2,689
10 November Prague $1,999 $2,689
22 November Prague $1,999 $2,689

Single Supplement Price: 50% of Twin price.
Junior Suites : 100% of Twin price
 
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 USD

Rates are per person in Category E in a Deluxe outside Stateroom with window.
To upgrade to a higher Category, add 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 $1,099
S Violin French Balcony $1,799
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)

 
The Legendary Danube River Cruise Map

 
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 river cruise vacation with two grand old capitals, magnificent Vienna and vibrant Budapest.

  • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Transfer from the Hotel in Prague to the Ship in Nuremberg
  • 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
  • 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   Prague, Czech Republic
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city.

Day 2   Prague
Your morning's sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mingle with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the many charming cafés or restaurants in Prague. (B)

Day 3    Prague
Spend a day at your leisure to 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. This afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished. (B)

Day 4   Prague Karlovy Vary - Nuremberg, Germany
Depart from Prague after breakfast. Enjoy a short stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad, which is famous for its Bohemian Spas. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, gather onboard for a Gala Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D)

Day 5  Nuremberg - Crossing the Continental Divide - Dietfurt
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegantly impressive walls. 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 past the charming Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 6   Regensburg
This morning’s scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to 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 Praetoria - 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. The rest of the afternoon is free for exploring, or to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey in the Danube Gorge. In the evening enjoy a musical performance onboard. (B,L,D)

Day 7   Passau / Linz, Austria
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz Rivers join the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairy tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, substitute the city tour with the optional excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the location of the Sound of Music. During your walking tour see Mozart’s birthplace. For those staying onboard, 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. Your guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise the romantic Wachau Valley. Arrive in Vienna, the "City of Music" before dinner. Explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own, or participate in the optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)

Day 9   Vienna
See the Imperial Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral on your guided tour. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the cities many museums or palaces. Perhaps, join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy dinner as you continue your journey pass Slovakia and cruise overnight to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. (B,L,D)

Day 10  Budapest, Hungary
This morning’s guided city tour includes Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle you will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities 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. The remainder of day is at your leisure to explore the city on your own. Say farewell to your newfound friends at tonight’s 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. (B) 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.

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