2008 RATES
20 DAYS / 19 NIGHTS COMBINATION
OF BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY
AND EUROPE'S HEARTLAND CRUISE
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| 2008 Departures and Prices Per Person
in Australian Dollars |
| Ship |
Start
Cruise |
Start
City |
Cruise
Cost |
Cruise
+ Land |
| Amadagio |
16
May
|
Budapest |
$4,622 |
$5,697 |
| Amadagio |
29
May
|
Paris |
$4,622 |
$5,697 |
| Amadagio |
27
June
|
Budapest |
$4,514 |
$5,589 |
| Amadagio |
10
July |
Paris |
$4,406 |
$5,482 |
| Amadagio |
08
August |
Budapest |
$4,406 |
$5,482 |
| Amadagio |
21
August |
Paris |
$4,622 |
$5,697 |
| Amadagio |
19
September |
Budapest |
$4,622 |
$5,697 |
| Amadagio |
02
October |
Paris |
$4,514 |
$5,589 |
| Amadagio |
31
October |
Budapest |
$3,331 |
$4,406 |
The
above rates are per person in Cat. E in a Deluxe outside
Stateroom with window
To upgrade to higher Category, add per person
Single price: 50% of Twin price.
Junior Suite: 100% of Twin price
Single Supplement for Land:
$645 per person
Port charges of
$196 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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additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
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currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
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Cabin Upgrades per person in Australian Dollars
Amadagio
Deck |
| Category |
Stateroom |
Price |
| D |
Piano
Deck - Window |
$213 |
| C |
Cello
Deck - French Balcony |
$858 |
| B |
Cello
Deck - French Balcony |
$1,073 |
| A |
Violin
Deck - French Balcony |
$1,288 |
| S |
Violin
Deck - French Balcony |
$2,794 |
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 Ultimate River Cruise Map
ITINERARY
Day 1 Budapest,
Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. Start exploring the
town during the balance of the beautiful city.
Day 2 Budapest,
Hungary
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, and 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. (B)
Day 3 Budapest
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join us on an optional Puszta
excursion. This afternoon transfer to your luxurious river cruise
ship docked in the center of the city. Tonight, gather on board
for a Gala Welcome Dinner, as your ship cruises overnight to Vienna.
(B, D)
Day 4 Bratislava,
Slovakia - Vienna Austria
Around midnight, the ship slips away from Budapest and continues
to Slovakia. A guided morning 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. From 13th century
Bratislava Castle you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three
countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. Free afternoon to shop
or explore on your own. An eventful day is followed by an evening
filled with an enchanting music performance on board.
After midnight, depart for Vienna. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Vienna
A guided sightseeing tour includes the lavish Hofburg Palace, the
impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-
inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Tonight, explore the capital
on your own or join an optional tour to the Imperial Schönbrunn
Palace. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Durnstein
- Melk
Early this morning, reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein
for a walking tour before lunchtime. After a short cruise, arrive
in Melk for a guided tour and visit the town's magnificent Benedictine
Abbey. 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. During your walking tour, gaze at
this fairy- tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B, L,
D)
Day 8 Regensburg
At lunchtime aarive 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 built in 179 AD. Tonight folklore entertainments
will come on board for your delight. (B.L.D)
Day 9 Nuremburg
This morning enter the Main Danube Canal and relax during the leisurely
cruise through the beautiful Almuhi Valley. In the afternoon enjoy
a guided tour of Nuremburg capital of Franconia. Moor overnight
in Nuremberg. (B.L.D)
Day 10 Nuremburg
Today travel by train to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one
of Germany's largest cities, often given the nickname "Germany's
secret capital . " Your Cruise Director will escort your day,
offer suggestions of what to do whilst you are there and take you
to lunch in the world famous Hofbrauhaus. Tonight you will meet
fellow travelers embarking from Prague (B, L, D)
Day 11 Bamberg
Enjoy your breakfast as you cruise along and marvel at the engineering
feat of the Main -Danube canal which stradles the Franconian Alps
via 16 locks then arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of
this Medieval gem, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site
in 1993. There is free time before you contimue your cruise, now
on the Main River. (B.L.D)
Day 12 Wurzburg
This morning, arrive in Würzburg, the capital of Lower Franconia.
During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent
Residential Palace. This afternoon explore Würzburg on your
own, or take an optional tour along the Romantic Road to medieval
Rothenburg. (B, L, D)
Day 13 Wertheim
- Miltenberg
Disembark in Wertheim for a glass- blowing performance and free
time perhaps browsing the market square and the shops. Then cruise
to Miltenberg for a guided walking tour. Tonight, the ship is leaving
Bavaria, Franconia and the Main River behind. (B, L, D)
Day 14 Mainz
- Heidelberg - Rudesheim - Koblenz
Today, disembark in Mainz and travel by coach to Heidelberg, where
you will visit the red- walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000-
gallon 18th- century wine cask and beautiful views of the Neckar
Valley and Heidelberg below. Continue on a walking tour of old Heidelberg
followed by free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive
to Frankfurt to rejoin your ship. If you don't opt for Heidelberg,
you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of charming Mainz before
cruising on the Main and Rhine rivers to the wine village of Rüdesheim.
Here, tour the town by mini- train
and visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Late
this afternoon, everyone will cruise the most beautiful and famous
part of the Rhine River and arrive in Koblenz after dinner. (B,
L, D)
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Day 15 Cochem
- Zell
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, situated
above Cochem with spectacular views of the River Mosel. This afternoon
continue past hillside vineyards to Zell, home of the famous "Zeller
Schwarze Katz"
wine. A surprising wine fest awaits you this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 16 Bernkastel
- Trier
Arrive in Bernkastel early this morning and explore this quaint
little town on your included walking tour. Strategically located
in the middle of the Mosel wine- producing region, Bernkastel boasts
over 500 years of documented wine history. Then onto Trier, Germany's
oldest city, for a guided tour which will introduce you to the city's
rich
ancient Roman past. (B, L, D)
Day 17 Trier,
Disembark Ship - Luxembourg - Paris, France
This morning, bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to Luxembourg
for a city tour of the Grand Duchy and
some free time. After lunch, continue on to Paris, France, where
you arrive this afternoon. (B)
Day 18 Paris
Enjoy Paris' famous sights during this morning's guided tour. Visit
Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative
Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées
and much more. The
remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. (B)
Day 19 Paris
A full free day to explore the amazing City of Light. Various optional
tours will be offered (B)
Day 20 Paris
Transfer to the airport.
Included
in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise
Combine
the highlights of the legendary Main and Danube with the picturesque
Rhine and Moselle and experience a voyage of cultural and scenic
diversity through the four countries of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
and Germany. Start your European vacation with Paris, also called
the “City of Light”, before joining our cruise in Luxembourg,
the capital of the Grand Duchy. Cruise through the lush and scenic
Moselle valley famous for its many historical castles and the steepest
vineyards in the world, and be close to the heart of the people
living in the medieval cities along the Rhine and Main river. Journey
on the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide, and visit
along the way charming towns with 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.
- 2 Nights
Hotel Accommodation in Budapest with daily Buffet Breakfast
- 14- 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 on board the Ship
- Cocktail
Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
- Transfer
from the Ship in Trier via Luxembourg to the Hotel in Paris
- 3 Nights
Hotel Accommodation in Paris including daily Buffet Breakfast
- 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 Bicycles to explore
- Services
of Professional Cruise Director
- All English
language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only
on the Sun Deck).
- All local
taxes
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