|
2011
Rates in Euro per person
|
| 2011
Season |
C-4*) |
C-EK |
C-1 |
B-1 |
A-1 |
Amadeus
Suite |
|
|
MS
AMADEUS DIAMOND |
|
14
- 26 June 2011
|
€2,245 |
€2,545
|
€2,545 |
€2,915 |
€3,215
|
€3,830
|
| 28
June - 10 July 2011 |
€2,245
|
€2,545
|
€2,545
|
€2,915
|
€3,215
|
€3,830
|
| 26
July - 07 August 2011 |
€2,090
|
€2,390
|
€2,390
|
€2,770
|
€3,070
|
€3,670
|
|
|
|
| 12
- 24 June 2011 |
€2,245
|
€2,545
|
€2,545
|
€2,915
|
€3,215
|
€3,830
|
| 26
June - 08 July 2011 |
€2,245
|
€2,545
|
€2,545
|
€2,915
|
€3,215
|
€3,830
|
| 10
- 22 July 2011 |
€2,245
|
€2,545
|
€2,545
|
€2,915
|
€3,215
|
€3,830
|
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
|
| Category |
C4 |
C-EK |
C-1 |
B-4 |
B-1 |
A-1 |
Amadeus
Suite |
| Deck |
Haydn |
Haydn |
Haydn |
Strauss |
Strauss |
Mozart |
Mozart |
| Type
of bed |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
Twin/Dbl |
| Facilities |
Shr/WC |
Shr/WC |
Shr/WC |
Bth/WC |
Shr/WC |
Bth/WC |
BathWC |
| SUPPLEMENT
SINGLE CABIN |
Haydn
|
Strauss
|
Mozart
|
€920
|
€1,100
|
€ 1,250
|

5 days Berlin-Dresden-Prague
and 8-day cruise Nuremberg-Budapest
This
route takes us literally on the trail of one city highlight
after another - Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden, Prague, Vienna
and Budapest are the impressive destinations of this
journey. The cruise begins in Nuremberg and goes through
the Rhine-Main-Danube canal and then downstream along
the Danube to Budapest, Hungary's exuberant capital.
Highlights are sightseeing visits to Regensburg, Passau,
Salzburg, Vienna and Bratislava. A visit to the Benedictine
abbey of Melk and a drive through the picturesque Wachau
district are also memorable. On this journey you get
to know much about the heart of Europe - its countries,
peoples and cultures.
|
8-day cruise
Budapest-Nuremberg and 5 days Prague-Dresden-Berlin
This
journey goes upstream from Budapest, Hungary's
lively capital, to Nuremberg through four European
countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany)
and three capital cities (Budapest, Bratislava,
and Vienna). The cruising on the Danube and the
Rhine-Main-Danube canal includes the most beautiful
stretches of river with varied landscapes such
as the "knee" of the Danube at Visegrad
in Hungary, Austria's picturesque Wachau district,
and the Schlögener loops in the Danube approaching
Passau; you also see the imposing cathedral of
Esztergom in Hungary and the Benedictine abbey
of Melk in Austria. Other highlights are a visit
to Salzburg, the city of music, and the spectacular
man-made waterway - the Rhine-Main-Danube canal.
|
|
|
7-night
cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom
superb
dining with all meals included during your cruise
coffee
and tea after lunch and dinner
quality
red & white wines from Europe’s great wine
regions with every dinner onboard the ship
welcome
cocktail, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala
Dinner with Crewshow
evening
cruise “Budapest by Night” with folklore
program
programs
and features which are marked as “included” in
the itinerary
daily
onboard music performances by the on-board musicians
services
of an experienced, multilingual cruise director
non-smoking
environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun-Deck)
port
taxes and local taxes
the
modern wireless audiosystem “Quietvox” for
all excursions during the cruise
2 nights 4/5* hotel accommodation in Berlin with buffet breakfast
1 night 4/5* hotel accommodation in Dresden with buffet breakfast
2 nights 4/5* hotel accommodation in Prague with buffet breakfast
sightseeing programs and transfers by deluxe motor coaches as outlined
in the itinerary
experienced, English speaking guide during the programme
• Optional excursion
• Tips
• Insurances
• Personal Expenses |
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 121
days or more - 20%
- 120
- 90 days - 30%
- 89
- 60 days - 50%
- 59
- 30 days - 70%
- 29
- 0 days - 100%
- Cancellations
must be made in writing.
|
|
Day
1
Arrival in Berlin, the new German capital. After your check-In at the
hotel stroll along one of Europe's most famous avenues, the Kurfuerstendamm
and see the Emperor William Memorial Church, a stark reminder of the
ravages of war, but also elegant shops and boutiques and enticing pavement
cafés. Dinner will be served in the hotel.
Day 2
In the morning, depart for a city sightseeing tour (€ 25), taking
in both East and West Berlin. After seeing the modern sights of West
Berlin, cross over into the former Russian Zone at Checkpoint Charlie,
and view the infamous Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Avenue "Unter
den Linden". Marvel at the outstanding museums and cathedrals before
returning to the hotel. In the afternoon, drive the short distances to
Potsdam to visit Frederick the Great's residence. Lying idyllically on
the banks of the Havel is the famous Castle Sanssouci (€ 25), which
houses wonderful works of art.
Day 3
Make an early start today and drive to Dresden, which suffered terribly
in the 2nd world war but which has been rebuilt in the spirit of regeneration
now so prevalent in the former East Germany. Half way through - stop
in Meissen. Enjoy a guided tour (€ 25) of the world's most famous
porcelain factory and admire the variety of beautiful designs. Perhaps
choose something to take home! Continue then to your hotel in Dresden.
Day 4
Join our sightseeing tour (€ 25) of Dresden. Splendidly situated
on the banks of the Elbe, the city's main attraction is the
Zwinger terrace, a wonderful collection of baroque pavilions, galleries
and gardens. You also pass the Semper Opera and
the Church of Our Lady. Enjoy some leisure time before departing for
the Czech Republic, reaching Prague in the early
evening.
Day 5
In the morning, there is a sightseeing tour (€ 25) of Prague, "The
Golden City"! Visit the magnificent castle area with St. Vitus Cathedral
and stroll down Golden Lane before going on a panoramic tour of the city
that Goethe called "the jewel in the world's crown". Spend
the afternoon at leisure, perhaps visiting the fascinating Jewish quarter
or browsing through some of Prague’s many excellent shops.
Day
6
Leave Prague and drive through the lovely countryside of Southern Bohemia
en route for ancient Nuremberg. Before the
check in on the vessel you can enjoy a guided tour of this city. The
tour leads you to the major sites and sights of the city,
from the medieval beginnings to the present. In the later afternoon the
vessel will be waiting to welcome you. After these first scenic impressions,
the ship’s tour manager will welcome you with a cocktail before
the official welcome
dinner. The vessel leaves Nuremberg in the evening and sails downstream
towards Kelheim.
Day 7
This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube
Canal. Embark on an exciting optional boat trip through the lovely "Danube
Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey" (€ 35) in Kelheim. The monastery,
founded by Irish or Scottish monks in about 620 AD, is the oldest monastery
in Bavaria. After a short tour of the abbey church you can taste the
famous dark beer of Weltenburg, which is brewed here in the oldest monastery
brewery in the world. Return to your ship at midday in magnificent Regensburg,
one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. A Regensburg sightseeing
tour (€ 15) will show you the city’s architectural highlights,
including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria. In the evening there
will be a Bavarian evening on board.
Day 8
After breakfast, arrival in Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join
the Danube. Enjoy a walking tour (€ 15). During this walk
round the old quarter of Passau your knowledgeable guide will point out
many buildings that bear witness to its historical
importance in the so called three river city. Above all, you will be
especially impressed by the St. Stephen's cathedral, with
the world's largest organ (17,974 pipes and 233 registers), the new Bishop's
residence and the town hall. Afterwards you can get to know the Mozart-City
Salzburg during an excursion (€ 50), starting in Passau and ending
in Linz. The old town of Salzburg with its world famous baroque architecture
is one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps and was
adopted by UNESCO in 1997 in the list of World Cultural Heritages. Salzburg
is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. In the afternoon the vessel already arrives in Linz. A guided
walking tour (€ 15) through the former Cultural capital is available.
Linz is one of the most important Austrian cities. After dinner the vessel
starts in direction to the Wachau.
Day
9
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley. The
ship will dock in Melk/Emmersdorf before
breakfast. An interesting excursion through the Wachau (€ 45) is
planned. A coach takes you to Dürnstein, one of the best- known
wine villages in the Wachau. A walk through it allows you to appreciate
its glorious position. Thereafter you drive through the picturesque landscape
of this district to the 900-year old Benedictine abbey of Melk. During
a guided tour you see the rooms of the prelature, the emperor aisle,
the marble hall, the altars and the library. There after you can, depending
on the availability, listen to an organ concert at the church. At the
end of the tour we invite you for a glass of wine in a local restaurant.
During lunch your vessel continues in direction to the Austrian Capital
Vienna, where the ship moors in the evening. After dinner on board, you
can enjoy the excursion “Vienna at night” (€ 35). You
will drive through the Wienerwald to the Kahlenberg, the best view point
in Vienna. From here, you can overlook the vineyards and the city of
Vienna. Continue to the traditional wine village of Grinzing, where you
visit a typical Heurigen pub. There is no better way to learn about the
Viennese laid back atmosphere and coziness, then enjoying a glass of
wine, trying spreads with bread, and listening to„ Heurigen” music.
Day 10
A Vienna sightseeing tour (€ 30) includes an overall impression
of the most important sights Vienna has to offer. The tour
takes you along the Ringstrasse, Schwarzenbergplatz, passing by Charles
church (Karlskirche) as well as the stunning opera house. There you have
some free time to visit the building or to do some souvenir shopping.
Last stop is the well known and one of kind, St. Stephan’s cathedral,
which you can admire from the inside. In the afternoon you can participate
in the optional excursion to Schoenbrunn castle (€ 35), one of Vienna’s
most beautiful buildings. Alternatively you can book the visit to the
Hofburg Imperial Palace (€ 50). For more than seven centuries, the
great empire of the Habsburgs was ruled from the Imperial Palace. After
your dinner on board you can book the “Sound of Vienna” (€ 46)
where the Salonorchester „Alt Wien“, one of the famous interpreters
of classical music, sparks off a unique firework of the most beautiful
on its highest level.
Day
11
After midnight, the vessel continues the cruise downstream from Vienna
to nearby Slovakia where the ship moors in the
morning. A Bratislava sightseeing tour (€ 30) reveals the city’s
major sights. From 13 -century Bratislava Castle, you’ll enjoy
breathtaking views overlooking three countries-Slovakia, Austria and
Hungary. In the afternoon you can book the optional excursion to the
Little Carpathians (€ 35) or to the Imperial Festival Palace Castle
Hof (€ 35).
During the excursion to the Little Carpathians you can encounter the
beautiful scenery with vineyards and small towns at
their foot similar to a string of pearls. Also you will visist the former
royal castle Cerveny Kamen (Red Stone). Later you can´ enjoy a
wine tasting and a visit of a small private ceramic factory. Castle Hof
is a magnificent complex that was built in the early 18th century. Unique
in Europe, this world of adventure has ever since become a top destination
for those who seek culture, nature and delight and want to explore the
fascinating world of the Baroque in all its authenticity and diversity
in an historical ambience. On the second-last evening of your Danube
cruise, the captain will be delighted to welcome you to the Captain’s
Gala Dinner. The ship’s indefatigable orchestra will make the final
evening one to treasure, with tunes and rhythms to suite all tastes.
Day 12
Arrival to Budapest, the famous capital of Hungary, in the morning. Enjoy
the Budapest sightseeing tour (€ 30) which leads
as well to historic Buda Castle, from 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 Fishermens
Bastion, the marvellous Royal Palace and much more. In the afternoon
you have the choice between two excursions. You
can visit Castle Gödöllö (€ 40). Castle Gödöllö,
which is located about 30 km from Budapest, was built in the 18th century.
In the era of the imperial monarchy it became a symbol of Empress Elisabeth,
who was nick-named „Sisi” and loved by the
Hungarians. Later you continue the trip to a Csarda (horsefarm), where
you will witness an unforgettable performance of
Hungarian horsemanship. Or you decide to discover the small artist-settlement
Szentendre (€ 30). There are many museums and contemporary galleries
representing the rich traditions of the visual art. One of the most visited
museums of the whole country, the Kovács Margit Museum, is also
located here. This evening the ship will take you for a night-time cruise
(incl.) with a Hungarian folklore group along the Danube, passing under
the city’s numerous bridges.
Day 13
Disembarkation is after breakfast in Budapest. End of the program.
|
| This
journey goes upstream from Budapest, Hungary's lively capital,
to Nuremberg through four European countries (Hungary,
Slovakia, Austria and Germany) and three capital cities
(Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna). The cruising on the
Danube and the Rhine-Main-Danube canal includes the most
beautiful stretches of river with varied landscapes such
as the "knee" of the Danube at Visegrad in Hungary,
Austria's picturesque Wachau district, and the Schlögener
loops in the Danube approaching Passau; you also see the
imposing cathedral of Esztergom in Hungary and the Benedictine
abbey of Melk in Austria. Other highlights are a visit
to Salzburg, the city of music, and the spectacular man-made
waterway - the Rhine-Main-Danube canal. |
Day
1
You embark in the Hungarian capital Budapest on the vessel in the late afternoon.
Our tour manager will then welcome you
with a cocktail before the welcome dinner on board. The ship remains moored overnight
in Budapest. In the evening a gypsy band and a Hungarian folklore group will
entertain us as while cruise along Budapest’s impressive illuminations.
Day 2
Budapest is a city made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, built on opposite banks
of the Danube. Buda is the older and more graceful part, with its cobbled streets
and medieval architecture, while Pest is the administrative and commercial centre,
with wide avenues and impressive 19th-century public buildings. East meets West
in this fascinating city, and this can be seen in the variety of shops and restaurants.
This morning we offer a tour of the city (€ 30), while in the afternoon
you can discover the small artist-settlement Szentendre (€ 30). Szentendre
became a creative place of an artist-settlement in 1926. Especially well worth
seeing is the main place Foetér, surrounded by impressive buildings from
the time of rococo and baroque. A culinary highlight is perhaps the marzipan
museum – „Szabo”. The ship leaves Budapest in the afternoon.
Day 3
This morning we arrive at the city of Bratislava, capital of the Republic of
Slovakia, which celebrated its 2000th anniversary
in 1991. We will pass below the colossal new ‘SNP’ suspension bridge
across the Danube, and then have a sightseeing tour (€ 30). The gorgeous
old town has maintained its gothic-baroque style. The tour takes you past St.
Martin's cathedral and the Grassalkovich Palace up to the hill from where you
have a stunning panoramic view of the city and surrounding area. A walk through
the historic old centre leads you past St. Martin’s cathedral, many palaces,
and the Michael gate. At midday the vessel starts cruising towards Vienna where
you already moor in the evening. After dinner you can join the excursion “ Vienna
at night” (€ 35). You will drive through the Wienerwald to the Kahlenberg,
the best view point in Vienna. From here, you can overlook the vineyards and
the city of Vienna. Continue to the traditional wine village of Grinzing, where
you visit a typical Heurigen pub. There is no better way to learn about the Viennese
laid back atmosphere and coziness, then enjoying a glass of wine, trying spreads
with bread, and listening to „Heurigen” music.
Day 4
After breakfast we offer a tour (€ 30) of this wonderful city Vienna - home
to the waltz, coffee houses, the Prater park and
one of the world's finest opera houses. This is where Marie-Antoinette grew up
and where Mozart died, and for 600 years it
was the hub of the vast Hapsburg Empire. In the afternoon you can participate
in the optional excursion to Schoenbrunn
castle (€ 35), one of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings. Alternatively
you can book the visit to the Hofburg Imperial Palace
(€ 35). For more than seven centuries, the great empire of the Habsburgs
was ruled from the Imperial Palace. After your
dinner on board you can book the “Sound of Vienna” (€ 46) where
the Salonorchester „Alt Wien“, one of the famous
interpreters of classical music, sparks off a unique firework of the most beautiful
on its highest level.
Day 5
In the morning you can enjoy the beautiful stretch of the Wachau from the sundeck.
The ship moors in Melk/Emmersdorf at midday. An interesting excursion through
the Wachau (€ 45) is planned. A coach takes you to Duernstein, one of the
best- known wine villages in the Wachau. A walk through it allows you to appreciate
its glorious position. Thereafter you drive through the picturesque landscape
of this district to the 900-year old Benedictine abbey of Melk. During a guided
tour you see the rooms of the prelature, the emperor aisle, the marble hall,
the altars and the library. Afterwards you can, depending on the availability,
listen to an organ concert at the church. At the end of the tour we invite you
for a glass of wine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon a local farmer will
give you a lecture about the most famous fruit of the Wachau, the apricot, and
you will get the opportunity to try and buy different products made of apricots,
such as chocolate, soap or schnapps. After dinner
the vessel continues this journey to Linz.
Day 6
The ship ties up in the large riverside city of Linz in the morning. This is
an interesting city, though visited by comparatively
few river cruise ships. You can participate in a city walk (€ 15) through
the former cultural capital and enjoy a piece of the
famous “Linzer Torte”. Afterwards you can get to know the Mozart-City
Salzburg during an excursion (€ 50), starting in Linz
and ending in Passau. The old town of Salzburg with its world famous baroque
architecture is one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps and
was adopted by UNESCO in 1997 in the list of World Cultural Heritages. Salzburg
is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the afternoon the vessels
reaches Passau, Bavaria’s most easterly city, where the excursion participants
rejoin it. This city’s impressive Baroque cathedral houses the largest
church organ in the world (with 17,388 pipes and 231 registers), and most of
its main sights are very close to the Danube. You can explore on your own, or
join a walking tour (€ 15) of the highlights with a local guide. The vessel
will leave Passau in the evening and spend the
night cruising through Bavaria towards Regensburg.
Day 7
We arrive in Regensburg at forenoon, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval
cities. A Regensburg sightseeing tour
(€ 15) will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including
the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria. Regensburg is one of the best –preserved
medieval cities in Germany and its many historic buildings are most impressive.
After lunch embark on an exciting optional boat trip through the lovely "Danube
Gorge to Weltenburg Abbey" (€ 35). The monastery, founded by Irish
or Scottish monks in about 620 AD, is the oldest monastery in Bavaria. After
a short tour of the abbey church you can taste the famous dark beer of Weltenburg,
which is brewed here in the oldest monastery brewery in the world. In Kelheim
the participants of the excursion rejoin the vessel. The vessel leaves Kelheim
during dinner.
Day 8
In the very early morning you arrive in Nuremberg. Enjoy an included sightseeing
tour of this historic city, before continuing
towards Prague. In the late afternoon you will check-in at the exclusive Le Palais
Hotel (Small Leading Hotel of the World).
Day 9
In the morning, there is a sightseeing tour (€ 25) of Prague, "The
Golden City"! Visit the magnificent castle area with St. Vitus Cathedral
and stroll down Golden Lane before going on a panoramic tour of the city that
Goethe called "the jewel in the world's crown". Spend the afternoon
at leisure, perhaps visiting the fascinating Jewish quarter or browsing through
some of Prague’s many excellent shops.
Day 10
In the morning you continue your trip to Dresden, which suffered terribly in
the 2nd world war but has been rebuilt in the spirit of regeneration now so prevalent
in the former East Germany. In the afternoon join our sightseeing tour (€ 25)
of Dresden. Splendidly situated on the banks of the Elbe, the city's main attraction
is the Zwinger terrace, a wonderful collection of baroque pavilions, galleries
and gardens. You also pass the Semper Opera and the Church of Our Lady.
Day 11
Make an early start today and drive to Berlin, the new German capital. On the
way to Berlin you stop in Meissen. There you can enjoy a guided tour (€ 25)
of the world's most famous porcelain factory and admire the variety of beautiful
designs.
Perhaps choose something to take home! If you want, you can explore the city
on your own. Continue your tour to Potsdam where you can visit Frederick the
Great's residence. Lying idyllically on the banks of the Havel is the famous
Castle Sanssouci (€ 25), which houses wonderful works of art. After visiting
the castle you will drive the short distance to Berlin.
Day 12
In the morning, depart for a half-day city sightseeing tour (€ 25), taking
in both East and West Berlin. After seeing the
modern sights of West Berlin, cross over into the former Russian Zone at Checkpoint
Charlie, and view the infamous Berlin
Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Avenue "Unter den Linden". Marvel
at the outstanding museums and cathedrals before returning to the hotel. You
can use the afternoon to visit one of the many museums or to do some souvenir-shopping.
In the evening a farewell dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 13
Check-out from the hotel. End of the program. |
|