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| Escorted River Cruise Package |
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- Flights NYC-Amsterdam, Budapest-NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲
- 14 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Amadeus Symphony (Category D) outside cabin
- All transfers
- 40 meals: 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners
- Complimentary Champagne with breakfast
- Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
- Evening entertainment
- Shore excursions per itinerary
- Services of a cruise director throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Guaranteed departures
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- Gala Welcome Dinner
- Amsterdam City Tour
- Rhine Sailing
- Visit Melk Abbey
- Vienna City Tour
- Budapest City Tour with Szentendre Artist Village
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
▲ For reservations completed 11 months or more prior to departure, flights cannot be confirmed at the time of booking. Flights will be confirmed once airline schedules are posted.
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Sail three of Europe's most picturesque rivers and see more than you ever imagined you could in only 16 days as you cruise through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. From the Rhine Gorge's legendary Lorelei Rock, to Wertheim's medieval riverfront along the Main to Budapest's inspiring Parliament Building on the banks of the Danube, this tour offers unparalleled sightseeing opportunities, bringing the best of Europe to you. And of course you will travel in Gutsy style, with champagne breakfasts, gourmet dinners with unlimited beer and wine, expertly guided sightseeing, and Deluxe accommodations. Cruising from port to port, discover Amsterdam's iconic canals, Melk's Benedictine Abbey, considered the masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Vienna's famed Ringstrasse, and so much more as you take the trip of a lifetime.
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DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Holland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive and transfer to the ship for embarkation. The remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old capital. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome reception and gala dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Amsterdam City Tour
This morning, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam that includes the Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge and Albert Cuyp market. Spend the afternoon at leisure before sailing to Cologne in the evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Cologne City Tour
After spending the morning sailing along the scenic Rhine River, enjoy a guided tour of Cologne that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Take the balance of the day to explore Cologne independently
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy a brief morning tour in Koblenz followed by a day of cruising the through the Rhine Gorge to witness beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock as you sail toward Wertheim
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Afternoon Tour of Wertheim
This morning sail the charming Main River. In the afternoon, arrive in Wertheim and enjoy a walking tour of the town. Afterward, enjoy time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner. This evening, sail towards Wurzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Sailing on the Main River
Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing along the Main River. In the evening, sail for Bamberg
Optional: Full Day Tour of Würzburg & Rothenburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg
Arrive this morning in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the city's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon set sail for Nuremberg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Full Day in Nuremberg
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Nuremberg. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday - Regensburg City Tour
Enjoy the morning sailing on the Main - Danube Canal. This afternoon, join a walking tour of Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, that includes the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. In the evening, delight in a regional dinner while sailing for Passau, meeting point of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Tuesday - Morning in Passau
This morning, arrive in Passau. Most known for St. Stephen's Cathedral and its historic Altstatd, or Old City district, the city boasts many fine examples of Baroque and Gothic architecture. Enjoy a brief walking tour, followed by time at leisure to discover Passau's charm for yourself. In the afternoon, sail for Melk
Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12, Wednesday - Morning in Melk
Upon arrival in Melk, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. In the afternoon, sail for Vienna
Optional: Classical Viennese Concert (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Thursday - Vienna City Tour
Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Hofburg Palace. Walk the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House, continuing to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, and City Hall. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy dinner on board this evening
Optional: Best of Vienna (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Friday - Bratislava City Tour
This morning join a tour of Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate. Enjoy daylight sailing to Budapest. Dinner on board this evening
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Saturday - Budapest City Tour
Early morning arrival in Budapest. Today's tour of the city begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills where you will view Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. In the afternoon, depart for the artisans village of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own upon arrival. This evening, dine at the Captain's Farewell Dinner and enjoy a scenic cruise of Budapest
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16, Sunday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Marksburg Castle Tour
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Day #5 |
01 Mar 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 $59
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Enjoy a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. With 800 years of history, the castle has been continuously occupied and maintained, and today the beautiful structure serves as the home of the German Castles Association. It houses a host of fascinating artifacts that tell the story of its past and bring the Middle Ages to life.
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Full Day Rothenburg & Wurzburg Tour
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01 Mar 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 $109
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Enjoy an optional excursion to Rothenburg, a quaint town located on the famous "Romantic Road." Your tour of this well-preserved village includes St. Jacob's Church, whose interior contains magnificent limewood altars by Tilman Riemenschneider, and the 13th century Town Hall. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time on your own before continuing to the town of Wurzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." On arrival, visit one of Wurzburg's most famous historic sites, the 18th century Residenz Palace, designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann.
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Full Day Tour of Salzburg
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Day #11 |
01 Mar 2009 - 05 Jan 2011 $99
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Full day excursion to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and famous cultural setting for the Sound of Music. Once ashore, enjoy a walking city tour to see some of the most historic sights for which Salzburg is known, including Mirabella Palace, the house where Mozart lived, Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter's Cemetery. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time at leisure to explore the streets of Salzburg on your own.
*The optional excursion to Salzburg and the included Passau city tour operate simultaneously. Passengers that purchase the optional excursion to Salzburg will not have the opportunity participate in the included Passau city tour. This will affect those passengers on sailing in March to October, as well as the Thanksgiving sailing.
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Classical Viennese Concert
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Day #12 |
01 Mar 2009 - 05 Jan 2011 $69
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What better way to dive into the heart of Viennese culture than to enjoy a delightful evening in the City of Music, the center of the Western musical world since Renaissance times. Attend a fantastic concert performance in the city and enjoy the ambiance of a world-class concert hall, the epitome of the refined life, as you appreciate the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. Listen in awe as the musicians bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, arguably the world's most famous waltz. The orchestral arrangement is accompanied by a professional dance performance, recalling the golden age of the 19th-century Viennese ballrooms. At intermission, sip a glass of sparkling wine and mingle with the audience before returning for the conclusion of the concert.
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Best of Vienna
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01 Mar 2009 - 05 Jan 2011 $69
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Enjoy a guided tour of one of the world's busiest opera houses, the Vienna State Opera*. Originally constructed in 1869, the structure was completely remodeled following its destruction during the Second World War. See the grand entrance foyer and main staircase, the elegant tea salon and Marble Room, the Gustav Mahler Room, and finally the highlight of the tour, the magnificent Auditorium.
From the Opera House, board your bus and wind your way up Kahlenberg via the scenic Höhenstrasse. The mountain sits at the northeastern foothills of the Eastern Alps and rises well over 1500 feet. Ascend an alpine forest road to reach the remarkable Kahlenberg Vista Point. From here, enjoy a panoramic view of Vienna with the Danube cutting through the city. Afterward, continue on to Grinzing, where you'll have the opportunity to experience true Austrian Gemütlichkeit, which is a sense of cosiness, belonging, and unhurried enjoyment, at a local Heuriger. Heurigen sell only their own wines and provide a warm, welcoming environment for guests. Here, taste a few of the local wines and enjoy the atmosphere.
*When the Vienna State Opera is not available due to closure, a visit to the Haus der Musik or another musical venue will be included
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| Mar 28 | 2499 | 2699 | 3169 | 3369 |
*Not included:
airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $250, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see
Terms & Conditions).
Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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Bottom Deck Outside Cabin
Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.
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- Gutsy Women Travel Airfare - These are Gutsy Women Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking.
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