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HARMON TRAVEL SERVICE
1529 W WASHINGTON  |  BOISE, ID 83702

Lower Inside Cabin Rates: $2599.00 ppdo
Middle Outside Cabin Rates: $2799.00 ppdo

Tour Includes: Roundtrip air from Boise, hotel transfers, air taxes and fees, surcharges of $400 (subject to increase until paid in full), 19 meals.

Not Included: Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys, and waiters on board the ship are not included.  Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $235.00 per person. Ask for details.

Deposit $250 per person due at time of booking.
Final Payment due August 13, 2008
Cancellation Penalties Apply
Deposit non-refundable.
90-61 days prior to departure: 40% penalty
60-31 dyas prior to departure: 75% penalty
30 days prior to departure: 100% penalty

Experience:
Cruise through the Wachau Valley, the most picturesque region of the Danube River.
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Explore Würzburg, Germany, known as “the jewel of the Main River”, and the lovely medieval town of Rothenburg.
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Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise.
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Visit and shop in the famous Christmas markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Vienna.
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Experience an up-close look at the historic cities that adorn the Danube.


Not Included: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance
of $235.00 per person.

  • Deposit $250 per person due at time of booking.

  • Final Payment due August 13, 2008

  • Cancellation Penalties Apply: Deposit non-refundable.
    60-16 days prior to departure: 20% penalty.
    15-1 day prior to departure: 40% penalty.
    Day of departure: 100% penalty.

Hotel Information:

  • Novotel, Wurzburg, Germany

  • M/S Amadeus Princess or M/S Amadeus Classic

  • On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

All space is subject to availability.

 

 

Relish the spirit of the season on a holiday cruise down the Danube River. Begin with a tour of the ancient wine town of Würzburg, reputed to be one of Germany's loveliest places. See the magnificent Residential Palace and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke. Proceed to the medieval city of Rothenburg, where you'll board the brand new MS Amadeus Princess and settle in for a relaxing 6-night cruise. Your elegant accommodations include spacious cabins, a panoramic deck, a terrace café, and an onboard orchestra to serenade you with holiday favorites. In your first port-of-call, the toy-making village of Nuremberg, peruse a Christmas market that dates back to 1628! This is the perfect place to pick up traditional gifts such as handcrafted nutcrackers and sample a local gingerbread treat, Lebkuchen. During some leisure time in Regensburg, marvel at the city's festive decorations and twinkling lights and look for unique ornaments. Continue on to the fairytale city of Passau, situated where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet and characterized by ornate baroque architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. Finally, visit Austria's beautiful capital, Vienna where a guided tour will showcase the city's impressive landmarks including the Vienna Opera House, Hofburg Palace, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Memories of this European cruise will keep you in the holiday spirit all winter long!

Day 1: Overnight Flight   Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2: Würzburg, Germany - Tour Begins Your tour begins in the ancient town of Würzburg, known as "the jewel of the Main River," and reputed to be one of Germany’s loveliest towns. Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner. Today dinner is included.

Day 3: Wurzburg - Rothenburg - Nuremburg - Board Cruise Ship    This morning, join a local guide on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Wurzburg. This ancient Franconian wine town is rich in historic sights, including the magnificent 18th century residenz of the prince-bishops which boasts the largest ceiling fresco in the world, and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main. Proceed to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany. Enjoy free time to explore the town's hidden treasures and its charming Christmas Market. Late afternoon, you arrive in Nuremberg to meet your cruise ship. Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Princess or the MS Amadeus Classic. These beautiful ships offer the newest technology, a panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. This evening's welcome dinner is followed by a visit to Nuremberg's Christmas Market, Germany's most famous and oldest, dating back to 1628. Nuremberg is a toy making center and you will have the opportunity to shop for traditional handcrafted nutcrackers and sample its famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 4: Nuremberg    A local expert provides an interesting city tour of historic Nuremberg featuring the old town, the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Later in the day, your cruise continues across the continental divide and through the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg. After a delightful dinner, the onboard orchestra provides a musical Christmas concert for your enjoyment. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals.  Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 5: Regensburg    A guided walking tour of magnificent Regensburg reveals one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities with nearly 1,400 historic buildings. Some of the architectural highlights include the old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. From the 12th century 1,400-foot long medieval bridge, you will have spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. This afternoon, take a stroll through the old town to Regensburg's charming Christmas Market and marvel at the festive lights and decorations. Browse and shop at the brightly lit wooden huts that sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys and local handicrafts. Late evening your ship departs for Passau. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 6: Passau   Early morning you cruise past scenic valleys and charming riverside towns to Passau, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour of this 2,000-year-old fairytale city, exploring the ornate baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, cathedral and charming Christmas Market. After dinner, enjoy a delightful music concert in the ship's panorama lounge. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 7: Wachau Valley, Austria - Krems - Vienna View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of Krems. Relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery or if you wish, join an optional excursion to the nearby town of Durnstein and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. Early afternoon you continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. Late afternoon you arrive in Vienna, Austria's beautiful capital city. A wonderful evening of food, music and entertainment awaits you at the Captain's Gala Dinner. After dinner, you are invited to visit Vienna's most famous Christmas Market, located near the town hall.  Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
 
Day 8: Vienna   Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna's baroque elegance, stroll along the Kartnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion to the opulent Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. Celebrate the end of your magical cruise with a wonderful dinner followed by an enchanting musical performance.  Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 9: Disembark Ship - Tour Ends After breakfast, you disembark the ship as your tour comes to an end. Today breakfast is included.

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