 

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.
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Deposit $250
per person due at
time of booking.
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Final Payment
due August 13, 2008
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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:
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Novotel,
Wurzburg, Germany
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M/S Amadeus
Princess or M/S Amadeus Classic
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On some dates
alternate hotels may be used.
All space is
subject to availability.
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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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