Your
Cruise Includes:
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Children's Home Donation
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Roundtrip flight to Europe from Boise
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15 Day
deluxe cruise in an outside cabin onboard the River Empress
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All
meals onboard
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Lunch
ashore in Heidelberg
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13
guided shore excursions
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Uniworld
Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
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All
Transfers
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Air,
taxes and port fees
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September 3, 2005
Sail across Europe through
Holland, Germany, Austria,
and Hungary. This is a Grand Cruise
indeed! You will sail three great rivers, visit four exciting countries, enjoy 13 included shore excursions and tours and unpack only once! Savor
the leisurely pace of cruising along the legendary Rhine, Main and
Danube, and thrill to the excitement of traversing the Main-Danube
Canal.
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Price includes $200.00* per person
donation
to:
Children's Home
SOCIETY
of
IDAHO
*Limit $400.00 per cabin |
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Category 5 |
Moselle Deck |
Twin/Double |
$4885.00* |
*Prices based on per
person double occupancy.
*Single Rates available
*Prices subject to change and availability
Deposit:
$500.00 pp due at time of booking
Final Payment Due: 05/25/05
Cancellation Penalties:
120-90 days-10%
89-60 days - 35%
59-30 days - 50%
Less than 30 days - 100% |
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Category 4 |
Moselle
Deck |
Twin/Double |
$5085.00* |
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Category 3 |
Main
Deck |
Twin/Double |
$5385.00* |
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Category 2 |
Danube
Deck |
Twin/Double |
$5685.00* |
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Category 1 |
Rhine
Deck |
Twin/Double |
$5985.00* |
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Suite; Category L |
Rhine Deck |
Suite |
$7485.00* |
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Click Here for
River Empress Deck Plan |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Overnight flight to Amsterdam. |
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Arrive in Amsterdam and
transfer to your luxurious floating hotel, conveniently docked
near the Central Railway Station, not far from many of the
city’s attractions. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at your welcome onboard
dinner. |
The morning finds you cruising on the
legendary Rhine. Cruise through fashionable Düsseldorf before
arriving in Cologne, Germany’s oldest city. Here you will tour
the cathedral and absorb its many cultural and historical
treasures, dedicated to the relics of the three Magi. The ship
docks near the cathedral, making it easy to enjoy a walk through
the old town tonight. |
This morning, arrive in Koblenz at the
confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy a walking tour
of this historic city. You then proceed to Rüdesheim through the
dramatic Rhine Gorge, a beautiful stretch of the river, and
marvel at beautiful castles. See the legendary Lorelei Rock,
where a mythical siren lured sailors to their doom on the reefs
below. In Rüdesheim, travel by Mini-train to the fascinating
Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The ship docks
here for the night. You may explore the charming Drosselgasse, a
cobblestone lane lined with wine taverns and restaurants. |
Disembark in Frankfurt for a scenic
drive to Heidelberg, the oldest university town in Germany. Tour
the romantic ruins of the ancient castle, overlooking the
picturesque Neckar Valley. Local guides will lead you through
the historic city center, followed by lunch in a local
restaurant. Reboard your ship in Aschaffenburg, further along
the Main River and continue cruising a narrow stretch of the
river surrounded by the mountains and forests of the Spessart
National Park before arriving in Miltenberg tonight. |
Disembark after breakfast for a tour of
this old Franconian town and its pretty, cobblestone lanes lined
with gabled, halftimbered houses. From Miltenberg, a motor coach
will take you to the beautiful town of Wertheim, where you will
board the ship in time for lunch. This afternoon, tour Würzburg.
Visit the magnificent Prince Bishop’s Residenz Palace before
returning to the ship later this afternoon. |
Enjoy a full day of cruising through the
sunny valleys of the meandering Main, Passing picturesque
Kitzingen, before arriving late in the evening in Schweinfurt.
Alternatively, you may take an optional overland tour to the
Romantic Road and fairytale town of Rothenburg. Tour the city
and enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. There will
be time to browse at a world famous Christmas Shop before
returning to the ship before dinner. |
Enter the Main-Danube Canal at Bamberg,
one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. Disembark and enjoy a
guided tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact
townscape. See the cathedral, the Old Town Hall and the city’s
serpentine streets with charming houses, a UNESCO world heritage
house and 18th-century mansions. You will then rejoin the ship
by motorcoach and continue to Nuremberg tonight. |
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of
this historic city. Nuremberg, an “Imperial City” during the
Middle Ages was known as the treasure chest of the German
Empire. A thousand years of art and architecture will ensure a
very memorable visit. At lunchtime, continue your cruise through
the highest point of any commercial waterway in Europe — 1,332
feet above sea level. Enter the southern ramp of the Main-Danube
Canal and descend through stair-step locks to the town of
Riedenburg for the night. |
Early this morning your ship glides
through the tranquil Altmühl Valley and enters the Danube River
at Kelheim. This afternoon disembark for a guided stroll around
historic Regensburg widely regarded as the medieval wonder of
Germany; a living witness to more than two thousand years of
rich and colorful history. |
Arrive this morning in Passau, where the
Inn and Ilz rivers join the Danube. A guided walking tour of the
Old Town embodies all the elements of a Danube River port with
its cathedral, fortress, narrow cobblestone streets and
architectural attractions such as the breathtaking Cathedral of
St. Stephan, which contains the world’s largest church pipe
organ. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Passau. Cruise
overnight to Austria. |
A guided tour of Melk takes you to the
magnificent Benedictine Abbey. The cruise continues through the
romantic Wachau Valley, the most beautiful river region in
Austria, dotted with castles, vineyards and little riverside
towns. After dinner, arrive in Vienna in time to enjoy an
optional concert of Strauss and Mozart. |
Savor the captivating Baroque elegance
of the romantic “City of Waltzes.” During your coach tour around
Ringstrasse, you will see the Hofburg Palace, impressive Vienna
State Opera House, City Hall and Austria Parliament. Then a
walking tourto the heart of Vienna to St. Stephens Cathedral.
This afternoon, you are free to stroll along the shop-lined,
pedestrianonly Kärntnerstrasse and sample some of Vienna’s
famous pastries. |
Today cruise through Hungary passing
Esztergom and the Danube Bend to reach Budapest late this
afternoon. Make sure you are on deck as your ship makes its
dramatic entrance into this beautiful city. A joy to behold. |
This morning’s tour includes the city’s
most interesting sights of Buda and Pest. Explore the beautiful
Gothic St. Matthias Church and view the city from the
Fishermen’s Bastion. Spread over both banks, you will have a
splendid view of the historic Buda Castle. You will also pass by
Hero’s Square, Opera House, Houses of Parliament and the
Elisabeth Bridge. Your afternoon is free. |
With wonderful memories of your cruise,
disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight
home, or
Join Eleanor Harmon on the Budapest
to the Black Sea cruise departing September 17th. |
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River Empress
Europa Lounge
Category 1 Stateroom
Suite Stateroom
River Empress Sun Deck
Abbey of Melk
Amsterdam overview
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