Danube Discovery What's Included
Danube Discovery Grand River Cruise Package Includes:

  * 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Countess
  * Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
  * Captain’s Welcome Dinner
  * Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  * An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
  * 6 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
  * State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  * All transfers

Complimentary Transfers

  * Arrival Transfers: Airport to ship arrival transfers provided for all Air/Sea guests and any guests whose flight details were given to Trafalgar. Flights need to arrive Nuremberg no later than 3pm on the day of embarkation.
  * Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival shown in the brochure will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
  * Departure Transfers: Ship to Airport departure transfers provided on day of debarkation for all Air/Sea guests and any guests whose flight details were given to Trafalgar. Transfers will be provided to the Vienna airport up to 12 noon on day of debarkation.
  * Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.

Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Costless Consultant at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.

Danube Discovery

Day 1 - Vienna
Arrive in Vienna where you’ll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner)

Day 2 - Vienna
Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafés and grand places, culminating at the magnificent gothic Cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. On the way you’ll pass Figaro House, where Mozart once lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (Buffet / Lunch / Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Irresistible Optional Tours: Visit Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy a classical music performance of Mozart and Strauss

Day 3 - Krems
Today, we invite you on a different kind of journey to discover the fascination of wine. We’ll take you to the best traditional and state-of-the-art wine domain where you’ll experience a treat for all the senses, from the vineyards to the cellars. See, feel, smell the wines on a walk through the estate and taste the noble juice of the vine. Later, enjoy leisure time to take a stroll through the quaint town of Krems. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Krems wine experience

Day 4 - Cruising the Wachau Valley - Melk
Start the day with a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful stretches of river valleys in Europe, en route to Melk.
Upon arrival in Melk, be greeted by the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The beautiful complex is a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture. During your tour through the abbey complex, the guide will bring history to life as you discover one work of art after another. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey

Day 5 - Passau
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Irresistible Optional Tours: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum, or spend an afternoon cycling along the Inn River.

Note: Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays.

Day 6 - Regensburg
Regensburg, one of the finest medieval towns in Europe, captures 2000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century stone bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Our walking tour explores the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating back to the 14th century. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to
the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour

Day 7 - Nuremberg
Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. The second largest city in Bavaria is the birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and home to world-famous gingerbread and the pocket watch. It is also where the infamous Nazi rallies were held during World War II, and its courthouse (Room 600) held the memorable trials after the war. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring the walled Old Town on foot. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour

Note: Access to courtroom 600 cannot be guaranteed

Danube Discovery

Vienna, Krems, Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Cruising the Danube, Nuremburg - 8 days

Departure Dates 2010 Total Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement  02 Apr* $2,652 $1,675 30 Apr $3,226 $1,675 03 May $3,502 $1,675 21 May* $3,502 $1,675 24 May* $3,502 $1,675 24 Jun $3,502 $1,675 15 Jul $3,226 $1,675 15 Jul* $3,226 $1,675 05 Aug* $3,226 $1,675 15 Aug $3,226 $1,675 19 Sep* $3,352 $1,675 26 Sep $3,352 $1,675 17 Oct* $3,226 $1,675 23 Oct* $3,226 $1,675 24 Oct $3,226 $1,675 13 Nov* $2,577 $1,675   Prices in Australian Dollars Only * On these dates cruise operates from Nuremberg to Vienna. - Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck. Single supplement subject to limited availability. Upgrades as per pricing below, suite upgrade for singles price on application. - Airfare is not included in these prices. Total price includes port charges. Please contact us for the latest airfare deals.   To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price: Category 4 A$225 Category 3 A$550 Category 2 A$799 Category 1 A$1,125 Suite A$1,799

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