Trafalgar Tours Grand Europe River Cruise 2009 - Enchanting Danube

Enchanting Danube ( Category L - Rhine Deck SUITE / Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Cruise Only ) What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

  * Bratislava’s 14th-century St. Martin’s Cathedral
  * An exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert at Vienna’s Palais Auersperg
  * Cruise the scenic Wachau Valley
  * Beautiful Heidelberg
  * Waltz lesson on your way to Vienna
  * Charming Salzburg
  * A concert on the world’s largest church pipe organ in Passau

Dining Highlights

  * On-board dining & entertainment
  * Welcome onboard dinner
  * All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner

First Class Travel Highlights

  * 7-night deluxe cruise in an outside stateroom on the River Princess
  * Guided shore excursions
  * Trafalgar Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
  * A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information

Complimentary Transfers

  * Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0800 and 1500 on the day that the cruise departs in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period between transfers. 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 these times will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
  * Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0800 and 1400 on the day that the cruise ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.

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

Enchanting Danube ( Category L - Rhine Deck SUITE / Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Cruise Only )

Day 1: Arrive Budapest
Arrive in Budapest and be greeted by a cruise representative who will escort you to the ship. (Dinner)

Day 2: Budapest
Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, and Medieval and modern. Made up of two parts—Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands—it is divided by the Danube and is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, an early 19th-century bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest, the UNESCO-listed
Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion with dramatic vistas of the city.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour

Day 3: Bratislava
Bratislava, straddling both banks of the mighty Danube, is a melting pot of cultures – an absolute fondue of diversity. A tour through Bratislava will acquaint you with a sampling of the town’s eclectic architecture of Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco styles. Bratislava has been aptly named the “Coronation City of Kings” and you’ll discover as you walk along the sidewalks that there are little golden crowns in the pavement identifying the route of the coronation procession of eleven kings and eight royal spouses over the centuries. You’ll also pass the 17th-century palace that now serves as the seat of the Slovakian government, Old Town’s Freedom Square and Peace Square, and Grassalkovich Palais, home of the President of Slovakia. You’ll continue on to Bratislava Castle, Michael’s Gate, built during medieval times to keep out enemies, Mirbach Palace and Primatial Palace. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bratislava City Tour
Evening Entertainment: Exciting Local Entertainment

Day 4: Vienna
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems—St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, and the stately Ringstrasse, the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake appearance. Your city tour will take you along the Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782, and then onto Figaro House, where you can almost picture Mozart furiously writing The Marriage of Figaro. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna City Tour

Day 5: Dürnstein, Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
The tiny Baroque village of Dürnstein seems lost in time. It’s perhaps most famous for being where Richard the Lionhearted was held captive in 1192 and 1193 until he paid a heavy ransom in silver – your local guide will fill you in on all the details during your walking tour. The tour takes you through the village with its old burgher houses and 16th- through 18th-century townhouses, ending at the exquisite Baroque cathedral. Depart Dürnstein and cruise through the heart of the fairytale, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley with its abruptly rising hills, nestling Baroque villages and ancient monuments, this fascinating stretch of landscape along the Danube has recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Dürnstein Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Insightful Lecture

Day 6: Linz
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern Linz and its old “soul.” During your guided tour, explore Old Town with its castles, churches and early buildings fanning out from the central Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval town squares. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Linz Walking Tour

Day 7: Passau
Your guided walk starts in the medieval section of Passau, and then takes you past St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Later, you’ll return to St. Stephan’s for an organ concert.* (Breakfast / Lunch / Catain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Walking Tour and Organ Concert*
*Organ concert not available on Sundays or before May 2 or after November 1.

Day 8: Depart Munich
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home.

Cruise Ships operating this itinerary:
River Princess or River Empress

Passau
The beautiful city of Passau is enchanting. Located at the confluence of three rivers – the Danube, Inn and Ilz – the city is most famous for its ornate Baroque cathedral. Wander its quaint cobblestone streets, visit the charming local taverns, and listen to the world’s largest church pipe organ in magnificent St. Stephan’s Cathedral.

Linz (Salzburg)
With majestic peaks and peaceful lakes, the drive through upper Austria is an endless succession of picture-postcard scenes. The hills are definitely alive with the sounds of music. In fact, 2006 marks the 250th birthday of Salzburg’s famous resident, Mozart. Of course, it was also home to the legendary Von Trapp family. And for those who love beer, a visit to the Stiegl’s World of Brewing museum is a must. Not only will you learn about the town’s brewing history, you will also get to sample the region’s specialty beers.

Dürnstein
The charming village of Dürnstein is located in the center of the beautiful Wachau Valley. High above the town, you can see the ruins of the 12th-century castle where Richard the Lionhearted was held prisoner. Apart from the castle, Dürnstein is home to a beautiful Baroque monastery, as well as many well-preserved Medieval treasures.

Vienna
A wide and stately boulevard, aptly named the Ringstrasse, still defines the heart of the city. And the inspiration of Mozart still lives on in the city. This year the Viennese celebrate Mozart’s 250th birthday, and Trafalgar wants to celebrate as well with a Mozart and Strauss concert at the lovely Palais Auersperg.

Bratislava
This booming Slovakian capital surprises those who take the time to discover its old-world charm and its modern side. Once the capital of Hungary, it is referred to as the “Coronation City of Kings.” And it is a regal city indeed. Explore the charming Old Town and the 14th-century Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Stroll through the renovated historic section filled with shops and cafés populated by the many young people who go to one of the eight universities here. And end your tour with a panoramic view of three countries – Hungary, Slovakia and Austria – awaits from the ramparts of Bratislava Castle.

Budapest
Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, and Medieval and modern. Made up of two parts, Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands, it is divided by the Danube and is an architectural dream. On the Buda side, explore Castle Hill towering above the Danube and enjoy the view from Fisherman’s Bastion, and on the Pest side, visit the spectacular Houses of Parliament, Hero’s Square and St. Stephan’s Basilica.
 

Enchanting Danube

Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dernstein, Linz (Salzburg), Passau - 8 days

Dates & Rates

Prices per person in Australian Dollars

Departs On	Returns On	Land Price	Costless Discount Price
Sunday, March 29, 2009	Sunday, April 5, 2009	A$2,175.00	A$1679
Sunday, April 12, 2009	Sunday, April 19, 2009	A$2,350.00	A$1840
Sunday, April 26, 2009	Sunday, May 3, 2009	A$2,575.00	A$2047
Sunday, May 10, 2009	Sunday, May 17, 2009	A$3,135.00	A$2562
Sunday, May 24, 2009	Sunday, May 31, 2009	A$3,135.00	A$2562
Sunday, June 7, 2009	Sunday, June 14, 2009	A$3,135.00	A$2562
Sunday, June 21, 2009	Sunday, June 28, 2009	A$3,135.00	A$2562
Sunday, July 5, 2009	Sunday, July 12, 2009	A$2,975.00	A$2415
Sunday, July 19, 2009	Sunday, July 26, 2009	A$2,975.00	A$2415
Sunday, August 2, 2009	Sunday, August 9, 2009	A$2,975.00	A$2415
Sunday, August 16, 2009	Sunday, August 23, 2009	A$2,975.00	A$2415
Sunday, August 30, 2009	Sunday, September 6, 2009	A$2,975.00	A$2415
Sunday, September 13, 2009	Sunday, September 20, 2009	A$3,250.00	A$2668
Sunday, September 27, 2009	Sunday, October 4, 2009	A$3,250.00	A$2668
Sunday, October 11, 2009	Sunday, October 18, 2009	A$3,250.00	A$2668
Sunday, October 25, 2009	Sunday, November 1, 2009	A$2,575.00	A$2047
Sunday, November 8, 2009	Sunday, November 15, 2009	A$2,075.00	A$1587

Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 3, . To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price:

Cat 1: A$925
Cat 2: A$699
Cat 3: A$480
Cat 4: A$199
Suite: A$1570
* Port Charges A$98
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts and conditions that apply to this tour/cruise please refer to a brochure and/or speak to your Costless Holidays Consultant.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Enchanting Danube (Reverse)

Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dernstein, Linz (Salzburg), Passau - 8 days

Dates & Rates

Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 3, . To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price:

Cat 1: A$925
Cat 2: A$699
Cat 3: A$480
Cat 4: A$199
Suite: A$1570
* Port Charges A$98
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts and conditions that apply to this tour/cruise please refer to a brochure and/or speak to your Costless Holidays Consultant.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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