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Trafalgar Tours Grand Europe River Cruise 2009 - Grand European Discovery
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European Discovery
Basel to Vienna - 15 Days
Travel along three majestic rivers, the Rhine, Main and Danube, where you’ll be inspired at every turn. Discover the diverse cultural heritage, Medieval towns and grand cities that have developed with the help of these historically significant rivers. Touch history in Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria. You’ll see the sights from the ship and motorcoaches, as well as canal barges and a gondola! Experience recent history first-hand visiting the World War II sight in Nuremberg. Hear the world’s finest classical music in the city where much of it started – Vienna. Visit towns untouched by time and right out of the pages of a fairytale such as Miltenberg, with its crooked streets and leaning houses, and Strasbourg’s Petite France. Discover, explore and be amazed.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Naturalists looking to view some of the most stunning topography in Europe from the majestic Alps to the sweep of the Danube. History enthusiasts, music lovers, and those looking for Old World Charm – it’s here in abundance.
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European Discovery ( Category L - Rhine Deck SUITE / Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Moselle Deck ) What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
* Basel: A guided walking tour of the city.
* Strasbourg: See Strasbourg on a canal cruise.
* Speyer: Gondola ride to Neiderwald Monument.
* Miltenberg: A walking tour of this Medieval town.
* Würzburg: Enjoy wine tasting of Franconian wines
* Bamberg: A walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
* Nuremberg: City tour.
* Regensburg: See the Cathedral of St. Peter on your guided walking tour.
* Passau: Walking tour and St. Stephan’s Organ concert.
* Melk: A guided tour of through the Abbey.
* Vienna: City tour.
Dining Highlights
* Exciting on-board entertainment and insightful lectures
* Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
* All meals on board ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
First Class Travel Highlights
* 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the River Countess
* 12 shore excursions with all-English speaking guides
* Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
* Airport Transfers will be provided
* 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.
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2009 Amsterdam to Budapest EARLYBIRD SUPER DEAL $2638
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European Discovery ( Category L - Rhine Deck SUITE / Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Moselle Deck )
Day 1: Arrive Basel
Arrive in Basel and be greeted by a cruise representative who will escort you to the ship. (Dinner)
Day 2: Basel
Basel, Switzerland’s second largest city, is best explored on foot. Your guide will take you to the attractive Old Town with fine buildings, Münster Cathedral, the striking Medieval City Hall, and the maze of narrow alleys along the banks of the Rhine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Basel City Walk
Onboard Highlight: Captain’s Welcome Dinner
Day 3: Strasbourg
See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. You’ll also see Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairytale with its timberland houses adorned with flower boxes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Canal Cruise
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment
Day 4: Speyer (Rüdesheim)
Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns of the Rhine Valley, and you’ll get to see the beauty of it from “up high” as you travel by gondola to the top of the Niederwald Monument, a symbol of Germany’s birth as a nation. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument
Day 5: Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg is an impressive 1000-year old town. King Ludwig I called it his “Bavarian Nice” due to its Mediterranean flair. We’ll guide you to the 17th-century Johannisburg Castle with art treasures and “Pompeiianum” – a Roman villa rebuilt on plans discovered in Pompeii. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
*Closed on Mondays
Featured Excursion: Renaissance Castle Johannisburg*
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Onboard Entertainment
Day 6: Miltenberg
Your city tour of Miltenberg, a Medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses right out of the pages of a German fairytale, takes you past Main Castle on the way into Old Town and New Square. You’ll see the famous Royal Inn, which has been a working hotel since the 16th century, the aptly named Crooked House, and Old Square. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg Walking Tour
Day 7: Würzburg
You’ll visit Würzburg Residenz Palace, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and one of Germany’s
greatest architectural treasures. Your tour will be capped off with a wine tasting of Franconian wines. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting
Day 8: Cruising Main River & Main-Danube Canal
As we head toward Bamberg, enjoy cruising the Main River passing picturesque green meadows and typical Franconian towns. At the mouth of the Regnitz River marvel at the engineering prowess exemplified in the Main-Danube Canal as you travel through it. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Bamberg
Bamberg is an architectural gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting Renaissance palaces, Baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral. You’ll discover on your walking tour a town untouched by time. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg Walking Tour
Day 10: Nuremberg
Your Nuremberg tour begins with the Nazi Party Rally grounds, the Medieval landmark of the Kaiserburg Castle, the Medieval town wall and its towers, and ends with a walk to the central market with its beautiful fountain. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour
Day 11: Regensburg
An unspoiled gem, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets and historic Roman remnants. On your tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Old Town Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment
Day 12: 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 and site of your concert.** (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
** Only May 1 to Oct 31, and not on Sunday.
Featured Excursions: Passau Walking Tour and St. Stephan’s Organ Concert
Day 13: Melk and Cruising the Wachau Valley
While in Melk, you’ll be guided through the Melk Abbey, one of the finest examples of Baroque art in the world. Leaving Melk, you’ll enjoy a scenic cruise through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
Day 14: Vienna
Vienna is a city steeped in history yet on the cusp of current trends. With your panoramic city overview, travel the stately Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married, and then onto Figaro House. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna City Tour
Onboard Highlight: Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Day 15: Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Vienna for your trip home.
Cruise Ship operating this itinerary:
River Countess
Please Note
The order of sightseeing and itinerary is subject to change.
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Grand European Discovery
Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer (Rudesheim), Aschaffenburg, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna - 15 days
Dates & Rates
Prices per person in Australian Dollars
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Departs On
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Returns On
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Land Price
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Costless Discount Price
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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A$5,399.00
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A$4,461
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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A$5,150.00
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A$4,232
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Monday, October 12, 2009
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Monday, October 26, 2009
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A$5,150.00
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A$4,232
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Monday, November 9, 2009
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Monday, November 23, 2009
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A$4,535.00
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A$3,666
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Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 3, . To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price:
Cat 1: A$1375
Cat 2: A$1150
Cat 3: A$925
Cat 4: A$310
Suite: A$2465
* Port Charges: A$220
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.
Grand European Discovery (Reverse)
Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer (Rudesheim), Aschaffenburg, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna - 15 days
Dates & Rates
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Departs On
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Returns On
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Land Price
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Costless Discount Price
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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A$4,675.00
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A$3,795
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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A$5,150.00
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A$4,232
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Monday, September 28, 2009
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Monday, October 12, 2009
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A$5,399.00
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A$4,461
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Monday, October 26, 2009
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Monday, November 9, 2009
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A$4,535.00
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A$3,666
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Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 3, . To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price:
Cat 1: A$1375
Cat 2: A$1150
Cat 3: A$925
Cat 4: A$310
Suite: A$2465
* Port Charges: A$220
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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