Uniworld Grand Europe River Cruise 2010 - Europe Serenade

2010 EARLYBIRD SPECIAL

PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE A$2,600 per couple (A$1,300 per person) off twin share cruise only rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms. SAVE A$1,300 per couple (A$650 per person) on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.

OR BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before November 30, 2009 to SAVE A$650 per couple (A$325 per person) off twin share cruise only rates.

European Serenade
Vienna to Amsterdam - 13 Days

This journey allows you to indulge your passion for timeless, awe-inspiring art and architecture, and for places where history is not just recounted, but is still an essential part of daily life. Travel from the elegant city of Vienna along the majestic Danube and through the vine-terraced and castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley to the colorful canals of Amsterdam. And all along the way, step back in time as you visit towns right out of the pages of German fairytales – Miltenberg with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg with its city walls still standing protecting the charming core of Gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders; Bamberg, an architectural gem boasting Renaissance palaces, Baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral, and Nuremberg, the quintessential example of medieval culture. This perfectly-paced trip provides ample time to experience the art, culture and history of the wonderful cities and towns along these legendary rivers and waterways.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who are interested in history and architecture will encounter fascinating reminders from Roman ruins to medieval villages, from Baroque castles to Frank Gehry’s modern architecture.

European Serenade (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

  * Vienna - Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
  * Linz - You’ll visit Linz’s Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits.
  * Regensburg - Walking Tour.
  * Nuremberg - Your city tour includes the Nazi Party Rally grounds, the medieval landmark of the Kaiserburg Castle.
  * Bamberg - Walking Tour.
  * Rothenburg - Full-day Tour.
  * Miltenburg - Walking Tour.
  * Mainz - Walking Tour and Gutenberg Museum.
  * Rüdesheim - Enjoy the view from “up high” as you travel by gondola to the Monument.

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

  * 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the River Countess or River Duchess
  * 10 shore excursions with all-English speaking guides
  * 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.

European Serenade (Category 1 - Rhine Deck / Category 2 - Danube Deck / Category 3 - Main Deck / Category 4 - Moselle Deck / Category 5 - Moselle Deck)

Day 1: Arrive Vienna
Arrive in Vienna and be greeted by a cruise representative who will escort you 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
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782, and then onto Figaro House, where Mozart wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Vienna City Tour

Day 3: Vienna and Cruising the Danube
Spend your last morning in Vienna at leisure, or why not join the optional tour to Schönbrunn. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Onboard Highlight: Insightful Lecture

Day 4: Linz
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern city of Linz and its old “soul.” You’ll visit Linz’s Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits, and you’ll be guided through the pedestrian zone, Alter Markt, and the impressive Main Square, one of Austria's most attractive closed squares. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Linz City Tour

Day 5: Regensburg
An unspoiled gem, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remnants. On your tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnifi-cent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment

Day 6: Nuremberg
Our tour today includes the Nazi Party Rally grounds, the medieval landmark of the Kaiserburg Castle, the medieval town wall with its towers, and ends with a walk to the central market with its beautiful fountain. As we leave Nuremberg and head toward Bamberg, you’ll learn about the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which allows ships to sail from Amsterdam to the Black Sea. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg City Tour
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment

Day 7: Bamberg
You are now in the center of the Main region, where the towns are untouched by time. Enjoy a guided walk through Bamberg’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at Renaissance palaces, Baroque houses and a breathtaking cathedral. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Bamberg Walking Tour

Day 8: Rothenburg and Würzburg
Travel along the Romantic Road, a spectacular route winding through Bavaria to the Alps. When you arrive in Rothenburg, you’ll feel as if you’re stepping back in time to the Middle Ages, as the city walls still stand, protecting the charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses from intruders. Return to the ship in Würzburg. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Tour of Rothenburg
Onboard Highlight: Exciting Local Entertainment

Day 9: Miltenberg
Your adventures along this breathtakingly beautiful section of the river begins with a visit to Miltenberg, a Medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses that are right out of the pages of a German fairytale. Your city tour takes you past Main Castle on the way into Old Town and New Square. From there, 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
Onboard Highlight: Insightful Lecture

Day 10: Mainz
Mainz is famous for Johannes Gutenberg, the town’s native son who invented the printing press with movable type. Our walking tour of downtown Mainz includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, where you will marvel at an authentic Gutenberg Bible. After the museum, we will walk through Old Town. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Mainz Walking Tour and Gutenberg Museum*
*Museum closed on Monday.

Day 11: Rüdesheim and Cruising the Rhine
Rüdesheim has a long history going back to Roman times, as most coastal cities along the Rhine do. The town is famous for, among other things, the Drosselgasse, its long avenue of shops and wine bars, and the impressive Niederwald Monument. Enjoy the view from “up high” as you travel by gondola to the Monument. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Gondola Ride

Day 12: Düsseldorf
A juxtaposition of old and new, Düsseldorf boasts quaint old houses and a collection of modern architecture, including Frank Gehry-designed warehouse conversions. Your guided tour takes you to Old Town, and along the Königsallee, Düsseldorf's famous shopping area. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Düsseldorf City Tour

Day 13: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight home.

Cruise Ships operating this itinerary:
River Countess or River Duchess

2010 EARLYBIRD SPECIAL

PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE A$2,600 per couple (A$1,300 per person) off twin share cruise only rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms. SAVE A$1,300 per couple (A$650 per person) on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.

OR BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before November 30, 2009 to SAVE A$650 per couple (A$325 per person) off twin share cruise only rates.

European Serenade

Vienna, Linz, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg (Rothenburg), Miltenberg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam - 13 days

Departure Dates 2010 Total Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement 03 May* $5,417 $2,599 08 Jun $5,593 $2,599 20 Jun* $5,417 $2,599 21 Jun $5,417 $2,599 03 Jul* $5,168 $2,599 26 Jul $5,168 $2,599 07 Aug* $5,168 $2,599 12 Aug $5,168 $2,599 24 Aug* $5,168 $2,599 05 Sep $5,868 $2,599 12 Sep $5,868 $2,599 17 Sep* $5,868 $2,599 24 Sep* $5,868 $2,599 30 Oct $5,143 $2,599 11 Nov* $4,743 $2,599   Prices in Australian Dollars Only * On these dates cruise operates from Amsterdam to Vienna. - Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck. âSingle 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$275 Category 3 A$799 Category 2 A$1,199 Category 1 A$1,575 Suite A$2,625

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