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15 DAYS - MAGNIFICENT EUROPE
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Product Name:
AVALON1005
Cruiseline:
Avalon Waterways
Departures:
Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct 2011
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City |
Highlights |
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| Day 1 |
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary |
Welcome to Hungary's exciting capital city! This afternoon board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a welcome reception. |
| Day 2 |
Budapest, Hungary |
Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is Eastern Europe's liveliest and most cosmopolitian metropolis. Seven Bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fishermen's Bastion and the Matthias Church is among the many sights your local guide will show you.
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| Day 3 |
Bratislava, Slovakia |
Situated at the foothill of the Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The charming Old Town with its Town Hall and Mirbach Palace, as well as gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, should not be missed.
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| Day 4 |
Vienna, Austria |
Lavish Hofburg Palace. the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic ring Boulevard, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral, to name a few of the sights you will enjoy during your city tour.
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| Day 5 |
Durnstein- Melk, Vienna |
Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey dominates the town frmo its commanding hill site and is one of Europe's largest monasteries. Durnstein, know for the baroque Stiftskirche with its blue facade, lies right in the heart of Wachau wine region, Above town are the ruins of the castle where England's King Richard the Lionheart was imprisones in 1192. Vienna, known as the "City of Music," inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Straus.
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| Day 6 |
Linz-Passau, Germany |
Passau, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ.
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| Day 7 |
Regensburg |
Regensberg is one of Geramany's best preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights included in your tour are the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretpria-gates to an ancient Roman fort. Before dinner we'll introduce you to some of Germany's famous Beers |
| Day 8 |
Nuremberg |
Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to it's original style. Marvel at this historic city with it's fabulous gothic churches and elegant patrician houses.
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| Day 9 |
Bamberg |
Another beautiful Unesco World Heritage SIte is Medieval Bamberg. Your walking tour takes in it's breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall straddling the River Regnitz, and serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th century mansions.
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| Day 10 |
Wurzberg |
Know as the "Pearl of the Romantic Road" Wurzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards
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| Day 11 |
Miltenberg |
Located at the Main River, Miltenberg is a picturesque Bavarian villiage that thrived on income from river traffic. It's cultural wealth and affluance are reflected in the beautiful medieval and the renaissance houses and the gothic splendor of the Merchant Hall. |
| Day 12 |
Rudersheim- Rhine Gorge |
The dramatic Rhine Gorge is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom. Visit Siegried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rudesheim.
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| Day 13 |
Cologne, Germany |
Cologne is one of Germany's largest cities, with a river skyline dominated by the soaring twin spires of it's magnificent gothic cathedral |
| Day 14 |
Amsterdam |
There is no better way to see Amsterdam than by Canal Boat, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam's "Golden Age." |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland |
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. |
| Departure Date 2011 |
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Note: Port charges/Govt taxes included
Prices are based on twin share, per person. Lead price is a Category E cabin. To upgrade to a higher category add the appropriate amount as indicated in columns above, per person. Port taxes & gratuities are included.
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| 19 Mar |
$4363 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
| 15 May & 01, 19, 29 Jun |
$5780 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
| 24 & 27 Jul |
$5671 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
| 24 Aug |
$5780 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
| 28 Aug & 21 Sep |
$6052 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
| 19 Oct |
$5017 |
$216 |
$1088 |
$1197 |
$1415 |
$2614 |
Inclusions:
Cruise: Deluxe 14- night cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Budapest: Welcome Reception, Guided sightseeing, visit Fisherman's Bastion
Bratislava: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Vienna: Guided sightseeing
Durnstein: Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche
Melk: Guided visit of Benedictine Abbey
Passau: Guided sightseeing
Regensberg: Guided sightseeing
Nuremberg: Guided sightseeing, beer tasting
Main Danube Canal: Cruise the Canal
Bamburg: Guided sightseeing, See the Old Town Hall
Wurzburg: Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residenz
Miltenberg: Guided sightseeing, baking demonstration
Rudersheim: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Rhine Gorge: Cruise throgh Gorge
Cologne: Guided sightseeing
Amsterdam: canal cruise
Conditions:
All prices are in Australian dollars, are based on twin share per person and subject to change, withdrawal or currency fluctuations without notice.
For full conditions applying to this cruise fare see our terms and conditions page or ask one of our cruise consultants
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