Dazzling Danube Tour Days: 08 Days / 07 Nights Tour Type: River Cruise (Sgd-Cr)
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DAZZLING DANUBE TOUR DAYS: 08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS TOUR TYPE: RIVER CRUISE (SGD-CR) VIENNA – DURNSTEIN – MELK – LINZ – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST – ESZTERGOM – VIENNA Glide along the gentle waters of the Danube, the heart and soul of Central Europe. View spectacular monasteries and elegant cities that have inspired composers and writers for centuries ! TOUR SUMMARY: This phenomenal 8-day river cruise begins in Vienna, the capital city of Austria. You will be able to see the imperial architecture and roam the local coffee shops before you sail towards Durnstein, Melk, and Linz, small towns that offer wonderful tourism experiences for you to uncover. Afterwards, you will then visit Bratislava, a mosaic of illustrious history with both medieval and gothic influences in the old town. Be sure to fully enjoy the rolling hills to the north, vineyards of the lowlands, and views of the Danube river from this city. Next, your journey will take you to Budapest, a destination made popular from its abundance of hot springs that have been present since the time of the Romans. Architecturally, the city is a treasure trove with enough baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau buildings to satisfy everyone. Continue to Esztergom where you can see its massive basilica that sits high above the town and Danube River before your river cruise concludes in Vienna. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Discover Imperial Vienna with its palaces, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Vienna State Opera • Visit Melk, an important wine-growing region with picturesque villages and hilltop castles • Acquaint yourself with the palaces of Bratislava, the Beauty on the Danube • Explore Budapest, and its many World Heritage Sites including the Buda Castle Quarter and the banks of the Danube DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES: USD PRICING Departure Dates Standard Main Deck Deluxe Middle Deck Deluxe Upper Deck Per person US$1299 US$974 US$1599 US$1199 US$1899 US$1424 09-Oct-19 Single Supp. US$665 US$499 US$799 US$599 US$932 US$699 Per person US$1199 US$899 USD$1499 $1124 US$1799 US$1349 23-Oct-19 Single Supp. US$532 US$399 US$665 US$499 US$799 US$599 Per person US$1199 US$899 US$1599 US$1199 US$1799 US$1349 02-Apr-20 Single Supp. US$532 US$399 US$799 US$599 US$799 US$599 Per person US$1699 US$1399 US$2099 US$1799 US$2349 US$2049 09-Apr-20 Single Supp. US$849 US$649 US$999 US$799 US$1149 US$949 233-11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond V7A 5H9 BC, Canada Tel 1 604 279 8794 Fax 1 604 608 3421 Call us toll free from any where in North America: 1 866 978 2997 Per person US$1899 US$1599 US$2299 US$1999 US$2649 US$2349 07-May-20 Single Supp. US$899 US$699 US$1099 US$899 US$1299 US$1099 Per person US$1899 US$1599 US$2299 US$1999 US$2649 US$2349 09-Jul-20 Single Supp. US$899 US$699 US$1099 US$899 US$1299 US$1099 Per person US$1899 US$1599 US$2299 US$1999 US$2649 US$2349 20-Aug-20 Single Supp. US$899 US$699 US$1099 US$899 US$1299 US$1099 Per person US$1699 US$1399 US$2099 US$1799 US$2349 US$2049 08-Oct-20 Single Supp. US$849 US$649 US$999 US$799 US$1149 US$949 Per person US$1699 US$1399 US$2099 US$1799 US$2349 US$2049 15-Oct-20 Single Supp. US$849 US$649 US$999 US$799 US$1149 US$949 CAD PRICING Departure Dates Standard Main Deck Deluxe Middle Deck Deluxe Upper Deck Per person CA$1689 CA$1266 CAD$2079 CA$1559 CA$2469 CA$1851 09-Oct-19 Single Supp. CA$865 CA$649 CA$1039 CA$779 CA$1212 CA$909 Per person CA$1559 CA$1169 CA$1949 CA$1461 CA$2339 CA$1754 23-Oct-19 Single Supp. CA$692 CA$519 CA$865 CA$649 CA$1038 CA$779 Per person CA$1559 CA$1169 CA$2079 CA$1559 CA$2339 CA$1754 02-Apr-20 Single Supp. CA$692 CA$519 CA$1038 CA$779 CA$1038 CA$779 Per person CA$2249 CA$1849 CA$2749 CA$2349 CA$3049 CA$2649 09-Apr-20 Single Supp. CA$1149 CA$849 CA$1349 CA$1049 CA$1499 CA$1199 Per person CA$2499 CA$2099 CA$2999 CA$2599 CA$3449 CA$3049 07-May-20 Single Supp. CA$999 CA$699 CA$1449 CA$1149 CA$1699 CA$1399 233-11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond V7A 5H9 BC, Canada Tel 1 604 279 8794 Fax 1 604 608 3421 Call us toll free from any where in North America: 1 866 978 2997 Per person CA$2499 CA$2099 CA$2999 CA$2599 CA$3449 CA$3049 09-Jul-20 Single Supp. CA$999 CA$699 CA$1449 CA$1149 CA$1699 CA$1399 Per person CA$2499 CA$2099 CA$2999 CA$2599 CA$3449 CA$3049 20-Aug-20 Single Supp. CA$999 CA$699 CA$1449 CA$1149 CA$1699 CA$1399 Per person CA$2249 CA$1849 CA$2749 CA$2349 CA$3049 CA$2649 08-Oct-20 Single Supp. CA$949 CA$649 CA$1349 CA$1049 CA$1499 CA$1199 Per person CA$2249 CA$1849 CA$2749 CA$2349 CA$3049 CA$2649 15-Oct-20 Single Supp. CA$949 CA$649 CA$1349 CA$1049 CA$1499 CA$1199 TOUR LODGING INFO: 07 Nights’ Accommodation Accommodation will be provided on a twin sharing basis CITIES NIGHTS VESSEL Cruise 07 Nights MS CRUCESTAR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: - 07 nights' accommodation on listed vessel - Full board meals while on board cruise - Tea and coffee with all meals - Afternoon high-tea: tea, coffee, and cake or late snack - Welcome cocktail, buffet lunch and dinner - Farewell cocktail and dinner - Luggage service between pier and ship - Experienced English-speaking cruise director - All port taxes TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Items of personal nature, minibar and WiFi - Optional excursions - Travel insurance - Visa fees if applicable - International airfare - Arrival and departure transfers - Items not mentioned as included - Gratuities (5 EUR per person, per day will be included in the final bill onboard) EXTRA SERVICES: Shore Excursions Package: Vienna Bus and Walking Tour X Melk Abbey Tour X Bratislava Walking Tour X 233-11951 Hammersmith Way, Richmond V7A 5H9 BC, Canada Tel 1 604 279 8794 Fax 1 604 608 3421 Call us toll free from any where in North America: 1 866 978 2997 Budapest Bus and Walking Tour X Package price per person USD 270 / CAD 351 Drink Package: USD 95/CAD 124 per person The drink package includes one bottle of water per day, plus one house wine (red or white) OR draft beer during lunch and dinner *This can only be booked for both guests sharing the same Cabin Arrival and Departure Transfers Transfer from Vienna VIE airport to Vienna port and v.v.: USD 45/CAD 59 per person TOUR ITINERARY: DAY 01: VIENNA (EMBARKATION) (-/-/D) Make your own way to the port where you will check in for your cruise and get settled into your cabin. Check in begins at 4:00PM. This evening, enjoy a welcome buffet, cocktail, special dinner, and a musical evening in the lounge Overnight onboard DAY 02: VIENNA (B/L/D) There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: its Imperial palaces, Museums Quarter with historic and contemporary buildings displaying works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists, the impressive buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others. This afternoon perhaps you will venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the splendid summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg empire. After a full day of exploration, enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard. Overnight onboard Optional: Vienna Bus and Walking Tour Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe. Not only is it a place worth seeing for is architectural charm; it also boasts a collection of famous figures throughout history such as Sisi, Strauss, Mozart and the memorable images of Gustav Klimt. The city is bursting with history, distinguished monuments, museums, palaces, scenic parks, charming cafés and noteworthy pastry shops! The tour begins by bus as we head in the direction of the famous Viennese Ring, where you’ll enjoy major attractions such as the Urania, State Opera House, Parliament, the seat of the Habsburgs Hofburg, City Hall, Burg Theater and Vienna University. We then delve deeper into the city on foot, starting at the famous Albertina Museum. From here we take a one-hour leisurely walk along the former city moat called the “Graben” where you’ll discover the Hofburg. Then we head towards St. Stephen’s church and along the way, you’ll be able to uncover the secrets behind Vienna’s rich culture and stunning architecture. After the walking tour you will have some time to enjoy the city on your own. DAY 03: DURNSTEIN - MELK (B/L/D) Today you will visit the towns of Durnstein and Melk, small towns on the Danube, well known areas of Austria for wine growing. Melk Abbey is also known for the 11th century monastery that is built high above the town. Here you can find gold statuaries adorning the domed Abbey Church, and the vast library houses medieval manuscripts for you to discover. Tonight, you can look forwards to a Pirate themed dinner and a musical evening in the lounge.