Amazing Danube River Cruise with the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives & the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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DISCOVER & EXPLORE AMAZING DANUBE RIVER CRUISE WITH THE IOWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES & THE URBANDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Act now and save up to BOOK $2,400 PER CABIN &SAVE if deposited by March 30th!* Cruise the 5-star MS Amadeus Queen STARTING AT $3,999 PER PERSON w/air & taxes AND A BONUS NIGHT IN MUNICH! Departing October 17 - 26, 2018 Welcome aboard the MS Amadeus Queen for a 7 night cruise visiting 4 European countries along the Danube. Our ports of call include Passau, Melk, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Linz. We would love to have you join us on our Journey of Discovery as we cruise the Danube. Our cruise is not only a “Memory in the Making” but a great value as well. For additional information or questions please contact: Tiffany Menke at (515) 331-6855 HIGHLIGHTS & PORTS DAY 1 (Oct 17): USA – Munich Depart the USA for Munich today. (in-flight meals) Day 2 (Oct 18): Munich Upon arrival in Munich you will be greeted at the airport and transported to your Munich area hotel. Located at the river Isar in the south of Bavaria, is famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Munich’s cultural scene is second to none and the city center appears mostly as it did in the late 1800s. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (B,D) Day 3 (Oct 19): Munich - Passau Today you will enjoy a tour of the city of Munich. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer- Your Luxurious Cabin HIGHLIGHTS brewing legacy, while walking between the includes such sites as Fisherman’s Bastion & St. central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz. Matthias Church. A must see is the view from · Roundtrip scheduled airfare Continuing on you will enjoy a scenic drive to Citadell Hill and then see Parliament building and · 7 nights aboard the 5-star Amadeus Passau where you will enjoy a city tour. This fairy- Hero’s Square. Enjoy a free afternoon to leisurely tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. With stroll through this beautiful European city often Queen Cruise Ship its unique charm and atmosphere, Passau is one called the ‘Queen of the Danube’. This evening · 1 night in Munich of the most beautiful and spectacular German after dinner, enjoy a Hungarian folklore group we cities on the Danube. Later this afternoon we will have invited onboard to entertain you. · Superb dining with all meals included transfer you to the elegant Amadeus ship. Upon during your cruise embarkation, you will be greeted with a welcome (B,L,D) (Budapest Overnight stay) (buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon drink. The 5-star Amadeus is sure to offer Day 7 (Oct 23): Budapest - Bratislava outstanding accommodations for your 7 night tea, dinner, midnight snack) This morning offers one last chance to stroll cruise. Welcome Aboard Dinner. (B,D) the streets of Budapest or purchase a bit more · Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner Day 4 (Oct 20): Melk - Vienna paprika from the marketplace. For those looking · Quality red & white wines from We reach Melk/Emmersdorf in Lower Austria this for a bit more of Hungarian culture, you may Europe’s great wine regions morning. Enjoy the included Tour of Melk Abbey wish to sign up for our optional Puszta Tour that will take you out into the countryside on a with every dinner onboard the ship which is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Site and Austria’s largest baroque abbey. Located historical journey to see how paprika became the · Welcome Dinner on the bank of the Danube River, Melk Abbey “red gold” of the Kalocsa Region. Visit a home · Captain’s Gala Dinner stands crowned by towers and resplendent of a local family and enjoy a short folk dance performance and old world craft demonstrations. · Daily onboard music performances in a golden hue. Especially noteworthy is the church with magnificent frescoes by Johann Those enjoying the Optional tour will meet the · Chamber Discoveries staff Michael Rottmayr and the library containing ship in Esztergom in time for dinner. Those · Non-smoking environment (smoking countless medieval manuscripts. No trip to choosing to stay onboard will enjoy lunch onboard as we set sail for Bratislava. (B, L, D) permitted only on the Sun-Deck) Austria would be complete without a visit to this abbey. Arrive back to the ship in time for lunch. Day 8 (Oct 24): Bratislava - Linz · Fuel Surcharges, air and port taxes Enjoy an afternoon of fantastic views of the river This morning we visit Bratislava, the capital · City Tours including: Munich, landscapes as your ship cruises toward Vienna. of Slovakia, is situated at the foothills of the Budapest, Linz, Bratislava, Vienna, After dinner, you might enjoy our optional Sounds Carpathian Mountains on the banks of the of Vienna Concert. (B,L,D) (Vienna Overnight Passau, and Melk Abbey Danube River. Enjoy an included City Walking Stay) Tour of this carefully restored old town. Stroll Day 5 (Oct 21): Vienna through Kapilus Lane, where you will be able After breakfast you will explore the fascinating see the seminar of the priests as well as the city of Vienna on our included Vienna City Tour. Gothic Church of the Clarissin Order. The market Explore Vienna’s magnificent Ring Boulevard with square features the highlights of the Old Town, the Roland fountain, the impressive townhouses Prague all its glorious sights such as the Vienna State Opera, Imperial Palace, Parliament and City Hall. of the former nobility and the ‘Primatial Palace’ You will fall in love with this city. This afternoon with its remarkable gallery of famous European enjoy exploring on your own or join our optional artists. The 17th century Gobelin collection is Schonbrunn Palace Tour which affords a visit to particularly worth seeing. On the way back to the the former imperial residence of Empress Maria vessel, you will pass by the ‘Hviedaslav Square’ Theresia. The palace is one of Austria’s most with the Opera House, the Ganymed Fountain and the concert hall. Enjoy lunch as we head for significant cultural sights. (B,L,D) Linz. (B,L,D) Day 6 (Oct 22): Budapest Day 9 (Oct 25): Linz - Passau After breakfast you arrive in the twin old world capitals, Buda & Pest, which are linked by many A morning of cruising the glorious Danube is in wonderful bridges spanning the Danube. Enjoy store, so sit back in your cabin or on the Sun Deck an included City Tour of Budapest. The tour and enjoy. This afternoon we arrive in Linz and embark on our included Walking Tour of this city LEGEND: ( ) = Included meal, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner founded by the Romans. Take a stroll down the main street which leads to the medieval town square. Enjoy the world famous Linzer Torte (Linzer Cake) in one of the local bakeries. This evening is our Captain’s Farewell Dinner (B, L, D) Day 10 (Oct 26): Passau-Munich-USA After disembarking, we will travel to Munich, Germany for your flight home, taking with you warm memories of new places and friends. (B) MS Amadeus Queen This new vessel follows the award- winning model of the AMADEUS Silver ships but offers even further innovative developments. The popular concept of spaciousness has been maintained. This includes not only generous public areas MS Amadeus Queen but also spacious cabins: 12 large suites impress with an outdoor balcony and a cozy reading corner whilst the 69 standard cabins mainly have panoramic window fronts which can be automatically lowered and luxurious bathrooms. A new on-board highlight is the indoor pool, the roof of which can be opened in fine weather. In the evenings, this area may also be used for informative talks, functions and cinema showings. Deck & Cabin Pricing (includes air, taxes & fees) If Booked by Price After 03/30/2018 03/30/2018 Savings OPTIONAL POST-CRUISE Haydn Deck Cabins (172’) STAY IN PRAGUE Panoramic Window Catg. C-1: $3,999 $4,499 $500 3 NIGHTS - $799 PER PERSON Panoramic Window Catg. C-2*: $4,199 $4,699 $500 Strauss Deck Cabins (188’) French Balcony Catg. B-3: $4,599 $5,299 $700 3 nights accommodation in a first class French Balcony Catg. B-2: $4,999 $5,899 $900 hotel in Prague, with breakfast each morning! French Balcony Catg. B-1: $5,099 $5,999 $900 • All transfers included • City Tour of Prague Mozart Deck Cabins (188’) • Visit Old Town Square the heart of French Balcony Catg. A-2: $5,299 $6,499 $1,200 Prague, which is filled with houses, churches and other structures dating French Balcony Catg. A-1: $5,399 $6,599 $1,200 back to the 13th century. • Optional Tour to the Prague Castle Suite Category (284’): $6,299 $8,449 $2,150 • Optional Farewell to Prague Folklore Dinner • Prague is a fabulous city. What a great end to your Danube cruise! *(Single Special - Pay only $500 additional for category C-2 - Space is limited!) Please check one cabin request: RESERVATION FORM ☐ Haydn (C2) Cabin ☐ Haydn (C1) Cabin ☐ Strauss (B3) Cabin ☐ Strauss (B2) Cabin ☐ Strauss (B1) Cabin ☐ Mozart (A2) Cabin ☐ Mozart (A1) Cabin ☐ Suite (S) Return to: _____________________________________________________ _____/____/____ ☐ Male ☐ Female The Iowa Chamber of Your name (on passport), First, Middle & Last D.O.B. Commerce Executives 9817 Green View Lane _____________________________________________________ _____/____/____ ☐ Male ☐ Female Johnston, IA 50131 Roommate/Spouse (name on passport) or write “Single Room” D.O.B.