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BAVARIA & AUSTRIAN HIGHLIGHTS Avalon’s VISTA Munich, Germany to Vienna, Austria - Cruising the Danube on the Danube September 26-October 5, 2015 LUXURY RIVER CRUISE aboard Avalon’s “Vista”- featuring the famous “Blue Danube. “ On this marvelous cruise, visit Austria’s capital, Vienna, and be delighted by its charming small towns—like Melk, Dürnstein, and Grein—before heading into Germany’s Bavaria. Enjoy Vienna with its spectacular museums, awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and delightful music. In Dürnstein, explore the small town nestled below the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Visit magnificent Melk Abbey, and Grein’s quaint historical theater. In Germany, experience the Bavarian capital of Munich, the charming town of Oberammergau, and the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. All of this and more await you on this wonderful Danube cruise through Austria and Bavaria - the trip of a lifetime! Join Us On This Special Experience! Welcome to Munich – home for the next 3 nights! The rest of the day is free to start exploring. Your personal host will This outstanding travel experience has been selected as have suggestions of things to do and see as you begin your one of our FEATURE personally escorted travel experiences for Bavarian and Austrian experiences. 2015. Invite your friends and join us as together we share the Day 3 Munich good times, food and drink that are all part of this cruise. Munich, capital of Bavaria, offers a small-town feel with its Special benefits, perks and pricing are in place for persons pedestrian- and bike-friendly atmosphere. With its historical affiliated with Fort Hays State University, including your entire museums, splendid English Garden, traditional cafés, and travel party, even if they have no FHSU connection. In addition, delightful shops, Munich has plenty to see and do. A LOCAL your Alumni Association benefits, GUIDE will show you the highlights of this fascinating city, Important: Unlike other programs that require numerous including Nymphenburg Palace, summer residence of the additional expenses in order to have a complete experience, Bavarian monarchs; MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New our FEATURE tours done in cooperation with Please Go Town Halls; and the gothic Frauenkirche, a prominent Away™ Vacations always feature “all inclusive” pricing. landmark for Munich. Then, enjoy time on your own in this Everything mentioned in this brochure is already included in the vibrant city. Watch the famous Glockenspiel, recreating a one price you pay before departure. This even extends to royal wedding from the 16th century; enjoy the pedestrian roundtrip air transportation, travel protection insurance and all zone; linger at an outdoor café; or visit St. Peter’s, the oldest the included sightseeing and bonus experiences described in church in town. Why not visit the Viktualienmarkt with its this brochure. Comparison will reveal the outstanding quality Maypole that carries figurines featuring the arts and crafts of that is present. There are no hidden or surprise charges. In addition, there is an exclusive 100% RESERVATION DEPOSIT this region? This large market is popular for fresh produce, REFUND GUARANTEE that allows you to act quickly to secure meats, cheeses, spices, baked goods, flowers, and more. the desired accommodations, but allows you to cancel “for any Or, maybe relax alongside the locals at one of the reason” until the date shown in the brochure. After that date Biergarten or breweries to sample Bavarian beer specialties. you are still protected by the already included in the price travel Special FHSU/Please Go Away™ Vacations Bonus: The protection insurance. dates of this experience have been selected to coincide Spaces are limited - ask questions today (you will always with the world’s most famous Oktoberfest. Join your be promptly served by a live person) and then reserve your personal host for an “Oktoberfest preferred accommodations at this time. Adventure.” (Breakfast) Day 4 Munich-Excursion to Neuschwanstein & FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY Oberammergau ALUMNI ASSOCIATION This morning, a full-day outing takes you into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and for a visit to King Day-By-Day Itinerary Ludwig’s fairytale NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, situated high above the village of Hohenschwangau. Continue to Day 1 Depart United States Oberammergau, famous for its once-a-decade production of Depart from your selected airport and fly overnight for an the Passion Play. Enjoy free time in this small town to stroll early morning arrival in Munich, Germany. Day 2 Arrive in along the streets and admire the typical Bavarian houses, Munich, Germany many beautifully painted with scenes from fairytales. (Breakfast) Quality river cruising - like what you will enjoy aboard Avalon Waterways VISTA River Cruiser featured in this value filled cruise experience - Is the fastest growing segment of the world’s dynamic cruise industry! 10 Day 5 Munich–Passau (Embarkation) Music” and the place that inspired the creative genius of Enjoy a free morning in Munich, then, in the afternoon, drive Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Once the center of the to Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the Inn, Ilz, and Danube. Special FHSU/Please Go Away™ blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is Vacations Bonus: Today enjoy the Austrian Alps as home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its they form beautiful backdrops for breathtaking scenery Vienna Boy’s Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the as you travel by motorcoach to Salzburg, birthplace of neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring Mosart and the setting for the Sound of Music Movie. St. Stephen’s Cathedral—plus, countless other sights you’ll You will arrive in Passau with embarkation on your waiting see on your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR. Stroll through Avalon cruise ship. Meet your crew at a welcome reception the pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner) and enjoy a piece of decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in Day 6 Passau–Linz, Austria a neighborhood café. Special FHSU/Please Go Away™ Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with Vacations Bonus: Enjoy preferred seating for a beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a Viennese Royal Waltz Concert in one of Vienna’s masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture, houses one of famous concert halls. Certain to be featured are the the world’s largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Join “Blue Danube Waltz” and the “Redeszky” March. your Local Guide for a WALKING TOUR through this (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) charming town, and find out much more about the “City of Day 10 Vienna (Disembarkation) Three Rivers.” (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast) Day 7 Linz–Grein Linz is Austria’s third-largest city and an important river port Avalon’s VISTA River Cruiser where culture plays a significant role in everyday life. This morning is free to do as you like. Simply relax on board, Here are some of the features and amenities you'll choose from a variety of optional excursions, or explore Linz experience on board our Avalon ships. There are many on your own. See the 13th-century Hauptplatz, Austria’s others. largest medieval square, and the Trinity Column, built in 1723 as thanks for the city escaping the ravages of the Panoramic windows throughout. plague, war, and fire. Perhaps wander around the old castle Elegant, contemporary design. grounds and take in the beautiful views of the river, or visit Included excursions with Certified Local Guide. the neo-gothic New Cathedral, Austria’s largest church, with Headsets for shore excursions. capacity for 20,000 visitors. Once you depart for Grein Complimentary Wi-Fi access. around Noon, enjoy the views of the peaceful riverscapes Personalized room options & excursions. from the comfort of the Sky Deck. In the late afternoon, Premium coffees, cappuccinos & lattes. arrive in the attractive country resort of Grein, nestled at the 24-hour self-serve beverage station. foot of a bluff in the shadow of its castle. Take an included Lounge bar serving premium spirits. GUIDED WALK through town and visit its unique historical Maintain your routine in the fitness center. THEATER, the oldest in Austria still holding regular Comfort Collection BedsSM. performances. A behind-the-scenes peek to learn about Premium L'Occitane bath amenities. some of the curiosities of this rococo-style, 167-seat theater Daily early- and late-riser breakfast. will certainly tell you much about life as it was—and as it Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine. now is in this small town. The turreted houses on the main Complimentary juices with breakfast. square make excellent photo subjects. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Made-to-order egg station at breakfast. Day 8 Melk–Krems Complimentary soft drinks with lunch. A day of charming towns and magical scenery awaits you Al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro. today! In Melk, you may choose between a GUIDED VISIT Chef-inspired regional recipes. of the magnificent 11th-century BENEDICTINE ABBEY, one Four-course dinners with open seating. of Europe’s largest monasteries, or renaissance Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or SCHALLABURG CASTLE. Melk’s abbey towers over the cheese. town and its church houses stunning frescoed ceilings and Complimentary regional wines at dinner. an ornate library with a large collection of medieval Free soft drinks or beer with dinner. manuscripts. Schallaburg Castle was built as a defensive Night Fare served at 10:30 pm. stronghold 900 years ago, but was later redesigned as a Remarkable service. magnificent princely home. Next, head into the heart of the English-speaking crew. Wachau wine region passing the magnificent baroque Non-smoking interior.