Danube River Cruise PLUS Munich & Prague 15th Annual John Gormley NewsTalk Listeners Cruise May 19 - June 2, 2019 HIGHLIGHTS: CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: Welcome Dinner City tours Munich & Prague 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles Prague Castle Shore excursions in every port • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Fine dining Salzburg Jewish Quarter Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks with every lunch & dinner on board Lake Wolfgang boat cruise Czech Brewery with dinner & music Cocktail Reception, Octoberfest & Captain’s Gala Dinner Dachau Concentration Camp All breakfasts, several lunches & dinners Special highlights including lectures, themed dinners, cooking demonstrations & onboard music performances Post cruise tour option in Budapest Day 1 Home Cities to Munich, Day 3 Munich – Castle Tours Germany Experience a truly royal day! Savour the Fly overnight from Canada to Munich, comfort and pleasure of travelling on Germany. our excursion to the fairy-tale castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein and to the picturesque village of Oberammergau. After leaving Munich we will take the Autobahn towards the Bavarian Alps and stop at Linderhof to take you on a guided tour through the palace. Our trip continues on to Oberammergau, where you can Day 2 Munich wander through the lanes of this After our arrival we will enjoy a city tour quaint village and of Munich with some free time in the city see examples of the center for lunch on our own. art of woodcarving Now it is time to check into our hotel and which originated have a rest before our welcome dinner. (D) there. Day 6 Prague Continue on to Old Town Square Today we get to where you’ll see the Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock, both dating back to know Prague with th a visit to Prague the 15 century. (B,L) Castle, Charles Day 7 Prague Bridge and Jewish Town. Enjoy a free morning. Take a journey back After lunch on your own we have a guided in time to Prague tour of the Jewish Quarter including the Castle, built during Old New Synagogue. the 9th century and The Czech Republic is well know for their known as one of beer, this evening you will find out what the largest castles in the world. On the why as we take a brewery tour of course After a drive along Romantic Road, we way, you will see such New Town and Old including a tasting! We will also have a will reach the foot of the majestic castle Town Prague attractions as the National music filled dinner here. (B,D) of Neuschwanstein. We’ll stop for lunch Theater, Rudolfinum, Powder Gate, before hiking up to the castle for a guided Wenceslas Square and the Dancing House. Day 8 Prague to Vilshofen, Germany tour. (B,L) Depart Prague this morning and stop in Regensburg for a guided walking tour of Day 4 Munich, Salzburg, Austria one of Germany’s best preserved medieval and Lake District cities, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Salzburg, the city of Mozart, After lunch on your own, continue on to there is enough time for shopping the charming old town of Vilshofen and and sightseeing on your own in the board your luxurious ship Amastella. picturesque old town. Afterwards we Later this afternoon, drive through the scenic Lake District join your fellow where the ‘Sound of Music’ movie was passengers at a filmed, to the At Prague Castle, enjoy a three course private “Oktoberfest” town of meal and drink at Villa Richter, a fabulous celebration in St. Wolfgang restaurant boasting the best view in Vilshofen, with with the Prague. After lunch your tour continues traditional beers famous to Valdstejn, the most beautiful garden in and Bavarian White Horse Prague. You´ll also get the opportunity to folk music and dancing. Later, enjoy a Inn. Then a explore Lesser Town, Kampa Island and festive Welcome Dinner aboard the ship. one-way boat Lennon´s wall. All meals while on board the ship are ride on Lake included, lunch and dinner also include Wolfgang beer and wine. takes us to our bus waiting for us on the other side of Day 9 Vilshofen – Passau, Germany the lake for our drive back to Munich. This morning you are free to explore Passports are required to enter Austria so Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before remember to bring yours along. (B) cruising to Passau. In the afternoon you will have a walking tour of this 2,000-year- Day 5 Munich to Prague, Czech old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Republic. Your guided tour takes you across the Vltava River on the historic Charles Bridge. Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, Depart Munich for Dachau. Driving Soak in the incredible history and culture and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. through the village of Dachau we reach of Prague as you the former concentration camp. Plenty enjoy refreshments of time to visit the memorial site, the and travel in style museum and the documentary film. down the Vltava on Visitors are asked to respect the dignity of a river cruise. Walk the site by wearing appropriate attire. by Palach´s Square We will stop in Landshut where you will and through have time to explore the medieval village Parizska Avenue and enjoy lunch on your own. (B) and Jewish Town. Day 13 Bratislava , Slovakia Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Bratislava, where you will have a walking tour that includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. As an alternative, take a “Communist” tour that includes such architectural landmarks as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. Day 14 Budapest, Hungary Day 10 Linz, Austria Day 11 Weissenkirchen, Austria The ship arrives this morning in Linz. Cruise through the Strudengau and Wachau valleys to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Durnstein. Once here, you can choose to tour Durnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, and then visit Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Or you can opt to hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held, or bike along the Danube. This morning, your sightseeing tour takes you to the historic Buda Castle, which Enjoy a walking tour of the offers a splendid view of the river and the second largest city in Austria. twin cities of Buda and Pest. Your tour Later, you will have a choice also features the Fisherman’s Bastion, the of three different excursions. Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and The first option is a visit to Heroes’ Square. After dinner, the ship will the Austrian Lake District, the sail a special “Illuminations Cruise” past the scenic Salzkammergut region, illuminated river front of Budapest. a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is an excursion Day 15 DISEMBARKATION Budapest to the Czech town of Cesky to Home Cities. Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved Transfer to airport for flights home or join medieval town nestled in the hills us on our optional post tour in Budapest. just over the Austrian-Czech border. The Day 12 Vienna, Austria third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, During your morning Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a city tour of Vienna, walking tour of the historic center made you will see the famous by the “Sound of Music.” famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. OPTIONAL POST TOUR - Budapest, Hungary JUNE 2 - 4 PRICING CATEGORY DOUBLE SINGLE Day 1 Budapest D $6,599 $8,845 Spend an unforgettable day in the Puszta! Visit the city of Kecskemét CB $6,879 $9,665 and view some fine examples CA $7,149 $10,070 of Hungarian Art Nuevo. Enjoy a BB $7,599 $10,745 traditional horse show and take a BA $7,779 $11,015 carriage ride in the Puszta, followed by a tasty three-course lunch AB $7,979 $11,300 accompanied by Hungarian Gipsy music. OPTIONAL POST TOUR PRICING An hour’s drive from Budapest takes us to the city of Kecskemét. Walk DOUBLE $899 SINGLE $1,259 around the beautiful downtown and visit the city’s most important All prices per person. Airfare is not included at this time but will be squares and buildings, such as Main Square with the famous City available the end of June. Port charges, taxes and fees additional Hall, Theatre and churches. From Kecskemét, we’ll visit a traditional $240.25 Hungarian farm. After a greeting by the horsemen, try a glass of Hungary’s famous welcome drink, ‘Barack Pálinka’ (Apricot Schnapps) and taste ’Pogácsa’, a Hungarian salted scone. Afterwards, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Puszta. The day continues with a traditional horse show, which includes several breath-taking field performances. You are then invited for a three-course lunch including delicious Hungarian goulash soup, and accompanied by Hungarian Gipsy music. (B,L) Day 2 Budapest Visit the illuminated ‘Paris of the East’ and spend a memorable evening in a traditional restaurant! Enjoy Please visit westworldtours.com to see important terms and a folk dance show, Gipsy conditions for all of our tours. music and a delicious meal. After dinner admire the To book, visit your professional travel agent: beautiful city lights from the top of the Gellért Hill. We serve you a traditional Hungarian three-course meal accompanied by wine. During dinner you will enjoy a colourful Folklore Show Programme with Gipsy Music and dancers dressed in traditional folk costumes.