Avalon Waterways 2011- A Taste of the Danube Budapest to Vienna
Overview
Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. From Budapest, board your ship and explore Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava, see Dürnstein’s baroque Stiftskirche, visit Melk’s impressive Benedictine Abbey, and bask in the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Spend time at leisure in Linz and in the resort of Grein. Your vacation ends in Vienna, the “City of Music.”
CRUISE:
Deluxe 4-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
BUDAPEST:
Welcome reception
BRATISLAVA:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral
DÜRNSTEIN:
See the Stiftskirche
MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
GREIN:
Guided sightseeing
Meals – (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
Superb dining on board daily, featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day
Notes:
In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
(Wed.) Flights must arrive before 2 pm. Welcome to Hungary’s exciting capital! This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a welcome reception. (Dinner)
Day 2Bratislava, Slovakia
(Thu.) A morning to relax on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. As you cruise upriver, Hungary is on your left and Slovakia is on your right. The two countries share the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, with the border in the middle of the river. Situated at the foothills 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3Dürnstein, Austria–Melk
(Fri.) This morning our first stop is Dürnstein, known for the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, lying right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are the ruins of the castle where England’s King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Explore this picturesque little town on your own or choose from a number of optional excursions. Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site, and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4Linz–Grein
(Sat.) Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. Culture is an important part of life in Linz. The composer Anton Bruckner lived here and Mozart’s Linzer Symphony was composed in the city. Choose from a variety of optional activities today. In the late afternoon, arrive in the attractive country resort of Grein, which is nestled at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of its castle and tour the highlights with a Local Guide. The turreted houses on the main square make excellent photo material. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5Vienna (Disembarkation)
(Sun.) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Departure flights should not leave before 12 pm. (Breakfast)
A TASTE OF THE DANUBE WITH BUDAPEST EXTENSION – CATEGORY E
Tour Code – WVB2-E
6 days Vienna to Budapest
Deluxe 4-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna, 3 days in Vienna
| Prices are in Australian Dollars | ||||
| May 2011 | ||||
| Ship | Departure No. | Start Date | End Date | Land Price (per person – twin share) please call for single prices. |
| MS Tapestry | 10508 | 8 May 2011 | 13 May 2011 | $1640 AUD |
| June 2011 | ||||
| Ship | Departure No. | Start Date | End Date | Land Price (per person – twin share) please call for single prices. |
| MS Tapestry | 10626 | 26 Jun 2011 | 1 Jul 2011 | $1640 AUD |
| August 2011 | ||||
| Ship | Departure No. | Start Date | End Date | Land Price (per person – twin share) please call for single prices. |
| MS Tapestry | 10814 | 14 Aug 2011 | 19 Aug 2011 | $1640 AUD |
| October 2011 | ||||
| Ship | Departure No. | Start Date | End Date | Land Price (per person – twin share) please call for single prices. |
| MS Tapestry | 11016 | 16 Oct 2011 | 21 Oct 2011 | $1640 AUD |
*The departure date above is based on starting your vacation on day 1 of the itinerary.
UPGRADING CABINS
To upgrade to a higher cabin category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:
| Category | Deck | Price |
| B | Sapphire | $234 AUD |
| A | Sapphire | $257 AUD |
| P | Royal | $304 AUD |
| Suite | Royal | $561 AUD |
INCLUDED CHARGES
| Type | Name | Price |
| REQUIRED | Port Charges | $48 AUD |
| REQUIRED | Gratuity | $ AUD |
OPTIONAL CHARGES
| Type | Name | Price |
| OPTIONAL | Drink Package No Alcohol | $58 AUD |
| OPTIONAL | Drink Package Alcohol | $92 AUD |
ACCOMMODATION PRICES
| Pre & Post Tour | City | Start Date | End Date | Single Price | Twin Price |
| POST | Budapest | 28 Apr 2011 | 8 Jul 2011 | $293 AUD | $160 AUD |
| POST | Budapest | 4 Aug 2011 | 26 Aug 2011 | $236 AUD | $129 AUD |
| POST | Budapest | 6 Oct 2011 | 25 Oct 2011 | $293 AUD | $160 AUD |
Please note triple rooms not available.
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