Danube River Cruise
on Avalon’s Vista
including 1 night in Budapest
Sunday, Oct.18-Tuesday, Oct.27, 2015
Escorted from New London & East Lyme
by Gene and Alice Klingerman Stickney
Our Itinerary:
Sunday, Oct. 18
We depart by motorcoach from New London and East Lyme for our overnight flight to Budapest.
Monday, Oct. 19 - Budapest
Arrive in Budapest for overnight stay. Balance of the day is on your own.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Budapest
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Budapest before we board our river cruise vessel, the Avalon Vista and meet our crew at a welcome reception. (D)
Wednesday, Oct. 21 –Budapest - Vienna
Enjoy a day of relaxation on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. Hungary is on your left as you cruise upriver 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. This evening, arrive in Vienna, Austria’s capital. Known as the “City of Music” an optional concert is offered. (B,L,D)
Thursday, Oct. 22 - Vienna
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boys’ Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions. We will see the Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Friday, Oct. 23 – Durnstein - Melk
Durstein, known for the magnificent baroque, blue Stiftskirche built in the 1700s, is situated right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. This morning your local guide will take you on an included walking tour. During lunchtime, sail the picturesque Wachau Valley and arrive in Melk in the early afternoon. Visit the 11th- century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europes largest monasteries. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. This evening we can sample some of Wachau Valley’s famous wines. (B,L,D)
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Passau, Germany
Today, you can choose from several full-day optional excursions: to Salzburg taking in some of the Sound of Music sights, the popular “Romantic Austria” tour, or to medieval Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Or, you may choose to stay on the ship and relax as you cruise to Passau, located where the Inn, Ilz, and the Danube Rivers converge. Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. Take in the highlights on the included guided walk. (B,L,D)
Sunday, Oct. 25 – Regensburg
One of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city not bombed during WWII. Highlights of our guided walk include the Altes Rathaus built in the 13th century, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Walk across the 12th-century Steinerne Brucke (stone bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. (B,L,D)
Monday, Oct. 26 – Nuremberg
Today, spend a relaxing morning of cruising, the afternoon is spent in Nuremberg. Choose either a guided sightseeing tour of this city’s medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothic churches or a more specialized “Nuremberg Rally Grounds” tour. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Nuremberg – Return home
After breakfast this morning we’ll be transferred to the airport for our flight back to the United States where our motorcoach awaits to return us to Connecticut.
What’s included: What’s not included:
Round trip motorcoach to the airport incl. gratuities to driver Gratuities to shipboard staff
Round trip airfare Cost of mandatory U.S. passport
One night hotel and half-day tour in Budapest Any additional fuel surcharges
Full cruise as per itinerary or tax prior to departure
Choice of excursion at each port
All meals on cruise
Sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks at lunch
Choice of wine, beer or soft drinks with dinner
All taxes, fuel surcharges and port fees currently in effect
The cost per person:
Category Type of accommodation Cost per person
Cat E Indigo deck one with window $4696.00
Cat D Indigo deck one with window $4895.00
Cat B Sapphire deck two aft, $5645.00
panorama suite sliding glass door w/ open air balcony
Cat A Sapphire deck two midship $5695.00
panorama suite sliding glass door w/open air balcony
Cat P Royal deck three $5795.00
panorama suite sliding glass door w/open air balcony
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due July 10, 2015.
Penalties are as follows:
Cancel before July 10, 2015 – deposit is non-refundable
Cancel July 11 – Aug 11, 2015 – 35% of entire price
Cancel Aug 12 – Sept 12, 2015 – 50% of entire price
Cancel after Sept 12, 2015 – no refund
For this reason we strongly recommend trip cancellation/interruption medical insurance. Premiums are based on your age and total cost of your trip. Our agents will be happy to discuss this with you.
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