Avalon Waterways 14 Day 2010 Blue Danube Discovery Cruise

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Budapest-Danube

14 Day Blue Danube Discovery with Avalon Waterways

Pricing from: Window $3,189 (including cruise and land)

Book your unforgettable Danube cruise today!

14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Budapest to Prague

Experience the breathtaking Danube with its quaint towns and bustling cities on this river cruise vacation. From Vienna, the "City of Music," set sail on your Danube Ricer cruise and start exploring the natural beauty of Austria's Wachau Valley, Slovakia's capital of Bratislava, and the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest.

Available Departure Dates: 
2010: May 30, Jun 13, Jul 1, 4, 18, Aug 8, 12, 22, Sep 12, 23, 26, Oct 10, 21, 24

(Advertised fare based on a low season, inside cabin. Please call for a price quote.)

Day Destination
1Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2Budapest, Hungary
3Budapest
4Budapest (Embarkation)
5Budapest-Vienna, Austria
6Vienna
7Durnstein-Melk
8Linz-Passau, Germany
9Regensburg
10Nuremberg
11Nuremberg (Disembarkation)-Prague, Czech Republic
12Prague
13Prague
14Prague

Avalon Budapest to Prague Blue Danube Discovery Map

Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges:
$98

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Extra nights per person in Budapest:
Departures 0405-0614 & 0913-1025: in single room $414, in twin room $207
Departures 0702-0823: in single room $337, in twin room $167

Extra nights per person in Prague:
Departures 0405-0614 & 0913-1025: in single room $420, in twin room $224
Departures 0702-0823: in single room $267, in twin room $150

Cruise-Only Option From $1,999
Day 4 Budapest (Embarkation) - Day 11 Nuremberg (Disembarkation)

Cruise-only option allows you to participate in just the river cruise portion of the vacation, removing the overnight stays at the beginning or end of the cruise itinerary. Ask your Travel Consultant for details at the time of booking.

Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:

Category / Decks / Price
B / Sapphire Deck / $499
A / Sapphire Deck / $549
P / Royal Deck / $649
Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $1,199
Note for April 4, 2010 Departure Date:
Due to lock closures the ship will only be able to sail as far as Passau and the following modifications have been made:

  • Day 9 and 10: All shore excursions to Regensburg and Nuremberg will be included and operated by motorcoach

- Drive time from Passau to Regensburg is approximately 1.5 hrs
- Drive time from Passau to Nuremburg approximately 2.5 hrs
- Passengers will still overnight on the ship
- All meals are still included, with lunches being at local restaurants

  • Day 11: Disembarkation for this departure will be Passau instead of Nuremberg. The transfer from Passau to Prague is similar in length as Nuremberg to Prague


Note for April 15, 2010 Departure Date:

  • Days 9 & 10: All shore excursions to Regensburg and Nuremberg will be included and operated by motorcoach (Passengers will still overnight on the ship and all meals are still included, with lunches being at local restaurants)
  • Day 11: Disembarkation for this departure will be Passau instead of Nuremberg. The transfer from Passau to Prague is similar in length to Nuremberg to Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES

Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing

Durnstein:
Guided walk

Melk:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting

Passau:
Guided sightseeing

Regensburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Old Chapel

Main Danube Canal:
Cruise in the canal

Nuremberg:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

Prague:
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock; visit Hradcany Castle

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.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Buffet breakfast (B) in Budapest and Prague; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

Budapest InterContinental (SF), Prague Hilton (SF)

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

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