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Danube River Cruise With Pre-Cruise Stay In Vienna - from Budapest2012 Season |
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Length: 7 days from Budapest to Vienna
Overview
Fall in love with the Danube—with its charming small towns, scenic beauty, and exciting cities—on this river cruise vacation. From Budapest, board your ship and discover Slovakia’s vibrant capital of Bratislava, explore the quaint town of Dürnstein with its baroque Stiftskirche, visit Melk’s awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, tour the resort of Grein, and bask in the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Your vacation ends in Vienna, the “City of Music,” where you’ll disembark and spend an additional two nights. In Vienna, visit one of its many lavish museums, explore St. Stephen’s Cathedral, shop in the Kärntnerstrasse, or relax in a local café while enjoying a slice of the famous Sachertorte. All of this and more awaits you on this marvelous cruise vacation.
Duration: 7 Days
Ships Serving this Tour: Tapestry
| Start Date |
End Date |
| 05 September, 2012 |
11 September, 2012 |
| 10 October, 2012 |
16 October, 2012 |
City Highlights
CRUISE: Deluxe 4-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna in an outside stateroom with hotel-style bedsBUDAPEST: Welcome receptionBRATISLAVA: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s CathedralDÜRNSTEIN: See the StiftskircheMELK: Guided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyGREIN: Guided sightseeingVIENNA: Guided sightseeing; services of a Local Host
Day 1 Arrive in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation). 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. (D)
Day 2 Bratislava, Slovakia. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Dürnstein, Austria–Melk.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! (B,L,D)
Day 4 Linz–Grein. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Vienna (Disembarkation). Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Vienna has much to offer: lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ring Boulevard, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights you will enjoy during your city tour. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse or simply savor the atmosphere of the “City of Music” while enjoying a slice of Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel. (B)
Day 6 Vienna. A full day at leisure in this fascinating city! (B)
Day 7 Vienna. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Meals: Superb dining 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. Full buffet breakfast in Vienna.
Hotel Information: VIENNA InterContinental (D) |
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