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 2008 Magnificent Europe
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS14-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside StateroomSuperb Dining with all Meals included & Cocktail Reception plus Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala DinnerDaily Sightseeing ProgramSpecial Highlights including Folklore Dances plus Lectures & Theme Dinners and on-board Music Performances plus afternoon & evening Piano MusicGlass-blowing performanceBenedictine Abbey TourMain-Danube Canal lectureWalking Tours of major CitiesWhat Your Tour Includes Round trip flights from U.S. to Budapest & return from Prague7 dinners (D) and 6 lunches (L) on board shipAirport transfers when CIE Tours books your air ticketsQuality wines served with dinner on board shipTransfer from Budapest Hotel to ship and from Nuremberg to Prague HotelCocktail reception and welcome dinner on first evening of cruiseTransportation by private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach through land tourSightseeing tours as detailed in itineraryServices of a professional Englishspeaking tour director/cruise managerOnboard amenities and nightly piano entertainment on boardSuperior first class hotels with private bath/shower for 5 nightsDeluxe flight bag, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap7-night deluxe cruise accommodationAll local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person5 buffet breakfasts in hotels (BB) and 7 full breakfasts (B) on board ship
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| Call (770) 565-9101 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6305347 | | CIE Tours | | Offer valid through 8/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA. : Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam, Holland. | | Day 2 | Amsterdam | ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND. : Arrive in charming Amsterdam. Your luxurious river cruise ship is moored near the city center. Meet your fellow travelers tonight at the Welcome Cocktail Reception. (D) | | Day 3 | Amsterdam | AMSTERDAM. : After breakfast, admire beautiful 17th century homes, charming churches and 16th century merchant houses on a guided canal boat tour. Enjoy an afternoon information briefing as you cruise towards Germany. Tonight you'll be a guest at the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Koblenz | COLOGNE, GERMANY - KOBLENZ. : Arrive in Cologne for a morning walking tour through the old part of the city and visit one of Europe's largest Gothic cathedrals. At lunchtime, continue to 2,000-year old Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers. After dinner your cruise manager will walk you through this charming town, set in one of Germany's most important wine regions. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Mainz | KOBLENZ - MAINZ. : Today, sail through the Rhine Gorge, and arrive in Mainz after lunch for a walking tour of this beautiful town, famous as the home of Gutenberg. There is free time to explore, before the ships sails late this afternoon. (B,L,D) | | Day 6 | Wertheim | MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM : Arrive in Miltenberg and disembark for a morning walking tour of this delightful old Franconian town. Shop for souvenirs before traveling to charming Wertheim, where you can browse leisurely in the market square before re-boarding the ship. (B,L,D) | | Day 7 | Wurzburg | WURZBURG. : During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent Residential Palace. This afternoon explore Wurzburg on your own, or take an optional tour to Medieval Rothenburg. Late this afternoon cruise to Bamberg. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Bamberg | BAMBERG. : In the afternoon, enter the Main-Danube Canal at enchanting Bamberg, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem. Tonight, continue along the Main-Danube Canal to ancient Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Riedenburg | NUREMBERG - RIEDENBURG. : Enjoy a guided, morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level - before descending through stair-step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of Riedenburg. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Regensburg | REGENSBURG. : A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. In the evening, enjoy folklore music on board. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Linz | PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA. : After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau for a walking tour. Or, take an optional full day tour to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and location of the "Sound of Music," see the sights including a visit to Mozarts birthhouse. For those staying on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. (B,L,D) | | Day 12 | Krems | MELK - DURNSTEIN - KREMS. : Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. From here, continue on a short cruise to Durnstein. Your walking tour through cobblestone streets reveals quaint 16th century town houses and taverns. Continue through the lovely Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to the riverside town of Krems, centre of the Wachau wine industry, which you will sample, tonight. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | Vienna | KREMS - VIENNA. : A guided sightseeing tour includes Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy a free afternoon to stroll along the main shopping street, Karntnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Vienna/ Bratislava | VIENNA/ BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. : Spend time in Vienna, perhaps join an optional tour to the Imperial Schobrunn Palace. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights, including the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own, followed by an evening music performance on board. (B,L,D) | | Day 15 | Budapest | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. : Today, your morning is free for last minute shopping, then lunch onboard ship before the sightseeing tour which includes Buda & Pest. From historic Buda Castle, a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and much more. Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D) | | Day 16 | Return Home | DEPART BUDAPEST. : Your cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Budapest. (B) |
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| | Departures are guaranteedRiver Cruise prices are per person, based on two people sharing a Category E deluxe outside stateroom with window. Single supplement for cruise: 50% of twin price, Junior Suites 100% of twin pricePort Charges: 7 night cruise $91 per person, 14 night cruise $182 per person and 21 night cruise $273 per personTaxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included in the air inclusive priceAir price is based on departures from New York. Additional add-on airfares from other cities will be available after clicking on Book Now! The air inclusive prices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. We highly recommend that you review our general conditions page for full details on terms, conditions, and penalties. |
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