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2008
Vienna to Nuremberg
November 30
December 14
Nuremberg to Vienna
Nov 23
Dec 7, 21 |
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Usher in the holiday season with
a timeless trip down the Danube River and
discover the beauty of Austria and Germany. Sail
through the enchanting Wachau Valley and
Bavarian countryside, and experience the magic
of the holiday season where so many Christmas
traditions began. Delight in the sweet smells of
tasty lebkuchen (gingerbread) and glühwein (hot
mulled wine). On select sail dates, you can shop
in Christmas markets for seasonal handicrafts
and unique gifts.
Danube Explorer is an 8-day/7-night cruise with
fares starting from $1,699. Sail aboard a ship
designed for viewing the enchanting riverside
vistas, through panoramic windows, from the sun
deck, or from the comfort of your private,
river-view cabin. Our onboard meals, prepared by
European chefs, include a choice of entrées,
regional specialties and traditional favorites.
Our English-speaking guides will take you to
architectural treasures and famous historic
sites. You’ll enjoy an apple strudel making
demonstration, Bavarian folkloric entertainment,
and visits to Christmas markets brimming with
seasonal offerings. Highlights include the
900-year-old Benedictine abbey at Melk and
historic Regensburg. |
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8-day/7-night cruise
with river-view, outside cabin onboard
deluxe Viking Spirit or Viking Europe
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6 tours with private,
English-speaking guides: Vienna; Melk/Benedictine
abbey; Linz; Passau; Regensburg; Nuremberg
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All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6
lunches and 7 dinners
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Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner
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Captain’s Farewell Dinner
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Private motorcoach for all
coach excursions
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Old World Highlights: Port
lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise
Manager, apple strudel making demonstration,
Bavarian folkloric entertainment and visits
to seasonal Christmas markets
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Payment of all port charges
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Onboard currency exchange
services*
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Passenger Discount for all
returning passengers
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2008
Embarkation Dates & Prices by Cabin
Category
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| Nov 30; Dec 14 |
$1,699 |
$2,199 |
$2,399 |
$2,599 |
$2,699 |
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| Nov 23; Dec 7,
21 |
$1,699 |
$2,199 |
$2,399 |
$2,599 |
$2,699 |
Prices listed
above are per person, double occupancy, and
include port charges of $98 and cruise fuel
surcharges of $84. Limited singles are available
at 150% of cruise price for lowest category;
200% for all other categories. Normal
cancellation policy applies to all Early
Bookings. Early Booking Discount is not
combinable with any other offer except Past
Passenger Discount.
AIRFARE
November 1 – December 31
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,195
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,295
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
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ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA AND
EUROPE |
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CITY |
ZONE |
CITY |
ZONE |
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Atlanta |
2 |
New York |
1 |
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Boston |
1 |
Newark |
1 |
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Chicago |
2 |
Orlando |
2 |
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Dallas |
3 |
Philadelphia |
1 |
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Denver |
3 |
Phoenix |
3 |
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Detroit |
3 |
San
Francisco |
3 |
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Houston |
3 |
Seattle |
3 |
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Los
Angeles |
3 |
Tampa |
2 |
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Miami |
2 |
Washington, DC (Dulles) |
2 |
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Minneapolis–St. Paul |
3 |
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Other gateways
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AIR TAXES:
Airfare includes all government air
taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well
as all air fuel surcharges. Prices may
be subject to change.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
U.S. flights depart one day prior to
cruise embarkation date. Transfers are
included with roundtrip airfare
purchase. If air is not purchased from
Viking River Cruises, transfers between
airport and ship may be purchased
separately at the cost of $50 per
person, per direction, and are available
to passengers whose flights arrive or
depart on embarkation/disembarkation day
only.
2009 DEPARTURES
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Viking
Danube |
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Nov 15 |
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Viking
Europe |
Dec 6, 20 |
Nov 29;
Dec 13, 27 |
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Viking Pride |
Nov 15, 29;
Dec 13 |
Nov 8, 22;
Dec 6, 20 |
* Please call us
to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary
details
Note: Prices are in U.S. dollars,
per person, double occupancy and
include port charges. Limited
singles are available, call for
pricing. Early Booking Discount is
not combinable with any other offer
except Past Guest Discount and
Refer-A-Friend Credit. Subject to
availability and other restrictions
may apply. See Terms and Conditions.
Viking River Cruises reserves the
right to correct or revise pricing
or dates throughout the season.
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VIENNA TO NUREMBERG - 8 DAYS
Day 1 Vienna
Begin your journey in the “City of Waltzes”
Welcome to Vienna, capital of Austria. We’ll meet you at the airport and
transfer you to your ship.* After boarding, use your free time to explore.
Dinner included.
Day 2 Vienna
Explore the city that inspired fine art & classical music
After breakfast, embark on a city tour to visit this “City of Waltzes,” where
Mozart and Strauss composed many of their finest works. A motorcoach takes you
along the Ringstrasse and you see the Opera House and beautiful Hofburg Palace.
You then stop at St. Stephan’s Cathedral and enjoy a walking tour along
Stephansplatz followed by free time. Return to your ship for lunch, but take the
afternoon to shop along the Kartnerstrasse, visit the city’s Christmas market or
people-watch at a quaint cafe. After dinner aboard, you may opt to see an
evening classical concert. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3 Melk
Tour this town’s baroque masterpiece
Arrive during lunch and take a coach to the top of the hill where the abbey
overlooks the river. Tour this 900-year-old Benedictine abbey and see its
baroque splendor inside and out. A highlight of the lavish interior is its
spectacular library, filled with two stories of medieval manuscripts and vibrant
ceiling frescoes by Paul Troger. Have lunch aboard and depart late afternoon,
cruising through the night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Linz
Discover the Austrian charms of Linz
Wake up in Linz where your after breakfast walking tour takes you past the
city’s baroque facades to the Hauptplatz. Continue through the medieval town and
old market. From here, tour inside the cathedral and stroll other squares and
markets before returning to your ship for lunch. Your afternoon is free to
explore Linz’s stores or Christmas market or, take an optional full-day tour to
Salzburg, home to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Dine aboard; remain docked overnight
in Linz. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Passau
Hear soaring music from Europe’s largest pipe organ
Cruise the scenic Danube this morning and enjoy its quiet winter landscape and
quaint riverside towns. Arrive during lunch in beautiful Passau, set at the
confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Take a walking tour along narrow
cobblestone streets and through graceful arcades to visit St. Stephan’s
Cathedral. Enjoy afternoon free time to explore the Christmas market or stores.
Depart during dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Regensburg
Be enchanted by this “picture-postcard” riverside town
Cruise through breakfast and arrive mid-morning in medieval Regensburg with
history dating back more than 2,000 years to its founding by Marcus Aurelius.
Take a walking tour through this well-preserved city and explore its historic
splendor. You see the Old Town, St. Peter’s Cathedral and the 12th century Old
Stone Bridge. Eat lunch aboard or take free time to visit Germany’s oldest
restaurant, the 800-year-old Alte Wurstkuche (Old Sausage Kitchen). You have
free time to visit the Christmas market or explore the city further. Dinner
aboard is followed by an evening departure. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 7 Nuremberg
Step back in history through medieval gateways
This morning’s cruise is highlighted by the engineering marvel of the
Main-Danube Canal and its many locks. Arrive during lunch in Nuremberg,
Bavaria’s second largest city. Your afternoon tour begins with a motorcoach ride
to see Zeppelin Field and the Palace of Justice, site of the historic Nuremberg
Trials. Arrive at the walled section of downtown where you walk up to the
grounds of the Imperial Castle for amazing views of the city below. Or, take our
optional WWII history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. Then,
descend into the Old Town, pass the Albrecht Durer House and the Main Market
Square. You can stay in the city to enjoy free time or visit the city’s
world-famous Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt). Dinner is served aboard and
your ship stays docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8 Nuremberg
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the airport for your return
flight.*
Breakfast included.
REVERSE ITINERARY - NUREMBERG TO VIENNA 8 DAYS
| DAY |
DESTINATION |
ACTIVITIES |
| 1 |
Nuremberg |
We’ll meet you at the Nuremberg airport &
take you to your ship;* free time |
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Nuremberg |
Coach & walking tour; free time; Christmas
market† |
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Regensburg |
Walking tour & free time; Christmas market† |
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Passau |
Walking tour & free time; Christmas market† |
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Linz |
Walking tour & Christmas market† or
optional Salzburg excursion |
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Melk |
Abbey tour |
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Vienna |
City tour & free time; Christmas market†
optional concert |
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Vienna |
We’ll take you from your ship to the Vienna
airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 nights
in Prague, Czech Republic. Spend time in another country exploring its
famed Hradcany Castle and enjoying tasty goulash. |
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE
DAY 1 Prague
Transfer to 5-star Prague Hilton, overlooking
the Vltava River and within walking distance of
Prague Castle, historic Old Town and the
shopping district. The rest of your day is free
to explore on your own and sample some local
food such as goulash or roast pork.
DAY 2 Prague
Guided tour through landmark Prague Castle. See
Gothic St. Vitus’ Cathedral and stroll amid the
colorful cottages along the narrow, cobbled
street called Golden Lane. Afternoon and evening
at leisure or take an optional walking tour
through Josefov Quarter, Prague’s old Jewish
neighborhood.
DAY 3 Prague
You have a full day to further explore this
“City of a Hundred Spires.” Walk across renowned
Charles Bridge, shop for souvenirs like Czech
crystal or see the famed Astronomical Clock.
Today you can explore Wenceslas Square, known
for its many restaurants and shops.
DAY 4 Prague
We’ll take you to your ship or to the airport
for your return flight.
ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN
YOUR EXTENSION PRICE of $649 per person*:
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3 nights at centrally
located Prague Hilton (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided tour of Prague Castle
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
*Single supplement $299.
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN BUDAPEST (2008)
Discover more of Budapest with this 3-night
city-stay package you add before your river
cruise (for itineraries beginning in Budapest or
Vienna) or after your cruise (for itineraries
ending in Budapest or Vienna).
BUDAPEST DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Budapest
Transfer to the 5-star Hilton Budapest,
centrally located within Buda’s Castle District
with Fishermen’s Bastion at your doorstep, and
minutes from the Chain Bridge and city center.
Take the rest of the day to explore on your own.
DAY 2 Budapest
Get an insider’s tour through the narrow,
curving lanes and quaint courtyards of Old Buda;
see Buda Castle and Matthias Fountain. The
afternoon and evening is for independent
exploration.
DAY 3 Budapest
You have a full day to further explore Budapest.
Cross the Danube via the Chain Bridge and visit
more modern “Pest,” go shopping along Váci utca
and sample traditional goulash.
DAY 4 Budapest
We’ll take you to your ship or to the airport
for your return flight.
INCLUDED IN YOUR
EXTENSION PRICE OF $499 per person*
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3 nights at centrally
located Hilton Budapest (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided walk through Old Buda
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
*Single supplement $299. |
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