Enchanting Danube - Budapest to Passau Danube River Cruise

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Jun 7, 2008*
Jun 14, 2008
Jun 21, 2008*
Jun 28, 2008
Jul 5, 2008*
Jul 12, 2008
Jul 19, 2008*
Jul 26, 2008
Aug 2, 2008*
Aug 9, 2008
Aug 16, 2008*
Aug 23, 2008
Aug 30, 2008*
Sep 6, 2008
Sep 13, 2008*
Sep 20, 2008
Sep 27, 2008*
Oct 4, 2008
Oct 11, 2008*
Oct 18, 2008
Oct 25, 2008*
Nov 1, 2008
Nov 8, 2008*
Nov 15, 2008
Nov 22, 2008*

*On these dates cruise operates from Passau to Budapest.

2009 Departures
* Please call us to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary details

Saturday, Mar 28, 2009
Saturday, Apr 4, 2009*
Saturday, Apr 11, 2009
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009*
Saturday, Apr 25, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009*
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009*
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009*
Saturday, Jun 6, 2009
Saturday, Jun 13, 2009*
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009
Saturday, Jun 27, 2009*
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009
Saturday, Jul 11, 2009*
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009*
Saturday, Aug 1, 2009
Saturday, Aug 8, 2009*
Saturday, Aug 15, 2009
Saturday, Aug 22, 2009*
Saturday, Aug 29, 2009
Saturday, Sep 5, 2009*
Saturday, Sep 12, 2009
Saturday, Sep 19, 2009*
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009
Saturday, Oct 3, 2009*
Saturday, Oct 10, 2009
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009*
Saturday, Oct 24, 2009
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009*
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009
Saturday, Nov 14, 2009*

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Pay tribute to the Queen of Europe’s great rivers, the Danube
The Danube, through its rich history, has remained timeless and truly enchanting. German poet Friedrich Hölderlin called the Danube “a refreshing, melodious river, sometimes foaming with high spirits, at other times dreaming serenely.” This river has inspired countless musicians, composers, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Perhaps the most famous to capture the Danube was Strauss with his Blue Danube Waltz, forever symbolic of the 19th century and the Viennese waltz.

Waltz through time as you sail past regal cities and hilltop villages
You’ll soon discover the same inspiration that has mesmerized so many for hundreds of years. With a backdrop of the Austrian Alps, enchanting landscapes, lush vineyards giving way to regal cities, and ancient castles and hilltop villages, you may be writing your own waltz or tribute to the Danube. Travel from one captivating city to the next – Budapest, the beautiful “Queen of the Danube,” Bratislava, the “Coronation City of Kings,” and breathtaking Vienna, the “Waltz Capital of the World.” Experience enchanting Salzburg, the charming village of Dürnstein located in Austria’s lush vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, and Passau with Europe’s largest pipe organ located in its grand cathedral. This is a regal journey full of centuries of intriguing history that will unfold before your eyes.

Who will enjoy this cruise: This leisurely-paced trip is for those who love history, architecture and diverse cultures in a blend of the best of Eastern and Western Europe. Music aficionados will delight in tracing Mozart’s early career while in Vienna and Salzburg, as well as learning about the legacy Strauss’s Blue Danube Waltz left in Vienna. And of course, food and wine connoisseurs will delight in savoring the special Sacher Torte of Vienna and the famous wines of the Wachau Valley.

7-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the classic Grand River Princess or stately Grand River Empress
Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
6 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
All transfers

Pricing Details per person

DEPT DATE	CRUISE ONLY	NYC	CHI	LAX
Mar 29, 2008*	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Mar 29, 2008	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Apr 5, 2008*	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Apr 5, 2008	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Apr 12, 2008*	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Apr 12, 2008	$1,749	$2,749	$2,929	$2,999
Apr 19, 2008*	$2,049	$3,049	$3,229	$3,299
Apr 19, 2008	$2,049	$3,049	$3,229	$3,299
Apr 26, 2008*	$2,049	$3,049	$3,229	$3,299
May 3, 2008	$2,449	$3,449	$3,629	$3,699
May 10, 2008*	$2,449	$3,449	$3,629	$3,699
May 17, 2008	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
May 24, 2008*	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
May 31, 2008	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
Jun 7, 2008*	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
Jun 14, 2008	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
Jun 21, 2008*	$2,449	$3,849	$4,029	$4,099
Jun 28, 2008	$2,449	$3,799	$3,979	$4,049
Jul 5, 2008*	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Jul 12, 2008	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Jul 19, 2008*	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Jul 26, 2008	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Aug 2, 2008*	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Aug 9, 2008	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Aug 16, 2008*	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Aug 23, 2008	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Aug 30, 2008*	$2,349	$3,649	$3,829	$3,899
Sep 6, 2008	$2,549	$3,899	$4,079	$4,149
Sep 13, 2008*	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Sep 20, 2008	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Sep 27, 2008*	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Oct 4, 2008	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Oct 11, 2008*	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Oct 18, 2008	$2,549	$3,549	$3,729	$3,799
Oct 25, 2008*	$2,049	$3,049	$3,229	$3,299
Nov 1, 2008	$2,049	$2,849	$3,029	$3,099
Nov 8, 2008*	$1,649	$2,449	$2,629	$2,699
Nov 15, 2008	$1,649	$2,449	$2,629	$2,699
Nov 22, 2008*	$1,649	$2,449	$2,629	$2,699

*On these dates cruise operates from Passau to Budapest.
Port Charges: $84 (Budapest to Passau), $84 (Passau to Budapest)
†Cruise & Air prices include airline fuel surcharges. Government taxes and fees are additional and restrictions apply. Availability of airfares is limited.

To upgrade to higher category, add per person the following price below:

Category 4	$150	Category 1	$800
Category 3	$400	Suite	$1,100
Category 2	$600

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest

DAY 2: Budapest (embark)
Arrive in Budapest where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

DAY 3: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour. Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, and medieval and modern. Made up of two parts—Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands—it is divided by the Danube and is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion. (B, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

DAY 4: Bratislava
Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour. A tour through Bratislava will acquaint you with a sampling of the town’s eclectic architecture of gothic, baroque and Art Deco styles. Bratislava has been aptly named the “Coronation City of Kings” and you’ll discover why as you walk along the sidewalks where there are little golden crowns in the pavement identifying the route of the coronation procession of eleven kings and eight royal spouses over the centuries. You’ll also pass the 17th-century palace that now serves as the seat of the Slovakian government, Old Town’s Freedom Square and Peace Square, Mirbach Palace and Primatial Palace. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour. Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit Schönbrunn Palace or join the Connoisseur’s Vienna tour, and/or enjoy a classical music performance of Mozart and Strauss. Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the stately Ringstrasse, the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake appearance. Your city tour takes you along the Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Dürnstein, Scenic Cruising Wachau Valley, Melk
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey tour. Irresistible Optional Tour: Cycling through the picturesque Wachau Valley Vineyards. The tiny baroque village of Dürnstein seems lost in time. It’s perhaps most famous for being where Richard the Lionheart was held captive on his return from the Crusades. Enjoy leisure time exploring this charming village on your own before departing for Melk. Cruise through the heart of the picturesque, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its abruptly rising hills, and nestling baroque villages. As you sail to Melk, you’ll be greeted by the famous Melk Abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. This 900-year old complex is a wonderful example of baroque art and architecture and home to a very famous Benedictine library. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Linz (Salzburg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day in Salzburg. Today’s adventure will take you out of Linz—through the region known to many as the “smile on the face of Austria.” Upon arrival in Salzburg, the “city of salt,” you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Old Town. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its well-preserved medieval town core and for its musical heritage. See the Mirabellgarten, once featured in the well-beloved film The Sound of Music. Visit the 15th-century Dom Cathedral, representing Faith, Hope and Charity. (B, D)

DAY 8: Passau
Featured Excursion: Walking tour and organ concert. Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit Schärding, one of Austria’s most beautiful baroque towns situated in the bucolic River Inn Valley. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, Passau’s wealth through trade is reflected in the medieval merchant’s houses that we pass when walking to the baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Passau’s Italian-baroque buildings, erected after the big fire of 1662, match the historic center with its winding little streets and narrow alleyways, which lead us back to St. Stephan’s for an organ concert. (B, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) Note: Organ concert not available on Sundays or before May 2 or after November 1.

DAY 9: Passau (disembark), transfer to airport in Munich
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague.

Enchanting Danube River Cruise Tour Map

Budapest

Budapest – One of the most beautiful
cities in all of Europe, Budapest spans
the banks of the Danube for eight
miles, and offers a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere, good food and
wine, and 2000 years of history.

Included in your 3-day grand city stay:

2 nights at the Corinthia Grand Budapest (or similar) with breakfast daily
Airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers, or ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers
Fully hosted by expert cruise representatives
Included tour of the Budapest Opera House

2008: Only $419 per person (single supplement $299)

Prague Prague – Truly one of the most captivating and beloved cities in Europe, the “City of Spires” is a
delightful way to begin or end your holiday along the Danube. Its mixture of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture is a sheer delight.

Included in your 4-day grand city stay:

3 nights at the Superior First Class Imperial Hotel (or similar) with breakfast daily
Ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers, or airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers
Fully hosted by expert Uniworld representatives
Included tour of Prague City and Castle Tour

2008: Only $699 per person (single supplement $349)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Passau.

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