Amadeus River Cruises - Classical Danube

Your itineraries Cruise Passau – Budapest DAY/ PORT

Classical Danube

ARR DEP PROGRAMME

1 Passau 18.00 Embarkation from 16:00

Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening 2 Regensburg 09.30 20.00 Regensburg walking tour in the morning · Excursion to

Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon · Bavarian evening on board

Passau – Budapest or Budapest – Passau

3 Passau 08.00 10.00 Passau walking tour in the morning* or full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut and lunch (from Passau/to Linz)* Linz 16.30 22.00 Linz walking tour in the afternoon*

8-day cruise from £1,317 per person

4 Emmersdorf 08.00 09.00 Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and wine tasting Weissenkirchen 10.30 16.00 (from Emmersdorf/to Weissenkirchen) Vienna 21.30

5 Vienna City tour of Vienna in the morning Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon

“Sound of Vienna“ concert visit 6 Vienna 03.00 Bratislava 08.00 22.00 City tour of Bratislava in the morning Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace in the afternoon Captain’s Gala Dinner 7 Esztergom 07.00 08.30 Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre (from Esztergom/ Budapest 13.00 to Budapest) · City tour of Budapest in the afternoon

Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show 8 Budapest Disembarkation after breakfast Cruise Budapest – Passau DAY/ PORT

ARR DEP PROGRAMME

1 Budapest Embarkation from 16:00 ­ Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner in the evening

Evening cruise Budapest with folklore programme

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Budapest 13.30 City tour of Budapest · Excursion to Szentendre and Esztergom 18.30 20.00 Esztergom (from Budapest/to Esztergom) Bratislava

08.00 23.00 City tour of Bratislava in the morning

Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace in the afternoon

4 Vienna 07.00 City tour of Vienna in the morning

Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace in the afternoon

“Sound of Vienna“ concert visit

5 Vienna Dürnstein Emmersdorf

02.00 08.00 12.00 Dürnstein walking tour with wine tasting 15.00 19.00 Excursion to Melk Abbey in the afternoon

6 Linz 07.00 08.30 Linz walking tour in the morning (from Linz/to Aschach)* or Aschach 11.00 11.30 full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut and lunch

(from Linz/to Passau)* Passau 17.00 18.30 Passau walking tour* · Captain’s Gala Dinner 7 Regensburg 10.00 20.00 Regensburg walking tour in the morning · Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey in the afternoon · Bavarian evening on board 8 Passau

08.00 Disembarkation after breakfast

Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price.

For full details of the shore excursions please contact us on 0800 035 6411. *Excursions operate at the same time; only one may be booked. We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and programme.

This quintessential cruise along the beautiful Danube

Pre- or Post-Programme in Prague

connects Passau, the ‘Three Rivers City’ of the Inn, Ilz

Extend your cruise with a 2-day stay in Prague, the “Golden City”.

G ER MA N Y

The optional stay in Prague can be booked on select departures as a pre-programme to the Passau – Budapest trip or as a post-programme to the Budapest – Passau trip.

Passau

tries while visiting three world famous capital cities. This scenic cruise through beautiful landscapes, including the UNESCO protected Wachau Valley, is full of culture,

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history and charm.

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The beautiful Boroque Melk Abbey sits on the hill overlooking the town and the Danube river.

For more information, see p. 47

Emmersdorf Weissenkirchen Dürnstein

Aschach Linz Salzburg

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Melk

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Bratislava

Esztergom

Vienna

Szentendre

Budapest

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pest. Traverse four of Europe’s most important coun-

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Regensburg

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and Danube, with the Hungarian capiital city of Buda-

Prague

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Cruise fares per person in sterling based on double occupancy of a cabin

Classical Danube

Passau – Budapest

Weissenkirchen: the fortified church Maria Himmelfahrt overlooking the Danube

(Programme Budapest – Passau on request) DAY 1 | GERMANY: PASSAU This afternoon, embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a speciallyprepared Welcome Dinner.

DAY 2 | REGENSBURG Begin your cruise with a visit to Regensburg.

This UNESCO site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history throughout the centuries. The stone bridge, built in 1135 – 1146, the Church of St. James, and the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of the highlights of this beautiful city.

Back onboard this evening, experience a Bavarian evening with lively traditional music and a dinner of local specialities.

DAY 3 | PASSAU | AUSTRIA: LINZ A short stop this morning shows you the threerivers city of Passau, lying at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. At St. Stephen’s Cathedral, see an organ with 17,774 pipes and 233 registers, the second largest in the world. The imposing fortress Veste Oberhaus is located high on the hill overlooking the town and the three rivers. This afternoon, the vessel stops in the third largest city in Austria – Linz.

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The main street and square are marked with unique churches, concert venues, and plenty of artists who come to the city to thrive.

Time permitting, sample one of the famous Linzer Tortes before returning to the vessel.

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DAY 4 | EMMERSDORF ·

WEISSENKIRCHEN · VIENNA This morning presents an opportunity to visit the famous Benedictine Abbey of Melk which stands over the Danube, or continue with the vessel to the town of Weissenkirchen.

Here, sample some of the region’s famous Riesling wines or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets. This morning’s optional excursion will rejoin the ship in the early afternoon before departing for Vienna. Dinner is served with dishes of regional specialties.

The ship arrives late evening in Vienna and remains overnight.

Slovakia. Walking through the city, see the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia.

You can also walk through the restored old town, from Michael’s Gate, where you can admire sights such as the Primatial Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral, a former coronation cathedral for Hungarian kings. Bratislava is a little jewel along the Danube.

DAY 5 | VIENNA There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: its lavish palaces, the Museums Quarter displaying works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists, the impressive buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others. This afternoon perhaps venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg empire. Cap off your Vienna experience with an optional excursion “Sound of Vienna” concert. Listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era. The vessel remains in Vienna.

DAY 7 | H UNGARY: ESZTERGOM · BUDAPEST Relax onboard as the vessel makes its way to Budapest, Hungary. For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, spend the morning visiting Esztergom and its Basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and Szentendre, known for its art galleries and museums.

After lunch, explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest. Uniquely straddling the Danube river, the Buda side with its Fisherman’s Bastion and the Pest side with its famous Hungarian Parliament building, are connected by the beautiful Chain Bridge. An evening cruise onboard your Amadeus vessel along the illuminated skyline, accompanied by a folklore show of music and dance, is a perfect ending to your visit.

DAY 6 | V IENNA | SLOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA Awake today the capital city of Bratislava in

DAY 8 | BUDAPEST After breakfast we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Amadeus Silver II

12 Apr - 19 Apr 18

£1,416 £1,622 £1,894 £2,033 £2,239 £2,593

Amadeus Elegant

01 June - 08 June 18

£1,499 £1,729 £1,992 £2,157 £2,363 £2,758

Amadeus Brilliant

22 June - 29 June 18

£1,499 £1,729 £1,992 £2,157 £2,363 £2,758

Amadeus Silver II

07 Oct - 14 Oct 18

£1,482 £1,704 £1,976 £2,140 £2,346 £2,717

Amadeus Elegant

24 Oct - 31 Oct 18

£1,359 £1,564 £1,811 £1,951 £2,157 £2,486

8 days Budapest – Passau

C-4 C-1/C-EK B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart

Amadeus Silver II

19 Apr - 26 Apr 18

£1,416 £1,622 £1,894 £2,033 £2,239 £2,593

Amadeus Brilliant

17 May - 24 May 18

£1,499 £1,729 £1,992 £2,157 £2,363 £2,758

Amadeus Silver

24 May - 31 May 18

^ £1,647 £1,894 £2,182 £2,363 £2,593 £3,005

Amadeus Queen

15 June - 22 June 18

Amadeus Brilliant

29 June - 06 July 18

Amadeus Brilliant

31 Oct - 07 Nov 18

£1,647 £1,894 £2,182 £2,363 £2,593 £3,005 £1,499 £1,729 £1,992 £2,157 £2,363 £2,758

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£1,317 £1,499 £1,729 £1,869 £2,058 £2,363

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Tour Dates Cabin categories and decks

C-4 C-1/C-EK B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite 8 days Passau – Budapest

Haydn Haydn Strauss Strauss Mozart Mozart

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Vessel

The beautiful Neo Renaissance Slovak National Theatre

Cruise extension in Prague is available for this departure, see details below. ^ Golf and wine itineraries available. Modified programmes - call for details.

Inclusions

Receive an early booking discount of 15% on the above mentioned regular cruise prices if you book before 30th November 2017

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Single cabin supplement per person for all dates: C-4 + C-1: 15% · B-4: 30% · B-1: 50% · A-1: 60% · Suite: 100% of cruise price Single cabins available on Amadeus Elegant and on Amadeus Brilliant at the same price as C-1 cabins.

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For deck plans, please see pages 82 – 91.

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Excursions and excursion packages prices per person in sterling Cruise Passau – Budapest Unit price Packages

A B C D l l l l Regensburg walking tour £13 l l l Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey £47 Passau walking tour* £13 l l

l Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut and lunch * £76 Linz walking tour* £16 l l l l Excursion to the Wachau with Melk Abbey and wine tasting £45 l l l l City tour of Vienna £28 Guided tour of the Schönbrunn Palace £37 l l “Sound of Vienna“ concert visit (Cat. B) £44 l l l l l l City tour of Bratislava £27 Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace £41 l l Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre £32 l l l l l l City tour of Budapest £27 Total per person £140 £218 £370 £417 Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount £119 £185 £315 £354 Cruise Budapest – Passau Unit price Packages

A B C D l l l l City tour of Budapest £27 Excursion to Esztergom and Szentendre £32 l l l l l l City tour of Bratislava £27 Guided tour of the Imperial Schlosshof Palace £41 l l l l l l City tour of Vienna £28 Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace £37 l l “Sound of Vienna“ concert visit (Cat. B) £45 l l l l l l Dürnstein walking tour and wine tasting £20 Excursion to Melk Abbey £37 l l l Linz walking tour (incl. transfer)* £25 l l

l Full-day excursion to Salzburg with Salzkammergut and lunch * £76 Passau walking tour* £13 l l l l Regensburg walking tour £13 l l l l Excursion to Weltenburg Abbey £47 Total per person £149 £275 £392 £430 Prices for packages booked in advance with 15% discount £127 £234 £333 £366 *Excursions operate at the same time; only one may be booked.

For full details of the shore excursions please contact us on 0800 035 6411

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Modern ship technology with the highest safety standards Generous outside cabins, most with a French balcony or drop-down panorama windows Accessible outside balconies in the suites of the “Amadeus Silver” ships, and the “Amadeus Queen” Gourmet dining, including a breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner menus with menu choices (including typical regional specialities and fresh ingredients from the areas travelled through), afternoon tea and a midnight snack Quality red and white wines from the best wine regions of Europe, local draft beer, and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hr. coffee station with coffee and tea Welcome cocktail, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard Stimulating and enriching onboard programmes, including fascinating talks, cooking demonstrations and music by our onboard musicians Hands-free Amadeus Audio System (headphones) for all excursions Complimentary use of onboard bicycles A ll port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees

Transfers prices per person in sterling Passau/station – vessel or v.v. £19 Munich/airport – vessel or v.v. £56 Budapest/vessel – airport or v. v. £38 Budapest/vessel – station or v. v. £22 Budapest/vessel – city centre or v.v. £17 PRE-OR POST-Programme in Prague to or from Passau · prices per person in sterling Double room Single supplement

£532 £230

Minimum number of participants: 9 Included services: • 2 nights with breakfast in 4 – 5 star hotel • 1 elegant dinner at the hotel • Transfer Passau/vessel – Prague/hotel or v. v.

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