ONLY 3 Departures
The Best of Europe
 Cruise and Land Combined

European River Cruises
Berlin to Budapest in 13 days
 2009

 Enjoy Europe from the comfort of your sailing hotel
Visit the exciting cities of Berlin, Dresden, historic Potsdam and the Golden Prague and join our romantic Danube cruise for the rest of your vacation


2009 on MS Amadeus Royal and Ms Amadeus Princess

EARLY BOOKING BONUS FOR 2009!!

ITINERARY - 
Day 1
.Arrival in Berlin, the new German capital. Meet your multilingual escort at the airport, then transfer to your centrally situated hotel for check-in. Stroll along one of Europe's most famous avenues, the Kurfürstendamm and see the Emperor William Memorial Church, a stark reminder of the ravages of war, but also elegant shops and boutiques and enticing pavement cafés. You must not miss one of the world's greatest stores, KDW or Department Store of the West. Dinner in the hotel.

Day 2. In  the morning, depart for a half-day city sightseeing tour (incl.), taking in both East and West Berlin. After enjoying the modern sights of West Berlin, cross over into the former Russian Zone at Checkpoint Charlie, see the infamous Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Avenue "Unter den Linden". Marvel at the outstanding museums and cathedrals before returning to the hotel. In the afternoon, drive the short distance to Potsdam to visit Frederick the Great's residence. Lying idyllically on the banks of the Havel Potsdam is famous for Castle Sanssouci (opt.). A guided visit will show you the wonderful works of art.

Day 3. Make an early start today and drive to Dresden, which suffered terribly in the 2nd world war but which has been rebuilt in the spirit of regeneration now so prevalent in the former East Germany. Half way through, stop in Meissen. Enjoy the guided tour of the world's most famous porcelain factory (opt.) and admire the variety of beautiful designs. Perhaps choose something to take home! Continue then to your hotel in Dresden

Day 4. Join in on our sightseeing tour (incl.) of Dresden. Splendidly situated on the banks of the Elbe, the city's main attraction is the Zwinger terrace, a wonderful collection of baroque pavilions, galleries and gardens. You also pass the Semper Opera and the Church of Our Lady. Enjoy some leisure time before departing for the Czech Republic, reaching Prague in the early evening. Dinner in the hotel

Day 5. In the morning, take a guided tour (incl.) of Prague, "The Golden City"! Visit the magnificent castle area with St. Vitus Cathedral and stroll down Golden Lane before going on a panoramic tour of the city, which Goethe called "the jewel in the world's crown". The afternoon is at leisure: perhaps to visit the fascinating Jewish quarter or to browse through some of the excellent shops

Day 6. Leave Prague and drive through the lovely countryside of Southern Bohemia en route for Nueremberg and board your Danube cruise ship . The AMADEUS Symphony leaves port at 6 p.m. 

Day 7. City walk Regensburg at 1 pm and Bavarian evening on board included in your cruise program

Day 8. Morning city walk Passau included in your cruise program .In the afternoon optional excursion to Salzburg including lunch (by bus from Passau to Linz) 

Day 9. Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley. The ship will dock in Emmersdorf. You can participate in the optional excursion Beauties of the Wachau (opt). It begins with a guided tour to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. From here continue by bus to Dürnstein. On a walking tour through Dürnstein discover the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Above town you’ll spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionhearted, the King of England, was imprisoned in 1192. Your walking tour through medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16thcentury town houses and wine taverns. After your return to Emmersdorf enjoy the cruise through the unforgettable landscape of the Wachau, passing Dürnstein and Krems. Arrive at Vienna, the capital of Austria in the evening. 


Day 10. A guided sightseeing tour (incl) of Vienna includes the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephens Cathedral. In the afternoon you can participate in the optional excursion to Schönbrunn palace, one of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings.
After dinner possibility to participate in the optional excursion Sound of Vienna (opt.) to listen to the world famous music of Mozart and Strauss in one of the famous Viennese palais.


Day 11 - Arrival in Bratislava around noon and city tour of Bratislava included in your cruise program.

Day 12 Arrival to Budapest, the famous capital of Hungary, in the morning. After lunch enjoy the city sightseeing (incl.) which leads as well to historic Buda Castle, from where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, distinctive Fishermens Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. Tonight, gather on board for the Captain’s Gala Dinner with Gypsy violins during the harbor cruise through Budapest at night.

Day 13. Check- out after breakfast. End of program

 

DAY

COUNTRY

HARBOUR

ARR

DEP

EXCURSIONS

Land Programme

 

 

 

 

1

D

BERLIN

 

 

Transfer from the airport to the hotel ( E 50 )
Check -in into 4/5* hotel Berlin
(centrally located)

Dinner in the hotel

2

D

BERLIN

 

 

City tour  Berlin (Inclusive)

 

 

POTSDAM

 

 

"Visit to Potsdam with castle Sanssouci" (€ 30,- p.p.)

3

D

MEISSEN

 

 

"Visit to the famous porcelain factory" (30,- p.p.)

 

 

DRESDEN

 

 

Drive to Dresden

4

D

DRESDEN

 

 

City tour Dresden (inclusive)

 

CZ

PRAGUE

 

 

5

CZ

PRAGUE

 

 

City tour Prague (inclusive)

6

D

Nuremberg

 

 

Drive from Prague to Nuremberg (inclusive)

Cruise Programme

 

 

 

 

6 D Nuremberg     Check in from 16.00
Welcome dinner
7 Regensburg 13.00 22.00 City Walk Regensburg (inclusive)
Bavarian evening on board (inclusive)

8

D

PASSAU  
Linz

  08.00
17.30

11.00
22.00

City walk Passau (inclusive) Exc. Salzburg incl lunch (by bus from Linz)-E 60 p.p 

9

A

MELK/EMMERSDORF

07.30
12..30

"Beauties of the Wachau" (€ 39,- p.p.)

 

 

Vienna

19.00

 

Sound of Vienna ( € 40,- p.p.)

10

A

VIENNA

 

 

City tour Vienna (inclusive)

 

 

 

 

18.00

"Schönbrunn Castle" (32,- p.p.)
Evening excursion Vienna
 (E 40- p.p.)

11 A
SK
Vienna
Bratislava

13.00
08.00
23.00
City tour Bratislava (inclusive)
Captains Gala Dinner with crewshow

12

HU

BUDAPEST

9.30

 

City tour Budapest  (inclusive)
Captains Gala Evening
Evening cruise Budapest by night with folklore program

13

HU

BUDAPEST

 

 

Check-out by 9.00  
Transfer to the airport ( E 50 )


DATES 2009   - Berlin - Budapest
19-31May'09- Ms Amadeus Royal
21Jun-03Jul'09-Ms Amadeus Royal
23Sep-5Oct'09 - Ms Amadeus Princess 
  

EARLY BOOKING BONUS 2009

(b) bookings and payments until 31.12.08 will be granted a reduction of 5% on the cruise rates ( not on single cabin supplements, excursions 

 RATES in EURO ($ rate varies depending the exchange) per person 2009

CATEGORY

C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1

A-1

Suite

Princess
Suite

Deck

Haydn

Haydn

Strauss

Strauss

Mozart

Mozart

Mozart

Location

outside

outside

outside

outside

outside

outside

outside

Type of bed

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Twin/Double

Facilities

Shower/WC

Shower/WC

Shower/WC

Shower/WC

Shower/WC

Bath/WC

Bath/WC

Amadeus Royal
19May-31May'09
21Jun-3Jul'09
- E 2220 - E  2475 E 2755 E 2990 -
Amadeus Princess
23Sep-5Oct'09
1755 1955 2045 2180 2425 2630 3080

 

SUPPLEMENT SINGLE CABIN per person 2009

DECK

HAYDN

STRAUSS

MOZART

All dates

€ 920

€ 1100

€ 1250

*No single cabins in category Suite

SERVICES INCLUDED 

(1) ON LAND

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Berlin (4/5* hotel) with buffet breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accommodation  in Dresden (4/5* hotel) with buffet breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Prague (5* Hotel Palais)with buffet breakfast
  • Welcome dinner
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide for the entire programme
  • All transportation by deluxe motor coaches
  • Sightseeing program, excursions and transfers  marked as "inclusive" Services of professional tour escorts and local guides 

(2) CRUISE PACKAGE

  • 7 night Cruise in the cabin category booked
  • Full board (breakfast buffet, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, midnight snack)
  • Wine included with every dinner 
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner and Crew Show  
  • All excursions marked as inclusive in the itinerary
  • Multilingual cruise director
  • Music programme every day in the bar by the board orchestra
  • Port taxes
  • Luggage transfer from shore to cabin and vice versa

(4) SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE CRUISE

  • Farewell evening with harbour cruise Budapest by night (to the sounds of a lively Gypsy band and with performances by a Hungarian