A TASTE OF THE DANUBE (WBV2010)
A 6-Day Avalon Waterways tour starting from $1,429
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| Starting Price: | $1,429 |  |
| Tour Length: | 6 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Central Europe | |
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City Highlights
Cruises:
Deluxe 4-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Bratislava:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral
Dürnstein:
Guided walk, Stiftskirche
Melk:
Guided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyNotes:In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Ship
Avalon Tapestry®
Meals
Superb dining on board daily, featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day
(Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2:
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation). (Wed.) Welcome to Hungary’s exciting capital! This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (D)
Day 3:
Bratislava, Slovakia. (Thu.) A morning to relax on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery on both banks of the Danube. As you cruise upriver, Hungary is on your left and Slovakia is on your right. The two countries share the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, with the border in the middle of the river. Situated at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The charming Old Town with its Town Hall and Mirbach Palace as well as the gothic cathedral of ST. MARTIN should not be missed. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
Dürnstein, Austria–Melk. (Fri.) This morning our first stop is Dürnstein, known for the magnificent baroque STIFTSKIRCHE with its blue façade, lying right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are the ruins of the castle where England’s King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Explore this picturesque little town on your own or choose from a number of optional excursions. Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site, and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! (B,L,D)
Day 5:
Linz–Grein. (Sat.) Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. Culture is an important part of life in Linz. The composer Anton Bruckner lived here and Mozart’s Linzer Symphony was composed in the city. Choose from a variety of optional activities today. In the late afternoon, arrive in the attractive country resort of Grein, which is nestled at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of its castle and tour the highlights with a Local Guide. The turreted houses on the main square make excellent photo material. (B,L,D)
Day 6:
Vienna (Disembarkation). (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Avalon Tapestry
Built in 2006, the Avalon Tapestry® is a new type of ship for river cruising, offered exclusively by Avalon Waterways on the English-speaking market.
Contrary to other vessels on the rivers today, the navigational bridge
is located in the stern, behind the passenger section, thereby allowing
for more spacious and gracious interior designs. The lounge and
restaurant, located in the front of the vessel, give unimpeded views on
three sides of the passing river landscape. The Sky Deck is a vast area
for sunning, taking your pictures, or just relaxing!
The Avalon Tapestry® provides a
complete break from the pressures of every day. The public rooms are
elegant, and the dining room is extra spacious. The cuisine and wines
on board will surpass your expectations. Pampered by our crew, our
guests will make new friends and enjoy the casual camaraderie that
leisurely cruising creates. You unpack only once, then enjoy life by
lazing on the Sky Deck as timeless landscapes pass before you.
Avalon Tapestry® features the Silent
Drive System (SDS) created to enhance guest experiences. SDS features
ship engines located at the stern, separating it from the passenger
compartment, allowing for a quieter cruise experience than traditional
small ships.
Features exclusive to the Avalon Tapestry® staterooms:
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
- French balconies in most staterooms
- 20" Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Private bathroom with shower
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image
Category E
Features exclusive to the Avalon Tapestry® staterooms:
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
- French balconies in most staterooms
- 20" Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Private bathroom with shower
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
Category E Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Windows
Jr. Suite
Features exclusive to the Avalon Tapestry® staterooms:
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
- French balconies in most staterooms
- 20" Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Private bathroom with shower
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
Jr. Suites - 258 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Sliding Glass Doors
8 Sofa
9 Coffee Table
Stateroom Categories A, B & P
Features exclusive to the Avalon Tapestry® staterooms:
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
- French balconies in most staterooms
- 20" Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Private bathroom with shower
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Sliding Glass Doors
Ship Facts:
- Inagurated: 2006
- Length: 443 ft
- Decks: 4
- Staterooms: 80
- Passenger Capacity: 168
- Voltage: 220v
- Onboard Currency: Euro
Ship Amenities:
- Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
- Services of a professional Cruise Director
- Sightseeing with Local Guides
- Revolutionary engineering
- Silent Drive System (SDS)
- Non-smoking interior
- Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
- Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
- Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music
- Panoramic picture windows for landscape viewing
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Center
- Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for sunning
- Lounge & Bar
- Complimentary coffee & tea available throughout the day
- Fine dining
- Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
- Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
- Open seating throughout the dining room for all meals
- Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
- Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
- All staterooms are outside and those on Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies
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Price Details US
Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges: $56Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:Category / Tapestry Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $285A / Sapphire Deck / $314P / Royal Deck / $371Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $685
Save up to $2,000 on select 2010 Europe River Cruises
Save up to $2,000 per couple on these select 2010 Avalon Waterways River Cruises.*
$2,000 off per couple
Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches
8 days from Paris to Paris or 9 days incl. travel
Aug 30, 2010
11 days from Côte d’Azur to Paris or 12 days incl. travel
Aug 30, 2010
12 days from Prague to Paris or 11 days incl. travel
Aug 19, 2010
Sept 30, 2010
13 days from Budapest to Prague or 14 days incl. travel
Oct 21, 2010
Oct 24, 2010
13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam or 14 days incl. travel
Oct 18, 2010
13 days from Paris to Amsterdam or 14 days incl. travel
October 4, 2010
13 days Vienna to Bucharest or 12 days incl. travel
Aug 17, 2010
14 days from Amsterdam to Basel or 15 days incl. travel
Oct 16, 2010
15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest 16 days incl. travel
Aug 21, 2010
Oct 9, 2010
Oct 16, 2010
15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam 16 days incl. travel
August 28, 2010
September 4, 2010
September 25, 2010
October 2, 2010
The Upper Rhine to the City of Music
13 days from Zürich to Vienna or 14 days incl. travel
Oct 29, 2010
23 days from Bucharest to Amsterdam or 24 days incl. travel
August 27, 2010
*Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $1,000 off per person. Book a select Taste of Danube river cruise vacation to receive the $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after May 18, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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*Book a Europe Avalon River cruise vacation to receive the match offer. Must provide the name and departure date of the competitor cruise in order to qualify. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied prior to March 2, 2010 for travel through December 31st, 2010. Offer good in conjunction with other qualifying offers including Journeys Club. Offer is subject to change and could be withdrawn at any time. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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