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The Ultimate
River Cruise
Aboard the
deluxe vessels of AMA-Waterways
21-DAYS
An Eloquent Cruise from Paris
to Budapest
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For untold centuries the great rivers
of central Europe ?the Rhine, the Danube, the Moselle, the Seine, the
Main and more - have been the travel and trade routes of choice. To this
day, great castles, magnificent cathedrals, and elegant cities tempt travelers
to step ashore from river cruises. Stroll the picturesque villages of Rhine
valley, marvel at old medieval cities, and explore the great museums and
palaces of French kings and German Emperors. Wherever rivers lead you will
enjoy the best of Europe from a delightful and unique perspective.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 : |
FLIGHT USA - BUDAPEST |
| Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.
(in-flight meals) |
| Day 2 : |
BUDAPEST |
| Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The balance
of the day is free to relax or start exploring the captivating city of
Paris.
(B) |
| Day 3 : |
BUDAPEST |
| Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, and also features
500 year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive Fisherman's Bastion,
the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. (B)
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| Day 4 : |
BUDAPEST - EMBARK SHIP |
| Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join us on an optional Puszta excursion.
This afternoon transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship docked in the center of the city.
Tonight, gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner. Around midnight, the ship slips away
from Budapest and continues to Slovakia. (B,D) .
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| Day 5 : |
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - VIENNA, AUSTRIA |
| A guided morning tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights,
including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral.
The afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own. Perhaps, visit the 13th century
Bratislava Castle where you'll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking three
countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. An eventful day is followed by an
evening filled with an enchanting music performance on board. After midnight
the ship departs for Vienna. (B,L,D) .
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| Day 6 : |
VIENNA |
| A guided morning tour of Bratislava reveals the city's major sights,
including the Old Town Hall, the stunning Mirbach Palace and the Gothic
St. Martin's Cathedral. The afternoon is free to shop or explore on your own.
Perhaps, visit the 13th century Bratislava Castle where you'll enjoy breathtaking
views overlooking three countries - Slovakia, Austria and Hungary. An eventful day
is followed by an evening filled with an enchanting music performance on board.
After midnight the ship departs for Vienna. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 : |
DUERNSTEIN - MELK |
| Early this morning, reach the Wachau Valley.
Stop in Dürnstein for a walking tour before lunchtime. After a short cruise,
arrive in Melk for a guided tour and visit the town's magnificent Benedictine Abbey.
An evening wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. (B,L,D)
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| Day 8 : |
LINZ - PASSAU, GERMANY |
| After breakfast, take an optional full-day excursion to fascinating
Salzburg and the Sound of Music sights, or cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany.
During your walking tour, gaze at this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)
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| Day 9 : |
REGENSBURG |
| At lunchtime, arrive in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved
medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights,
including the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Pretoria - gates to an ancient
Roman fort built in 179 AD. Tonight, folklore entertainers will come on board for your delight. (B,L,D)
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| Day 10 : |
NUREMBERG |
| This morning enter the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a
leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley. In the afternoon enjoy a
guided tour of Nuremberg, capital of Franconia. Moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,L,D) .
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| Day 11 : |
NUREMBERG |
| Today travel by train to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of
Germany's largest cities, often given the nickname "Germany's secret capital."
Your escort today will offer suggestions of to what to do whilst you are there and
take you to lunch in the world famous Hofbrauhaus. Tonight you will meet fellow travelers
embarking from Prague (B,L,D) .
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| Day 12 |
BAMBERG |
| Enjoy your breakfast as you cruise along and marvel at the engineering
feat of the Main-Danube canal which straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks.
Then arrive in Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, which was
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. There is free time before you
continue your cruise, now on the Main River. (B,L,D)
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| Day 13 |
WUERZBURG |
| This morning, arrive in Würzburg, the capital of Lower Franconia.
During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent Residenz Palace.
This afternoon explore Würzburg on your own, or take an optional tour along the
Romantic Road to medieval Rothenburg. (B,L,D) .
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| Day 14 |
WERTHEIM - MILTENBERG |
| Disembark in Wertheim for a glass-blowing performance and free time perhaps
browsing the market square and the shops. Then cruise to Miltenberg for a guided walking tour.
Tonight, the ship is leaving Bavaria, Franconia and the Main River behind. (B,L,D)
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| Day 15 |
MAINZ - HEIDELBERG - RUEDESHEIM - KOBLENZ |
| Today, disembark in Mainz and you can choose to travel by coach to Heidelberg,
where you will visit the red-walled Castle, seeing the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask
and beautiful views of the Neckar Valley and Heidelberg below. Then there is a walking tour of
old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, drive to Rüdesheim to
rejoin your ship. If you don't opt for Heidelberg, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of
charming Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, before cruising on the Main and
Rhine rivers to the wine village of Rüdesheim. Here, tour the town by mini-train and visit
Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Late this afternoon, everyone will cruise
the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine River and arrive in Koblenz after dinner. (B,L,D)
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| Day 16 |
COCHEM - ZELL |
| After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, situated above Cochem
with spectacular views of the River Mosel. This afternoon continue past hillside vineyards to Zell,
home of the famous "Zeller Schwarze Katz" wine. A surprising wine fest awaits you this evening. (B,L,D)
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| Day 17 |
BERNKASTEL - TRIER |
| Arrive in Bernkastel early this morning and explore this quaint little town
on your included walking tour. Strategically located in the middle of the Mosel
wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history.
Then onto Trier, Germany's oldest city, for a guided tour which will introduce you to
the city's rich ancient Roman past. (B,L,D) .
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| Day 18 |
TRIER, DISEMBARK SHIP - LUXEMBURG - PARIS, FRANCE |
| This morning, bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to Luxembourg
for a city tour of the Grand Duchy and some free time. After lunch, continue on to Paris, France,
where you arrive this afternoon. (B) .
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| Day 19 |
PARIS |
| Enjoy Paris famous sights during this morning's guided tour.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, see the unique Louvre Museum, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe,
Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and much more. The remainder of the day is yours to explore
on your own. (B) .
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| Day 20 |
PARIS |
| A full free day to explore the amazing City of Light. Various optional tours will be offered. (B)
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| Day 21 |
PARIS - USA |
| Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. (B) .
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INCLUDED
IN THE TOUR
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Scheduled transatlantic flights (billed seperately
depending on departure city) when UET issues the airline tickets
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Three nights hotel accommodation in Paris including
buffet breakfast daily
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Two nights hotel accommodation in Budapest including
buffet breakfast daily
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Transfer from Paris to the ship in Trier
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14 night deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin
with hotel-style beds
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Superb dining with all meals included on cruise.
One seating with open seating arrangements
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Quality wines with dinner
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Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
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Captain’s Gala Dinner
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Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
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Special highlights including folklore performances,
wine tasting, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities and on board music
performance
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Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout
your cruise
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Nightly piano music on board
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On board amenities including fitness center, physician,
beauty salon, massage, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
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All English language on board in a non-smoking environment
(smoking only on the Sun Deck)
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All local taxes
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NOT
INCLUDED
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Gratuities for guides & cruise personnel
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Optrional Transatlantic air-fare (can be arranged by UET from any US city)
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Items of personal nature & items not listed in the itinerary
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Optional
travel insurance
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Port charges USD 266 for 2010
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TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:
| 2010 SAILINGS |
| USA Departure Date |
Cruise Ship |
Return Date |
Price |
| May 06 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMADANTE |
May 26 from PARIS |
$ 6,048 |
| May 19 to PARIS |
MS AMADANTE |
Jun 08 from BUDAPEST |
$ 6,048 N/A |
| Jun 17 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMADANTE |
Jul 07 from PARIS |
$ 5,848 |
| Jun 30 to PARIS |
MS AMADOLCE |
Jul 20 from BUDAPEST |
$ 5,848 N/A |
| Jul 09 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMACELLO |
Jul 29 from PARIS |
$ 5,848 |
| Jul 22 to PARIS |
MS AMACELLO |
Aug 11 from BUDAPEST |
$ 5,848 |
| Jul 29 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMADANTE |
Aug 18 from PARIS |
$ 5,848 |
| Aug 11 to PARIS |
MS AMADANTE |
Aug 31 from BUDAPEST |
$ 5,948 N/A |
| Aug 20 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMACELLO |
Sep 09 from PARIS |
$ 6,148 |
| Sep 02 to PARIS |
MS AMACELLO |
Sep 22 from BUDAPEST |
$ 6,448 |
| Sep 09 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMADANTE |
Sep 29 from PARIS |
$ 6,448 N/A |
| Sep 22 to PARIS |
MS AMADANTE |
Oct 12 from BUDAPEST |
$ 6,448 N/A |
| Oct 21 to BUDAPEST |
MS AMADANTE |
Nov 10 from PARIS |
$ 5,748 |
| Single Supplement |
$ 2,750 |
| CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON |
| E |
Base Price |
| D |
+ $ 338 |
| C |
+ $ 998 |
| B |
+ $ 1,398 |
| A |
+ $ 1,598 |
| Suite |
+ $ 3,398 |
| Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 950.00. For other cities please contact UET. |
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The
ALL AMA-WATERWAYS DELUX RIVER CRUISE SHIPS operate for the English speaking market only
and offers a long list of amenities, which no other river cruise ship in
Europe can match.
ON-BOARD FACILITIES
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Grand View Lounge Bar
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Elegant Gourmet Restaurant
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Fitness Center
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Beauty Salon including manicure & pedicure
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Fun pool
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Interesting lecture programs
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On-board veriety entertainmant
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Walking track
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