Atlas Cruises & Tours www.escortedglobustour.com
A division of the Atlas Travel Network

A TASTE OF THE DANUBE with PRE CRUISE STAY IN VIENNA (WVB12010)
A  7-Day tour starting from $1,409

Live, experienced travel consultants available:
1-800-942-3301
Monday-Friday 9AM - 6:30PM Eastern Time
9AM - 2PM Saturdays

Tour Length:    7 Days
Tour Type:    Other Avalon Tours
Tour Category:    RIVER CRUISE
Tour Operator:    Avalon Waterways
Tour Code:    WVB1-2010
About This Tour

Vacation Overview
Discover the fascinating Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise. Begin your river cruise vacation with a 2-night city stay in Vienna, the “City of Music,” for a more comprehensive experience. Then, embark on your Danube River cruise to explore Slovakia’s capital of Bratislava and the natural beauty between Austria’s Wachau Valley and the vibrant Hungarian city of Budapest.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise
What's Included?

Hotels


Vienna Extension
Intercontinental (D)

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 dayVienna extension: Buffet breakfast (B) daily
Sightseeing / Highlights

City Highlights


Cruises:
Deluxe 3-night cruise from Vienna to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Melk:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey

Dürnstein:
Guided walk, Stiftskirche

Bratislava:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing; services of a Local HostNotes: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®
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
(Thu.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Vienna, Austria. (Fri.) Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s capital, which is known as the “City of Music” and inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring this elegant city.

Day 3:
Vienna. (Sat.) Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Vienna has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ring Boulevard, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights you will enjoy during your included tour. You do not rush through Vienna; you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound. An optional concert is available during your stay. (B)

Day 4:
Vienna, Austria (Embarkation). (Sun.) Time today to do some window shopping along the Kärntnerstrasse and perhaps enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. This afternoon, transfer to your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D)

Day 5:
Melk–Dürnstein. (Mon.) Today is dedicated to the beautiful and romantic Wachau Valley, where so much of the excellent Austrian wines are grown and produced. This morning, visit the impressive BENEDICTINE ABBEY of Melk, which towers over the town. Lounge on the Sky Deck with a glass of white wine while enjoying the scenery as you sail to Dürnstein, whose baroque blue and white STIFTSKIRCHE stands right on the river bank. Explore on your own or choose one of a variety of optional excursions your Cruise Director will propose. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Bratislava, Slovakia. (Tue.) 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 7:
Budapest, Hungary (Disembarkation). (Wed.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Dates & Prices

To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

       
Starting Date
Ending Date
Land Only
Land + Air


No Departure Date Information was found for this Tour. This could be due
to our website undergoing an update.

Please call a tour specialist at 1-800-942-3301 for personalized assistance.

 

Additional Information

Related Tours
WVB|A Taste of the Danube WVB3|Add Budapest to Vacation

Price Details US
Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges: $42Extra nights per person in Vienna:in single room $308, in twin room $187Please 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 / $214A / Sapphire Deck / $235P / Royal Deck / $278Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $514
Specials

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

Burgundy & Provence

11 days from Côte d’Azur to Paris or 12 days incl. travel

Aug 30, 2010

Central European Experience

12 days from Prague to Paris or 11 days incl. travel

Aug 19, 2010

Sept 30, 2010

The Blue Danube Discovery

13 days from Budapest to Prague or 14 days incl. travel

Oct 21, 2010

Oct 24, 2010

European Splendor

13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam or 14 days incl. travel

Oct 18, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris

13 days from Paris to Amsterdam or 14 days incl. travel

October 4, 2010

Blue Danube to the Black Sea

13 days Vienna to Bucharest or 12 days incl. travel

Aug 17, 2010

The Rhine & Moselle

14 days from Amsterdam to Basel or 15 days incl. travel

Oct 16, 2010

Magnificent Europe

15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest 16 days incl. travel

Aug 21, 2010

Oct 9, 2010

Oct 16, 2010

Magnificent Europe

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

North Sea—Black Sea Cruise

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.


Avalon Waterways Will Not Be Undersold!

Avalon will match competitor pricing on 2010 European river cruises!*

Call today and gives us the name and departure date of a competitor's river cruise you are considering.  If Avalon has a comparable 2010 cruise available, they'll match the per diem price - with the newest fleet on the market, why not?

*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.


Important Note:
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.