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Blue Danube cruises - Cruising the celebrated Danube River |
Created specifically for river cruising, Viking's European fleet features panoramic windows, sun decks and promenades to watch passing scenery, and warm public rooms like inviting bars, cozy libraries and charming restaurants. All cabins feature outside views and include telephone, television, radio, hairdryer, private bathroom, hotel-style beds and individually controlled air conditioning. |
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Cruise Tour Planners Budapest to Nuremberg 2008 Romantic Danube 8 days/7 nights, March–November Cruising the celebrated Danube River, you call on grand cities and quaint villages. Explore both sides of Budapest, Hungary’s capital, and see the city from atop Fishermen’s Bastion. Discover the imperial architecture of Vienna, cruise past hilltop castles and sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Stroll narrow cobbled streets, visit baroque abbeys and magnificent cathedrals, and you’ll discover why Strauss immortalized this river in his famous waltz. Tiny shops offer unique Hungarian handicrafts. The Romantic Danube is an 8-day/7-night cruise with fares starting from $1,499. Sail aboard a ship designed for taking in the picturesque riverside landscapes, whether through the restaurant’s panoramic windows, from the sun deck, or from the comfort of your private, river-view cabin. Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include a choice of entrées, regional specialties and traditional favorites. Our English-speaking guides will take you to architectural landmarks and give you an insider’s look at charming cities and picturesque towns. Revel in the sights of the beautiful, cultural mecca of Vienna. You’ll also enjoy the baroque grandeur of the Benedictine abbey at Melk; then admire Regensburg’s beautiful 13th century St. Peter’s Cathedral. Glide past the spectacular chalk cliffs of Danube Gorge on a ferry ride, and discover WWII history at the Palace of Justice, site of the Nuremberg trials. Viking Spirit | Viking Europe | Viking Neptune
Day 1 Budapest Begin your journey in enchanting Budapest Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital divided by the Danube River. We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship.* After boarding, you have free time to visit both sides, traditional “Buda” and modern “Pest.” Dinner included. Day 2 Budapest See breathtaking views of “Buda” and “Pest” Your morning tour begins with a motorcoach ride through the Pest side of the city. Journey along famous Andrássy Boulevard and see numerous 19th and 20th century mansions and the National Opera House. Other noted sites are the renowned Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. You stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian culture and history. Cross the Danube to tour the Buda side with a visit to the Castle District. Walk up the hill to see Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church and catch brilliant views of the city below. Return to your ship for lunch and cruise through the night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 3 Vienna Orchestrate your day in this “City of Waltzes” Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. Visit the baroque Belvedere Palace with colorful gardens and wonderful art. Then ride along the beautiful Ringstrasse, with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater. You then visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to further explore this city on your own. You may go shopping along the Kärtnerstrasse or take an excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and the Hapsburgs’ summer residence. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this “City of Waltzes” with an optional evening concert. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 4 Melk, Linz Magical Melk & Linz’s gracious vineyards Join a guided tour through the ornate interior of this baroque gem of architecture—the Benedictine abbey at Melk. See its wonderful frescoes and medieval manuscripts inside the large library as well as take time to see the garden courtyard. Rejoin your ship for lunch and an afternoon cruise along the Danube. Cruise through dinner and arrive this evening in Linz, a quaint town in the center of Austria’s wine-producing region. Enjoy your evening at leisure with a stroll around town or sample some locally-produced wines. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 5 Passau Hear Europe's largest pipe organ Arrive mid-morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through the Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You see the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you’re treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Eat lunch aboard, but return to the city for further exploration on your own before an early evening departure and cruise through the night. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. † Passau organ concert not available after November 1. Day 6 Regensburg, Kelheim A medieval city & a ferry ride past spectacular chalk cliffs After breakfast you meet your guide dockside for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. You see one of the largest groupings of 13th and 14th century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets or shop before returning to your ship for lunch and afternoon cruising. Arrive mid-afternoon in Kelheim at the southernmost point of the Main-Danube Canal. From here, you embark on a ferryboat ride to explore the Danube Gorge’s dramatic scenery and its spectacular 400-foot chalk cliffs. You then visit the renowned Weltenburg Abbey, which still echoes with age-old chants. It’s famous for its dark ale, brewed here by monks since 1050. An evening departure is followed by dinner aboard. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 7 Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg Walk through time from WWII to the Middle Ages in Nuremberg Very early this morning, you sail through a number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. Begun as Charlemagne’s dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. Your motorcoach tour features Zeppelin Grounds, the Main Railway Station and the Palace of Justice, historic home of the Nuremberg Trials. You have a brief stop at the Court House before returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls. You see Elizabeth and St. James Church, and your tour ends with a walk from the castle grounds, passing the Albrecht Dürer House and Main Market Square. Or, join an optional WWII history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the evening to explore; your ship remains docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 8 Nuremberg After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic. You’ll stay within Prague’s Old Town and will get a tour of the landmark Prague Castle. Breakfast included. This trip is also available in reverse. See itinerary page. Request a brochure: info@cruisetourplanners.com. Look at our barges - perfect for a small charter. Note about Children on Viking: If you are traveling with children, you must specify the children ages at the time of ship's sailing date. Failure to provide this information may result in improper pricing which may result in additional costs imposed by the travel provider. Due to the nature of our cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard our vessels. On all Viking River Cruises, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. We regret that we cannot accommodate children under 12 years of age, and we reserve the right to limit the number of minors on board under the age of 18 years.
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