Trafalgar > European Serenade 2009

European Serenade 2009
14 Days starting from $3,799

Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany

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Length: 14 Days
Type: River Cruises 2009
Category: River Cruises
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-EXVA-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Vienna, Linz, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg (Rothenburg), Miltenberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam

Let the music and culture of Europe''s grand cities and fairytale villages serenade you. As you journey from elegant Vienna to colorful Amsterdam, you''ll experience life in tiny villages and medieval cities along the Danube, Main, and Rhine.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
European Serenade Grand River Cruise Package Includes:
  • 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the regal Grand River Countess or luxurious Grand River Duchess
  • Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
  • Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
  • 11 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
  • All transfers
Complimentary Transfers
  • Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers. Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival show
  • Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers. Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.
  • Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna


  • Day 2 - Arrive Vienna Arrive at Vienna International Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship.


  • Day 3 - Vienna - Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley Travel along Vienna’s stately Ringstrasse to magnifi-cent St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the historic Mozart House. Cruise through the heart of the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

    Featured Excursions: Vienna city tour


  • Day 4 - Linz After exploring the historic market square area on your Linz walking tour, board a vintage mountain tram for a ride up to Pöstlingberg with wonderful panoramic views. Chosen by the European Union to be a 2009 Capital of Culture, Linz will be showcasing its cultural achievements and diversity. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour, and tram ride


  • Day 5 - Regensburg On your walking tour of Regensburg, an unspoiled gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, Cathedral of St. Peter, and other treasures. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour


  • Day 6 - Nuremberg Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its WW II history during your panoramic tour, and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. Later, cruise the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour


  • Day 7 - Bamberg Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide. See the unique town hall, the imperial cathedral, and the fishermen’s village known as Little Venice. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour


  • Day 8 - Würzburg (Rothenburg) Travel along parts of the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany, and delight in its half-timbered houses. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg


  • Day 9 - Miltenberg Take in the serene beauty of the winding Main River before visiting Miltenberg with its fairytale half-timbered houses, Crooked House, and Royal Inn, which has been serving meals since the 17th century. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour


  • Day 10 - Frankfurt Your panoramic tour takes you through the financial hub and past Old Town, Goethe University, Botanical Gardens, and the historical area around Römer Square. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Frankfurt city tour


  • Day 11 - Rüdesheim and Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Boppard Visit Rüdesheim’s unique Siegfried’s Museum, show-casing one of the world’s best collections of mechanical musical instruments before cruising the exquisite upper middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursions: Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum


  • Day 12 - Cologne Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral—from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to complete. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour, Cologne Cathedral visit

    Note: No inside tours of the cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.


  • Day 13 - Amsterdam Your panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum featuring Rembrandt’s Nightwatch. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit


  • Day 14 - Depart Amsterdam Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, or extend your stay in exciting Amsterdam.


  • Cruise Ships operating this itinerary: River Countess, River Duchess



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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. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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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.
         
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6/7/2009 - 6/20/2009
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6/19/2009 - 7/2/2009
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7/25/2009 - 8/7/2009
$3,799
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8/10/2009 - 8/23/2009
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9/11/2009 - 9/24/2009
$4,359
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Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $1125/ Cat 2: $925/ Cat 3: $725/ Cat 4: $225/ Suite: $1850
* Port Charges $168
** Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Vienna
  • Linz
  • Regensburg
  • Nuremberg
  • Bamberg
  • Würzburg(Rothenburg)
  • Miltenberg
  • Mainz
  • Rüdesheim
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam
Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $1125/ Cat 2: $925/ Cat 3: $725/ Cat 4: $225/ Suite: $1850
* Port Charges $168
** Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

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**Conditions apply. Valid on select departures. See you travel agent for further details.


   
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