Bucks County PSEA Retired
presents...
Legendary Waterways of Europe
from Budapest to Amsterdam
16 Days ● 41 Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 13
Lunches, 14 Dinners
September 28 - October 12, 2012
Legendary Waterways of Europe
from Budapest to Amsterdam
Highlights...
Budapest ● Bratislava ● Vienna ● Wachau Valley ● Melk ● Linz ● Passau ● Regensburg ● Nuremberg ● Bamberg ● Würzburg ● Wertheim ● Rüdesheim ● Koblenz ● Cologne Amsterdam
Book by 1/30/12
: Middle Outside Cabin Rates: Double $6,149 pp
Upper Outside Cabin Rates: Double $6,599 pp
Suite Cabin Rates: Double $8,149 pp
Middle Outside Cabin Rates: Double $6,399 pp
Upper Outside Cabin Rates: Double $6,849 pp
Suite Cabin Rates: Double $8,399 pp
if booked after 1/30/12
Rates are Per Person
Included in Price:
Round Trip Air from Philadelphia Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $305 per person
COLLETTE EXPERIENCES
Day 1: Friday, September 28, 2012
Overnight Flight
Join Collette Vacations on the legendary waterways that define the true soul of Europe. Begin with an overnight flight to Europe.
Day 2: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Budapest, Hungary - Tour Begins - Board Ship
Your tour begins in Budapest, Hungary's capital city. Board your ship for a relaxing 14-night river cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Elegant. Your vessel offers the newest technology, panoramic deck, panorama salon and bar, excellent cuisine, and outstanding service. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome cocktail reception. Later, enjoy an evening cruise and folklore show. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Budapest
Your tour of Budapest, Hungary's lovely capital, features the historic Buda Castle-area, Fisherman's Bastion and 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. Enjoy splendid views of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Monday, October 01, 2012
Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria
Today, arrive in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava. A city tour includes the 13th-century castle, the old town, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, and the Archbishop's palace. This evening, cruise to Austria's capital city, beautiful Vienna.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Vienna, Austria
Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Melk
Cruise through the Strudengau en route to the Wachau Valley and charming Melk. A guided tour visits Melk's magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Thursday, October 04, 2012
Linz - Passau, Germany
After breakfast, arrive in Linz, Austria, a favorite city of Mozart, who dedicated his Linz Symphony to the town. Later, cruise to Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the Danube. Enjoy a visit to this beautiful town, home to St. Stephan's Cathedral and the world's largest church organ. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Friday, October 05, 2012
Regensburg - Kelheim
Today, arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A city walk features the Old Town Hall, 12th century Stone Bridge, St. Peter's Cathedral, and the Porta Pretoria. Tonight, the ship enters the first stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal as you make your way towards Nuremberg. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Saturday, October 06, 2012
Nuremberg
Depart on a guided tour of Nuremberg, Bavaria's second largest city. View the 900-year-old ramparts, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace. Later continue, sailing and arrive at the stair-step locks where you will ascend to the highest point of your cruise. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Sunday, October 07, 2012
Bamberg
Today cruise through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Disembark for a guided tour of this medieval gem, founded in 902. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Monday, October 08, 2012
Würzburg
Arrive in Würzburg, "The Pearl of the Romantic Road." Nearly destroyed during WW II, Würzburg has been rebuilt into a beautiful Franconian town. Tour sights include the magnificent the Bishops' Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue cruising through the Franconian wine region. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Wertheim
Arrive in Wertheim. You have the day to explore this city independently or perhaps you will choose to join an optional excursion. This excursion includes a visit to the city's market square and the famous glass museum before traveling to Miltenberg where a walking tour will take you along the city's cobblestone streets with their gabled, half-timbered houses. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Cruise along a beautiful stretch of the Rhine. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, dotted with hilltop castles. See the legendary Lorelei Rock before arriving in Rüdesheim, a charming Rhine Valley wine town. The "Winzerexpress" mini-train takes you to Siegfried´s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum for a guided tour. Explore the pedestrian street, Drosselgasee, and sample some local wines. Later, cruise to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Enjoy an early evening walk of this charming town surrounded by vine-covered hills. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 14: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Koblenz - Cologne
Cruise the scenic Rhine River to Cologne, one of Germany's oldest cities. A guided tour through the old part of the city highlights the twin-steepled, 13th-century gothic cathedral. Tonight you are invited to attend the Capatain's Gala dinner before departing for the Netherlands. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 15: Friday, October 12, 2012
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Welcome to Amsterdam. A local expert leads a leisurely-paced walking tour of Amsterdam, highlighting its 500 bridges, intricate canal system, charming churches, and 16th-century homes. Tonight, gather on board with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and Dutch folkore show. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 16: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Amsterdam - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Today breakfast will be included.
MS Amadeus Elegant, Cruise
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.
Itinerary is also subject to change due to unforeseen changes in water levels, delays at the locks, and other circumstances that may arise along the waterways. These changes may include items being missed during the trip; however, every effort will be made to substitute another attraction if possible.
Cabins are available on middle (Strauss) and upper (Mozart) decks. Please note that river cruises are smaller ships and only have a finite number of each cabin category available. Specific categories are available on a first come first served basis. Please see pricing for cost of any upgrade fees for different cabin categories. Suites are available (Amadeus Suites) on a very limited basis.
Please note: cruise ships have a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and the published surcharge will apply.
Single accommodations are extremely limited and triple accommodations are not available.
Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions.
Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00pm; on day 16, disembarkation is normally at 9:00am.
Return flights should not be booked prior to 12 noon on the last day of your tour.
Coffee or tea is included at all meals. Wine is included with every dinner.
Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell dinners, a dinner dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended throughout the trip.
Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
For more information contact
Dixie Rhodes ● Bucks County PSEA Retired
● (215) 547-6696 ● dlr7btea@comcast.net
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