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Pay tribute to the Queen of Europe’s great rivers, the enchanting Danube The Danube, through its rich history, has remained timeless and truly enchanting. German poet Friedrich Hölderlin called the Danube “a refreshing, melodious river, sometimes foaming with high spirits, at other times dreaming serenely.” For many centuries this river has been a reflection of Europe’s history and destiny an economic lifeline a great highway to conquest, and a source of inspiration for poets and musicians. Now it is your turn to be inspired. Waltz your way along the Danube, sailing from one captivating city to the next. Visit Budapest, the beautiful “Queen of the Danube.” Spend two glorious nights in breathtaking Vienna, the “Waltz Capital of the World.” Discover the charming villages of Dürnstein and Melk, with its stunning abbey, both located in Austria’s lush vineyard rich Wachau Valley.
Sightseeing Highlights:
Budapest: Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge.
Bratislava: City Tour
Vienna: Your city tour will take you along the Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782.
Dürnstein: Walking Tour
Linz: Walking Tour
Passau: A guided walk in the medieval section of Passau shows you St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. You'll later enjoy an organ concert.
Itinerary (9 days/8 nights)
Day One: Depart USA/Canada
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day Two: Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship.
(Dinner)
Day Three: Budapest
Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, and medieval and modern. Made up of two parts - Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands and divided by the Danube, it is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion, built in honor of the fishermen who defended Buda from the Turks during the Middle Ages. While here, gaze at the glorious panoramic view of the city and the Danube below.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour
Day Four: Cruising the Danube, Vienna
Enjoy a day of leisure onboard your floating hotel as your ship slowly winds its way up the enchanting Danube and meanders through a series of locks, through Slovakia, and under bridges en route to the imperial city of Vienna, where you will arrive in the early evening.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day Five: Vienna
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the stately Ringstrasse the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake appearance. After your panoramic overview, enjoy strolling from the Hofburg grounds to the beloved St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day Six: Dürnstein, Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Awaken in the tiny Baroque village of Dürnstein, and visit Domäne Wachau for a tasting of the famous Wachau Valley Rieslings. This quality-oriented cooperative is deeply rooted in the Wachau region and its members cultivate about 30% of the entire Wachau vineyard area. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of this charming village before departing for Melk. Cruise the vineyard-rich, UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, before arriving in Melk. Tour Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture, perched on a cliff high above the Danube.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Wachau Valley winetasting at Domäne Wachau and Melk Abbey tour
Day Seven: Linz (Salzburg)
Today’s adventure takes you to Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Medieval town core and musical heritage. During your guided walking tour, marvel at the 15th-century cathedral; stroll the famous busy shopping street, Getreidegasse, where you can also pass by the home where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and spent his childhood; and admire the Mirabellgarten, featured in the beloved film The Sound of Music.
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full day in Salzburg
Day Eight: Passau
Situated at the confluence of three rivers, Passau’s wealth through trade is reflected in its Medieval merchants’ houses. Passau’s Italian Baroque buildings, erected after the big fire of 1662, match the historic town center with its winding little streets and narrow alleyways, which lead us to St. Stephan’s Cathedral for an organ concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Day Nine: Passau (disembark), transfer to airport in Munich
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague.
Day One: Depart USA/Canada
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day Two: Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship.
(Dinner)
Day Three: Budapest
Budapest is an enchanting city with a vibrant mix of East and West, and medieval and modern. Made up of two parts - Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands and divided by the Danube, it is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion, built in honor of the fishermen who defended Buda from the Turks during the Middle Ages. While here, gaze at the glorious panoramic view of the city and the Danube below.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Budapest City Tour
Day Four: Cruising the Danube, Vienna
Enjoy a day of leisure onboard your floating hotel as your ship slowly winds its way up the enchanting Danube and meanders through a series of locks, through Slovakia, and under bridges en route to the imperial city of Vienna, where you will arrive in the early evening.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day Five: Vienna
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the stately Ringstrasse the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake appearance. After your panoramic overview, enjoy strolling from the Hofburg grounds to the beloved St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Day Six: Dürnstein, Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Awaken in the tiny Baroque village of Dürnstein, and visit Domäne Wachau for a tasting of the famous Wachau Valley Rieslings. This quality-oriented cooperative is deeply rooted in the Wachau region and its members cultivate about 30% of the entire Wachau vineyard area. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of this charming village before departing for Melk. Cruise the vineyard-rich, UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, before arriving in Melk. Tour Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture, perched on a cliff high above the Danube.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Featured Excursions: Wachau Valley winetasting at Domäne Wachau and Melk Abbey tour
Day Seven: Linz (Salzburg)
Today’s adventure takes you to Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Medieval town core and musical heritage. During your guided walking tour, marvel at the 15th-century cathedral; stroll the famous busy shopping street, Getreidegasse, where you can also pass by the home where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and spent his childhood; and admire the Mirabellgarten, featured in the beloved film The Sound of Music.
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full day in Salzburg
Day Eight: Passau
Situated at the confluence of three rivers, Passau’s wealth through trade is reflected in its Medieval merchants’ houses. Passau’s Italian Baroque buildings, erected after the big fire of 1662, match the historic town center with its winding little streets and narrow alleyways, which lead us to St. Stephan’s Cathedral for an organ concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ.
(Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Day Nine: Passau (disembark), transfer to airport in Munich
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague.
Tour Features
Highlights
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic River Beatrice
6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature lecture:”Austria’s History in the Context of the House of Habsburg”
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
Highlights
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic River Beatrice
6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
Complimentary use of bicycles
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature lecture:”Austria’s History in the Context of the House of Habsburg”
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
All transfers on arrival and departure days
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
Ship
The River Beatrice features French balconies for 80% of her staterooms, more junior suites than any comparable ship, and the magnificent Owner’s Suite.
Facilities onboard the majestic River Beatrice:
Lavishly-appointed staterooms and suites featuring hotel-style beds draped in
the finest linens, a vanity and make-up mirror, generous built-in closets, hair dryer,
safe, individual air conditioning, direct dial telephone, flat-screen TV with a selection
of viewing choices and private bathroom.
Sun deck
Fitness center, spa and Jacuzzi
Beauty salon
Gift boutique
Deck dining
Beautiful panoramic lounge, full-service bar, cozy library, and elegant restaurant
Wireless Internet access
24-hour tea & coffee bar
Front desk service
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Complimentary bikes
Inaugurated: 2009
Length: 410 ft (125m)
Width: 37.5 ft (11.4m)
Number of Decks: 3
Number of Cabins: 80
Number of Categories: 5
Maximum Passengers: 160
Staterooms: 65
Cabin Size: Standard Cat 1-5 approx. 150 sq.ft.
Suites: 15
Suite Size: Suite approx. 225 sq.ft., Owner's Suite approx. 300 sq.ft.
Window Size: Danube and Rhine Deck (french balconies)--1.60m/5.25ftx0.40m/1.3ft Moselle Deck
(Cat 4-5)--2.00m/6.5ftx1.80m/5.9ft Danube Deck (Cat 2-3)--2.00m/6.5ftx1.80m/5.9ft Rhine Deck
(Cat 1)--2.00m/6.5ftx1.80m/5.9ft Rhine Deck (Cat. Suite and Owner's Suite)
Voltage: 220 volts
Elevator: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Library: Yes
Gymnasium: Yes
Sauna: Yes
FAQ
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes, we can arrange airfare from your home city.
Should I purchase insurance?
Yes, the purchase of medical and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.
Can airfare be arranged?
Yes, we can arrange airfare from your home city.
Should I purchase insurance?
Yes, the purchase of medical and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.
Dates & Cruise Only Prices
| DEPARTURE DATE | RETURN DATE | LAND ONLY PRICE |
| March 27, 2010 | April 4, 2010 | $2199.00 |
| April 10, 2010 | April 18, 2010 | $2350.00 |
| April 24, 2010 | May 2, 2010 | $2575.00 |
| May 8, 2010 | May 16, 2010 | $2899.00 |
| May 22, 2010 | May 30, 2010 | $2899.00 |
| June 05, 2010 | June 13, 2010 | $2899.00 |
| June 19, 2010 | June 27, 2010 | $2899.00 |
| July 3, 2010 | July 11, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| July 17, 2010 | July 25, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| July 31, 2010 | August 8, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| August 14, 2010 | August 22, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| August 28, 2010 | September 5, 2010 | $2825.00 |
| September 11, 2010 | September 19, 2010 | $2999.00 |
| September 25, 2010 | October 3, 2010 | $2999.00 |
| October 9, 2010 | October 17, 2010 | $2899.00 |
| October 23, 2010 | October 31, 2010 | $2575.00 |
| November 6, 2010 | November 14, 2010 | $2125.00 |
Prices are in CAD.
Prices exclude additional port charges of $111.00
and are per person, cruise-only, based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply.
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices below:
Category 4: $175.00
Category 3: $525.00
Category 2: $750.00
Category 1: $975.00
Suite: $1,575.00
Owner's Suite: $3,375.00
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