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Incentives: Ask about additional savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details. Get up to 2-for-1 Air on November and December 2012 departures from Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh (other gateways slightly higher). Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy. expires May 1, 2012. The Magic of European Christmas: Passau to Budapest – Sailing dates between November 24 and December 22 will include Christmas Markets. Here, the spirit and romance of the holidays come alive with the scent of gengerbread and the tunes of traditional carols around every corner. Whichever Christmas markets you visit, you’ll enjoy a wonderful feast of tasty treats, as well as dozens of stalls brimming with unique and inspiring handcrafted gifts.
More incentives1: New clients of Cruise with Bruce who book and go on a vacation through us automatically get a Free Membership as a Cruise Ship Reporter or CSR (Valued at $501) after your first trip you become a Veteran Verified CSR. Veteran Verified CSRs can earn up to $501 for each tour/cruise booked through us. Any CSR that refers new clients can also earn up to $501 and their referral qualifies for a free membership at the same time.
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Itinerary**:
| Day 1 PassauArrive in Munich, then transfer to your ship in Passau.* After boarding, use free time to explore—or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. (D)Day 2 PassauToday you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called the Dreiflüssestadt (City on Three Rivers), which is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers. You will see the impressive Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century fortress that served as a bishop’s stronghold for several centuries. This afternoon, you are free to explore Passau. See the sights and experience the local culture, or simply relax on board before dinner. Sailing departures November 24–December 22 will also visit Passau’s Christmas market. (B, L, D)Day 3 Linz & SalzburgToday’s activity is an excursion to the legendary Austrian city of Salzburg, known as the location for the film, The Sound of Music. Ride through the scenic Austrian countryside to Salzburg’s Old Town area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take a walking tour featuring the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Hohensalzburg Fortress just above the city center. Take free time to explore Salzburg’s narrow cobbled streets and colorful buildings and get lunch in one of the charming cafés; return aboard for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D)Day 4 Melk & Dürnstein This morning, visit the 900-year-old abbey at Melk, a Benedictine monastery that was originally one of Leopold II’s castles. See its spectacular wall and ceiling frescoes, note the library’s comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts, and admire the graceful spiral staircase. After lunch aboard, we stop at the picturesque Wachau Valley town of Dürnstein, where you can explore on your own, sample some local vintages from this famous wine-producing region, or join an optional walking tour of the town’s highlights. Dine aboard as you depart. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Vienna Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore—as always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or you may take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the Versailles of Vienna, graced by a number of formal gardens, classical statuary, the world’s oldest zoo and the “Roman ruin” erected in 1778. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. Sailing departures November 24–December 22 will also visit Vienna’s Christmas market. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Bratislava Arrive in Bratislava this morning and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital—the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary—with a long and fascinating history. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael’s Tower, baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, and pass by several Habsburg-era baroque palaces before returning to your ship for lunch and departure. Enjoy relaxing Danube cruising; sail into Budapest late this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Budapest Today we visit highlights of both the older “Buda” and more cosmopolitan “Pest” sides of the city, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, walk along Fishermen’s Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch aboard with the rest of the day to explore on your own—you may wish to visit the Art Deco Gellért Spa or one of the many other lavish facilities in this “City of Healing Waters.” Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner. Sailing departures November 24–December 22 will also visit Budapest’s Christmas market. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Budapest After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in Budapest, giving yourself more time to explore the Hungarian capital. (B)
The following meals are included:
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises. |
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| Stnd (E) |
$1856 |
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| French Balcony (D) |
$2356 |
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| French Balcony (C) |
$2656 |
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| Veranda (B) |
$2756 |
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| Veranda (A) |
$3056 |
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| Veranda Suite (AA) |
$4456 |
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| Explorer Suite (ES) |
$6656 |
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Notes: NOTE: Prices listed above are already discounted.**
2012 SPECIAL SAVINGS: On all sail dates the discount is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Offer is good until sold out.
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GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. All fares and offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises U.S. and Canadian gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your travel agent. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.
Updated: 2012-04-28 12:00:48 MY Package: Yes Offer ID: Viking-120428DW Active: Yes
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