17 Day Conducted Amsterdam to Budapest Avalon Waterways Cruise for $7,600 per person twin share This is superb value for a luxury river cruise of this magnitude as all of the following are included: Economy class airfares from Sydney, Melbourne & Perth into Amsterdam and out of Budapest with Qatar Airways. A deluxe 15 day European river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, visiting The Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary in a hotel-style outside stateroom aboard the modern and luxurious Avalon Impression. Superb dining on board the cruise ship with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided daily, as well as a Captain s reception and farewell dinner. You will also receive complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast and wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner whilst on board the ship. Prepaid gratuities, transfers, airport taxes and levies, as well as government taxes and port charges on the cruise. Services of local tour guides. If you wish you can upgrade your cabin to a higher deck which has wall to wall panoramic windows in Avalon s unique Open-Air Balcony. The cost for this upgrade is $2,798 per person twin share. The superb Avalon Impression was launched in 2014 and is among a cutting-edge fleet of suite ships. The ships design will help make our cruise down the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers an unforgettable experience. THIS SPECIAL PRICE IS VALID FOR BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE THE 24 TH APRIL 2018, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY Flights depart Australia 14 th April and returns 30 th April 2019
Itinerary for the Amsterdam to Budapest European Waterways Tour Included meals are indicated as B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 14.04.19 Australia Doha Depart Sydney at 9.00pm on QR 909, arriving in Doha at 5.05am the next morning (15.04.19). Depary Melbourne at 9.35pm on QR 905, arriving in Doha at 4.55am the next morning (15.04.19). Depart Perth at 11.05pm on QR 901, arriving in Doha at 5.55am the next morning (15.04.19). 15.04.19 (D) Doha - Amsterdam All passengers depart Doha at 7.50am on QR 273, arriving in Amsterdam at 1.45pm. Welcome to Amsterdam, Holland's sophisticated, modern capital, which has a rich 700 year old history and a distinct ambiance. Upon arrival we are transferred from the airport to the cruise port to board our luxury cruise ship, the Avalon Impression. The Avalon Impression was launched in 2014 and is among a cutting-edge fleet of suite-ships. She has four decks and is approximately 135 metres long. The ship is equipped with a reception area, sky deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, internet corner, hair salon, elevator, dining room, well stocked library, fitness centre and much more. It has 83 cabins with the following features as standard: - Avalon s Comfort Collection beds for a great night s sleep. - Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, blankets and European style duvets. - A choice of soft or firm pillows. - Choice of bed configuration (two twins or one queen). - Nightly turn-down service. - Bedside tables with reading lamps. - Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer and premium L Occitane bath amenities. - Spacious 3 door closets with shelves for ample storage. - Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels. - Writing desk / vanity with comfortable chair and mirror. - Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. - Direct dial telephone. - Bathrobes & slippers. - Well-stocked minibar. - Complimentary bottled water. - In-room safe. - Individual climate control air conditioning. This evening we enjoy a welcome dinner onboard the ship. 16.04.19 Amsterdam Avalon has designed included excursions and onboard activities for a choice of experiences, being, Discovery and Active. You are free to choose which, Discovery or Active tour suits you best each day. There are also some optional activities, which you may wish to purchase to supplement your holiday experience.
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a guided canal cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam s Golden Age. Return to the ship for a leisurely afternoon cruise, or enjoy free time in Amsterdam and transfer to re-join the ship in Utrecht. You may also wish to join a guided optional culinary walk through Amsterdam, or a guided optional biking excursion through the Dutch countryside. You might decide to join a guided optional excursion to Muiderslot Castle, the most beautiful and best kept medieval castle in Holland. This evening we cruise to Cologne. 17.04.19 Cologne, Germany Celebrate in the Rhineland s capital city. Start the day with a morning stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. Take a guided city walk of Cologne, explore the Old City and see its soaring twinsteepled gothic cathedral, OR Discovery Join a guided walking tour of Cologne s important Jewish heritage sites. Don t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager, locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening enjoy live entertainment onboard the ship. This evening we cruise to Rudesheim. 18.04.19 Rudesheim Rhine Gorge Eat, drink and be merry in wine country. This morning we cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, which is without a doubt the most beautiful stretch of the river, and where ancient castles stand sentry on lofty cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters and see the famous rock of The Lorelei. Discovery Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one of a kind instrumental experience, OR Active Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwalk Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards. Discovery Enjoy either a coffee tasting or wine tasting Later, local musicians will join the ship for some live entertainment. This evening we cruise to Main River Village. 19.04.19 Main River Village See the hidden gems and Bavarian beauty of a Main River Village. Start the day with a morning stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. Join a guided walking tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores. This evening we cruise to Wurzburg.
20.04.19 Wurzburg, Germany Surrounded by verdant hillside vineyards, Wurzburg, the 'Pearl of the Romantic Road' makes an immediate impression with imposing Marienberg Fortress, perched above town and the 15th century Alte Nianbrucke (Old Main Bridge). Take a guided sightseeing tour of the Pearl of the Romantic Road with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress and baroque Bishop s Residenz, with the largest known ceiling fresco. Enjoy the city on your own, or visit a local winery. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment. Overnight docking in Wurzburg. 21.04.19 Marktbreit, Excursion to Rothenburg Storybook romance in a timeless town. Take a morning guided tour of Rothenburg, seemingly untouched by time on Bavaria s Romantic Road OR Active Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a morning walk Take advantage of free time this afternoon to shop for Hummel figurines, cuckoo clocks, or sip a glass of local Tauber wine. This afternoon/evening we cruise to Bamberg. 22.04.19 Bamberg, Germany One thousand years of history in the city of seven hills. Take a guided walking tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Enjoy a live entertainment performance while sailing to Roth. 23.04.19 Roth, Excursion to Nuremberg Living heritage and history lessons. Active Go for an early morning run with your Avalon Adventure Host. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth with its half timbered houses, market square and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR Choose a guided tour of Nuremberg s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral and Kaiserburg Castle, OR Join a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds-used by the Third Reich. Discovery Later, enjoy an onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal-linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. This afternoon/evening we cruise to Regensburg.
24.04.19 Regensburg, Germany Magical Regensburg Bavaria s medieval miracle. Join a guided city walk to see the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria built in 179AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a guided optional excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Passau. 25.04.19 Passau, Germany Linz, Austria Go for Baroque in Passau, where the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers meet. Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture, houses one of the world's largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Join a guided city walk to learn more about this beautiful City of Three Rivers. Alternatively, you may join a full day guided optional excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full day guided optional excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. This afternoon, cruise to the lovely town of Linz. This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own before cruising to Melk. 26.04.19 Melk Wachau Valley - Vienna Striking frescoes and breathtaking views of the Wachau Valley. Take a guided tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library and ornate pipe organ of Melk s Benedictine Abbey. Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon. Consider joining a guided optional excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening. Overnight docking in Vienna. 27.04.19 Vienna, Austria Royal collections, amusing attractions and culinary confections. Once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria's magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. It is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boy's Choir, the dazzling Lipizzaner stallions, the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House and the awe-inspiring St. Stephens Cathedral. Venture into the Habsburg Empire with a morning guided city tour of Vienna s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the historic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen s Cathedral. Join a guided optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. The Habsburg family summer home for 300 years, or choose a guided optional excursion to fascinating Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You may also take a tram to Austria s Prater amusement park or to one of the many
museums nearby. Later, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest. 28.04.19 Budapest, Hungary Budapest is the pearl of the Danube, situated in the heart of Europe. Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroes Square. This afternoon is free to enjoy Budapest on your own. Be sure to savour a piece of cream cake in the world-famous Gerbeaud Café. Consider a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube. Overnight docking in Budapest. 29.04.19 (B) Budapest, Hungary Doha Sydney & Melbourne This morning you disembark the ship and are transferred to Budapest airport for your flights home. Depart Budapest at 9.40am on QR 202, arriving in Doha at 4.00pm. Sydney passengers depart Doha at 8.15pm on QR 908, arriving in Sydney at 5.35pm the next day (30.04.19). Melbourne passengers depart Doha at 9.50pm on QR 904, arriving in Melbourne at 6.35pm the next day (30.04.19). 30.04.19 Doha Perth Perth passengers depart Doha at 2.00am on QR 900, arriving in Perth at 6.25pm. Note: In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach. Also note that unfortunately Globus Journeys Club discounts can not be applied to this special deal.
Example of upgraded cabin Additional $2,798 per person twin share
Conditions for Magnificent Europe Cruise Amsterdam to Budapest Deposits and Payments - A non-refundable deposit of $2000 per person is payable within 7 days of booking. This deposit is not refundable should you later cancel. The balance is payable in full 14 weeks prior to departure. Refunds and Cancellations - Cancellations after final payment will result in a refund limited to whatever we can recoup from the airline. Airline Tickets - Please note that any changes made to airline tickets once they have been issued will likely incur high cancellation and/or reissue fees. These fees are typically set by the airline and are outside of our control. Insurance - Adequate travel insurance is essential. We can arrange this for you if desired. Macleay Valley Travel offers Suresave Travel Insurance. Please note that we can only process your travel insurance when we have received full payment for the insurance and the signed Suresave Travel Insurance application form, located on the last page of the Suresave Travel Insurance information booklet. Until this time the travel insurance cannot be processed and will not be valid. Macleay Valley Travel will bare no responsibility for any consequences that may occur as a result of an incomplete insurance application. Passports - All travellers require a current passport with at least 6 months left on it at the end of the tour. Non- Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa for Australia. No visas are required for this tour if you are travelling on an Australian passport. Basic Tour Price and Taxes - Air taxes and fuel levies are included in the basic tour price if the tour is paid in full on or before the due date on the final invoice. Macleay Valley Travel reserves the right to charge for any increase in air taxes and fuel levies if the tour is not paid in full by the due date. Not Included in the Cost - Travel insurance, visas and all items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, drinks, excess baggage, tips, meals (except those specified in the itinerary), etc. are not included in the cost. Similarly, credit card payments (Visa/MasterCard) can only be accepted if 1% is added to the price to help defray the heavy merchant fees charged to us by the credit card companies. There is a 2% surcharge for American Express. Booking through other Agents - As we keep the cost of our tours as low as possible, there is insufficient margin for us to be able to pay commission to other travel agents, so some bookings can only be accepted if the client pays the other agent's commission. 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