BID s great Danube bridge cruise fall 2013 The crown of European river cruises What makes a BID bridge cruise special? 1. A great bridge tournament in the marvelous city of Budapest. 2. All of the cruise accomodations booked by bridge players. 3. We guarantee partner for any session, some of whom may be Grand Masters. 4. Bridge talks customized for all levels. 5. A large bridge staff to create an enjoyable atmosphere for all the passengers. 6. Excursions tailored for sophisticated cultural interest, including opera, ballet and live classical/jazz concerts. 7. Excursions to capture the history and flavor of Hungary and Austria. 8. Optional time with support for personal tours. 9. No mandatory tipping on board. 10. No visa requirements for North Americans and Western Europeans. TOUR SCHEDULE Tour "A : Saturday, 24th August 2013 Saturday, 7th September 2013 Tour "B : Saturday, 7th September 2013 Saturday, 21st September 2013 TOUR ROUTE Vienna (Austria) Linz (Austria) Passau (Austria) Regensburg (Germany, turn around) Melk (Austria) Budapest (Hungary) Mohacs (Hungary, turn around) Budapest (Hungary) Vienna (Austria)
DAILY PROGRAM GUIDE Day 1 Sat Day 2 Sun Day 3 Mon Day 4 Tue Day 5 Wed Day 6 Thu Day 7 Fri Vienna embarkment, departure at 7 p.m. Welcome dinner, with an optional short bridge tourney. Linz, arrival at 2 p.m., departure at 10 p.m. Morning lecture by Val & Rick, afternoon Linz sightseeing by bus, an evening bridge tourney. Passau, arrival at 7 a.m., departure at 6 p.m. Grand bus tour to Salzburg visiting Mozart s birthplace and memorials, lunch in Salzburg, arrival back at 5 p.m., an evening bridge tourney. Regensburg, arrival at 9.30. a.m, departure at 1 p.m. Morning Regensburg sightseeing by bus, afternoon lecture by Val & Rick, an evening bridge tourney. Melk, arrival at 3 p.m., departure at 7 p.m. Morning lecture by Val & Rick, afternoon Melk sightseeing by bus, an evening bridge tourney. Budapest, arrival at 5 p.m. Morning lecture by Val & Rick, an afternoon bridge tourney, Szechenyi Thermal Bath visit 5.30-7.30 p.m., a short bus tour in the city center in the evening, evening guided walk in the Budapest city center. Budapest Morning Budapest sightseeing by bus (Buda Palace, Citadella, Parliament or Cathedral), afternoon free time, BID Budapest Tourney Session 1. (starting at 7 p.m. snack and beverage catering provided) in city center. Day 8 Sat Budapest BID Budapest Tourney Session 2. (starting at 10 a.m., snack and beverage catering provided), afternoon free time, BID Budapest Tourney Session 3. (starting at 7 p.m., snack and beverage catering provided). Day 9 Budapest, departure at 10 p.m.
Sun Day 10 Mon Day 11 BID Budapest Tourney Session 4. (starting 10 a.m., snack and beverage catering provided), free afternoon (possible options: shopping on Andrassy Boulevard, Gellert Thermal Bath), evening classical & jazz musician guests on board. Mohacs, arrival at 8 a.m., departure at 6 p.m. Country style outdoor day at a venue with traditional rural Hungarian lifestyle entertainment show, traditional Hungarian lunch, an evening bridge tourney. Budapest, arrival at 8 a.m. Tue Day 12 Wed Day 13 Thu Day 14 Fri Day 15 Sat Classical Budapest sightseeing by bus for museums and culture, a short afternoon bridge tourney.opera or ballet tickets upon pre-matched requests, casual bridge. Budapest, departure at 6 p.m. Morning conversations with Val & Rick and a suprise guest, free time, an evening bridge tourney. Vienna, arrival at 5 p.m. Morning lecture by Val & Rick, afternoon short bridge tourney, late afternoon optional Vienna sightseeing by bus or opera or ballet tickets upon pre-matched requests, an evening bridge tourney. Vienna Grand Vienna sightseeing bus tour stopping at museums and shopping, Farewell Banquet. Evening optionals (walking, shopping in Vienna city center, or onboard bridge tourney). Vienna, disembarkment latest till 10 a.m. Good-bye speeches, leaving for the airport or further Vienna/Budapest/elsewhere stay. There may be minor changes to the route and the program. The meals, tours, and activities are included in the tour package. However, all the programs are optional. Do as little or much as you like to make your river cruise special. While you are on board, the following services are available: fitness, wellness, masseur, hairdresser and cosmetician.
Further program options: 1. For Day 7-9. Budapest stay, for those not interested in participating at BID Budapest Open (any or all sessions), we will organize program options: a. Lake Balaton visit ( the Hungarian sea ) b. Tokaj hill winery visit ( the famous Tokaji Aszu tour ) c. Budapest thermal baths d. other recommendations upon interest (please feel free to share with us). 2. For passengers interested in staying over after the cruise in Vienna or Budapest, please contact us with your wishes, ideas or requests for planning your stay, we are here to assist you. PRICING UPPER DECK CODE SUITE NUMBER USD/PERSON GAME Suite BID4 12 $6 590 SLAM Suite BID2 8 $7 590 GRAND SLAM Suite BID1 4 $9 295 LOWER DECK GAME Suite SLAM Suite GRAND SLAM Suite GAME Suite BID5 19 $5 950 SLAM Suite BID3 8 $6 950 2-person suite each 50% single person uplift 194 sq ft / 18 sqm, furnished with two armchairs, table, two panorama windows / French balcony (photos on page 5-7.) 237 sq ft / 22 sqm, furnished with couch, armchair, table,two panorama windows / French balcony and an extra panorama window (photos on page 5-7.) 323 sq ft / 30 sqm, furnished with a separate living and sleeping area by slide doors, couch,armchair, table, walk-in balcony with seating area and extra two panorama windows / French balcony, butler service (photos on page 5-7.) PRICE INCLUDES: 5-star ship hotel, meals and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, Shore excursions (INCLUDING THE WORLD FAMOUS VIENNA AND BUDAPEST OPERA, and BALLET), BID Budapest Tourney, port charges, transfers to and from the airport. Winner of the 2-week tour onboard and BID Budapest overall bridge score WINS A FREE CRUISE FOR 2014! Further prizes will be offered as well. This program does not include airfare to or from Vienna. If you need help booking your flights, feel free to contact us. PRIVATE JOURNEYS: If you desire a specific tour in one of the ports we will organize it for an additional fee. Please ask for our CANCELLATION INSURANCE OFFER in private.
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