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 13 Day Blue Danube River Cruise
Join Steve Perillo on this Anniversary Cruise! I'd like you to celebrate Perillo's 65th anniversary with me as my personal guest aboard the ms Swiss Emerald for a super-elegant Blue Danube River cruise. I'll be in Budapest to greet you at our welcome reception and dinner. After 2 days enjoying this wonderful city, we'll board our deluxe riverboat for 7 dreamy days plying the graceful waters of the Blue Danube. We'll unpack for the week, and meet "up on deck" to toast the adventure ahead. Imagine - Budapest, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and much more! I'm personally requesting the presence of our valued past Perillo guests and new friends as well. It's time to live a little . . .It's time to celebrate . . . Do I hear a waltz? What's Included 10 Breakfasts7 Lunches9 DinnersService charges, taxes, porterage, airport transfers and applicable cruise fuel surchargesGratuities to ship staff - including gratuities for tour guides, drivers and transfersComplimentary snack baskets served from 2PM to midnightOpen dining with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6Wine with dinners. (Vegetarian meals are available)All entertainmentAdmission to all museums, attractions and exhibitsAll ship's shore excursions throughout the cruiseBottled waterInternet accessDaily "Happy Hour" 5pm to 6pm with ½ price drinksFitness center, whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hoursAccept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, American Express (no money exchange on-board) |
| Call (800) 860-9123 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8755158 | | Perillo Tours | | Offer valid through 10/4/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA
| | Day 2 | Budapest | Arrive in Budapest
Tour begins at 6:00 PM at the InterContinental Budapest. A transfer is included from Budapest's Ferihegy Airport to the InterContinental Budapest in the heart of Pest on the Danube's eastern bank, across the river from the Royal Palace. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight as you meet your fellow travelers. DLodging: InterContinental Budapest, Hungary | | Day 3 | Budapest | Fascinating Pest
View the impressive architecture of Hungary's capital - divided by the Danube River into two distinct sections, Buda and Pest. On a tour of Pest, see patriotic Heroes' Square, the fashionable shopping street of Vaci Utca, the Parliament building and tree-lined Andrassy Avenue, and experience a very special visit to the State Opera House. BLodging: InterContinental Budapest, Hungary | | Day 4 | Danube River Cruise Begins | Exploring Buda/ Danube River Cruise Begins
After a morning at leisure, a guided walking tour of Buda takes you up to Castle Hill, overlooking the Danube. View the iconic Fishermen's Bastion, and visit the late-Gothic-style Matthias Church (it may be closed on some days due to services). Embark your riverboat this afternoon for the start of your cruise and a memorable journey along the River Danube. Meet the ship's Captain at tonight's welcome reception and dinner. B, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 5 | Bratislava | Baroque in Bratislava
Cruise the Danube to Bratislava, capital city of modern Slovakia and a long-ago capital of Hungary. Your local expert shares insights about this beloved city on a guided walk back through centuries of history on a visit to the 13th-century Old Town Hall, past Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral. Treat your taste buds to some regional fare in a local coffeehouse before returning to the ship. Colorful Slovakian entertainment is on the docket for this evening when a talented troupe of dancers and musicians performs aboard ship. B, L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 6 | Vienna | The Imperial City of Vienna
Dock in legendary Vienna, inspiring romantic visions of "Old Europe." Sightseeing includes the Ringstrasse, the Opera House and Parliament, and your choice of a visit to Schonbrunn Palace or the Imperial Silver Room at the Hofburg. Prepare to be pampered with royal treatment tonight at a private Imperial Evening in a traditional palace, where a grand gala dinner provides an incomparable setting for tonight's Viennese performers. B, L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 7 | Cruise to Durnstein | Vienna/Cruise to Durnstein
For centuries, Vienna was the capital of the Habsburgs' Austro-Hungarian Empire, and its exalted position among European cities survives to this day. The morning is yours to discover some of the city's opulent palaces, theatres and other cultural institutions - including over a hundred museums - on your own before returning to the riverboat to resume your Danube River trip. Cruise this afternoon along picturesque landscapes en route to Durnstein in Austria's wine country for a late night arrival. High on a hilltop above the town lie the ruins of Kuenringerburg Castle, a place of history and legend; England's King Richard the Lionhearted was held for ransom here during the Crusades. B ,L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 8 | Picturesque Durnstein and Wachau Valley Cruise | Picturesque Durnstein and Wachau Valley Cruise
Join a local guide for a walking tour of Durnstein's cobblestone streets that reveals 16th-century Baroque houses and a 13th century Romanesque church. Explore on your own, or walk up to the castle ruins for lovely vistas of Durnstein and the Danube, prior to a delightful wine tasting at a local Wachau region winery. Your riverboat journey continues past lush vineyards, ancient castles and monasteries in the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes and towns, including Melk. Local Austrian entertainers come aboard ship this evening to share the musical traditions of their country. B, L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 9 | Salzburg sights or relaxation in Linz | Salzburg sights or relaxation in Linz
You have a choice today; enjoy the town of Linz, Austria, as you wish, or join us for a full-day excursion to enchanting Salzburg, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown on the Salzach River. A pageant of beautiful Baroque architecture awaits on a guided walking tour through narrow lanes and old squares; climb up narrow staircases for a glimpse inside Mozart's birthplace and visit lovely Mirabell Gardens, adorned with Baroque statues and fountains, before rejoining the ship for dinner. B, L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 10 | Cruising the Danube | Passau/Cruising the Danube
Arrive in Passau after breakfast for a guided walking tour through the tunnels, archways, churches, four-story Baroque houses and cobblestone streets of this Bavarian town on the Danube and Inn Rivers. See the Old Town and Altes Rathaus (town hall) before returning to your riverboat for lunch. An idyllic afternoon awaits as you cruise through pastoral landscapes to Regensburg. Join us tonight for our farewell reception and dinner. B, L, DLodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat | | Day 11 | Prague | Regensburg / Prague
Disembark your riverboat in Regensburg, whose roots stretch back to its humble beginnings as a campsite for the Roman legions. A guided walking tour of Old Town Regensburg chronicles the town's rich heritage; see 12th-century Steinerne Brucke (Germany's oldest surviving stone bridge), towering Dom St. Peter - Bavaria's most impressive Gothic wonder - and the remains of the Roman wall. Some 1,400 period buildings stand as enduring testimony to the town's medieval history. Enjoy lunch on your own before departing for Prague by bus. B, L, DLodging: Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague Czech Republic | | Day 12 | Prague | Prague, Past and Present
Discover Prague, capital of the modern Czech Republic, starting in the Hradcany (Castle) district, where 1,000-year-old Prague Castle is surrounded by a complex of palaces, gardens, museums and monasteries. Visit the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus, and enjoy a private guided tour of the beautiful 18th-century Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own or come along on a walking tour of ethereal Old Town, home to the famous Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. BLodging: Prague Marriott Hotel, Prague Czech Republic | | Day 13 | Homeward Bound | Homeward bound
Our beautiful Danube River cruise ends in Prague, Czech Republic. A transfer is included from the Prague Marriott Hotel to Prague's Ruzyne Airport; allow a minimum of 2½ hours for flight check-in. |
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