The Blue Danube Discovery 2011

8 days Budapest to Nuremberg or 9 days incl. travel (WBN0)

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Cruise Overview

The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey. Begin in Budapest where you board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau, and medieval Regensburg. Also take a guided walk in Dürnstein that shows off the baroque Stiftskirche, visit the Benedictine Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting in Melk, and participate in a guided tour of charming Nuremberg where your river cruise journey ends.

THEME CRUISES

July 16 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

BUDAPEST:
Welcome reception

VIENNA:
Guided sightseeing

DÜRNSTEIN:
Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche

MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting

PASSAU:
Guided sightseeing

REGENSBURG:
Guided sightseeing

MAIN DANUBE CANAL:
Cruise in the canal

NUREMBERG:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

Notes:

In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

TRANSFER TIMES:
Transfers available for purchase:

Budapest on Arrival between 6 am and 3 pm
Nuremberg on Departure between 5 am and 12 noon

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Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.

Always Included

It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.

Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
Spacious designs provide personal space.
Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
Headsets for shore excursions.
Highest-quality craftsmanship.
Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
Coffee self-serve beverage station.
A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
The Comfort Collection by Avalon^SM.
Premium L’Occitane bath amenities.
Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
Made-to-order egg station is at buffet.
Chef-inspired regional recipes.
Four-course dinners with open seating.
Choice of appetizers, soups & salads.
Nightly option of entree, dessert or cheese.
Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
Beer or soft drinks free with dinner.
Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
Remarkable service through the cruise.
English-speaking crew.
Non-smoking interior.
Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
Internet access to stay in touch with family.
And, much more.


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The Blue Danube Discovery 2011

8 days Budapest to Nuremberg or 9 days incl. travel (WBN0)

Cruise Overview

Cruise Overview

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

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