| 'Avalon
Waterways - Short River Cruises on the Danube' |
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 Avalon Waterways presents a limited offer to give you
the chance to take along a near and dear one to experience
Europe in a different way - where you cruise through
quaint villages, experience the wonderful cities, marvel
at romantic castles along the way, while enjoying delectable
continental cuisine from the comfort of a beautiful
cruise ship. With luxurious staterooms - most with panoramic
floor to ceiling windows - included first class land
excursions and crew to pamper you, you'll explore the
world from the intimate perspective that only a river
cruise with Avalon Waterways can offer you!
We have listed the details of two short cruises on the river Danube that we believe are ideally suited to sample a luxury river cruise holiday. |
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Special Offers on 2012 cruises |
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| A Taste of the
Danube from Budapest to Vienna - 5 days |
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| Discover the
fascinating Danube with its charming
small towns and exciting cities on this
river cruise. From Budapest, board your
river cruise vessel and begin exploring
the Danube, from Slovakia’s vibrant
capital of Bratislava to the natural
beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley.
Your vacation ends in Vienna, the “City
of Music.” |
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| Itinerary:
 Day
1 Budapest,
Hungary (Embarkation). (Wed) Welcome
to Hungary’s exciting capital! This
afternoon, board your river cruise vessel
and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION.
(Dinner included)
Day 2 Bratislava,
Slovakia. (Thu) A morning to relax
on board and marvel at the beautiful scenery
on both banks of the Danube. As you cruise
upriver, Hungary is on your left and Slovakia
is on your right. The two countries share
the Danube for a 58-mile stretch, with the
border in the middle of the river. Situated
at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains,
Bratislava is the dynamic capital of Slovakia.
The charming Old Town with its Town Hall
and Mirbach Palace as well as the gothic
cathedral of ST. MARTIN should not be missed.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 3 Dürnstein,
Austria–Melk. (Fri) This
morning our first stop is Dürnstein,
known for the magnificent baroque STIFTSKIRCHE
with its blue façade, lying right
in the heart of the Wachau wine region.
Above town are the ruins of the castle where
England’s King Richard the Lionheart
was imprisoned in 1192. Explore this picturesque
little town on your own or choose from a
number of optional excursions. Melk’s
magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates
the town from its commanding hill site,
and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries.
The view from the terrace over the Danube
and surrounding countryside is breathtaking!
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 4 Linz–Grein.
(Sat) Linz, Austria’s third-largest
town, lies on both banks of the Danube and
is an important industrial town and busy
river port. Culture is an important part
of life in Linz. The composer Anton Bruckner
lived here and Mozart’s Linzer Symphony
was composed in the city. Choose from a
variety of optional activities today. In
the late afternoon, arrive in the attractive
country resort of Grein, which is nestled
at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of
its castle and tour the highlights with
a Local Guide. The turreted houses on the
main square make excellent photo material.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 5 Vienna
(Disembarkation). (Sun) THE TRIP
ENDS TODAY. (Breakfast included)
Cruise cost: US$ 1279 per person
 Cruise
cost includes:
• Deluxe 4-night
cruise from Budapest to Vienna in an outside
stateroom with hotel-style beds
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s
Cathedral in Bratislava
• Guided visit of the Benedictine
Abbey in Melk
• Services of a professional Cruise
Director
• Complimentary coffee & tea available
throughout the day
• Complimentary wine, beer or soft
drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
• Onboard lectures, activities &
nightly piano music
Cruise Cost excludes:
• Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port
charges of US$60 per person
• Any services not mentioned in “package
includes”
sailing dates in 2012:
11th April, 16th May, 20th June, 5th Sep,
10th Oct 2012
To upgrade to a higher category
room, the additional costs are:
Category
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Decks
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Price
per person |
B |
Sapphire
Deck |
$314 |
A |
Sapphire
Deck |
$342 |
P |
Royal
Deck |
$399 |
Suite
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Royal
Deck |
$742 |
Special Offer:
US$350 per person discount!
Terms: Booking must
be made, under deposit, and discount
applied between October 26 and November
29, 2011 for travel at select times
in 2012. |
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| A Taste of the
Danube from Vienna to Budapest - 4 days |
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| Discover the
fascinating Danube with its charming
small towns and exciting cities on this
river cruise vacation. From Vienna,
the “City of Music,” embark
on your Danube River cruise and begin
exploring the natural beauty of Austria’s
Wachau Valley, Slovakia’s capital
of Bratislava, and the vibrant Hungarian
city of Budapest. |
Itinerary:
Day 1 Vienna,
Austria (Embarkation). (Sun) Vienna,
Austria’s capital, is known as the
“City of Music” and inspired
the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven,
and Strauss. This afternoon, board your
river cruise vessel and meet your crew at
a WELCOME RECEPTION. (Dinner included)
Day 2
Melk–Dürnstein. (Mon) Today is dedicated to the beautiful
and romantic Wachau Valley, where so much
of the excellent Austrian wines are grown
and produced. This morning, visit the impressive
BENEDICTINE ABBEY of Melk, which towers
over the town. Lounge on the Sky Deck with
a glass of white wine while enjoying the
scenery as you sail to Dürnstein, whose
baroque blue and white STIFTSKIRCHE stands
right on the river bank. Explore on your
own or choose one of a variety of optional
excursions your Cruise Director will propose.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 3 Bratislava,
Slovakia. (Tue) Situated at the
foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava
is the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The
charming Old Town with its Town Hall and
Mirbach Palace as well as the gothic cathedral
of ST. MARTIN should not be missed. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 4 Budapest,
Hungary (Disembarkation). (Wed)
THE TRIP ENDS TODAY. (Breakfast included)
Cruise cost: US$ 949 per
person
 Cruise
cost includes:
• Deluxe 3-night
cruise from Vienna to Budapest in an outside
stateroom with hotel-style beds
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s
Cathedral in Bratislava
• Guided visit of the Benedictine
Abbey in Melk
• Services of a professional Cruise
Director
• Complimentary coffee & tea available
throughout the day
• Complimentary wine, beer or soft
drinks will be included on all
onboard dinners
• Onboard lectures, activities &
nightly piano music 
Cruise Cost excludes:
• Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port
charges of US$45 per person
• Any services not mentioned in “package
includes”
sailing dates in 2012:
15th April, 20th May, 24th June, 9th Sep,
14th Oct 2012
To upgrade to a higher category
room, the additional costs are:
Category
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Decks
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Price
per person |
B |
Sapphire
Deck |
$235 |
A |
Sapphire
Deck |
$257 |
P |
Royal
Deck |
$300 |
Suite
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Royal
Deck |
$557 |
Special Offer:
US$300 per person discount!
Terms: Booking must
be made, under deposit, and discount
applied between October 26 and November
29, 2011 for travel at select times
in 2012. |
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Avalon Tapestry:
 Built
in 2006, the Avalon Tapestry® is a new type of ship
for river cruising, offered exclusively by Avalon Waterways.
Contrary to other vessels on the rivers today, the navigational
bridge is located in the stern, behind the passenger
section, thereby allowing for more spacious and gracious
interior designs. The lounge and restaurant, located
in the front of the vessel, give unimpeded views on
three sides of the passing river landscape. The Sky
Deck is a vast area for sunning, taking your pictures,
or just relaxing!
Features exclusive to the Avalon Tapestry®
staterooms:
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding
glass doors in most staterooms
• French balconies in most staterooms
• 20" Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
 • Private bathroom with shower
• Comfortable, hotel-style beds
• European-style duvets
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Large closets
• Minibar, hairdryer & safe
• Individual climate control
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Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
• Services of a professional Cruise Director
• Sightseeing with Local Guides
• Revolutionary engineering
• Silent Drive System (SDS)
• Non-smoking interior
• Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
• Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
• Onboard lectures, activities & nightly
piano music
• Panoramic picture windows for landscape
viewing
• Hair Salon
• Fitness Center
• Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for
sunning
• Lounge & Bar
• Complimentary coffee & tea available
throughout the day
• Fine dining
• Buffet breakfast items are conveniently
color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie,
low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol,
and high energy |
• Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks
will be included on all onboard dinners
• Open seating throughout the dining room
for all meals
• Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
• Comfortable, hotel-style beds
• Comfortable beds that can be configured
as two twins or one queen
• European-style duvets
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Private bathroom with shower
• Large closets
• Minibar, hairdryer & safe
• Individual climate control
• Royal Deck passengers can order Continental
breakfast to their staterooms
• All staterooms are outside and those on
Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding
glass doors and French balconies |
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