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Romantic Christmas 2012
11 Days - Enjoy a fascinating cruise from Budapest
to Vilshofen, then spend 2 nights in Prague
Begin your festive holiday journey in fascinating Budapest, for a city tour and visit to Budapest’s own unique brand of Christmas Markets. Travel to historic Bratislava and vibrant Vienna, bedecked in holiday décor, and explore the city’s lively Christmas Markets. Continue to Melk, known for its famous Benedictine Abbey, and then picturesque Linz and Passau. Visit the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen before disembarking for spectacular Prague, with its glimmering Christmas Markets.
Itinerary
Day |
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Destination |
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Activities |
1 |
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Overnight flight to Hungary |
2 |
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Budapest |
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EMBARKATION |
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Welcome Cocktail & Dinner |
3 |
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Budapest |
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City tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
4 |
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Bratislava |
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Walking tour |
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Vienna |
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Optional evening concert |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
5 |
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Vienna |
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City tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
6 |
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Krems |
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Dürnstein walking tour |
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Melk |
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Benedictine Abbey |
7 |
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Linz |
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City tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
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Cesky Krumlov excursion |
8 |
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Passau |
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Walking tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
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Munich |
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Optional Munich tour |
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Vilshofen |
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Free evening |
9 |
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Vilshofen |
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DISEMBARKATION |
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transfer to Prague |
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Regensburg |
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Walking tour |
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Prague |
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Hotel check-in |
10 |
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Prague |
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City tour |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
11 |
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Prague |
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Free time; optional tours available |
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Visit Christmas Market* |
12 |
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Prague |
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Airport transfer |
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USA
Departure
Date |
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Start
City |
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Ship
Name |
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Cruise
Only |
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Cruise
& Land |
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Air,
Cruise
& Land* |
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TBA |
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Prague |
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Call |
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Call |
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Call |
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TBA |
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Budapest |
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Call |
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Call |
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Call |
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TBA |
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Prague |
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Call |
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Call |
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Call |
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*Included airfare from New York is a current estimate. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit.
Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window.
To upgrade to a higher Category, add the following amount per person:
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Cat. |
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Deck |
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STATEROOM |
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Price |
D |
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Piano |
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Window |
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Call |
C |
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Cello |
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French Balcony |
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Call |
B |
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Cello |
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French Balcony |
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Call |
A |
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Violin |
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French Balcony |
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Call |
A+ |
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Violin |
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French Balcony |
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Call |
S |
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Violin |
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French Balcony |
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Call |
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Adventure Cruises in the Marquesas Islands
Aboard the Aranui 3
The Aranui is a mixed passenger/cargo vessel that operates between Tahiti and the Marquesas.
http://www.aranui.com/download/aranui-english.pdf
She offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations for about two hundred passengers. Passengers will be able to sunbathe on deck, swim in the pool, or enjoy exotic tropical drinks while the Aranui wens her way among the islands of the Marquesas.
The Aranui III was built in Romania as a freighter and passenger vessel. Because of the number of passengers the vessel can carry, she was reclassifed as a passenger vessel. Thus, meeting the strict requirements of international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations and many safety features including life boats and lifte rafts and fire safety systems.
The vessel is French registry, and crewed primarily by Marquesans. They are extremely skillfull and very hospitable. It is often their custom to give an impromptu concert in the evenings, both for their own and our passengers pleasure.
The ship features a small boutique where various sundries, clothing and souvenirs are available. There are washing machines and dryers aboard, but dry cleaning is not available. There is also 2 bars and video room, which has a television, VCR and a small collection of videotapes. She also has a swimming pool and sunbathing space.
The electrical current in the cabins is 220 volt 50 cycle AC, using French-style plugs. If you have any small appliances, please make sure you have voltage converters and plug adapters needed to use the ship's standard power. The vessel accepts traveler's checks and credit cards for on-board purchases. We regret that we cannot honor personal checks. Lock boxes are available on board for passenger convenience. However, we do not accept custody or responsibility for passenger valuables or money.
Accommodations classes are Suites, Deluxe, Standard and C Class.
The vessel operates under the French flag, and her crew are all Polynesian, primarily Marquesans.
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure from dock in Papeete, Tahiti at 11:00 am
Day 2 Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands
Day 3 At sea
Day 4 Ua Pou (Hakahau-Hakahetau), Marquesas
Day 5 Nuku Hiva (Taiohae-Taipivai)
Day 6 Hiva Oa (Atuona)
Day 7 Fatu Hiva (Omoa-Hanavave)
Day 8 Hiva Oa (Puamau-Hanaiapa)
Day 9 Tahuata (Vaitahu-Hapatoni)
Day 10 Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu)
Day 11 Nuku Hiva (Hatiheu-Aakapa-Anaho)
Day 12 Nuku Hiva (Taiohae), Ua Pou (Hakahau)
Day 13 At Sea
Day 14 Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands
Day 15 Arrival back in Papeete at around 9:30 am |