Grand European Discovery - 15 Days

PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE NZ$3,200 per couple (NZ$1,600 per person) off cruise rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms. SAVE NZ$1,600 per couple (NZ$800 per person) on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
OR
BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before November 30, 2009 to SAVE NZ$800 per couple (NZ$400 per person) off cruise rates.

Combine the Danube and Rhine Discovery into one Grand European Discovery

Travel along three majestic rivers - the legendary Rhine, the meandering Main, and the enchanting Danube - where you'll be inspired at every turn. You'll touch history in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Austria.

Visit wonderfully preserved towns that offer a glimpse into life as it must have been lived centuries ago in Miltenberg, with its crooked streets and leaning houses, and Strasbourg's Petite France, which is lined with canals. Explore legendary landmarks - the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, the 900-year-old Melk Abbey, and the UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Residenz Palace. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the enchanting Bavarian Forest. And get a taste of culinary diversity while indulging in wiener schnitzel in Austria, sipping fine Rheingau and Franconian wines, and drinking hearty beers from Germany.

Come discover what's grand about Europe on this allencompassing adventure with lots of scenic sailing and leisurely sightseeing.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Connoisseurs of wine, beer, and food will savor the delicious beverages and cuisine native to this great region. Music lovers will treasure a trip to one of Europe's most celebrated musical cities - Vienna. And everyone who has ever thrilled to the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm will be delighted by a carriage ride through the enchanting Bavarian Forest.

Basel to Vienna
  • Day 1 - Basel (embark) 
  • Day 2 - Strasbourg, Speyer 
  • Day 3 - Speyer (Heidelberg), Rüdesheim 
  • Day 4 - Rüdesheim 
  • Day 5 - Miltenberg 
  • Day 6 - Würzburg
  • Day 7 - Bamberg
  • Days 8-9 - Nuremberg
  • Day 10 - Regensburg
  • Day 11 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau
  • Day 12 - Passau
  • Day 13 - Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
  • Day 14 - Vienna
  • Day 15 - Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport

Departure Dates:
May 14, July 29, November 6

Vienna to Basel
  • Day 1 - Vienna (embark)
  • Day 2 - Vienna
  • Day 3 Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley, Melk
  • Day 4 - Passau
  • Day 5 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
  • Day 6 - Regensburg
  • Days 7-8 - Nuremberg
  • Day 9 - Bamberg
  • Day 10 - Würzburg
  • Day 11 - Miltenberg
  • Day 12 - Rüdesheim
  • Day 13 - Speyer (Heidelberg)
  • Day 14 - Strasbourg
  • Day 15 - Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport

Departure Dates:
April 30, July 15, October 23

Departure Dates Price Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option†
30 Apr* NZ$6,799 NZ$3,699
14 May NZ$7,850 NZ$3,699
15 Jul* NZ$7,450 NZ$3,699
29 Jul NZ$7,450 NZ$3,699
23 Oct* NZ$6,550 NZ$3,699
06 Nov NZ$6,299 NZ$3,699

* On these dates cruise operates from Vienna to Basel. Port Charges additional - NZ$318. - Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck.
† Single supplement subject to limited availability. Upgrades as per pricing below, suite upgrade for singles price on application.
- Airfare is not included in these prices. All cruise information and pricing is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. Please contact your local travel agent for the latest deals.

To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price:
Category 4 NZ$425
Category 3 NZ$1,325
Category 2 NZ$1,650
Category 1 NZ$2,225
Suite NZ$3,825
Package Includes:
  • 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Countess
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
  • 12 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
  • Complimentary use of bicycles
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
  • 2 Signature lectures
  • 2 Captain’s Welcome & 2 Captain’s Farewell Dinners
  • An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days