Grand European Explorer - 29 Days
BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before November 30, 2009 to SAVE A$800 per couple (A$400 per person) off twin share cruise only rates.
One grand, all-encompassing voyage from Switzerland to Romania
Sail the legendary Rhine, meandering Main, and enchanting Danube rivers from Switzerland to Romania. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and some of the most majestic capitals of Europe: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest. Discover Renaissance palaces, Baroque, and Rococo architecture, and Roman ruins, and even take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the fairytale Bavarian Forest. Follow pastoral scenes along the Main River and through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal, before traveling the enchanting Danube through the dramatic Iron Gates and towards the Black Sea.
Be amazed by ten countries, three rivers, and countless chances to touch history on this all-encompassing journey.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those with a true sense of adventure will enjoy exploring more than 2,000 miles of sweeping history, great natural beauty, and diverse cultural heritage from Switzerland to Romania.
Basel to Bucharest
- 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, Vienna
- Days 14-16 - Vienna
- Day 17 - Bratislava
- Day 18 - Budapest
- Day 19 - Budapest, cruising the Danube
- Day 20 - Vukovar (Osijek)
- Day 21 - Belgrade
- Day 22 - Kostolac (Viminacium)
- Day 23 - Cruising the scenic Iron Gates, Vidin
- Day 24 - Vidin (Belogradchik)
- Day 25 - Rousse
- Day 26 - Rousse (Varna and a Black Sea cruise)
- Day 27 - Giurgiu (disembark), transfer to Bucharest
- Day 28 - Bucharest
- Day 29 - Bucharest, transfer to the airport
Departure Date:
May 14
Bucharest to Basel
- Days 1-2 - Bucharest
- Day 3 - Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (embark)
- Day 4 - Rousse (Varna and a Black Sea cruise)
- Day 5 - Rousse
- Day 6 - Vidin (Belogradchik)
- Day 7 - Cruising the scenic Iron Gates, Kostolac
- Day 8 - Kostolac (Viminacium), Belgrade
- Day 9 - Belgrade
- Day 10 - Vukovar (Osijek)
- Day 11 - Cruising the Danube, Budapest
- Day 12 - Budapest
- Day 13 - Bratislava
- Days 14-16 - Vienna
- Day 17 - Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley, Melk
- Day 18 - Passau
- Day 19 - Passau, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
- Day 20 - Regensburg
- Days 21–22 - Nuremberg
- Day 23 - Bamberg
- Day 24 - Würzburg
- Day 25 - Miltenberg
- Day 26 - Rüdesheim
- Day 27 - Speyer (Heidelberg)
- Day 28 - Strasbourg
- Day 29 - Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
April 16, October 9
| Departure Dates | Total Per Person Twin Share | Single Supplement Option† |
| 16 Apr* | $11,123 | $5,699 |
| 14 May | $12,423 | $5,699 |
| 9 Oct* | $12,423 | $5,699 |
Prices in Australian Dollars Only
* On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest to Basel. - 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. Total price includes port charges. Please contact us for the latest deals.
To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price:
| Category 4 | A$675 |
| Category 3 | A$1,250 |
| Category 2 | A$1,899 |
| Category 1 | A$2,550 |
| Suite | A$4,375 |
Package Includes:
- 26-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Countess
- 2 nights at the deluxe Raddisson Blu Bucharest (or similar) with breakfast
- 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 during your cruise
- 21 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 during your cruise
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- 3 Signature lectures
- Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
- 3 Captain’s Welcome & 3 Captain’s Farewell Dinners
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
