Grand European Serenade - 27 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.
West meets East on one grand exploration
Combine European Serenade and Eastern Europe Explorer into one grand journey where you’ll visit nine countries and experience the best of Western and Eastern Europe.
Sail the romantic Rhine, the meandering Main, and the enchanting Danube from lively Amsterdam to Romania for more than 2,200 miles. All along the way, as you sail through the heart of Europe, enjoy the natural beauty of vineyard-rich landscapes, picture-perfect towns, and Medieval cities, combined with the surprising flavors of Eastern Europe. Marvel at the plethora of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Cologne Cathedral, Bamberg's and Regensburg's Old Towns, Budapest's Castle Hill district, the upper middle Rhine Valley with its many castles, and the wonderfully scenic Wachau Valley.
This perfectly paced trip truly is a voyage and value of a lifetime, and provides you with an up close and personal view of the sweeping history from Amsterdam to Bucharest.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those yearning for a life-enhancing cultural immersion experience that takes you from the colorful canals of Amsterdam to the re-emerging cities of Eastern Europe.
Amsterdam to Bucharest
- Days 1–2 - Amsterdam (embark)
- Day 3 - Cologne
- Day 4 - Boppard, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
- Day 5 - Frankfurt
- Day 6 - Miltenberg
- Day 7 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
- Day 8 - Bamberg
- Day 9 - Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal
- Day 10 - Regensburg
- Day 11 - Linz
- Day 12 - Cruising the scenic Wachau Valley, Vienna
- Days 13–14 - Vienna
- Day 15 - Bratislava
- Day 16 - Budapest
- Day 17 - Budapest, cruising the Danube
- Day 18 - Vukovar (Osijek)
- Day 19 - Belgrade
- Day 20 - Kostolac (Viminacium)
- Day 21 - Cruising the scenic Iron Gates, Vidin
- Day 22 - Vidin (Belogradchik)
- Day 23 - Rousse
- Day 24 - Rousse (Varna and a Black Sea cruise)
- Day 25 - Giurgiu (disembark), transfer to Bucharest
- Day 26 - Bucharest
- Day 27 - Bucharest, transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
May 3, June 20, August 7, September 17, 24
Bucharest to Amsterdam
- 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)
- Days 11–12 - Budapest
- Day 13 - Bratislava
- Days 14–15 - Vienna
- Day 16 - Vienna, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
- Day 17 - Linz
- Day 18 - Regensburg
- Day 19 - Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
- Day 20 - Bamberg
- Day 21 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
- Day 22 - Miltenberg
- Day 23 - Frankfurt
- Day 24 - Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine, Boppard
- Day 25 - Cologne
- Day 26 - Amsterdam
- Day 27 - Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
May 25, June 7, July 12, August 29, October 16
| Departure Dates | Total Per Person Twin Share | Single Supplement Option† |
| 03 May | $11,462 | $5,575 |
| 25 May* | $11,487 | $5,575 |
| 07 Jun* | $11,487 | $5,575 |
| 20 Jun | $11,487 | $5,575 |
| 12 Jul* | $10,912 | $5,575 |
| 07 Aug | $10,912 | $5,575 |
| 29 Aug* | $11,487 | $5,575 |
| 17 Sep | $12,062 | $5,575 |
| 24 Sep | $11,862 | $5,575 |
| 16 Oct* | $11,412 | $5,575 |
Prices in Australian Dollars Only
* On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest to Amsterdam. - 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$599 |
| Category 3 | A$1,199 |
| Category 2 | A$1,850 |
| Category 1 | A$2,499 |
| Suite | A$4,299 |
Package Includes:
- 24-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Countess or the luxurious River Duchess
- 2 nights at the deluxe Radisson 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
- 20 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Use of bicycles during your cruise
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- 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
