Paris and Grand European Waterways - 31 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.
East meets West in one grand odyssey from Paris to Bucharest
Extend our Paris & the Heart of Europe cruise with Eastern Europe Explorer and see the best of both worlds. Visit nine countries and six capitals, including Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest; countless picture-postcard towns such as Miltenberg, Bamberg, and Rothenburg—to name only a few; and hundreds of fascinating sights in between.
After two nights in glorious Paris, you'll set sail along four of Europe's great rivers: the vineyard-rich Moselle, the romantic Rhine, the peaceful Main, and the enchanting Danube. Celtic fortifications, Medieval towns, Roman ruins, and majestic cities are plentiful throughout this grand odyssey. Traipse through the Bavarian Forest in a horse-drawn carriage. Taste local wines along the vineyard-rich Moselle; hear a magnificent pipe organ recital in Passau; have a home-hosted lunch with a family in Croatia; and then cruise along the Black Sea.
For 31 wonderful days, immerse yourself in this allencompassing adventure.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who consider themselves students of the world will find countless experiences to add to their understanding and appreciation of the diverse and varied cultures, history, and people of Europe.
Paris to Bucharest
- Days 1–2 - Paris
- Day 3 - Paris, transfer to Trier (embark)
- Day 4 - Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach
- Day 5 - Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
- Day 6 - Frankfurt
- Day 7 - Miltenberg
- Day 8 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
- Day 9 - Bamberg
- Day 10 - Nuremberg
- Day 11 - Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal
- Day 12 - Regensburg
- Day 13 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau
- Day 14 - Passau
- Day 15 - Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
- Days 16–18 - Vienna
- Day 19 - Bratislava
- Day 20 - Budapest
- Day 21 - Budapest, cruising the Danube
- Day 22 - Vukovar (Osijek)
- Day 23 - Belgrade
- Day 24 - Kostolac (Viminacium)
- Day 25 - Cruising the scenic Iron Gates, Vidin
- Day 26 - Vidin (Belogradchik)
- Day 27- Rousse
- Day 28 - Rousse (Varna and a Black Sea cruise)
- Day 29 - Giurgiu (disembark), transfer to Bucharest
- Day 30 - Bucharest
- Day 31 - Bucharest, transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
March 24, May 15, July 6
Bucharest to Paris
- 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 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
- Day 20 - Regensburg
- Day 21 - Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
- Day 22 - Nuremberg
- Day 23 - Bamberg
- Day 24 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
- Day 25 - Miltenberg
- Day 26 - Frankfurt, Rüdesheim
- Day 27 - Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine, Koblenz
- Day 28 - Traben-Trarbach, Bernkastel
- Day 29 - Trier (disembark), transfer to Paris
- Day 30 - Paris
- Day 31 - Paris, transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
April 19, June 10, August 1
| Departure Dates | Total Per Person Twin Share | Single Supplement Option† |
| 24 Mar | $9,872 | $5,825 |
| 19 Apr* | $11,172 | $5,825 |
| 15 May | $11,972 | $5,825 |
| 10 Jun* | $11,823 | $5,825 |
| 06 Jul | $11,372 | $5,825 |
| 01 Aug* | $11,372 | $5,825 |
Prices in Australian Dollars Only
* On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest to Paris. - 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$4,378 |
Package Includes:
- 26-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the lovely River Princess
- 2 nights at the deluxe Radisson Blu Bucharest (or similar) with breakfast
- 2 nights at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel (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 the cruise
- 24 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
- 3 Signature lectures
- 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
