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Wachau Valley
HUNGARYBudapest
Bratislava
SLOVA K I A
Vienna
Melk
AUSTR I A
Prague
Danube River
Passau
GER M A N Y
Dürnstein
Berlin
CZECH R EPUBLIC
Vlta
va R
iver
Dresden
Cruise Itinerary
Air Routing
Land Routing
UNESCOWorld Heritage Site
Visit five countries and up to six UNESCO World Heritage sites on this journey to the cultural centers that inspired classical music’s Great Masters. This unique combination of river and land travel includes three nights in Prague and a five‑night cruise on the legendary Blue Danube from Passau, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary, aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Queen, launching in 2018. This custom‑designed itinerary has been carefully orchestrated to include private classical music performances and a comprehensive schedule of guided excursions featuring magnificent Melk Abbey, the storybook village of Dürnstein, imperial Vienna and medieval Bratislava. Berlin Pre‑Program and Budapest Post‑Program Options are offered.
D e l u x e S m a l l R i v e r S h i p
Melk AbbeyBudapest Parliament
ItinerarySeptember 16 to 25, 2019
Prague, Passau, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Day1 Depart the U.S.
2 Prague, Czech Republic
3 Prague
4 Prague
5 Prague/Passau, Germany/Embark Amadeus Queen
6 Melk, Austria/Dürnstein/Vienna
7 Vienna
8 Vienna/Bratislava, Slovakia
9 Budapest, Hungary
10 Budapest/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. Cruise itinerary is subject to change.
d i s t i n c t i v e t r a v e l f o r o v e r t h r e e d e c a d e s
SYMPHONYON THE BLUE DANUBEFEATURING PRAGUE
In Prague, Czech Republic◆◆ Three nights in the centrally located, deluxe
InterContinental Praha Hotel, with breakfast each morning.
◆◆ Welcome Reception in the hotel.◆◆ Walking tour of Prague’s historic center, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, through the Staré Město (Old Town) and Josefov, the old Jewish Quarter.
◆◆ Private tour of the Estates Theatre with a short, exclusive performance of Mozart compositions.
◆◆ Visit to the magnificent Hradčany Castle complex, including its Gothic-style St. Vitus Cathedral.
◆◆ Specially arranged guided tour of Lobkowicz Palace with a private concert of classical music.
Scenic transfer from Prague to Passau, Germany, and a walking tour of Passau featuring its charming Altstadt (Old Town) and a visit to the 12th‑century St. Stephan’s Cathedral, with lunch.
On board the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Queen
◆◆ Five-night cruise on the legendary Danube River from Passau, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary, with port calls at Melk, Dürnstein and Vienna, Austria; and Bratislava, Slovakia.
◆◆ Deluxe, river-view, air-conditioned Suite or Stateroom, each with a private bathroom.
◆◆ All meals served at single, unassigned seatings—early-risers’ coffee, buffetbreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, four-course dinner and late-evening snack—featuring fine continental cuisine.
◆◆ Complimentary wine and beer are served with lunch and dinner.
◆◆ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.◆◆ Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.◆◆ Two specially arranged classical music
performances on board the ship.◆◆ Tour of the magnificent Benedictine Abbey
of Melk, a Baroque masterpiece. ◆◆ Walking tour of picturesque Dürnstein,
featuring a brief, private organ recital inside Dürnstein Abbey.
◆◆ Cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
◆◆ Panoramic tour of the world-class city of Vienna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a private performance of Mozart and other composers’ music.
◆◆ Guided tour of Bratislava’s medieval Old Town.◆◆ Tour of Budapest, a UNESCO World
Heritage site, highlighted by a visit to the Hungarian State Opera House and a private, specially arranged, brief aria performance.
◆◆ Specially arranged, exclusive Hungarian folklore performance on board.
Enhanced Travel Services◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling abroad if
your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
◆◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, with experienced local guides.
◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
◆◆ Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom aboard ship and on excursions.
◆◆ Optional excursion to Vienna’s UNESCO World Heritage-designated Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens available at additional cost.
◆◆ Hospitality desk in the hotel and aboard ship.◆◆ Experienced Gohagan & Company
Travel Directors at your service.◆◆ Complimentary use of an audio headset
during guided excursions.◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy
for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.
I NC LU DE D F E AT U R E S
GohaGan & Company◆◆◆209 South LaSaLLe Street◆◆◆Suite 500
ChiCago, iLLinoiS 60604-1446◆◆◆(800) 922-3088
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S Y M P H O N Y O N T H E B LU E D A N U B E
The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. Upon receipt of the published Travel Program brochure, you will be given 10 days to reconfirm your reservation, at which time any deposit(s) will become subject to cancellation fees.
Budapest Post-Program Option
Berlin Pre-Program Option
R E S E R V E E A R LY !
Tour No. 027-09/14/19-445
SYMPHONY ON THE BLUE DANUBE
From $3195 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)
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