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Enjoy classical music performances in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, as well as a
first-class music program on board. This journey takes you through 4
countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Germany) and you admire the
most magnificent, fascinatingly varied scenery (ranging from the loop of
the Danube at Schlengen, the picturesque Wachau region, home of many a
legend, and to the charming Knee of the Danube at Esztergom). A cruise
full of outstanding music program, art and history. This cruise is a
must for lovers of classical music. Members of noted ensembles will
enchant you with works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt,
Dvorak and Brahms.
Day 1 PASSAU, Germany
Independent arrival at
Passau.
Let us know if you wish to book airport transfer from Munich airport or
railway station to the ship. Embarkation
in Passau starts at 4 p.m. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and welcome dinner
followed by a musical performance on board after. The welcome concert
today features Haydn's Violin Concert 2, Schubert's String Trio and
Beethoven Romance in F major.We sail toward Linz.
Austria at 9 p.m.
Day 2 LINZ
Arrival at Linz, Austria's second
largest city an old trading town and birthplace of
Anton Buckner. The city was also frequented by Mozart who eternalized
the city in musical world by his Linz Symphony. This morning we offer a full day excursion to the city
of Mozart,
Salzburg with visit to the Mozart House and lunch as well as an
exclusive concert for our group at the Residence Place. Today's concert
will feature Mozart's string Quintet no 4, Violin Concerto no1 and the
Overture to the Marrige of Figaro. Return and join
the ship again in Linz. Dinner, then sailing to the next ports of call:
Emmersdorf.
Day 3. EMMERSDORF - DURNSTEIN
Morning arrival at
Emmersdorf in the charming Wachau Valley region a World Heritage site.
Today we have a guided visit of Melk Abbey, a
Benedictie Abbey dating back to 1089, a UNESCO World Heritage building
overlooking the
Danube river and the town below. We will also attend a concert at the
Abbey's famous St. Koloman Hall (Mozart Divertimento in Fmajor, Clarinet
Quintet in A major) after which we return to the ship for lunch.
Later join
an optional excursion at a nearby town of Durnstein famous for its castle
ruins where the English king, Richard the Lionhearted was held in captivity
after his return from the Holy Land. During this walking tour you will
have the possibility to try some of the local Danube Valley wines. Dinner
on board, then continue cruising towards Vienna.
Day 4. VIENNA
Arrival Vienna, the city of music and joie de vivre whose specialties of Sachertorte and
Heurigen dinners are just as famous as St. Stephen's Cathedral and the
Imperial Palace. You can see Vienna's most important sights on the
morning city tour followed by a concert at one of the city's palaces, or
explore this historic city on your own. In the afternoon we offer an
optional tour to visit the sumptious Scoennbrunn palace, the summer residence of the
emperors, After dinner you could attend an optional performance at the
Vienna State Opera or at Vienna Volksoper, Subject to availability at the
time of booking. This evening's optional music choice will also features
attending the classical music concert “Sound of Vienna”, where the “Alt
Wien” Salon Orchestra will surprise and entertain you with lively Viennese
classics
Day 5. Vienna
This morning free time in Vienna
to discover the imperial city on your own. Do not forget to visit
one of the historic cafe houses for people watching and to try one of the
famous pastries or strudels of Vienna. You can also join a
guided tour of the Belvedere Palace a stunning Baroque building, former
residence of the Princes of Savoy. Today the palace is a renowned art
museum with the largest collection of Gustav Klimt's painting. Return to
the ship for lunch. Dinner on baord followed by a private concert on
board. A quartet from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will perform
pieces from Mozart (Divertimento in D major) and Schubert(String
Quartet no 10). Later tonight, your cruise ship departs Vienna and
continues along the Danube River towards Bratislava, capital of Slovakia.
Day 6. BRATISLAVA
Arrival in the 2000 year old city of Bratislava at 8 a.m. It
used to be the capital of Hungary during the middle ages, now it is the
capital city of Slovakia. The morning sightseeing tour will cover the
city's major sights, including breathtaking views from Bratislava's
13th-century castle over the countryside where the 3 countries Austria,
Hungary and Slovakia meet. The city tour includes a concert as well at the Moyzes Hall
by the Slovak Quartet featuring Beethoven's String Quartet no 5 and
Dvorak's String Quartet no12. Tonight we have the Captain's Gala Dinner on board.
Day 7. BUDAPEST
In the morning join our city tour of
the Buda part of the twin city Buda-Pest, called the Paris of the
East, or you can look around Budapest on your own. With its cobbled
streets and medieval architecture, Buda is the older and more historic
part, while Pest, with its wide avenues and impressive 19th-century public
buildings, is the administrative and commercial center. East meets West in
this fascinating city, which has an amazing variety of shops and
restaurants. In the afternoon we attend a concert at the Duna Palace
followed by a sightseeing tour of the Pest side of the city. The concert
program includes Liszt's Hungarian Rhpasody and Two Concerts Etudes as
well as Brahms Hungarian Dances no 6, and Mozart's PIano Sonata in F
major. Dinner on
board, then in the evening enjoy an optional opera
performance at the Budapest State Opera House. (subject to availability at
the time of you booking the cruise).
Day 8. BUDAPEST
Breakfast and
disembarkation or stay longer at one of
Budapest's renowned
hot springs spas. or continue on an other cruise to the
southern part of the Danube river.
Price Per Person In Euro:
Music Cruise includes:
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7 night cruise on 5 star ship all cabinsare
large and
outside. Cabins with large windows, French balconies or walk out
balconies
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Specially selected music program ashore and on board
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Introductory onboard talks on the composers
and theirs works by the renowned British author and fourtime
Emmy
winner Hr. Humprey Burton
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Shore excursions in Celebration of the Great Masters
to Salzburg, Melk Abbey, Vienna, Bratislava, Pest
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Wireless
Audio-Guide for all excursions
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Quality red & white wines
from Europe's great wine regions are free-flowing with dinners
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Complimentary
bicycles for those interested
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Superb dining with all meals included
(buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee & tea, dinner and
midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which
accommodates all guests in one seating
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24 hour coffee, tea and hot
chocolate station
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Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and
Captains Gala Dinner,
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English language on board in a non-smoking
environment (smoking allowed only on the Sun Deck)
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Services of
an experienced cruise director throughout the cruise
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All port taxes included
Not included:
Optional opera performances in the opera houses of
Vienna (State Opera or Volksoper) and Budapest
Tips, cancellation
insurance, transfers
Personal expenses
Optional tours:
Arrival and departure Transfers:
BUDAPEST
(HU)
Airport to Port Euro 43
Budapest City Center to Port Euro
19
Train Station to Port Euro 24
PASSAU (D)
Passau Train
station to Port Euro 21
Airport Munich to Passau Port Euro 61
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