Prague
Bratislava
Day 01.
Pickupat your
local pickuppoint andenjoya
leisurelydriveontoDover. Depart
Dover toFranceby ferry, onward
to Brussels, Belgiumfor your
overnight stay, and toexplore the
ChristmasMarkets.
Day 2.
After breakfastwe
travel toHeidelburg for our lunch
stop. After lunch travel onto
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber,
Germany for anovernight stay.
Day 3.
Thismorning
after breakfastwe travel into
Nuremburg, Germany to joinyour
river cruisevessel theVikingFreya
Day 4.
Main-DaunbeCanal
SceniccruisingandNuremburg,
Germany. Sail through the
many locks that comprise the
engineeringmarvel of the
MainDanubeCanal. Stretching
106miles fromKelheimon
theDanube toBambergon
theRiverMain, it connects the
BlackSea to theNorthSea. In
Nuremburg, tour themedieval
walledcitywith itshalf timbered
houses anddramaticcastle. See
thePalaceof Justice, siteof the
1946Nuremberg trials. Shop
for handicrafts in thedelightful
Market Square, or takeanoptional
WorldWar II history tour.
Day 5.
Regensburg, Germany.
In thebeautiful preserved
medieval cityof Regensburg,
seeSt. Peter’sChurchwith its
gleamingspires, theOldTown
Hall andOldStoneBridge. In the
afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising
along theDanubeRiver. Or
takeanoptional excursion to
thedramaticDanubeNarrows
through thenarrowest and
steepest sectionof the river.
Day 6.
Passau, Germany. This
elegantGermancityon three
rivers the Inn, IlzandDanube
ishome to the impressive18th
centuryNewBishop’sResidenz.
Stroll the town’sbeautiful old
streets, past traditional patrician
houses. See theOberhaus
Fortress andvisit the impressive
baroqueSt. Stephan’sCathedral.
Day 7.
Sail theDanube
throughAustria’sglorious
WachauValley, aUNESCOWorld
Heritagesite rich inculture, history
andnatural beauty. Explore
900year oldMelkAbbey,with
itsmagnificent frescoes and
library, andpricelessmedieval
manuscripts.
Day 8.
Vienna, Austria. Your
panoramiccity tour takes in the
Ringstrasse, linedwith imposing
palaces andgrand residences. See
magnificentHofburgPalace, St.
Stephen’sCathedral and theState
OperaHouse. Enjoyanoptional
eveningconcert ofMozart and
StraussperformedbyaViennese
orchestra.
Day 9.
Budapest, Hungary.
Enjoyaguidedcity tour, starting
on thecosmopolitanPest side
of thecity. See theelegant
boulevards andmansions,
NationalOperaHouse, Parliament
BuildingandChainBridge. Visit
Heroes’ Square to findoutmore
aboutHungary’shistory. Cross
theDanube to thecastledistrict
of Buda, andexploreMatthias
ChurchandFishermen’sBastion
formagnificent viewsof the
city. In theafternoon, sail the
picturesqueDanubeBend.
Day 10.
Budapest. After
disembarking inBudapest, join
your landcruiser aswe travel to
Bratislava, Slovakia for our lunch
stop. This afternoonwe travel to
Prague for anovernight stay. This
eveningwewill visit Praguecastle
andhaveawalking tour down
to theCharlesBridgeand theold
town.
Day 11.
Thismorningwe
travel toDresden for our lunch
stopandawalkaround the town,
followed this afternoonbyour
drive toCologne, Germany for our
overnight stay, andavisit to the
fabulousChristmasmarkets.
Day 12.
After breakfastwe
travel ontoCalais for our ferry
back toDover, and thenon to
your pickuppoint in the late
evening.
Your Holiday
Itinerary
TOUR
&
CRUISE
Explore all that Europe has to offer
Viking Freya
Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten,
the teambehind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels
offer state-of-the-art engineering, patented design* and
luxury. The Viking Longships provide guests withmore
ways to personalize their trip. Enjoy the indoor-outdoor
Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship, or relax on the
Sun Deck. These “green” ships, featuring energy-efficient
hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden,
were named to honor prominent members of the Norse
pantheon. Each ship carries 190 guests in comfortable,
understated elegance, with hotel-style beds and amenities
like 40” flat-panel Sony® TVs and in-room refrigerators.
What’s included:
✔
5 day coach tour including a hostess service
✔
4 nights 4/5
★
bed and breakfast hotel stays
✔
7 nights full board cruise aboard Viking Freya
✔
Selected local UK pick up points, no flying
✔
Includes all taxes
✔
Each coaching section is aimed to not exceed 3hrs
in one journey
✔
6 guided tours included with the cruise
✔
Speciality selected house wine, beer and soft drinks
with lunch and dinner on board the ship
Visiting:
✔
Brussels
✔
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber
✔
Nuremburg
✔
Regensburg
✔
Passau
✔
Vienna
✔
Budapest
✔
Dresden
✔
Prague
✔
Cologne
Pick Up Points:
Manchester, Birmingham, Heathrow & Dover
Dates
Tour &
Outside
Cabin
Tour&French
Balcony
Cabin
Tour &
Balcony
Cabin
21 Nov 14 £2039
£2539
£3149
05 Dec 14
£1839
£2139
£2749
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