7-Night Danube River Cruise from Gate 1 Travel. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Voucher/Person).
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Central Europe cruise along Danube River visits Germany, Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia, and includes guided city tours at each stop
What You Get
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or purchase a second voucher to travel solo.
- This deal does not include airfare, but may be purchased through Gate 1 Travel at the time of redemption by calling (800) 682-3333.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: $190 per person river port charges not included and paid directly to Gate 1 at booking.
Know Before You Go
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Hungarian (Hungary), German (Germany and Austria), and Slovak (Slovakia)
- Currency: , forint (Hungary), euro (Germany, Austria, Slovakia)
- Buy one voucher per person.
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River Cruise Through Central Europe
Hop aboard one of three cruise ships and glide along Danube River on your way to four Central European countries. At each stop, you’ll embark on guided tours that’ll take you to historic sites such as Germany’s ancient medieval city of Regensburg and Austria’s bustling Ringstrasse boulevard, where you’ll spot Baroque palaces, parks, and monuments. This cruise from Gate 1 Travel travel includes:
Cruise (7 nights)
- 7 nights of outside cabin E accommodations aboard the deluxe MS Monarch Empress, first-class MS Monarch Princess, or MS Monarch Baroness
Attractions & Meals
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
- Unlimited wine and beer with dinners
- Early riser breakfast in addition to buffet breakfast
- Late night snack
- Cruise porterage
- Shore excursions per itinerary
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring during excursions
- Daily entertainment including an on-board musician
- Cruise Director & Activities Director throughout
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral: This Gothic cathedral towers over the bustling thoroughfare of Stephansplatz.
- Cruise the Ringstrasse, a boulevard that encircles the city, passing the Empress Maria Theresa Monument along the way.
Optional Tours & Upgrades
- Guided Schönbrunn Palace tour ($49/person). This tour will run on day 6 of the cruise departing from Budapest, and day 5 of the cruise departing from Vilshofen.
- Classical Viennese concert featuring the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss ($62/person). This event will run on day 5 of both cruises departing from Budapest and Vilshofen.
- Full-day tour of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for the film Sound of Music ($105/person). This event will run on day 7 of the cruise departing from Budapest, and day 4 of the cruise departing from Vilshofen.
Itinerary at a Glance (Departing from Budapest, Hungary)
- Day 1: Travel to Budapest, Hungary.
- Day 2: Board the ship, then enjoy a welcome dinner.
- Day 3: Embark on a Budapest city tour, where you’ll see landmarks such as Parliament and Matthias Church, then explore on your own until it’s time to set sail to Bratislava, Slovakia.
- Day 4: Walk along cobblestone streets and see St. Martin’s Cathedral during a tour of Bratislava, then explore on your own until it’s time to set sail to Vienna, Austria.
- Day 5: Take a drive along Ringstrasse, Vienna’s famed main boulevard, then see Hofburg Palace and view St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
- Day 6: Arrive in Melk, Austria and embark on a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey in the afternoon.
- Day 7: Cruise into Linz, Austria and enjoy a day at leisure before setting sail for Passau, Germany.
- Day 8: Spend the morning docked at Passau, then depart by coach for a tour of Regensburg, a well-preserved medieval city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Day 9: Depart Germany and make your way back home.
Itinerary at a Glance (Departing from Vilshofen, Germany)
- Day 1: Travel to Vilshofen, Germany.
- Day 2: Board the ship, then enjoy a welcome dinner.
- Day 3: Spend the morning docked at Passau, then depart by coach for a tour of Regensburg, a well-preserved medieval city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Day 4: Cruise into Linz, Austria and enjoy a day at leisure before setting sail for Melk, Austria.
- Day 5: Embark on a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey in the morning before returning to the ship and sailing toward Vienna, Austria.
- Day 6: Take a drive along Ringstrasse, Vienna’s famed main boulevard, then see Hofburg Palace and view St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
- Day 7: Sail into Bratislava, Slovakia and embark on a city tour, where you’ll walk along cobblestone streets and see St. Martin’s Cathedral before heading to Budapest, Hungary.
- Day 8: Embark on a Budapest city tour, where you’ll see landmarks such as Parliament and Matthias Church, then explore on your own.
- Day 9: Depart Hungary and make your way back home.
How to Book
1. Choose departure city and dates from drop-down menus or “See Options” button.
2. Complete your order; a confirmation email is sent after your order processes.
3. Book your trip: Go to your account to view your voucher for Gate 1 Travel contact and redemption instructions. Book by 10/3/17.
Each person must buy a voucher; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Solo travelers require the purchase of two vouchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal does not include airfare, but may be purchased through Gate 1 Travel at the time of redemption.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the voucher and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a voucher, and can they stay in my room? All travelers, including children, must have a voucher code in order to travel. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.
Amenities
- Restaurant and bar lounge
- 24/7 coffee and tea station
- Aft lounge
- Sundeck
- In-house musician
- Complimentary WiFi in public areas
- Fitness center
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Oct 3, 2017. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 10/3/17 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- 91-day cancellation required or fee of $300; 31-day cancellation required or fee of 50% voucher price; 2-day or fee up to 90% voucher price; 1-day or fee up to voucher price
- Airfare purchased through Gate 1 is nonrefundable after booking
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Must be 18 or older to check in, 8 or older to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Gate 1 Travel at (800) 682-3333 to confirm
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S
- Check the State Department’s website for entry/exit requirements
- Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters
- $190 per person river port charges not included and paid directly to Gate 1 at booking
- Solo travelers require the purchase of two vouchers
- This deal does not include airfare, but may be purchased through Gate 1 Travel at the time of redemption by calling (800) 682-3333
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