Tour Features • 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Prague including daily Buffet Breakfast • Transfer from the Hotel in Prague to the Ship in Nuremberg • 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies • Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations • Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms • Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise • Unlimited Quantity Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner onboard the Ship • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner • Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary • Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and afternoon & evening Piano Music • Use of Bicycles to explore on your own • Services of Professional Cruise Director • All English Language onboard in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) • All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise, Land & Air package • All local Taxes

Day   Destination   Activities 1     Overnight flight to Praguq 2   Prague   Transfers to hotel 3   Prague   City tour 4   Prague   Optional tours available 5   Prague   Transfers to Karlovy Vary   Karlovy Vary   Free Time   Nuremberg   Embarkation     Welcome Cocktail & Dinner 6   Nuremberg   City tour     Cruise Main-Danube Canal     Lecture on Canal project 7   Regensburg   Walking tour     Evening music performance 8   Passau   Walking tour   Salzburg   Optional Salzburg excursion   Linz   Free evening 9   Melk   Benedictine Abbey tour     Wachau Valley Cruise   Vienna   Optional evening concert 10   Vienna   City tour 11   Budapest   City tour     Farewell Dinner     Gypsy Music 12   Budapest   Disembark

Day   Destination   Activities 7   Regensburg   Evening music performance 8   Passau   Walking tour   Salzburg   Optional Salzburg excursion   Linz   Free evening 9   Melk   Benedictine Abbey tour     Wachau Valley Cruise   Vienna   Optional evening concert 10   Vienna   City tour 11   Budapest   City tour     Farewell Dinner     Gypsy Music 12   Budapest   Disembark

Day 1 Depart USA Board your overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic. Day 2 Arrive In Prague, Czech Republic Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to start exploring this beautiful city. Day 3 Prague Your morning's sightseeing tour reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities. Visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard, St. Vitus and then walk over the Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square. The evening is free to mingle with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for souvenirs or enjoy one of the many charming cafes or restaurants in Prague. (B) Day 4 Prague Spend a day at your leisure to relax and stroll through a museum or gallery, wander along the banks of the Vlatava River, relax at an outdoor restaurant or shop for local handicrafts and art work. This afternoon, participate in an optional tour to Terezin, the infamous Nazi WWII concentration camp, now serving as a memorial to those who perished. (B) Day 5 Prague - Karlovy Vary - Embarkation - Nuremberg, Germany Depart from Prague after breakfast. Enjoy a short stop in Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Carlsbad, which is famous for its Bohemian Spas. After lunch, drive through the pastoral countryside to Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia. Tonight, gather onboard for a Gala Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (B,D) Day 6 Nuremberg - Crossing The Continental Divide - Dietfurt Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegantly impressive walls. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. At lunchtime, rejoin the ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level before descending through stair-step locks to the charming Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B,L,D) Day 7 Regensburg This morning's scenic cruising takes you through the final stretch of the Main-Danube Canal to arrive in magnificent Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. A guided tour will show you the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria - gates to an ancient Roman fort which was built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. The rest of the afternoon is free for exploring, or to join the optional excursion to beautiful Weltenburg Abbey in the Danube Gorge. In the evening enjoy a musical performance onboard. (B,L,D) Day 8 Passau - Linz, Austria After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the Inn and Ilz Rivers join the Danube. Your city tour takes you on an exploration of this fairy tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. Or, substitute the city tour with the optional excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the location of the Sound of Music. During your walking tour see Mozart's birthplace. For those staying onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz. After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria's third largest city and a major river port. (B,L,D) Day 9 Melk - Vienna Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. Your guided tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise the romantic Wachau Valley. Arrive in Vienna, the "City of Music" before dinner. Explore the magnificent Austrian capital on your own, or participate in the optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D) Day 10 Vienna See the Imperial Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral on your guided tour. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to shop, explore or visit one of the cities many museums or palaces. Perhaps, join an optional tour to the Imperial Schonbrunn Palace. Enjoy dinner as you continue your journey pass Slovakia and cruise overnight to Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. (B,L,D) Day 11 Budapest, Hungary This morning's guided city tour includes Buda and Pest. From historic Buda Castle you will enjoy a splendid view of the twin cities spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and much more. The remainder of day is at your leisure to explore the city on your own. Say farewell to your newfound friends at tonight's Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D) Day 12 Depart Budapest Your fascinating cruise comes to an end as you transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Dates & Prices for 2010 Now that you have chosen your package, the following chart below shows “Land Only” rates. To add your airfare, go to Book your Package, select "Flight + Land", select your departure date and departure city and you will add our most competitive airfares to your land price. Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  The correct price is available by either booking your reservation online or through our Call Center at 1-800-935-5000. Once we have received your deposit, the price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange.

Dates Ship Name Start City Cruise Cruise+Land Air+Cruise+Land RATES FOR 2010 * *   *     *     *   Aug. 18, 2010 Amadolce Prague   $2,499     $3,189   Sep. 02, 2010 Amalyra Prague   $2,699     $3,389   Sep. 09, 2010 Amacello Prague   $2,699     $3,389   Sep. 16, 2010 Amalyra Prague   $2,699     $3,389   Sep. 23, 2010 Amacello Prague   $2,699     $3,389   Sep. 29, 2010 Amadolce Prague   $2,699     $3,389   Oct. 07, 2010 Amacello Prague   $2,499     $3,189   Oct. 15, 2010 Amadagio Prague   $2,399     $3,089   Oct. 21, 2010 Amacello Prague   $2,299     $2,989   Show rates for further dates? Yes No Oct. 29, 2010 Amadagio Prague   $2,199     $2,889   Nov. 04, 2010 Amacello Prague   $2,099     $2,789   Nov. 10, 2010 Amadolce Prague   $1,999     $2,689   Nov. 18, 2010 Amacello Prague   $1,999     $2,689

 

City 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star

Hotel Elysee Ambassador Intercontinental Prague

Diplomat

Movenpick

Pilvax Astoria Sofitel Atrium

Intercontinental

Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

Conditions for 2010

PORT CHARGES: $133 per person

SINGLE SUPPL. FOR CRUISE: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price

SINGLE SUPPL. FOR LAND: $390 per person

Prices are per person in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom with window. To upgrade to a higher Category, add per person:

CAT.  DECK   STATEROOM   PRICE
D  Piano Deck  Window   $169
C  Cello Deck  French Balcony  $499
B  Cello Deck  French Balcony  $699
A  Violin Deck  French Balcony $799
A+ Violin Deck French Blacony $ 999
S  Violin Deck  French Balcony  $1699

NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are:
Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)

MS AmacelloView Deck Plan

The MS Amacello has redefined European river cruising with innovations that have set new standards in the industry, setting new standards in river cruising and offering a number of features, which no other European river cruise ship can match. The MS Amacello carries 148 passengers in unequaled luxury, comfort and style and is staffed by a highly-trained professional crew, with an ongoing emphasis on personal service. Staterooms: Inside your exquisitely decorated stateroom, you'll find all the amenities of a fine hotel with white-on-white plush bedding, a cozy sitting area, Infotainment System, hair dryer, safe, terry bathrobes, individually controlled air-conditioning and ample closet space. All staterooms and Jr. Suites are outside; over 82% feature large French balconies, which are a true delight when relaxing in your stateroom. Junior Suites: aboard our ship are extra spacious at 255 square feet, featuring a comfortable sitting area with a sofa and two chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies and luxurious, bathrooms with bathtubs and showers.The MS Amacello’s maiden voyage took place on March 8, 2008. Technical Data: Built: 2008 - Built in: Holland - Length: 360 feet - Width: 38 feet - Crew: 41 (European) - Staterooms: 71 - Jr. Suites: 4 - Ship Registry: Built in Switzerland - Home port: Basel

Amenities
State-of-the-art Public Areas. This vessel features an array of amenities specifically designed for comfort, convenience and luxury with The latest high-tech features: Wellness Area: Located in the aft area of the Violin Deck, including a glassed-in fitness room, massage and beauty salon. The ship has an Elevator, which very few river cruise ships feature, reaching four different levels: the Restaurant level (1), the Staterooms on the Cello Deck (2), the Lobby and Panorama Lounge (3) and the Staterooms on the Violin Deck (4). Infotainment Systems: Every stateroom is equipped with monitor, keyboard with Internet access, English language TV stations, a large movie selection and numerous music programs. Our satellite telephone system allows you to call home for a nominal fee. Bicycles: Each ship has plenty of bicycles which can be used to explore the small towns. Most regions offer well-maintained bicycle river side paths.

Dining
Our onboard culinary staff offers sophisticated menus comprised of wonderful soups, fresh produce, high quality choice cut meats, and fresh fish and seafood. Start your day with a lavish gourmet champagne breakfast buffet. Choose from a rich assortment of breads, croissants and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and smoked salmon. Sample the delicious cheeses, cold cuts and local sausages, as well as our daily regional specials. Return from your shore excursion to a delicious lunch with mouth-watering hot or cold appetizers, homemade soups, a selection of great entrees, finish off with a delectable dessert and complimentary cappuccino. In the evening, be our honored guest for an elegant dinner or a traditional theme night with a feast of regional specialties. Enjoy delicious cuisine and complimentary free-flowing wines from the local vintners. A truly memorable dining experience.