The Celtic Rovers 2024 Melodies of the Danube & Munich Discovery

With Fr Jim Borstelmann and Sr Mary Mazza

October 1st – 12th, 2024

Melodies of the Danube River

and

Munich City Discovery

A 7 Night Cruise on the AMA Sonata & 3 Nights in Munich, Germany

Group Air*: October 1st – 12th

*cannot be booked until 11 months prior

Oct 1: JFK or Newark Airport to Budapest

Oct 12: Munich to JFK or Newark

River Cruise: October 2nd – 9th

Budapest to Germany

Post Cruise City Stay: October 9th – 12th

Munich Germany

Post Trip: 3 Nights in Munich

Hotel and meals:

4 Star Munich City Center Hotel
Breakfast Daily
Lunch in Regensburg and 1 Dinner in Munich

Sightseeing:

Regensburg City tour by train
Munich City Tour
See Rathaus Glockenspiel
Visit Nymphenburg Palace
Neuschwanstein Castle
Visit to Oberammergau

Transportation:

4 Days with Professional Tour Guide
4 Days Luxury Coach Transportation
Airport Transfers

Package Pricing per person based on level of cabin – Includes Cruise, Land tour in Munich and Airfare from JFK*

*Airfare cannot be booked until 11 months, price may be subject to change

Cabin Type	Code	Per person Sharing
French Balcony & outside 235 sq ft	AB	$8,910.00
French Balcony & outside 210 sq ft	BA	$8,710.00
French Balcony & outside 210 sq ft	BB	$8,510.00
French Balcony – 170 sq ft	C	$7,910.00
Fixed Windows – 160 Sq ft	D	$7,006.50

Rates inclusive of $250 Port charges.

Single cabin rates available upon request

Not included but can be added:

Travel Insurance
Tour Gratuities
Transportation to US airport

View your ship here: AMASonata

Your Luxury River Cruise includes:

Sailing: Budapest to Vilshofen

Spacious Staterooms:

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom
Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
Mini-fridge desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily

An Array of Amenities:

Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
Sun deck whirlpool and walking track
Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
Daily entertainment

Not Included:

Cruise gratuities (estimates E150 pp for ship & E20 for on shore excursions
Additional alcoholic beverages outside of meals

Award-Winning Dining:

All onboard dining in a variety of venues
Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

A World of Exploration:

Immersive tours in every destination
Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
Bike tours and hikes
Special Interest Tours
Knowledgeable guides
Personal headset for easy exploration
Airport transfers in Europe with purchase of air from Cara Group Travel

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Oct, 1st

Depart the USA – JFK/NEWARK

Depart the United States and begin your journey to Budapest.

DAY 2 – Oct, 2nd

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to the port where you board your luxurious river cruise ship.

DAY 3 – Oct, 3rd

BUDAPEST

Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You’ll see Heroes’ Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below.

DAY 4 – Oct, 4th

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city.

DAY 5 – Oct, 5th

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

The “City of Waltzes” offers a wealth of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or discover Vienna by bike. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time to further explore this iconic city.

DAY 6 – Oct, 6th

WEISSENKIRCHEN – GREIN

Take a walking tour of Dürnstein before visiting the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey. For a more culinary-focused experience, join a walking tour in Dürnstein, then enjoy a wine tasting hosted by a local vintner and sample special apricot treats from a local boutique. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. Later in the day, sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein for an exclusive visit to the more than 500-year-old Greinburg Castle, looming regally from above.

DAY 7 – Oct, 7th

LINZ, AUSTRIA

The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. End route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a morning walking tour through the old city center of Linz and by the Mozart House; or go on a bike tour of the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you can also choose to visit charming Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.

DAY 8 – Oct, 8th

PASSAU, GERMANY – VILSHOFEN
Discover the city of Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Alternately, choose between a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus fortress or a guided bike tour along the River Inn. Later, cruise to Vilshofen, where you will be treated to a festive Oktoberfest celebration— an AmaWaterways
exclusive

DAY 9 – Oct, 9th

VILSHOFEN – CRUISE ENDS AND POST CRUISE BEGINS

Today your magical journey on the water ends as you disembark after breakfast in Vilshofen. Your Tour Guide will meet your group at the Cruise terminal and escort you to a private coach. Depart for your post cruise visit to Munich. Visit Regensburg’s UNESCO listed alstadt which survived WWII. Charming buildings and cobblestone streets are sure to delight you as you stroll through the center. After you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Regensburg and once finished we will board our coach again and head south to Munich. Later in the evening after check-in you are free. Dinner is on own tonight.

DAY 10 – Oct, 10th

MUNICH, GERMANY

After breakfast your guide will meet you and your group in the hotel lobby to provide a full-day tour. Along the way see major sights such as Isartor, Viktualienmarkt, Karlsplatz, Nymphenburg, Olympic Stadium and many more. Nymphenburg is a summer residence to the former rulers of Bavaria and one of the most beautifully designed Baroque palaces still in existance. We then will take a stroll through old town so we can see the famous Rathaus Glochenspiel and have some free time for lunch. Dinner is own your own tonight.

DAY 11 – Oct, 11th

MUNICH, GERMANY

Once you meet your guide today you will make your way to the Neushwanstein Castle. One of the most famous castles in the world and the main inspiration behind many fairytales, including the Disney Castle. Continue on and stop to explore the quaint town of Oberammergau, home of the passion play preformed every 10 years by the town. We enjoy a farewell dinner together at a local restaurant.

DAY 12 – Oct, 12th

MUNICH, GERMANY

This morning bid farewell to Munich as you travel to the airport and return home.