Reservations & Information: Call Toll-Free: 1-800-597-2452 • Press 2 Please mention this code when booking: G7-27098 12 days – River Cruise Tour only – from $ 2995 13 days – including international airfare from Richmond – from $ 4205 Additional departure cities are available Grand Circle Cruise Line welcomes OLLI at the University of Richmond, along with several OLLIs around the USA to… Your Itinerary April 23, 2017 Itinerary subject to change. Learn more about hotel ratings on the web at www.gct.com/hotelratings It’s Included DAY DESTINATION/HOTEL ARRIVE DEPART 1 Fly U.S. • Budapest, Hungary Cruise Schedule 2 Budapest Embark ship 3-5 Budapest Bratislava, Slovakia 1am 1pm 11pm 6 Vienna, Austria 6:30am 7 Vienna Durnstein 9pm 2pm 8 Durnstein Melk 12:30pm 10:30am 6pm 9 Linz 2:30am 10 Linz Disembark ship Prague, Czech Republic ParkHotel Praha (Moderate First Class) or similar Land Tour 11-12 Prague ParkHotel Praha (Moderate First Class) or similar 13 Fly Prague • U.S. POST-TRIP OPTION: 5 NIGHTS IN DRESDEN & BERLIN, GERMANY PRE-TRIP OPTION: 3 NIGHTS IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA HUNGARY AUSTRIA Vienna Bratislava DANUBE BEND Budapest Prague (Also Optional Extension) WACHAU VALLEY D a nu b e Durnstein Melk Abbey Linz H H H H H H H H H H H H H L L L L L L L L LI I I I I I I I I I I I I IC C C C C C C C C C C C C C Arrival/ Departure Cruise Route Optional Extension Motor Route Total Cruising Distance 309 miles (498 km) GERMANY POLAND Dresden Krakow Berlin Warsaw OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Old World Prague & the Blue Danube HUNGARY: BUDAPEST • SLOVAKIA: BRATISLAVA • AUSTRIA: VIENNA, KREMS, LINZ • CZECH REPUBLIC: CESKY KRUMLOV, PRAGUE River Cruise Tour featuring our privately owned 140- to 164-passenger ship exclusively for American travelers OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE Budapest, Hungary: 3 nights from $645 Dresden & Berlin, Germany: 5 nights from $995 International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Accommodations for 8 nights aboard a private river ship with wireless Internet access and 3 nights in Parkhotel Praha, Prague or similar 28 meals: Daily breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners—including 2 meals in local restaurants—plus all onboard house beer & wine, as well as soft drinks 8 included tours with personal headsets and 5 exclusive Discovery Series events— Customs of Central Europe discussion • Home-Hosted Visit • Bratislava’s Next Generation discussion • Apfelstrudel baking demonstration • School visit Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated experts are with you (and no more than 47 travelers) every step of the way to provide insider’s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers All port charges: a value of $125 per person Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next Grand Circle trip—an average of $274
Old World Prague & the Blue DanubeHungary: Budapest • slovakia: Bratislava • austria: vienna, krems, linz • CzeCH repuBliC: Cesky krumlov, prague
River Cruise Tour featuring our privately owned 140- to 164-passenger ship exclusively for American travelers
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS MAXIMIZE YOUR VALUE
Budapest, Hungary: 3 nights from $645
Dresden & Berlin, Germany: 5 nights from $995
International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
Accommodations for 8 nights aboard a private river ship with wireless Internet access and 3 nights in Parkhotel Praha, Prague or similar
28 meals: Daily breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners—including 2 meals in local restaurants—plus all onboard house beer & wine, as well as soft drinks
8 included tours with personal headsets and 5 exclusive Discovery Series events—Customs of Central Europe discussion • Home-Hosted Visit • Bratislava’s Next Generation discussion • Apfelstrudel baking demonstration • School visit
Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive:
These dedicated experts are with you (and no more than 47 travelers) every step of the way to provide insider’s knowledge and the perspective that will enrich your experience
Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers
All port charges: a value of $125 per person
Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips
5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next Grand Circle trip—an average of $274
Day 2 Budapest, Hungary • Embark ship You’ll be met at the Budapest airport and assisted you to your private river ship. Relax and settle in before mingling with your Program Directors and fellow travel-ers. If you began your explorations early with our optional Budapest pre-trip exten-sion, you will join the main group today. Dinner tonight is onboard.D— River Ship
Day 3 Budapest After breakfast this morn-ing, set off to tour Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube.” In Buda—the city’s western right bank—view the castle atop Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the palace, lovingly restored since its destruction during World War II. Then cross the Danube and explore Pest, where you’ll see Heroes’ Square.
This afternoon, Budapest is alive with activity, from its market halls and antique galleries to its museums and cafes. You might enjoy a visit to a thermal spa or take in architectural gems like the Parliament Building. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for the Captain’s Welcome Dinner.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 4 Budapest • Optional Hospital in the Rock tour Enjoy the morning at leisure to continue exploring Budapest, or choose to join an optional tour to the fascinating Hospital in the Rock.
Return to the ship for lunch onboard, and enjoy scenic daylight sailing as your ship cruises towards Bratislava. Tonight, learn about a few of the cherished customs of Central Europe, passed down through the generations, during an exclusive Discovery Series discussion.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 5 Bratislava, Slovakia • Home-Hosted Visit Arrive in Bratislava this morning, set-ting off on a walking tour after breakfast of Slovakia’s capital, the famous Danube city with a picturesque setting at the foot of the Little Carpathian Mountains.
Enjoy time on your own in the city before returning to the ship for lunch. This after-noon, get a taste of local life in Bratislava during an exclusive Discovery Series Home-Hosted Visit, joining a local family for coffee and cake.
This evening, partake in an onboard exclusive Discovery Series discussion about Bratislava’s next generation.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 6 Vienna, Austria • Optional Musical Vienna tour Arrive in Vienna early this morning, and set out on an included tour. Your explorations begin on the Ringstrasse, the elegant boulevard that surrounds the city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk past the historic Imperial Palace and the renowned Spanish Riding School.
Return to the ship for lunch and then set your own agenda. This evening, perhaps you’ll experience our Musical
Your ItineraryWhat to expect
Pacing
• 12 days, with 8 nights aboard a private river ship and 1 three-night hotel stay
• Return flights often require departing in early morning hours
• Air travel time will be 9-18 hours and will have at least one connection.
Physical Requirements
• Walk 1-3 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs
• Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
• Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them
• Program Directors reserve the right to modify participation or send travelers home if their limitations impact the group’s experience
Terrain & Transportation
• Diverse terrain and uneven walking surfaces, including steep paths, hills, riverbanks, 25-50 stairs without handrails, and cobblestones
• Travel by 140- to 164-passenger river ship and 49-seat coach
• Changes in water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary
Climate
• Daytime temperatures range from 58-82°F during cruising season
• June-August are the warmest months
• March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly
Vienna optional tour—a special opportu-nity to hear classical Austrian music.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 7 Vienna • Optional Schoenbrunn Palace tour This morning, discover more of Vienna on your own. Or, join an optional tour to the dazzling Schoenbrunn Palace.
As you cruise this afternoon, learn the secrets of Apfelstrudel during an exclusive Discovery Series baking demonstration—and sample the delicious pastry hot from the oven. Then tour the galley to see where your chef creates his sumptuous meals.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 8 Krems • Wachau Valley Discover Krems an der Donau, a large, charming town set at the confluence of the Krems and Danbue rivers, on a morning walk-ing tour. Then, get an introduction to the region’s established wine heritage at Winzer Krems, a famed local producer where you’ll also enjoy a tasting.
Return to the ship for lunch, then cruis-ing along one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube—the Wachau Valley—this afternoon, taking in the stunning land-scape of sculpted hills and medieval towns built along the river that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 9 Linz • Mauthausen Wake up this morning in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria (one of the country’s nine states) set across both banks of the Danube. Disembark after breakfast to discoverer the city, followed by a bit of free time to further explore on your own. This after-noon, visit the Mauthausen concentration camp with a local guide.
Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink and Port Talk, followed by the Captain’s Farewell Dinner.B,L,D— River Ship
Day 10 Linz • Disembark ship • Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic • Prague Disembark this morning in Linz and begin your transfer to Prague. Along the way, you’ll stop in Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.B,L— ParkHotel Praha or similar
Day 11 Prague • Optional Folk Show & Dinner This morning, you’ll enjoy a tour of Prague featuring the Gothic majesty of the city’s Old Town, including the Jewish District, the historic town square, Charles Bridge, and the famed Astronomical Clock. After lunch on your own, you’ll have free time to explore the lovely Czech capital.B— ParkHotel Praha or similar
Day 12 Prague • Farewell Dinner This morning, enjoy an exclusive Discovery Series visit to a local school (when in
session) supported by the Grand Circle Foundation.
The day is then yours in Prague. Experience one of the city’s many muse-ums or cathedrals, further discover its notable Jewish quarter, or visit the mighty Prague Castle.
Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.B,D— ParkHotel Praha or similar
Day 13 Prague • Return to U.S. After breakfast, you will be assisted to the air-port for your flight home. Or begin your post-trip extension in the Highlights of Poland or Dresden & Berlin, Germany.B
Please note: We reserve the right for our Program Directors to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home if their limitations are impacting the group’s experience.
$645 Travel from only $215 per night FREE Single Supplements
It's Included• Accommodations for 3 nights
• Daily breakfasts
• Included tours: Budapest • Hungarian Parliament exterior • Szentendre
• Dedicated services of a local Program Director
• Gratuities for local guides and motor-coach drivers
• All transfers
Featured Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center (First Class) Budapest, Hungary
Located on Blaha Lujza Square in the city center, this First-Class, 235-room hotel is within walking distance of many local cafes and features an on-site restaurant and health club. Your air-conditioned room includes a refrigerator, flat-screen cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.
Please note: Select departures feature similar accommodations.
Extend your discoveries, maximize your value
Day 1 Depart U.S
Day 2 Budapest, Hungary Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and assisted to your hotel by a Grand Circle represen-tative. Join your Program Director and fellow travelers for an orientation walk and Welcome Drink.Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center or similar
Day 3 Budapest • Optional Hungarian Culinary Experience Set out to discover Budapest via public transporta-tion today. You’ll see that many of Budapest’s structures reflect two architec-tural styles—Historicism and Hungarian Art Nouveau. Your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, you might enjoy an optional Hungarian Culinary Experience tour, featuring dinner in a vaulted cellar accompanied by regional wines.B— Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City
Center or similar
Day 4 Budapest This morning, set off for a tour of the Hungarian Parliament Building, where you’ll view the various chambers of the building, including the inside of the impressive Dome Hall. Enjoy the remainder of the day in Budapest, with free time to explore on your own.B— Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City
Center or similar
Day 5 Budapest • Szentendre Join your Program Director for a visit to Szentendre today, where artists have drawn inspiration for almost 200 years. This afternoon, you’ll begin your Old World Prague & the Blue Danube River Cruise Tour.B
To learn more about this extension—including itinerary details, optional tours, accommodations, and more, visit us online at www.gct.com/edr2017.
Day 1 Prague • Dresden, Germany Transfer from Prague to Dresden today—stopping for lunch in Litomerice, Czech Republic. Upon arrival, the evening is yours.L— Westin Bellevue Dresden or similar
Day 2 Dresden Discover the city’s highlights this morning, including its towering Frauenkirche church. Continue exploring on your own this afternoon.B— Westin Bellevue Dresden or similar
Day 3 Dresden • Wittenberg • Berlin Depart for Berlin via Wittenberg, where you’ll enjoy a short orientation walk and time on your own. Upon arrival in Berlin, the rest of the day is at your leisure.B— Andel’s Hotel Berlin or similar
Day 4 Berlin • Optional Potsdam tour with dinner See Berlin’s highlights on an included tour, noticing how its divided history has led to a unique collection of architectural styles. Then explore on your own. Or, join an optional excursion to Potsdam, the former summer palace of Frederick the Great and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.B— Andel’s Hotel Berlin or similar
Day 5 Berlin The day is yours in Berlin to pursue your own interests.B— Andel’s Hotel Berlin or similar
Day 6 Berlin • Return to U.S B
This extension may not be available on all
departures. Additional taxes and fees apply. Ask
your Travel Counselor for details. Dresden & Berlin,
Germany is a pre-trip extension on the reverse
Prague to Budapest itinerary.
Dresden & Berlin, Germany5 nights Post-trip from
$995 Travel from only $179 per night FREE Single Supplements
It's Included• Accommodations for 2 nights in Dresden
and 3 nights in Berlin
• 6 meals: Daily breakfasts and 1 lunch
• Included tours: Pima • Dresden • Wittenberg
• Dedicated services of a local Program Director
• Gratuities for local guides and motor-coach drivers
• All transfers
Featured Hotel
Westin Bellevue Dresden Superior First Class Dresden, Germany
This Superior First-Class hotel stylishly com-bines contemporary and 18th-century architecture with manicured gardens and a scenic locale along the Elbe. It features concierge service, a currency exchange, and hair salon, while each of its 339 rooms offers a telephone, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet, safe, minibar, and a private bath with shower.
Please note: Select departures feature similar accommodations.
Extend your discoveries, maximize your value
To learn more about this extension—including itinerary details, optional tours, accommodations, and more, visit us online at www.gct.com/edr2017.
Old World Prague & the Blue DanubePrices are per person for 12 days River Cruise Tour only (13 days with airfare), based on double occupancy, and included meals and tours as specified in the It’s Included section.
River Cruise Tour Only
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GOVERNMENT TAXES AND FEES The following government taxes and fees are now included in your airfare price. Government and other authority taxes and fees: September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (maximum charge per trip—$5.00 USD one-way, $10.00 USD round trip). A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) of up to $18 per passenger. Federal Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.70 USD applies per passenger, per flight segment (defined as a takeoff and a landing). U.S. or International Departure and Arrival Charges of up to $200 USD may apply depending on itinerary. On select itineraries that include the purchase of a pre- and/or post-trip extension, U.S. or international departure and arrival charges of up to $300 USD may apply. Call for details. Standard Terms & Conditions can be found on the web at www.gct.com/tc.
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$50 off
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Trip name/code: Old World Prague & the Blue Danube/EDRDeparture date: April 23, 2017
Deck: APRIL 23, 2017
A Serenade Deck (Top Deck w/balcony)
$3895
B $3695
C Sonata Deck (Middle Deck w/picture window)
$3595
D $3495
E Cantata Deck (Middle Deck w/picture window)
$3395
F $3245
G Prelude Deck (Lower Deck w/small window)
$3145
H $2995
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M/S Adagio
Deposit: $500 per person. Single Supplement: $595. Single accommodations are limited.
