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The Stone Bridge, Regensburg<br />
Day 4 — Wurzburg & Rothenburg. After breakfast arrive in historic Wurzburg,<br />
the wine capital of Franconia. Tour the city including the magnificent<br />
Residential Palace set in equally stunning parkland.<br />
Also, see the old town with its impressive collection<br />
Frankfurt<br />
Mainz<br />
of churches. After lunch on board depart for an<br />
• • Wurzburg<br />
Mannheim• ••<br />
•<br />
Wertheim<br />
excursion to Rothenburg, a remarkable well<br />
Heidelberg• Miltenberg<br />
Rothenburg<br />
preserved medieval town in a truly splendid<br />
position, high above the River T<strong>au</strong>ber. Later rejoin<br />
the vessel and sail.<br />
Day 5 — Bamberg. Arrive in Bamberg in the<br />
morning and enjoy a tour of one of Germany’s loveliest cities. Its relative<br />
geographical location, some 40 miles north of Nuremberg was a key factor in<br />
preserving its magnificent architectural heritage from the ravages of war. Every<br />
single European style from the Romanesque onwards, has left its mark on<br />
Bamberg, each bequeathing at least one major building.<br />
Day 6 — Nuremberg. Explore Nuremberg, the capital of Franconia on a guided<br />
tour of the old city within the vast walls. See Zeppelin Field and the site of the<br />
Nuremberg Trials, the Palace of Justice. Afternoon at leisure,<br />
those interested in the history of WWII may care to<br />
visit the Documentation Centre Museum.<br />
Day 7 — Kelheim & Regensburg. After a morning<br />
tour of Kelheim including Liberation Hall, sail<br />
through the Danube Gorge on small local boats and<br />
view the dramatic 400ft cliffs. After lunch drive to<br />
Regensburg to explore this fascinating and<br />
be<strong>au</strong>tiful medieval city. See the magnificent,<br />
twin-spired cathedral Dom St Peter, the<br />
treasury and the tower houses. Rejoin the<br />
<strong>MS</strong> <strong>Johann</strong> <strong>Str<strong>au</strong>ss</strong> which will have<br />
re-positioned to Regensburg. Sail in the late<br />
evening.<br />
•<br />
GERMANY<br />
•<br />
Rhine<br />
Main<br />
Main-Danube<br />
Day 8 — Pass<strong>au</strong>. Walking tour of the ancient fairytale Bavarian city of Pass<strong>au</strong>,<br />
the meeting point of the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers. See the old town and<br />
cathedral that houses the largest pipe organ in the world. After a short organ<br />
recital return to the vessel for lunch. Afternoon free in Pass<strong>au</strong>. Sail in the late<br />
afternoon.<br />
Day 9 — Melk & the Wach<strong>au</strong> Valley to Vienna. Visit the be<strong>au</strong>tiful Baroque<br />
abbey situated on a cliff, high above the Danube at Melk. Relax and enjoy the<br />
enchanting scenery as we cruise during lunch on our way to Vienna, arriving in<br />
the early evening. Moor overnight in Vienna.<br />
Day 10 — Vienna. A morning excursion will include the Hofburg Palace (outside<br />
only), St Stephen’s Cathedral and a drive around the famous Ringstrasse.<br />
Optional afternoon excursion to the summer palace of Schonbrunn.<br />
Day 11 — Bratislava. Arrive this morning in the capital of Slovakia. Formerly<br />
known as Pressburg this historic city is dominated by an enormous 9th century<br />
fortress. On a guided excursion see the old quarter, the ornate Baroque Palace<br />
and the ancient city gates.<br />
•Bamberg Nuremberg<br />
• Kelheim<br />
• Regensberg<br />
Pass<strong>au</strong>• CZECH<br />
REPUBLIC<br />
Melk<br />
• Bratislava<br />
• •<br />
Vienna<br />
Esztergom•<br />
• Budapest<br />
HUNGARY<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
DanubeDANUBE<br />
BEND<br />
WACHAU VALLEY<br />
AUS TRIA<br />
Danube<br />
Day 12 — Esztergom & Budapest. Reach<br />
Esztergom, Hungary’s second city at breakfast time.<br />
You have the choice of an optional morning<br />
excursion to Visegrad or staying on board as we<br />
navigate the famous Danube Bend. Arrive in<br />
Budapest at lunch time. On our afternoon tour, visit<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion for marvellous views of the<br />
city, see the Mathias Church, which for centuries witnessed the coronations of<br />
the Kings of Hungary. Moor overnight in Budapest.<br />
Day 13 — Budapest to London. Disembark after breakfast and return to<br />
London by scheduled flight.<br />
PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy Tour Code: RCJSTHREE<br />
19th April 12th July*<br />
DOUBLE SOLE DOUBLE SOLE<br />
CAT DECK CABIN DESCRIPTION OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY<br />
D Polka Forward £2395 £3195 £2495 £3295<br />
C Polka Mid-ship £2595 £3395 £2695 £3495<br />
BF Opera French balcony forward £2895 £3695 £2995 £3795<br />
B Opera French balcony £3095 £3895 £3195 £3995<br />
A Waltz French balcony £3295 £4095 £3395 £4195<br />
Price includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, 12 nights aboard the <strong>MS</strong> <strong>Johann</strong><br />
<strong>Str<strong>au</strong>ss</strong> on full board, house wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, shore excursions,<br />
guest speaker, services of a cruise director, tour manager, transfers, port taxes, airport<br />
taxes, gratuities to crew and whilst on shore excursions.<br />
Not included: Travel insurance, optional excursions to the Palace of Schonbrunn and<br />
Visegrad.<br />
NB. Ports subject to change. Water levels may affect itinerary.<br />
* This departure operates in the reverse direction.<br />
VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS<br />
— Opportunity to travel along<br />
mainland Europe's three greatest<br />
rivers<br />
— Picturesque and romantic<br />
Heidelberg<br />
— Historic Wurzburg, wine capital of Franconia<br />
— Nuremberg's fascinating history<br />
Medieval Rothenburg<br />
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