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Danube River Cruise

Through Austria and Hungary

July 21 - 30, 2019

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Come explore the abundant treasures of Austria and Hungary on this unique cruise that plies the waters of the legendary Danube River. Each day we explore a different port of call with an included shore excursion. Admire the colorful alleys of Bratislava that twist and turn as if in a fairy-tale village. Get out on the Puszta, the true heart and soul of Hungary and enjoy traditional entertainment. Visit Melk Abbey and Hofburg, the winter palace. We even begin with a day trip to Salzburg, home of the "Sound of Music" set. River cruising offers a totally different perspective and one you're certain to love!

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B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Sunday, 21 Jul 2019: Arrival; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your flight at your convenience but arrive no later than 4:00pm. Transfers provided based on arrival flight time. Relax or go exploring before the tour begins at 6:00pm in the lobby of the hotel. Our Welcome Meeting will be followed by dinner to get better acquainted. Overnight Vienna - 2 nights

Monday, 22 Jul 2019: Day Trip to Salzburg (B)
We depart this morning to explore picturesque Salzburg and the idyllic Austrian Lake District. We will visit film locations from the iconic musical The Sound of Music, see Mozart's birthplace and spot landmarks like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter’s Abbey and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart museum, or hit the shops, before we return to Vienna.

Tuesday, 23 Jul 2019: Vienna's House of Music; Board Ship (B,D)
Vienna has long been a musical epicenter. It was here that renowned composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Mahler and Strauss lived, composed and performed. So a trip to the House of Music (Haus der Musik) is a must during our time in the city. This small but fascinating museum showcases the works of Vienna's elite musicians with displays featuring manuscripts and sound bites. Exhibits also explain the evolution of sound and the mechanics behind our ability to hear. Plus, there's an entire floor dedicated to the Vienna Philharmonic where you can even use a virtual wand to conduct the musicians. We'll board the ship in early evening and after settling into our cabins, enjoy a welcome from our crew. Overnight Cruise Ship - 7 nights

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019: Melk Abbey; Tour of Durnstein (B,L,D)
Today, the ship stops at Melk where we will explore the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest Baroque monasteries. This afternoon, the ship will sail through the Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube. This area is dotted with castles, Gothic ruins and picturesque villages. When we arrive in Dürnstein, we'll take a tour of this charming medieval town. We'll return on board at the end of the afternoon and continue cruising toward Bratislava.

Thursday, 25 Jul 2019: Bratislava Tour; Afternoon Cruising (B,L,D)
This morning, we'll tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The Baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares add to the charm of this city. With a local guide, we'll explore the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace, and St. Martin's Cathedral. The afternoon will be spent cruising.

Friday, 26 Jul 2019: Puszta Horse Show; Cruising (B,L,D)
This morning we dock in Kaklocsa, which is dubbed the "paprika capital of the world." Today's excursion takes us to the Puszta, the Great Hungarian Plain to take in a traditional horse show where Hungarian cowboys demonstrate their equestrian skills. UNESCO declared part of the Puszta a World Heritage Site. The afternoon will be spent cruising toward Budapest, reaching it during the night.

Saturday, 27 Jul 2019: Budapest City Tour; Evening Entertainment (B,L,D)
Budapest was once two distinct cities united only in 1873. Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys, and Pest, on the other bank, with its flatter landscape offering a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. Today, we'll enjoy a guided city tour that will include the second largest synagogue in the world, Heroes Square, the Opera, and the magnificent Parliament building. Tonight, we're in for a treat as we enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment.

Sunday, 28 Jul 2019: Esztergom, Birthplace of Hungary's First King; Cruising (B,L,D)
This morning, the ship arrives in Esztergom, Hungary, the first capital of the Kingdom of Hungary dating to the 10th century. The city's cathedral, Esztergom Basilica, is the largest church in Hungary. After free time to explore, we'll resume cruising. Tonight is our gala dinner on board.

Monday, 29 Jul 2019: Vienna City Tour; Schoenbrunn Castle; Hofburg Palace; Farewell Dinner (B,L,D)
Back in Vienna, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the city with visits to both Schoenbrunn Castle and Hofburg Palace. Tonight, we'll celebrate with our Farewell Dinner.

Tuesday, 30 Jul 2019: Disembark from Cruise Ship; Depart for Home (B)
Sadly, our Danube River Cruise has come to a close. Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking around 9:00am. Make your return flight no earlier than 1:00 pm. The WTT Tour Leader will assist in organizing ride-sharing to the airport based on your flight departure time.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
$4,835.00	$6,453.00	ADD $100.00	Trip Full and Closed

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:

Cruise the legendary Danube
Relax in cabins with picture windows
Explore Salzburg, including "Sound of Music" film locations
WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...

Small group no larger than 21
Arrival Airport Transfer
Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT

Lodging

Vienna: Hotel AM Stephansplatz
Ship: CroisiEurope Cruises - MS Symphonie

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the hotel accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily
Welcome Dinner
Meals onboard as listed, including wine and beer

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour with limited selections.

Activity Rating

Is this trip right for you? This trip requires you be able to: 1) walk at least 3-5 miles per day at a pace that will not hold up the group, 2) walk up one flight of stairs without needing to stop or rest, and 3) manage your own luggage and personal belongings throughout the tour without assistance.

In addition to the minimum requirements, the specific activities on this tour require you to be able to board and disembark a small tender boat and are rated as follows:

85% Easy
15% Moderate (walking)

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet these physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

All shared rooms have 2 beds
All shared rooms are non-smoking
No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
Most solo travelers elect to share a room
See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:

Arrival Airport: VIE - Vienna, Austria (Vienna International Airport)
Arrival Date: Sunday, July 21st. Arrive no later than 4:00pm.
Arrival Transfer: Group transfers based on arrival flight time. Details provided in Final Travel Instructions.

Departure Airport: VIE - Vienna, Austria (Vienna International Airport)
Departure Date: Tuesday, July 30th. Depart no earlier than 1:00pm.
Departure Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi. WTT Tour Leader will assist with ride-sharing coordination.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour start date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

The room (standard check-in times apply)
Breakfast the following morning
Transfer from airport to hotel
Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$336.00 Roomshare $580.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.
US Citizens entering European Union countries do not require a VISA. Travelers from Canada and other countries should check their entry requirements with their consulate. VISA requirements are based on your country of residence.
River Cruise Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice as dictated by river conditions.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Friday, 12 Apr 2019: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Wednesday, 22 May 2019: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understood WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in the event you need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

Airfare or other transportation to and from the tour
Departure airport transfers
Onboard gratuities for crew (budget $10/day)
Any optional shore excursions not specifically listed in the itinerary
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
Champagne and premium drinks while on-board ship
Any personal expenses or expenditures
Any pre- or post- tour arrangements
Visa and/or passport fees
Any gratuities for the WTT Tour Leader
Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.
US Citizens entering European Union countries do not require a VISA. Travelers from Canada and other countries should check their entry requirements with their consulate. VISA requirements are based on your country of residence.
River Cruise Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice as dictated by river conditions.

Packing Suggestions

In general this time of year, the temperature during the day is likely to be around 80 degrees, dropping to the low 60s at night.

For This Trip You Will Need—

As part of this tour, we experience some dinners and an evening of entertainment where you will likely want to dress up.
Travelers should consider covering bare shoulders with a wrap or a jacket/cardigan when visiting places of worship.

You May Also Want—

Lightweight jacket/sweater for the cool mornings and evenings or the unusually brisk day.
Inexpensive rain poncho or travel umbrella, just in case
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of our transportation and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own luggage.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
We suggest you bring only one suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs, plus a small shoulder bag/day pack or purse. There will be limited space in the transfer vehicles used. Additionally, suitcase storage space is limited in the ship's cabin.
When not aboard ship, you will be responsible for managing your own luggage. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. When departing the hotel for the cruise ship you will need to walk (approximately 5 minutes) with your luggage to the spot where the bus picks up.
Steps exist at most hotel entrances. On occasion the coach must unload passengers and luggage some distance from the hotel entrance. This is typical in many European cities due to narrow streets and congestion.
If you carry a purse, it should be able to be worn across your body, hands-free.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of all WTT tours. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 3-5 miles over the course of a day, often over uneven or unpaved terrain. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Phone & Internet

Only you can determine your need to stay in contact while traveling. Internet access is available in most hotels, sometimes for a fee.

If you are bringing a cell phone, contact your cell phone service provider before departing about adding international calling and/or texting features. Texting internationally is often less expensive than placing a cell phone call.
Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Consult your cell provider and check out the web site www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.

Electricity

Austria and The MS Symphonie outlets are 220V, which differs from North America. You may want to purchase a universal adapter which supports a wide variety of sockets/plugs. You should also check your electronic devices for voltage compatibility. Most of today's electronics (laptops, phone chargers, etc) are multi-voltage and will work worldwide automatically without a transformer. Consult your owner's manual for further details.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
Austria's official currency is the Euro. You may want to exchange $100 or so into local currency so you have cash upon arrival.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; they are found in most cities, as well as airport locations.
There are no ATMS or currency exchange facilities onboard the cruise ship.
All onboard incidentals are charged in Euro, and can be paid by either cash or credit card.

Tipping

Gratuities for the ship's crew have NOT been pre-paid. You are responsible for your own tipping on this tour. Tipping is discretionary, however, if you'd like a guideline, consider $5-10USD daily. Any tip you choose to make should be paid in cash (Euro or USD is fine) and will be equally divided among the crew.

You are not required to tip guides during shore excursions. However, if you feel you have received excellent service, a small tip is always appreciated.
You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters or other individuals who provide service to you at the hotel or other public locations.
You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $5-$8 per day.

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