Harmony Voyages Presents Amadeus Danube River Cruise - Oysterband & Thea Gilmore

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OYSTERBAND & THEA GILMORE

Danube River Cruise

Enjoy the finest Oysters on the Danube!

Your itinerary

8 DAYS | DEPARTING 09TH JULY 2022 Depart Passau 18:00

Casting off in enchanting Passau and taking in Regensburg, Linz, Vienna, Bratislava and the

PASSAU

delightful UNESCO World Heritage city of Budapest,

Afterwards enjoy meeting your fellow sailors in the lounge.

this is a one-off opportunity to combine superb

REGENSBURG

Arrive 09:30 depart 20:00 Optional Excursions: Regensburg walking tour / Weltenburg Abbey This UNESCO site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history throughout the centuries. The stone bridge, built in 1135-1146, the Church of St James, and the Schloss of Thurn and Taxis are a few of the highlights of this beautiful city.

Back onboard this evening, experience a Bavarian evening with lively traditional music and a dinner of local specialities.

PASSAU - LINZ

Arrive Passau 08:00 depart 10:00 / Arrive Linz 16:30 depart 22:00 Optional Excursions: Passau walking tour / Full day excursion to Salzburg / Linz walking tour Today, those interested in excursions have all of three options.

A morning walking tour through the Baroque center of Passau will provide insight into the history of the town.

Alternatively, you can take part in a full day excursion in a comfortable tour bus, which will visit the Mozart town of Salzburg and the lake district of the Salzkammergut. Both excursions end in Linz, where you will return to your ship.

The guests who do not take the bus to Salzburg can spend the afternoon on their own or take a guided tour through this Upper Austrian town before the ship weighs anchor in the evening.

Enjoy another delicious dinner on board followed by a concert from Oysterband in the lounge.

scenery, fascinating city sights and memorable cultural experiences with luxurious accommodation, gourmet food, free-flowing quality wines and fabulous after dinner entertainment from folk rock legends Oysterband and Thea Gilmore.

Oysterband make a modern, folk-based music, acoustic at heart, sometimes intense, sometimes rocking. Since their early days in the late 70s they have experimented with radical arrangements of traditional songs, determined that ‘traditional music should not be just a branch of the heritage industry.’ They‘ve toured in 35 countries, performed at festivals, concerts, bars, rallies and even in jails!

Singer and songwriter, Thea Gilmore has gained global acclaim for making music not only of extraordinary beauty, but of rare honesty and insight. An artist of enduring international acclaim (Bruce Springsteen regularly names her as a favourite) she is a gifted and exceptional artist.

With only 160 guests on board, this is certain to be the highlight of 2022 for many!

A once in a lifetime opportunity for fans to enjoy, up close and personal, the wonderful music of Oysterband and Thea Gilmore whilst exploring one of the most attractive rivers in Europe aboard the newest addition to the Amadeus Fleet MS Cara launched in April 2021.

This afternoon, embark Amadeus Cara and get settled into your cabin. During the evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared welcome dinner.

What‘s Included: • Large, outside river-view staterooms, most with French balconies or walk-out balconies.

• Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard.

• Gourmet dining onboard.

• 3 concerts on board.

• Services of an experienced Englishspeaking onboard Cruise Director • 24-hour coffee station • Bottled water in every stateroom • In-stateroom infotainment centre • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

MELK – EMMERSDORF – VIENNA

Arrive Melk 08:00 depart 12:00 / Arrive Durnstein 14:30 depart 17:30 / Arrive Vienna 22:00 Optional Excursions: Excursion to the Wachau including Melk Abbey and wine tasting This morning presents an opportunity to visit the famous Benedictine Abbey of Melk which stands impressively over the Danube.

Alternatively, stay on board and sail to the town of Weissenkirchen.

Here, sample some of the region’s famous Riesling wines or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets.

Everyone will rejoin the ship in the early afternoon to continue on to Vienna.

Oysters 3 concert in the lounge after dinner

VIENNA

Stay in Vienna overnight Optional Excursions: City tour of Vienna / Guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace / Concert ‘Sound of Vienna’ There is much to see in Vienna: its Imperial palaces, Museums Quarter with historic and contemporary buildings displaying works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. The impressive buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among many others.

This afternoon perhaps venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg empire.

In the evening opt for the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era. The vessel departs Vienna in the early hours.

VIENNA BRATISLAVA

Depart Vienna 00:00 arrive Bratislava 08:00 depart 22:00 Optional Excursions: City tour of Bratislava / Excursion to Schloss Hof Palace and Estate During the night, we will travel downriver towards Bratislava, arriving in the Slovakian capital at breakfast time.

In the morning, you can go exploring on your own or as part of a guided city tour.

It is worth visiting the Imperial Festschloss Hof in the afternoon, which was once the country residence of Empress Maria Theresia.

Situated in Austria, not far from the Slovakian border.

After the Captain’s Gala Dinner, the ship will set sail for Hungary while you relax in the lounge for the final Oysterband concert of the week.

REGENSBURG

Arrive Esztergom 07:00 depart 08:30 / Arrive Budapest 13:00 Optional Excursions: Esztergom and Szentendre / City tour of Budpest Relax onboard as we make our way to Budapest, Hungary.

For those interested in exploring the Hungarian countryside, spend the morning visiting Esztergom and its Basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, and Szentendre, known for its art galleries and museums.

After lunch, explore the beautiful Hungarian capital of Budapest. Uniquely straddling the Danube river, the Buda side with its Fisherman’s Bastion and the Pest Side with its famous Hungarian Parliament building, are connected by the beautiful Chain Bridge.

An evening cruise onboard along the illuminated skyline, accompanied by a traditional folklore show of music and dance, is a perfect ending to your visit.

BUDAPEST

• Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Complimentary state-ofthe-art audio headsets for optional excursions • All local taxes & port charges • Choice of bed configuration – King or Twin bed • Cabins on Haydn deck feature a connecting door – on request • Mini bar in all cabins (except C1 & C4) • Return flights from the UK Dress Code throughout will be smart casual / no formal nights.

Pricing: CABIN TYPE

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM

C-4

£1,849PP

C-1

£1,949PP

B-4

£2,249PP £2,549PP £2,749PP £3,149PP

B-1 A-1

After breakfast we bid you farewell and a safe onward journey

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Transfers to the airport will commence after breakfast. For those, leaving later in the day you will be permitted to leave your luggage onboard whilst you explore the city. Or if you are planning a day or two in Budapest, taxis can be arranged by the crew for you to your chosen hotel.

C1 SINGLE B1 SINGLE

£2,649 £3,239

Flights are based on London departures, regional flights available on request, please ask for more details.

STATEROOM AMENITIES • Amadeus-Club • “Café Vienna” with Viennese • Suites (26,4 m²/284 sq.ft.) with comfortable corner sofa, coffee specialities luxurious bathroom and walk- • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” out exterior balcony • Staterooms (17,5 m²/188 sq.ft.)• Sun Deck with Sun Deck Lounge, lounge chairs, shade on Strauss and Mozart Deck awnings and giant Chess Board with drop-down panoramic • Fitness Room, Massage Room windows • Single cabin on Strauss Deck • Hair Salon, Gift Shop with drop-down panoramic • Laundry Service • Complimentary windows Suite bicycles A-1 • Staterooms (16 m²/172 sq.ft.) on board on Haydn Deck with smaller • Wi-Fi available panoramic windows (cannot • Elevator

AMADEUS CARA DECK PLAN

be opened) • Mini-Bar (all staterooms exceptSTATEROOM AMENITIES • Suites (26,4 m²/284 sq.ft.) categories C-1 and C-4) with comfortable corner sofa, • Walk-in wardrobe • Choice of bed configuration: luxurious bathroom and walkout exterior balcony double or twin bed • Staterooms (17,5 m²/188 sq.ft.)

• Flat-screen television on Strauss and Mozart Deck • Individual climate control • Bathrooms with walk-in shower with drop-down panoramic windows • Bathrobes • Single cabin on Strauss Deck • Hair dryer with drop-down panoramic • Direct dial telephone windows • In-room safe • Staterooms (16 m²/172 sq.ft.) on Haydn Deck with smaller panoramic windows (cannot be opened) • Mini-Bar (all staterooms except categories C-1 and C-4) • Walk-in wardrobe • Choice of bed configuration: double or twin bed • Flat-screen television • Individual climate control • Bathrooms with walk-in shower • Bathrobes • Hair dryer • Direct dial telephone • In-room safe

Freephone: 0800 035 6411

amadeus@fredholidays.co.uk | www.amadeus-rivercruises.co.uk

B-1

Suite

B-4

Suite

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C-1

Stateroom, Mozart A-1 B-1 and Strauss Deck

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