Introduction to  Three Countries River Cruise

This Citiescapes river cruise leads you through some of the most enchanting cities of Europe – Prague, Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest. Enjoy 7 nights, 8 days onboard, exploring some of the most delightful cities Europe has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Vienna

On arrival you will be transfered to the port where you can leave your bags onboard MS France, then you are Free for the day to explore the city and have some lunch. Embarkation at 6.00pm in Vienna. Welcome cocktail, crew presentation. Dinner onboard and free time or optional guided tour of Vienna by night. Cruise departure around midnight towards Melk.

Day 2 : Melk

Breakfast on board. Arrival early in the morning . Optional excursion of the Abbaye of Melk. Return onboard for lunch and cruise departure towards Dürnstein, through the beautiful Wachau Arrival early afternoon in Durnstein, which will be visited with your hostess. Return onboard in the mid afternoon and continuation of cruise to Bratislava. Dinner onboard.

Day 3 : Bratislava

After breakfast, optional excursion of Bratislava. Return on board for lunch and cruise departure towards Kalocsa, in Hungary. Afternoon cruise, dinner onboard.

Day 4 : Kalocsa

The ship will arrive in the night. After breakfast, optional excursion to the capital of Slovakia. The baroque palaces and the beautiful shaded squares make the charm of Bratislava, which Marie-Theresa of Austria used to hold dear. Return on board for lunch and cruise departure towards Kalocsa, in Hungary. Afternoon of cruising and dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 5 : Budapest

Breakfast onboard. Day free in Budapest or optional guided tour of Budapest. Return on board for lunch. Free afternoon . After dinner on board, free evening or folklore show in Budapest .

Day 6 : Budapest – Esztergom

Arrival early on the morning in Esztergom. Breakfast on board. Free visit of Esztergom, first capital of Hungary under the Arpad dynasty. The city has conserved its value. With the neo-classical basilica or the former Royal Palace, Esztergom is a city which offers wonderful architectures. Lunch on board and an afternoon of cruising. Gala dinner and evening.

Day 7 : Vienna

Ship arrival early morning . After breakfast optional guided visit of Vienna and Schönbrunn. Return on board for lunch . Free afternoon or optional guided tour of Hofburg : the Habsbourg palace . Return onboard for dinner. Possibility of concert “Vienna music” (optional and depending on availability).

Day 8 : Vienna

Breakfast and dismbarkation. After Breakfast you will be taken directly to the airport for your return flight to Dublin.

Price inclusions

• Direct Flights to Vienna with Aer Lingus.
• Transfers form Airport to the quay to board your river cruiser
• 7 nights on the river cruiser, based on 2 sharing a lower deck cabin
• Meals onboard on a full board basis,  with wine at dinner
• Transfer from the quay to the airport
• Return flight to Dublin
• Taxes and charges included
• 1 bag prepaid per person 20kgs

Booking remarks

• Optional insurance €25 (conditions apply)
• Single supplement €318
• Upper Deck supplement €200 per cabin
• A non refundable, non transferable booking deposit of €100 per person is required.
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit card
• Holidays & offers are subject to availabilty at time of booking

Note: Language on river cruises:

• As river cruises are sold throughout Europe, you will find a variety of nationalities onboard. Please note that unless otherwise stated, French is the main language onboard, with some announcements and tours in English. Citiescapes recommends: As river cruisers dock in the heart of each city, guests can easily explore each city independently at their own pace.

Accommodation details

River Cruiser

WELCOME ONBOARD…

Our crew will welcome you when you come aboard and will accompany you to your cabin. A welcome drink will be served in the lounge bar when the crew is introduced. We will also give you full information on the cruise and present the various excursions which punctuate the journey at our ports of call.

Host(ess)

This person is present throughout the cruise. S/he will organise pre-meal games, the evenings and the aerobics sessions, and will provide you with information on the places we travel through. S/he will accompany you on your “exploratory” walks in certain towns. We call upon local guides, however, during excursions and tours.

Entertainment

Apart from the various ports of call which punctuate your cruise, a certain number of events and entertainments will be available depending on the duration of your cruise: pre-meal games, aerobics, evening with the crew, gala evening, dancing.

Shop

Here you will find postcards, stamps, souvenirs and practical items.

Cabins

All of our cabins have a large picture window and are air conditioned. They are fitted with a bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Bath towels are provided. For your comfort, they also have satellite television, radio, a hairdryer and a safe. Depending on the boat, our cabins have twin beds, a double bed or 2 beds which can be separated. The voltage on board is 220V. A telephone allows you to call other cabins, reach reception or programme your wake-up call, but you cannot call or be called from outside the boat.

Do not forget to leave your keys at reception at the end of your cruise.

Drinks Card

Aboard our boats, your drinks purchases (during meals and at the bar) are made using drinks cards worth € 15 or € 50. These can be purchased at the bar during the cruise. When you order drinks, the value of your order is ticked off. At the end of the cruise, any value remaining on the card will be refunded.

Captain

This person is responsible for navigation and the crew (sailors, helmsmen). In the event of climatic variation, the captain alone is entitled to decide to modify the itinerary of the cruise. He will also allow you to visit the bridge.

Purser

This person is responsible for catering and accommodation aboard the boat. In a sense, he is the boat’s conductor and is in direct relation with the passengers. Efficient and discreet, he will be ever-present and helpful during your cruise.

Excursions

The excursions offered are optional. If you did not book them when booking your cruise, you may do so on board (find out about all of the excursions offered on this river at the end of this document).

Smoking / Non Smoking

The entire boat is no smoking (cabin, dining room, corridors, reception, etc. The lounge bar is the only place where a distinction is made between smoking and no smoking areas.

Doctor

There is no doctor on board. If needed, the Purser will contact the closest medical service.

Sun Deck

The ideal place to enjoy the fresh air and a wonderful view of the landscape. It is laid out with armchairs and deck chairs provided free of charge.

Tipping

Tipping is left to the discretion of the customer.

Reception

Reception is manned every day, morning and afternoon (except on boarding and disembarkation days). You will be informed of this on board.

Dates and Prices

Date	Price
05 Jun 2010	€1,349
12 Jun 2010	€1,349
19 Jun 2010	€1,349
26 Jun 2010	€1,349
10 Jul 2010	€1,349
17 Jul 2010	€1,349
24 Jul 2010	€1,349
31 Jul 2010	€1,349
14 Aug 2010	€1,349
28 Aug 2010	€1,349
04 Sep 2010	€1,349
11 Sep 2010	€1,349
18 Sep 2010	€1,349