The Great Rivers of Europe - President's River Cruise (2012)

Austria: Vienna, Linz • Germany: Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremburg, Bamberg, Wertheim, Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Cologne • Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $4095
  • $273 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $5295
  • $331 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

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Extend Your Vacation:
  • As you cruise along Europe's great rivers, you'll step ashore frequently for guided tours lead by your resident Program Director.
  • Throughout your River Cruise, you'll take in stunning riverside views from aboard your private Grand Circle river ship.
  • Discover Amsterdam during a canal boat tour through its famous canals.
  • You'll enjoy an included tour in the scenic Danube port of Passau, Germany, home to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
  • You'll share coffee, cake, and conversation with a German family in their home.
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Learn about how Grand Circle offers the best value for solo travelers, including reduced Single Supplements on this river cruise.

Solo travelers—save $450
Single Supplement now $695 for all 2012 departures

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Traveling Solo to Europe

At Grand Circle, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer reduced Single Supplements on this river cruise and FREE Single Supplements on all extensions.

Single Supplements:
The Great Rivers of Europe - President's River Cruise: $695
Vienna, Austria: FREE
Prague, Czech Republic: FREE
Brussels & Bruges, Belgium: FREE

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Compare our value for solo travelers with the competition, and you’ll find that you save $500-$5000 per person with Grand Circle. And if you can find a lower solo traveler price on any comparable international trip for Americans, we’ll match that price and deduct $500 from the cost of your vacation.

Solo Friendly Travel:

From new solo savings on our River Cruises and more single space on Land Tours in 2012, to our FREE Travel Companions online community and Roommate Matching Service, see why Grand Circle is the leader in Solo Friendly Travel.

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Trip at a Glance

Cruise the historic Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers on this enhanced June 23 departure of our most popular River Cruise—The Great Rivers of Europe—featuring 16 President’s Cruise special events. Enjoy included visits to spectacular Melk Abbey, medieval Rothenburg, Rudesheim, and other locales (normally optional tours that are now included), as well as unique events like an onboard concert by the renowned Regensburg Boys’ Choir and a gondola ride to a German fortress. Throughout this European River Cruise, medieval architecture beckons from every riverbank ... time-honored European wine-making traditions abound at hillside vineyards ... and landscapes seem to spring from the canvases of centuries-old masterworks. Experienced local Program Directors lead your discoveries along The Great Rivers of Europe, through the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. Plus, you can expand your explorations with our affordable optional extensions and tours.

Just announced: A new President’s Cruise departure with 16 Special Events—June 23, 2012

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Pre-Trip Option: Vienna, Austria 3 nights from only $595
Pre-Trip Option: Prague, Czech Republic 4 nights from only $595
Post-Trip Option: Brussels & Bruges, Belgium 3 nights from only $595
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Fly U.S./Vienna, Austria
2   Vienna
Embark noon
3am
3   Melk 12:30pm 7:30pm
4   Linz 1am 2:30pm
5   Regensburg 9am overnight
6   Kelheim
Reidenburg 		8:30am
11apm 		8:45am
6:30pm 		Optional Tour:
Bavaria: Baroque & Beer
7   Nuremberg
Bamberg 		overnight
overnight 		6pm Optional Tour:
Documentation Center
8   Bamberg 1:30pm
9   Wurzburg 5am overnight
10   Wertheim 2pm overnight
11   Miltenberg (for Heidelberg)
Frankfurt 		8am

6pm 		8:45am
12   Frankfurt
Mainz
8am 		4am
13   Mainz
Koblenz
10:45am 		5am
6:45pm
14   Cologne overnight 5pm
15   Amsterdam, the Netherlands
8am
16   Amsterdam
Disembark am
Fly Amsterdam/U.S.