WTMJ Budapest and Danube Discovery River Cruise
Join host of WTMJ’s Fox World Travel Show, Rose Gray, and relax as you discover magnificent Budapest and sail the majestic Danube on Uniworld’s River Princess during an unforgettable journey from Vienna to Nuremberg.
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WTMJ Budapest and Danube Discovery River Cruise
After your flight from Chicago, your adventure will begin in Budapest, Hungary. Spend two nights, October 15-17, exploring the riches of the city with your host and travel expert, Rose Gray. Next, you’ll travel to Vienna and board Uniworld’s stunning River Princess for the start of your 8-day river cruise to Nuremburg. You’ll discover historic cities which were once great empires. Explore the imposing 900-year-old Baroque Melk Abbey; the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley; and Old Town Regensburg, the largest intact Medieval town in Europe. Waltz through imperial Vienna, home to some of Europe’s finest music, art, and architecture. Explore Passau with its Italian-Baroque flair, and delight in a cathedral organ concert. Walk through the Medieval walled town of Nuremberg, where you will encounter fascinating fortifications. And take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest before visiting Theresienthal, one of the world’s leading handmade crystal glass manufacturers. Along the way, you’ll savor the flavors of the region, from Vienna’s pastries and distinctive coffee to the delicate, apricot-scented wines of the Wachau Valley. |
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Pricing and Special OffersYour package includes roundtrip airfare from Chicago, transfers, two night luxury hotel accommodations in Budapest, 7 night deluxe Danube river cruise, professional tour guide, and more (see inclusions tab):
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Category 4 Cabin |
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Category 1 Cabin (French Balcony) |
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$4,585*
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$4,845*
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$5,070*
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$5,370*
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**Single Occupancy price INCLUDES single supplement discount and current taxes and fees of $661.50 per person and are subject to change. Pricing based on select cabin categories, and subject to availability.
WTMJ Budapest and Danube Discovery River Cruise
FEATURED PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Experienced Tour Manager from Fox World Travel and tour host, Rose Gray of the WTMJ Travel Show*
- Group motorcoach transfer to and from Chicago O’Hare from select pick-up points
- Round trip flights from Chicago O’Hare to Budapest and return from Nuremburg
- All transfers between the airports, hotel and ship when purchasing our air inclusive package
- Hotel accommodations in luxury rooms overlooking the Danube River for two nights at the 5-star Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge hotel in Budapest including breakfast daily
- "Rendez-Vous with Budapest" sightseeing tour including a strudel tasting and strudel stretching demonstration
- Deluxe 7-night cruise Danube Discovery - from Vienna to Nuremburg, Germany in an outside stateroom with private facilities onboard the: River Princess: Newly remodeled ship with a maximum of only 132 guests!
- Named one of the world’s top small cruise ships in 2011 by Conde Nast Traveler’s Poll
- Included shore excursions with Local Guide and headsets for shore excursions
- $50.00 per person ship board credit
- All meals onboard the River Princess including a variety of dining experiences: al fresco dining “under the stars” and light-lunch dining-both on the sun deck, Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners, early-riser breakfast and afternoon tea
- Complimentary 1-hour cocktail party with hot/cold canapés *
- Luxuriously appointed riverview staterooms with hair dryer, safe and flat-screen TV with satellite; staterooms on the Rhine deck have French balconies
- Bathrooms stocked with L’Occitane bath and body products and comfy robes
- Certified Global Master Chef leading a professional culinary team in the preparation of gourmet cuisine using the freshest ingredients, often brought onboard from local farmers markets
- Complimentary fine European wines, choice of beer and soft drinks during dinner onboard
- Bottled water in staterooms; and 24 hour specialty coffee and tea bar complimentary
- A variety of dining experiences: al fresco dining "under the stars" and light-lunch dining-both on the sun deck, Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners, early-riser breakfast and afternoon tea
- Fitness room with a jet massage shower cabin, massage room and boutique
- Complimentary use of bicycles
- Remarkable service from your English-speaking crew and on-board tour director
- Customized informative travel documents containing all trip details and helpful packing and planning information
- Base Travel insurance protection is included through Travel Guard. Ask your travel consultant about our reasonable options to add trip cancellation coverage.
* Minimum group required for Fox World Travel tour manager and host to participate. In the unlikely event the minimum number is not reached, you will be contacted prior to final payment.
Not Included: Meals unless noted; optional excursions if offered, bar beverages; gratuities to cruise porters, transfer drivers, guides or shipboard staff; medical services; airline imposed baggage fees; or any other items of a personal nature. A valid passport is required.
Insurance:
Comprehensive travel protection insurance is included in your package. Fox World Travel offers reasonably priced options to add trip cancellation and interruption coverage. Details and rates can be obtained from your vacation travel specialist.
Flight Schedules: Swiss International Airline
| Airline | Flight # | Day | Date | City | Depart | Arrive |
| Swiss Air | 2609 | Sunday | October 14 | ORD/ZRH | 2:50 p.m. | 6:20 a.m. + 1 |
| Swiss Air | 2250 | Monday | October 15 | ZRH/BUD | 7:25 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. |
| Swiss Air | 1189 | Wednesday | October 24 | NUE/ZRH | 10:25 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. |
| Swiss Air | 8 | Wednesday | October 24 | ZRH/ORD | 12:55 p.m. | 3:40 p. |
*Tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Flight schedules are subject to change. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays or cancellations. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air.
Cancellation Penalties:
- From date of booking to July 16, 2012: Deposit amount of $400.00 per person
- July 17 (89 days) to Aug. 15, 2012 (60 days) prior to departure: 35% of trip cost + applicable airline fees
- Aug. 16 (59 days) to Sept. 14, 2012 (30 days) prior to departure: 50% of trip cost + applicable airline fees
- Sept. 15, 2012 to departure: No refund
*Applicable Airline cancellation fees are additional. Airline tickets are non-refundable once issued
Deposit: $400.00 per person at time of booking
Pricing
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Category 4 Cabin |
Category 3 Cabin |
Category 2 Cabin |
Category 1 Cabin (French Balcony) |
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$4,585*
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$4,845*
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$5,070*
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$5,370*
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**Single Occupancy price INCLUDES single supplement discount and current taxes and fees of $661.50 per person and are subject to change. Pricing based on select cabin categories, and subject to availability.
WTMJ Budapest and Danube Discovery River Cruise Itinerary |
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Day 1 - OCTOBER 14 - DEPART USAMotorcoach transportation with select pick up points is included to Chicago O’Hare, where you’ll board your overnight flight. |
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Day 2 - OCTOBER 15 - ARRIVE IN BUDAPESTWelcome to Budapest. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe, Budapest has no shortage of things to see and do. Explore the city and enjoy your stay in a luxury room overlooking the Danube River at the 5-star Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Hotel. |
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Day 3 - OCTOBER 16 - RENDEZ-VOUS WITH BUDAPESTWith your knowledgeable host and guide, you’ll discover the treasures of Budapest. We will first visit the Buda side of the city with the Castle district with its romantic narrow lanes and one-story buildings, its charming Fishermen's Bastion and the "jewel" of the Castle district, the Matthias Church. You will see the massive fortress, the Citadel, and the imposing Statue of Liberty on Gellért Hill, from where you have a breathtaking view of the Danube and over the entire city. Several bridges, all with their own special beauty connect the two sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest. Each bridge was rebuilt after World War II. On the Pest side you will see the Vajdahunyad Castle and the City Park. The country's dramatic history comes to life on Heroes Square, with the Millennial Monument. While driving through the wide avenues and boulevards, we will pass by the Opera House; St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Parliament Building. You will take a glance at the Liberty square of Budapest where the only still existing Russian Memorial is located on the same square with the US Embassy of Budapest.
After having seen all the highlights of the city from the motorcoach, we continue our tour with a walking session showing guests astonishing architectural gems right in the inner-city, complemented by a coffee break. This walking tour introduces you to Budapest’s most fascinating contemporary stories, legends and myths will take you back to the century when following west European patterns, the aristocracy and the upper middle classes had wonderful Classicist, Eclectic and Art Nouveau mansions, villas and schools constructed. On the way we drop by the Strudel House, where guests can learn about the traditions of the strudel-streching, and can taste this delicious sweet as a refreshment. Some of the buildings included: Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Thonet House, Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Royal Postal Savings Bank, Bedő House, Design Terminal and inner courtyards. |
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Day 4 - OCTOBER 17 - VIENNADepart Budapest for Vienna via motorcoach. Board the River Princess with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. (D) |
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Day 5 - OCTOBER 18 - VIENNAVienna is a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current trends. Your panoramic city tour showcases all the imperial Habsburg grandeur of the stately Ringstrasse, taking you past the Rathaus (City Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera, among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you will start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at the magnificent Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, which is said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. For a more intimate look at this stunning city, “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” walking and riding the subway to discover the daily life of the Viennese in the historic town center. Top off your tour with a stop at a traditional Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D) |
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Day 6 - OCTOBER 19 - CRUISING THE WACHAU VALLEY, MELK
Today you’ll cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Then tour Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The views from the terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded plaster work of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala) |
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Day 7 - OCTOBER 20 - PASSAU
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on top of quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town on your guided walking tour. Then visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, to hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D) |
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Day 8 - OCTOBER 21 - DEGGENDORF (THERESIENTHAL)
After enjoying an exclusive scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through an authentic village in the Bavarian Forest and enjoying homebaked bread fresh from the oven, you will head for the world-famous glass manufacturer, Theresienthal. Here you will experience the fine art of crystal glassmaking firsthand during a workshop where you will learn all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of Theresienthal, once the purveyor of the finest crystal to the royal houses of Europe and the Russian czars. Spend your afternoon taking a scenic stroll or bike ride along the Danube and through the small town of Deggendorf. (BB, L, D) |
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DAY 9 - OCTOBER 22 - REGENSBURGRegensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns in Europe, captures 2,000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Your walking tour takes you past the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter with its magnificent 14th-century stained glass windows. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D) |
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DAY 10 - OCTOBER 23 - CRUISING THE MAIN-DANUBE CANAL, NUREMBERG
After cruising the most scenic parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering, visit Nuremberg, an archetypal Medieval German city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during a panoramic tour. Or turn back the pages of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, the actual site of the Nazi party rallies, and home to the permanent exhibition “Fascination and Terror.” You’ll also visit the newly opened Nuremberg Trials Memoriam which includes Courtroom 600, venue of the Nuremberg Trials that were so instrumental in forging our current ideals of international criminal law. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) |
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DAY 11 - OCTOBER 24 - DEPART NUREMBERG
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*Substitute hotels may be used and will be of similar standard and location.
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Uniworld River Cruises
Whether you’ve visited Europe once or a dozen times, you haven’t really experienced the best of Europe until you’ve sailed with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
Uniworld offers an exceptional vacation experience free of the stresses associated with today’s travel. It combines the pleasure of discovering the multitude of charms and landmarks of different destinations with the same exquisite accommodations, award-winning hospitality, and world-class cuisine of a five-star boutique hotel.
Sailing along historic waterways onboard your floating luxury hotel, you’ll see some of the most enchanting places in the world up close. Your proximity to the shore means that colorful hillside villages, picturesque castles, and ancient ruins are within view from all areas of your intimate ship—the elegant restaurant, the welcoming lounge, the inviting sun deck, and your own beautifully appointed stateroom.
River cruising offers an unparalleled level of convenience, as you often dock right in the heart of town, mere steps away from charming squares, magnificent cathedrals, and bustling market places. You’ll never wait in long lines to get on or off the ship; you’ll never tender into port; you’ll never spend long hours wave watching on a vast ocean (which is inescapable on larger cruise ships); and you’ll never experience rough water or motion sickness—only smooth and peaceful sailing throughout your journey.
Unpack. Unwind. And leave the rest to Uniworld. And with so much INCLUDED—captivating shore excursions hosted by the best local guides in the industry; all meals onboard with complimentary European wines, draft beer, and soft drinks during dinner onboard; airport transfers on arrival and departure days; and so much more—you’ll have nothing to worry about except enjoying yourself as our highly trained, English-speaking staff pampers you with uncompromising service, anticipating your every need.
About Rose Gray
Rose Gray is the Manager of Business Development for Vacation Sales at Fox World Travel. She is also the host of the popular Fox World Travel Show heard on WTMJ620 on Saturday mornings. Rose has a bachelor’s degree from Lakeland College and has completed the C T C program, a two-year management course offered by the Institute of Certified Travel Consultants. During her 28 years in the travel industry she has traveled as far north as Reykjavik, Iceland, as far south as Porto Montt, Chile, as far west as Vanuatu, and as far east as Singapore. Rose has hosted groups to destinations worldwide and is a pleasure to travel with! Her knowledge and passion for travel will have you joining Rose on group trips for years to come.
About Fox World Travel
Fox World Travel is the largest vacation travel agency in Wisconsin, with 11 travel agency locations throughout the state and over 50 years experience planning individual, group and corporate travel. Fox has earned "Top Producer" awards with virtually every major vendor and our team of travel agents each average over 10 years of experience with our company and about 20 years experience overall. This recognition and expertise, along with the flexibility to book your vacation travel online, sets Fox World Travel apart from many travel companies. You can be confident you are receiving the highest quality products and services from top industry suppliers when you book your travel with Fox World Travel.
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