| Launched in 2006, the MS Sound of Music offers a world class cruising experience. To ensure absolute comfort, the ships travels with only 128 passengers, that’s 32 less than capacity – giving you greater space. This boutique ship is a perfect size to dock in the heart of cities and towns ensuring you’ll enjoy the central ports. Another highlight of this vessel is the huge Wellness and Spa area including Turkish Bath with steam room, massage and beauty parlour. |
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DAY 1 - PERTH to SINGAPORE
IFM
Relax and enjoy our home pick-up service by private car and transfer to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and board your flight to Singapore. On arrival we are transferred to the hotel for our overnight stay.
HOTEL: TRADERS HOTEL SHANGRI-LA OR SIMILAR.
DAY 2 & 3 - SINGAPORE TO budapest - EMBARK SHIP
IFM/D
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure or take an optional tour (own expense). Tonight we are transferred to the airport for our overnight flight to Budapest via Frankfurt. On arrival we are transferred to the ship, the ms Sound of Music. Time to settle in before enjoying the Captain’s Gala Welcome Dinner.
SHIP: 14 NIGHT STAY ON THE MS SOUND OF MUSIC.
DAY 4 - BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING
BLD
Following breakfast, join a sightseeing tour of Budapest. Visit 500 year-old Matthias Church, St Stephen’s Basilica, the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvellous Royal Palace and historic Buda Castle, where you have views of Buda and Pest over both banks of the river.
DAY 5 - BRATISLAVA
BLD
Relax this morning as you cruise to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Upon arrival, disembark and join a walking tour through this intriguing city. This evening, enjoy dinner and an evening music performance as you cruise to Vienna.
DAY 6 - VIENNA
BLD
Today take a guided tour of Vienna, including St Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg Imperial Palace, and more. After free time, perhaps join us tonight for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert.
DAY 7 - DURNSTEIN, MELK
BLD
This morning reach the Wachau Valley and stop in Durnstein for a tour. At lunch, continue to Melk for a tour of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. Later, sample some of the delights of the Wachau Valley with a wine tasting.
DAY 8 - LINZ, PASSAU
BLD
Cruise past Linz and on to Passau. Here, you will disembark for a tour of this historic city, situated on the Austrian border at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn, and the Ilz rivers.
DAY 9 - REGENSBURG
BLD
Arrive in Regensburg, where a guided tour of the city’s architectural highlights includes the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria – gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Tonight, folklore entertainers perform on board.
DAY 10 - NUREMBERG
BLD
Nuremberg played a pivotal role for the Nazi Party during World War II and acted as the symbolic host of the Nuremberg Trials. Today, visit a number of Nuremberg’s World War II sites on a guided tour.
DAY 11 - BAMBERG
BLD
Today, you’ll disembark the ship just outside of Bamberg and travel by coach into this enchanting town. As one of the few cities in Germany that wasn’t destroyed by bombs during World War II, Bamberg was declared a World Heritage-listed site in 1993. Here, take a tour of the city’s serpentine streets, then enjoy time to shop or explore before continuing your cruise.
DAY 12 - WURZBURG
BLD
After breakfast, arrive in Wurzburg and disembark for a tour. Then enjoy free time to explore, or perhaps take an optional excursion to Rothenburg.
DAY 13 - MILTENBURG, WERTHEIM
BLD
Arrive in Miltenberg and travel by coach to Wertheim. Known for its glassworks, Franconian wine and friendly people, enjoy free time to explore. Return to Miltenberg for a tour of this lovely Franconian town, then re-board the ship and watch a glass-blowing performance as you cruise through the valleys of the Main River.
DAY 14 - RUDESHEIM TO KOBLENZ
BLD
Today arrive in Rudesheim, where a mini-train will take you to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum for a tour. Later, cruise through the Rhine Gorge on perhaps the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine. Cruise past castles and castle ruins, as well as Lorelei Rock.
DAY 15 - KOBLENZ TO COLOGNE
BLD
This morning enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle rivers. The cultural monuments, historic buildings, narrow alleyways and relaxed atmosphere of its squares make Koblenz a very welcoming destination. Continue cruising to Cologne where, after dinner, you’ll take an evening walk through the city.
DAY 16 - COLOGNE TO AMSTERDAM
BLD
Arrive in Amsterdam and join a canal boat cruise. Sailing in a glass-top boat, admire 17th century homes, charming churches and 16th century merchant houses. Return to your ship for the Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner this evening.
DAY 17 & 18 - AMSTERDAM TO PERTH
B
After breakfast today, disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your journey home. (For those who choose to extend your stay to Paris or other parts of the world, you will continue from here). On arrival in Perth your driver will be waiting to transfer you home ending a magnificent European holiday.
TOUR PRICE - PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
Twin Share (Cat. E) $9665*
Single Supplement $2850
*The above price includes $680pp of airline taxes which are subject to change.
| Upgrade to Cat. C |
$895 |
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| Upgrade to Cat. B |
$1495 |
| Upgrade to Cat. A |
$1695 |
| Paris Ministay |
$1000 |
| Prague Ministay |
$1400 |
Includes:
• Home pick-up and return
• Kings Tour Manager
• Travel Insurance (age loading additional)
• Return economy airfares and taxes
• 1 Night in Singapore including transfers, accommodation and breakfast
• Arrival and departure transfers in Europe
• 14 Nights cruising the stylish ms
• Sound of Music
• Services of a professional Cruise Director
• 42 fine meals – 15 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D)
• All sightseeing included in the cruise
• Nightly entertainment
• Complimentary local wines with dinner
• Cruise staff gratuities
• Port Charges
Highlights
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Explore 18 cities, towns and villages
• Discover the sights of Budapest, including St Stephen’s Basilica, the Royal Palace and Buda Castle
• Take a walking tour of Bratislava and learn of the city’s Communist past
• Take a guided city tour of Vienna
• Sample delicious Wachau Valley wines in Weissenkirchen
• Explore Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey on a guided tour
• Stroll through Linz by night
• Take a tour of Regensburg
• Cross Europe’s Continental Divide
• Discover some famous World War II sites during a tour of Nuremberg
• Explore World Heritage-listed Bamberg
• See the sights of Würzburg
• Watch a glass-blowing demonstration as you cruise along the Main River
• Take a tour of Miltenberg
• In Rüdesheim, take a mini-train ride to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Instrument Museum
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge on the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine
• Enjoy an evening stroll in Koblenz
• Join a walking tour of Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city
• Cruise along the canals of Amsterdam
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