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May
13
Mediterranean Cruise
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You can be among the first to cruise aboard the brand new Carnival Freedom , as well as sail on our new Grand Mediterranean and Greek Isles itinerary.
The abundance of duty-free shops, delicious dining options, bars, clubs, on-board activities and the addition of the Carnival Seaside Theater - a 12 foot high by 22 foot wide LED screen located poolside on Carnival Freedom´s Lido deck showing movies, sporting events, concerts, and various other programming — make the Carnival Freedom as much an attraction as the destinations themselves.
Itinerary
This spectacular sailing starts in Rome and visits some of the most amazing ports in Europe and the Greek Isles.
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Enjoy the day seeing the best that Rome has to offer; relax and have lunch and explore the richest storehouse of art in the entire world - the Vatican Museums.
- Naples, Italy - Visit Pompeii in the morning and then travel to Sorrento, or Sorrentino, along the scenic and picturesque coastalroad of southern Italy before ending your day in Capri.
- Fun Day At Sea
- Marmaris, Turkey - No information yet.
- Izmir - Visit ancient Ephesus, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Experience the contrast of the modern city of Izmir with the ancient Agora and the historical Archeological Museum.
- Istanbul - See exotic Istanbul’s sights; the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and St. Sophia. Have lunch at the Byzantine Cistern restaurant and then explore this underground wonder of columns.
- Fun Day At Sea
- Athens Experience the historical beauty of the ancient Acropolis and the Temple of Posionat Sounion, its archaeological Museum, the shopping haven of Plaka, a panoramic tour of the city and some Greek cuisine.
- Katakolon - Explore Olympia, the most sacred sanctuary of the ancient Greeks, as well as the nearby Olympia museum.
- Fun Day At Sea
- Livorno, Italy - Two enchanting medieval hillside towns in Tuscany await you, along with boundless countryside scenery and traditional Tuscan cuisine.
- Civitavecchia - Upon debarkation, drive to Rome and pass through the city of Eur, see the Basilica of St. Paul, St. Paul’s Gate, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the Forum, Colosseum and end with a drive to Via Veneto.
The Tour:
Prices are based on availability and can change without notice.
Please contact one of our cruise experts for more information on Mediterranean cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines.
Jul
20
River Cruise Budapest to Paris
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Itinerary
Day 1 Board your Overnight transatlantic Flight
Day 2 Arrive in Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this beautiful city.
Day 3 Budapest
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica,
distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 4 Budapest
Enjoy a free morning in Budapest or join an optional Puszta excursion. This afternoon transfer to your luxurious river cruise ship docked in the center of the city. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Welcome Dinner, as your ship sets sail for Vienna. (B,D)
Day 5 Vienna , Austria
Relax on board as you cruise to Vienna, arriving late this afternoon. Tonight explore the Austrian capital on your own, or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Vienna
A wonderful day to savor the baroque elegance of Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes lavish Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Your afternoon and evening are free to explore, shop, stroll along Kärtnerstrsse or sample Vienna’s famous pastries.
(B,L,D)
Day 7 Durnstein - Melk
Early this morning, reach the Wachau Valley. Stop in Dürnstein and marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche.
Above town you will spot the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart, King of England, was imprisoned in 1192.
Your walking tour through quaint medieval cobblestone streets reveals 16th-century town houses and wine taverns. At lunchtime, continue on a short cruise to Melk.
A guided tour takes you to the town’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. This evening, a wine tasting highlights your visit to the Wachau Valley. (B,L,D).
Day 8 Linz - Passau, Germany
Your choice today. You might want to take an optional full-day excursion to facinating Salzburg and its popular Sound of Music sights.
If you choose to remain on board, enjoy a cruise through Upper Austria to Passau in Germany. Here, a guided walking tour shows you the highlights of this fairy-tale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Regensberg
Arrive this afternoon in Regensburg. A walking tour will show you the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria – gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. Marvel at beautiful churches
and one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube. Tonight, folklore entertainers will come on board for your delight. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Nuremberg
This morning, enter the Main-Danube Canal and relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley. The Main-Danube Canal straddles the Franconian Alps via 16 locks, a fascinating feat of modern engineering. In the afternoon,
enjoy a guided tour of Nuremberg, capital of Franconia.
See the storybook 900-year old ramparts that surround this historic city, the Imperial Castle and the Justice
Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Munich Excursion
Today travel by train to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s largest cities. Your Cruise Director will escort you, offering suggestions of what to do and see.
You will also enjoy lunch in the world famous Hofbrauhaus. Return to the ship this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Bamberg
Savor breakfast as you cruise through the breathtaking scenery. Then arrive in charming Bamberg and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval gem, with its uniquely intact townscape, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1993.
There is free time here before you continue your scenic cruise, now on the Main River. (B,L,D)
Day 13 Wurzburg
This morning arrive in Wurzburg, the capital of Lower Franconia. “The Pearl of the Romantic Road” is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards.
During your tour, see the major sights including the magnificent Residential Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This afternoon, explore Würzburg on your own or take an optional tour to beautiful medieval Rothenburg. (B,L,D)
Day 14 Wertheim - Miltenberg
Disembark in Wertheim and enjoy free time. Then cruise to Miltenberg for a guided walking tour along narrow, cobblestoned streets where you will see the charming gabled, half-timbered houses.
Tonight, as the ship sails, leave the Main River behind. (B,L,D).
Day 15 Mainz - Heidelberg - Rudesheim - Koblenz
Today you have a choice of included sightseeing. You can disembark in Mainz and travel by motor-coach to Heidelberg. Here you will visit the red-walled castle, see the Great Vat, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask and the beautiful
views of the Necker Valley and Heidelberg below.
Then enjoy a walking tour of old Heidelberg and free time for lunch on your own.
In the afternoon drive to Frankfurt, where you rejoin your ship. Or, you can enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Mainz, hometown of the famous printer Gutenburg.
Then take a lunchtime cruise on the Main and Rhine rivers to the wine village of Rüdesheim. Here tour the town by mini-train and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Late this afternoon, everyone will cruise the most beautiful and famous part of the Rhine River, passing castles and the infamous Lorelei Rock.
Arrive in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle, after dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 16 Cochem - Zell
Enjoy a guided visit of Reichsburg Castle, situated above Cochem with spectacular views of the Moselle River.
This afternoon, cruise past hillside vineyards to Zell, home of the famous “Zeller Schwarze Katz” wine. (B,L,D)
Day 17 Bernkastel - Trier
Arrive in Bernkastel early this morning and explore this quaint little town on a walking tour.
Strategically located in the middle of the Moselle wine-producing region, Bernkastel boasts over 500 years of documented wine history.
Then on to Trier, Germany’s oldest city. Here a guided tour will introduce you to the city’s rich ancient Roman past. (B,L,D)
Day 18 Trier - Luxembourg - Paris, France
Bid farewell to your cruise ship and head to Luxembourg, for a city tour of the Grand Duchy. This afternoon continue on to Paris, the beautiful “City of Lights.” (B)
Day 19 Paris
Enjoy Paris’ famous sights during this morning’s guided tour: see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Champs Elysées and more.
The remainder of the day is yours to shop, explore a museum or gallery, or relax in a café or restaurant. (B)
Day 20 Paris
A full free day to explore the French capital on your own. Stroll along the boutique-lined boulevards, visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, sip coffee in the buzzing Latin Quarter, or chat with one of the many artists along the banks of the Seine River.
The spectacular city of Paris offers something for everyone. (B)
Day 21 Depart Paris
Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. Extra nights are available. (B)
Your trip Includes:
- Airport transfers in Budapest on day 2 and Paris on day 21
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Budapest including buffet breakfast daily
- Transfer from the hotel in Budapest to the ship
- Fourteen nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Transfer from the ship in Trier to Paris
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Paris including buffet breakfast daily
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising
- Quality wines with dinner
- Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner
- Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including a folklore performance, wine tasting, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities and on board music performance
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- Nightly piano entertainment on board
- On board amenities including fitness center, massage and beauty salon, souvenir shop and Club Lounge
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Brendan flight bag and portfolio of travel documents
Prices are based on availability and can change without notice.
This is one of many river cruises in Europe. Contact one of our specialist and find the right European river cruise package for you.
Feb
21
Europe River Cruises
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Paris & Normandy
Cruise with Shore Excursions on this incredible 7-night expedition, you
will be mesmerized by the beauty and history of France. They’ll tour Paris and
revel in the splendor of world’s most romantic city.
You’ll stroll through Giverny’s gardens, which inspired the masterpieces of Monet. And join us on the Normandy Beaches as they commemorate the bravery of World War II troops.
- 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Paris/panoramic cruise;
- Conflans; Giverny/Monet Foundation; Rouen; Honfleur;
- Normandy Beaches excursion
- Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Farewell Dinner
- All onboard meals and lunch in Normandy
- All outside cabin accommodations
- Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager,
sampling of French cheeses, World War II history lecture and French folkloric
entertainment
Burgundy & Provence
7-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions
You will travel along the Sane and Rhine Rivers, exploring the famed region of Burgundy, the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the wild, majestic scenery of the Ardche region.
You’ll indulge your taste buds by sampling the famed cuisine of Lyon and fabled wines of Burgundy. In beautiful Arles, they’ll see for yourself why this city was such an inspiration to Vincent van Gogh and they’ll view the historic Papal Palace of Avignon and imposing ancient Roman ruins scattered across the region.
- 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides:
- Beaune/Burgundy wine tour;
- Lyon; Vienna; Tournon/Tain L-Hermitage; Avignon; Arles
- Welcome Dinner
- Captain’s Farewell Dinner
- Old World Highlights
- All onboard meals
- All outside cabin accommodations
Tulips & Windmills
9-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions
When you combine Holland’s
annual floral splendor with the rich cultural traditions of Brussels and Brugge-the
two most beautifully preserved medieval cities in all of Belgium-you create a
unique 9-night journey for yourself.
- 9-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Europe or Viking Sky
- 8 tours with private, English-speaking
guides: Amsterdam Canal Cruise/ Rijksmuseum; Hoorn; Arnhem/Paleis Het Loo; Kinderdijk
windmills; Brussels; Brugge; Delta Works & Neeltje Jans Expo; Keukenhof Gardens - All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
- Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
- Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager,
wooden shoe carving demonstration and Dutch folkloric entertainment - Payment of all port charges
- Private motorcoach for all coach excursions
- Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Dutch Journey
7-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions
Springtime in Holland is a treat for the senses, with blooming bulbs, vibrant landscapes and a rich seafaring heritage. This 7-night journey will immerse you in Dutch culture with an in-depth exploration of the Netherlands…
- 7-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Spirit or Viking Pride
- 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Amsterdam canal cruise/ Rijksmuseum; Enkhuizen/Zuiderzee Museum; Edam & Marken; Arnhem/Paleis Het Loo; Kinderdijk windmills; Rotterdam; Delft; Keukenhof Gardens
- All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
- Captain’s Farewell Dinner
- Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager, wooden shoe carving demonstration and Dutch folkloric entertainment
- All port charges
- Private motorcoach for all coach excursions
Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Prices above do not include air. Prices are per cabin and include port charges for second person! Contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right European river cruise tour package for you.
Jan
11
Azamara Cruise Lines Quest
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Azamara Quest is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. Azamara is a branch of Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
Azamara Cruises consists of two intimate ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Each can carry 710 fortunate guests and because they are smaller and sleeker than larger cruise ships, they can sail to ports that others simply cannot reach.
In addition to offering a more personalized experience, these ships have recently undergone a $17.5 million revitalization with new European bedding and soft goods, flat screen televisions, new veranda decking and furniture, and wireless internet service in all staterooms and public areas. Plus, 93% of the staterooms offer ocean views and 68% have a private veranda.
The unique offerings of Azamara Quest are beyond compare:
- Butler service is provided in every stateroom
- Shore excursions, are designed to let you become part of the fabric of life in each destination, instead of merely being an observer.
- An enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations.
- Two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea.
- Live entertainment can be enjoyed nightly.
- And a level of service offered is unmatched.
Michael’s Club
Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in this locale. The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of Michael’s Club make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial.
Martini Bar
The sophisticated Martini Bar offers 20 variations of this famous libation. Gather with friends to warm up the evening before dinner or celebrate all in this trendy hot spot before heading over to the disco.
Online@Celebrity Cruises
We know that you will want to share your cruise experience with your friends and family before you return home. Visit our onboard Internet stations and send an email.
AquaSpa by Elemis
Relax in our impressive AquaSpa and let us transport you to a whole new world with treatments inspired by rituals from exotic cultures. Discover a state of complete tranquility as you experience the most luxurious spa afloat.
Each Azamara Quest itinerary has several days at sea.
Caribbean Itineraries
- March 29, 2008 Miami, Florida - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico - Ponce, Puerto Rico - St. John, US Virgin Islands - Falmouth, Antigua - Cabrits, Dominica Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe - Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands - Samana, Dominican Republic - Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands - Miami, Florida
Mediterranean
May 24, 2008: Start from the center of the ancient world and journey to romantic villages with charming markets, cafes and canals before heading to the glamorous sanctuaries of the French Riviera. Immerse yourself in the delights of the Mediterranean, from Rome to Monte Carlo, on this 14-night cruise
Asia Itineraries
24-Night Athens to Singapore Cruise November 22, 2008
Athens (Lavrion), Greece; Alexandria, Egypt; Suez Canal (Passage); Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Bombay (Mumbai), India; Cochin, India; Penang, Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia; Singapore
18-Night Southeast Asia Cruise December 16, 2008
Singapore (Overnight); Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia; Malacca, Malaysia; Ko Samui, Thailand; Bangkok (Laemchabang), Thailand (Overnight); Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Ho Chi Minh City (Vung Tau), Vietnam; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Hanoi (Haiphong), Vietnam; Canton, China; Hong Kong, China
14-Night Southeast Asia Cruise January 3, 2009
Hong Kong, China (Overnight); Hanoi (Haiphong), Vietnam; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City (Vung Tau), Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Bangkok (Laemchabang),
Thailand; Singapore
14-Night Southeast Asia Cruise January 17, 2009 Singapore;
Bangkok (Laemchabang), Thailand; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Ho Chi Minh City (Vung Tau), Vietnam; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Hanoi (Haiphong), Vietnam (Overnight); Hong Kong, China
14-Night Northeast Asia Cruise January 31; February 28,
2009 Hong Kong, China (Overnight); Shanghai, China; Pusan, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; Hiroshima, Japan; Kyoto (Osaka), Japan (Overnight); Seoul (Incheon), Korea; Dalian, China; Beijing (Tianjin), China
14-Night Northeast Asia Cruise February 14; March 14,
2009 Beijing (Tianjin), China; Dalian, China; Seoul (Incheon), Korea; Kyoto (Osaka), Japan (Overnight); Hiroshima, Japan; Fukuoka, Japan; Pusan, South Korea; Shanghai, China; Hong Kong, China (Overnight)
24-Night Singapore to Athens Cruise April 7, 2009
Singapore; Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia; Penang, Malaysia; Cochin, India; Bombay (Mumbai), India; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Suez Canal (Passage); Alexandria, Egypt; Athens (Lavrion), Greece
7 Night Cruisetour Packages departing from Hong Kong and visiting, Bejing, Xian, and Guilin, available before or after Northeast and Southeast Asia sailings onboard Azamara Quest.
Azamara Quest is a very small ship, 710 passengers. Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. These are just some of the Azamara itineraries provided by Azamara Cruise Lines.
Shop online with Celebrity or contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right luxury cruise & tour package for you.