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One of the great water highways of the world is the beautiful Danube River. Important parts of Europe have grown and thrived due to the benefits of this magnificent water way. Webb Tours has teamed up with Emerald Cruises to offer this exciting vacation that will take you first to Prague in the Czech Republic (2 nights) which is without a doubt one of Europe’s most charmeing capital cities (it’s #1 in my book). We then enjoy an exciting 8 day river cruise tranquil, Blue Danube through Bavaria, Slovakia, Austria, Melk and ending in the dramatic scenery of Budapest. It is a trip NOT to be missed and we are doing in June which is the pefect month to be there.
BUT TO BE INCLUDED, YOU HAVE TO ACT QUICKLY! Cruising the rivers of Europe is very popular and for good reason. Also, riverboats are of course much smaller than cruise ships, welcoming several hundred guests instead of several thousand. And some of the most charming towns and scenery in Europe happen to be on the rivers. For all of these reasons, space is carefully monitored and often sold out 9 months before departure.
So COME ABOARD. We are holding guaranteed space with locked in pricing for our group until October 1, 2023. After that date, if there are unsold cabins, the price will increase. So read on. We think you’ll like what you see. We look forward to hosting your journey along the serene Danube River.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The air-included pricing shown below assumes that you depart the US on June 11 and return on June 21, and that we obtain the international airline tickets for you. hat is the case whether you are flying out of Salt Lake or any other city in the continental United States. If you choose to travel on different dates or obtain your OWN aifare (for whatever reason), we will deduct $1,000 from the above, per person prices.
The prices below INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE from your home city. It is an all inclusive price:
Prices include AIRFARE, transfers, cruise, taxes, port charges, government fees, Prague hotel, transportation from Prague to Budapest.
Click here to see the Emerald Star Deck Plan: Emerald Star Deck Plan.pdf
IMPORTANT NOTE: TO BE INCLUDED, YOU HAVE TO ACT QUICKLY! Cruising the rivers of Europe is very popular and for good reason. Also, riverboats are of course much smaller than cruise ships, welcoming several hundred guests instead of several thousand. And some of the most charming towns and scenery in Europe happen to be on the rivers. For all of these reasons, space is carefully monitored and often sold out 9 months before departure. We are holding guaranteed space until October 1, 2023 – Call quickly for best cabin selection.
June 11: Today we gather for our flight via Paris or Amsterdam to Prague in the Czech Republic arriving around noon the following day. Flights are available from your home city to meet up with us along the way. Our once in a lifetime trip is underway.
June 12: Welcome to the Czech Republic! Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our contact folks in Prague and thew will transfer us to our hotel in Prague, arriving in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is at your leisure to begin discovering your new surroundings. And Prague is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in the world!
June 13: After breakfast, enjoy an included city tour, highlighting the famous sites of this beautiful city. Following a brief panoramic drive, the heart of the city is discovered on foot. See Old Town Square with its historic astronomical clock and the medieval Charles Bridge. The tour concludes at the hotel. During free time this afternoon, continue to explore the city on your own, or join the optional excursion to the Terezin Concentration Camp. Meal: B
June 14 After breakfast, we depart Prague and journey by motorcoach to Passau, Germany, where your friendly Captain and crew welcome you onboard your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the ship and become acquainted with the onboard amenities. This evening join your fellow guests for dinner onboard our floating resort. Meals: B, D
June 15: After a relaxing breakfast onboard, we begin to explore this interesting city. Narrow cobblestone streets welcome us to Passau, a town nestled on the confluence of three of Europe’s main waterways. On today’s excursion, we venture out to a local farm to gain a fascinating insight into the life of local Bavarian farmers. Tour the farm, see the animals and learn how the family is utilizing methods of sustainable agriculture. Meet with the farmers and sample some of their homemade specialties during an included
tasting. Alternatively, if you are feeling more active, participate in a guided hike to Veste Oberhaus where you can catch a site of the Mariahilf and St. Severin, an ancient church dating back to the Ottonian dynasty. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike to Veste Oberhaus (instead of included city tour)
DiscoverMORE: Bavaria Live (additional expense)
EmeraldPLUS: Bavarian brunch-livestock farming and homemade
specialties tasting
June 16: Today’s adventure takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Ceský Krumlov. With its 13th-century castle, meandering river, and a maze of quaint alleyways, this town has one of the best preserved centers in Europe. Join your local guide to traverse a labyrinth of winding cobblestone lanes as you experience the charming atmosphere of Ceský Krumlov’s medieval buildings and iconic castle complex. During the excursion, visit the 15th-century St. VItus’ Church, a highlight of the town. This is a VERY charming place in this part of Europe and you’ll wonder why you haven’t heard more about it! Meals: B, D
EmeraldPLUS: A guided walking tour of Ceský Krumlov
DiscoverMORE*: Linzer Torte-making workshop (additional expense)
*this excursion runs at the same time as the included tour; only one can be selected
June 17: Relax as you cruise along the Danube River early this morning, passing delightful apricot orchards
and beautiful terraced vineyards before arriving in Melk. Enjoy an included tour of Melk Abbey, originally a lavish castle that was gifted to Benedictine monks during the 11th century. This opulent Baroque building features ornate gold leaf walls, seemingly endless spiral staircases and is home to some of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world. After the tour, sail through the idyllic Wachau Valley, passing medieval villages, terraced vineyards and areas of natural beauty. Upon arrival in Weissenkirchen, you have the opportunity to join a hike. Alternatively, stay in Melk and cycle to Weissenkirchen, traversing a route that offers a different perspective on the region’s viticulture. Meals: B, L, D
DiscoverMORE (from Melk): Visit to Schallaburg Castle (additional expense)
EmeraldACTIVE*: A guided bike ride along the Danube from Melk to Weissenkirchen
EmeraldACTIVE*: Hike in Weissenkirchen with Activity Manager
DiscoverMORE*: Weissenkirchen vineyard hike with tasting (additional expense)
*these activities overlap; only one can be selected
June 18: Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s capital and the capital of classical music. The city perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces. On the included city tour, see monuments and grand buildings as the coach drives along the famous Ringstrasse. During the walking tour, stroll with your guide through the city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the classic architectural styles of the buildings, see St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace, right in the heart of the city center. If you are feeling more active, opt to explore on two wheels, cycling along the serene trails on Danube Island. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Bike tour in Vienna (instead of city tour)
DiscoverMORE: An exclusive Viennese evening concert with the music of Mozart and Strauss (additional expense)
June 19: Today we sail into the capital of Slovakia. This graceful nation became an independent country in
1993, and since then, Bratislava has flourished as a new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural center. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are explored with your local guide as you enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town center, seeing the Slovak National Theatre and a range of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings. For the more active guests, embark on a guided hike to Bratislava Castle, a landmark steeped in legends that looks as though it came from the pages of a fairytale book. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Bratislava Castle (instead of walking tour)
DiscoverMORE: Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (additional expense)
EmeraldPLUS: Local Slovakian entertainment onboard
June 20: Welcome to the “Pearl of the Danube”. Explore Budapest’s cobbled medieval quarter as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage city center. Your guide will highlight a number of architectural wonders and also talk about Budapest’s culinary scene. The tour will end at the Grand Market Hall, the city’s most expansive indoor food and craft market, where you’ll have time to explore on your own. If you are feeling more active, you may instead choose to hike to Buda Hill (recommended). The surrounding area has been rebuilt several times, most recently following the air raids of WWII. Some 18th-century Baroque houses still stand, best explored by foot along the medieval paths and alleyways in the area around Buda Castle. This evening, join your fellow guests for a folklore performance onboard and a traditional Hungarian dinner. Relax on the Sun Deck and enjoy the fabulous view of the city, aglow in nighttime splendor. Meals: B, L, D
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided hike to Buda Hill (instead of city tour)
DiscoverMORE*: Tour of Szentendre (additional expense)
DiscoverMORE*: Budapest spa experience (additional expense)
EmeraldPLUS: A traditional Hungarian folklore show
* the DiscoverMORE’s operate simultaneously; only one can be selected
June 21: Today we return to the airport and bid a fond farewell to Europe. We’ve seen some amazing places and enjoyed them from the comfort of our ship. We arrive back to the USA on the evening of June 21. Meal: B
Registration Information:
A $400 deposit is required to reserve your space. To make a reservation, simply register online by completing the booking form above. Your deposit will be charged to your credit card. If you prefer, you can call us and we will take your reservation information and credit card details over the phone. When we receive your reservation, we will email you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour. A letter with instructions, hotel itinerary, flight information (if applicable) and luggage tags will be sent roughly 100 days prior to departure. Your final payment will be due 90 days before departure (by March 10). We prefer final payments in the form of a check. Webb Tours also accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A 2.5% fee applies to final payments made by credit card to cover a portion of the credit card company fees (which are now around 4%)
Cancellation Penalties
We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. Due to the high demand for river cruises and the rules enforced by our suppliers, the deposit is non refundable once paid. If it is 91 days or more before departure, all money in excess of the $400 deposit will be refunded. Here is a summary of the cancellation penalties:
For airlines, specifically, tickets are generally non refundable when purchased. However, most airlines will allow the value of the canceled tickets to be reused for future travel, though a penalty may be assessed to reuse the tickets.
Travel Protection:
In today’s changing travel environment, it is important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services 360° Group Premier Protection Plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.
Premium for this insurance depends on your age and trip cost and is priced as follows:
Trip Cost (per person) Ages 0-59 Ages 60-74 Ages 75+
| $1,000-$1,500 |
$109 |
$143 |
$211 |
| $1,501-$2,000 |
$149 |
$191 |
$215 |
| $2,001-$2,500 |
$191 |
$245 |
$277 |
| $2,501-$3,000 |
$234 |
$300 |
$338 |
| $3,001-$3,500 |
$276 |
$354 |
$400 |
| $3,501-$4,000 |
$319 |
$409 |
$461 |
| $4,001-$4,500 |
$361 |
$463 |
$523 |
| $4,501-$5,000 |
$404 |
$518 |
$584 |
| $5,001-$5,500 |
$446 |
$572 |
$646 |
| $5,501-$6,000 |
$489 |
$627 |
$707 |
For coverage details and explanation of benefits, you can view or download the policy by going to https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPZ-1023.
If you are interested in the travel insurance, please contact Webb Tours any time up until final payment for the tour. You must be medically fit at the time you buy the insurance. The insurance goes into effect once purchased.
This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes. Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, offer, advice, recommendation, or any other service with regard to any type of insurance product underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage, terms and conditions. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. CA Agency license #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC # 16535).
Insurance includes the following items:
For benefit and rate information, please review the Group Premier product flyer at https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/docs/premier
Unexpected flight cancellations or weather delays: Webb Tours works diligently to cover all of the details associated with your travel. We make sure that all ground transportation, lodging, local tours, restaurants, specialists, etc, are in place and awaiting our arrival. We ensure that our directors are well prepared to provide you with an experience that exceeds your expectations. One thing we do NOT control are the airlines. Significant problems can arise on a group tour due to canceled flights, weather delays or missed connections. In the case of a flight cancellation, Webb Tours will do all we can to work with the airline to move people to the next available flights. Any portion of the tour that is missed due to flight delays or cancellations is NOT the financial responsibility of Webb Tours. Refunds will not be given for hotels, ground transportation, activities or meals that are missed due to flight interruptions. This is another good reason to purchase the travel insruance which has a provision for missed connections (see Group Premier product flyer referenced above for details). Your participation in the tour signifies that you understand and accept this policy.
Register for your tour on line or mail deposit and reservation details to:
WEBB TOURS
2378 Evergreen Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Tel. (801) 278-3101
or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519
Or call us and register over the phone. We hope you can join us.
