Our 7-Day chartered river cruise INCLUDES: 2 pre-cruise days in Berlin at the Berlin Grand Hyatt Hotel, breakfast, guided city tour, and 1 post-cruise day in Prague's luxury Renaissance Hotel, breakfast, guided city tours, transfers to and from the ship, port charges, taxes and Gratuities Are INCLUDED at our special charter rate.

Port Charges and Gratuities Are Included

$3,099 Lower Deck (Six Cabins Left)
$3,499 Upper Deck (Two Cabins Left)

Group fares are based on double occupancy and
Port charges, Taxes and Gratuities are Included

Fares, Itineraries & Musical Events Are Subject To Change

Additional Costs To Consider

Travel Insurance: $200 (non-refundable), covering accidental death (flight), medical expenses, trip cancellation and baggage loss and delay. Optional shore excursion package $105. Air fare on Lufthansa: $1,399 ~ accruing United Airlines mileage.

The 5-Star m/v “Katharina von Bora” was built in 2000 and refurbished in 2006. Carrying only 79 passengers in 41 cabins, it is deluxe, yet intimate; (140 square feet), distinguished by staterooms on the upper deck which have full length French doors that open into your cabin (cabins on the lower deck have large windows).

Original works of art can be found throughout. All double cabins are identical in size (there are three singles) and they are beautifully appointed with built in closets, desk, shower and toilet, television, telephone and 4-channel radio.

The vessels feature six meals daily (Breakfast, Morning Bouillon, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Midnight Snack). All meals are single seating with evening meals up to nine courses on selected nights. Additionally, there is a bar, Panorama Restaurant, lounge as well as an infirmary with a qualified doctor on board. The Sun deck has plenty of deck chairs and blankets, if needed. Captain’s Welcome and Captain’s Farewell Receptions are provided as well as nightly entertainment and dancing. There is one crew member for every 2.5 passengers providing the best crew to passenger ratio of any river vessel. English language announcements, menus and daily programs are provided. The ship is 272 feet long and 31 feet wide with a draft of 3.5 feet.

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MUSICAL "OPERA-tunities" IN BERLIN, DRESDEN AND PRAGUE

2009 Programs TBA in August, 2008

Prague, July 11, 2009
The Prague State Opera
To Order Tickets: http://www.ticketsbti.cz/WBS/ang/program.php?year=2006&month=5&category=1

Prague, July 11, 2009, 2006
The Prague State Opera
To Order Tickets: http://www.ticketsbti.cz/WBS/ang/seatsstatni.html

Berlin, July 18, 2009
Berlin Staatsoper
To Order Tickets: Web site: http://www.staatsoper-berlin.de

Dresden, July 21, 2009

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Berlin, Germany
Straddled by lakes on the east and west, this historic city offers a wealth of impressive sites including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Charlottenburg Palace and the Reichstag.

Dresden, Germany
This wondrous city is once again a jewel on the Elbe. Enjoy the beautiful architecture including the Semper Opera House, the baroque Zwinger Palace and the huge Church of Our Lady. The magnificent Green Vault with its exquisite collection of jeweled object and the Moritzburg Hunting Lodge and Palace are unforgettable.

Meissen, Germany
Albrechtsburg Castle proudly stands watch over this lovely city where world famous Meissen porcelain has been produced since the 1700’s. Choose the excursion and tour the porcelain workshop where you’ll see craftsmen mould this “White Gold” into true works of art. Later you may also visit the castle and Gothic cathedral.

Wittenberg, Germany
Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther in the birthplace of the Reformation. The highlights of the city tour will be St. Marien church, where Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, and the tour of the Luther House museum. You may also choose an excursion to Worlitz Park, one of the most scenic in all of Europe.

Magdeburg, Germany
Contrasts abound in this former East German City. From the magnificent Magdeburg cathedral, the oldest in Germany, to communist era construction, to the modern architecture of post reunification, the changing face of history is on display.

Germany’s Water Bridge ....Six Years ~ 500 Million Euros ~ 918 Meters Long This is a channel-bridge over the River Elbe and joins the former East and West Germany, as part of the unification project. It is located in the city of Magdeburg, near Berlin.

Leitmeritz, Czech Republic
Visit this charming town situated in the midst of the Bohemian Paradise, a fertile country that produces great quantities of fruit, corn and wine.

Konigstein, Germany
This beautiful town is situated in a deep valley on the left bank of the Elbe. A huge fortress, Konigstein, lies to the northwest of the town crowning a sandstone rock, which rises 750 feet from the Elbe.

Melnik, Czech Republic
Many wine shops can be found in this wonderful town whose charms include Baroque styled architecture. Explore the famous Chateau Melnik which played a significant role in Czech history.

Prague, Czech Republic
Few cities can offer more beautiful sights than Prague, the “City of a hundred spires.” Your extensive tour of this enchanting city begins in the Hradshin, the palace area, containing almost 200 noble palaces and churches. Walk across the famous Charles Bridge as you make your way to the picturesque Old Market Square and its 500-year-old astronomical clock. Later, stroll the narrow cobblestone streets as you shop for souvenirs.

Tom Taffel  ~  Telephone:  (415) 566-7673   ~   CST 1010972-40

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