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Napoleon declared it “Queen of Europe’s Rivers” and with a mesmerizing beauty, the mighty Danube is regal and enchanting. Cruise the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site of terraced vineyards and picturesque castle towns.
July 8 - July 18, 2020
Fares From $7,099*
(Based on Double Occupancy)
Included with your Cruise
Gratuities included for all shipboard staff throughout the River Ships including housekeeping, bar, dining staff and butlers.
All meals included, featuring Crystal's innovative and acclaimed six-star cuisine, highlighted by regional specialties
Unlimited soft drinks and premium beverages including champagne, fine wine and spirits throughout the River Ships
All soft drinks, beer and bottled water in-suite
24-hour self-service pantry featuring specialty coffees, teas, wines and nonalcoholic beverages
24-hour room service
A la carte, buffet and early risers breakfast offerings
Multiple dining venues
Open seating dining
Crystal Casual dress code
European sourced and trained chefs and hotel staff
Non-smoking environment in all indoor spaces (Except Connoisseur Club on Crystal Mozart)
Onboard currency exchange – shipboard currency Euros
Destination-focused entertainment and enrichment program, including onboard lecture series
Destination expert (upon request)
Regional affairs experts on many voyages
Daily yoga and fitness classes
Daily choice of electronic international newspapers
Self-service guest laundry
Twice daily housekeeping services including evening turndown service
In-suite hors d'oeuvres
Individual climate control
Flat-screen TV in each suite
English-speaking and international TV stations
Butler service for each suite
Hydraulic Sun-Deck Bar (available on Bach, Mahler, Debussy and Ravel only)
Fitness Center with state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment and dedicated yoga area
Massage services
Library
Your Accommodations
Petite SUITE WITH Panoramic balcony window, room guarantee
Starting at $7,099*
One Bedroom crystal PENTHOUSE WITH balcony window
Starting at $16,699*
Deluxe Suite with panoramic Balcony window
Starting at $7,999*
two Bedroom CRYSTAL SUITE WITH FRENCH BALCONY
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Crystal River Cruises™ Exclusive Fare includes: complimentary airport transfers on days of embarkation and disembarkation, beverages including fine wines, champagne, premium spirits and all non-alcoholic beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees; gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff; Butler service and your choice of guided Crystal Adventures® shore excursion in every port.
Your Itinerary
DAy 1 - Vienna, Austria
Layered and elegant, with elements of cozy and grand, musical and visual might be the best way to characterize Vienna—or one of many ways, as this imperial city surely can inspire endless lines of poetic descriptions. Once the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and forever known for its distinguished roster of composers who either were born or lived and worked here—including Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, both Strausses, Liszt and Brahms—Vienna finds itself at the very center of European culture, even as it sits near the border of the Czech republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Turn to a blank page to memorialize your own impressions of this grand city, remarking on its manicured gardens, ornate architecture—especially that of the famed Ringstrasse—intimate bistro pubs called beisln and a certain flourish that can only be called Vienna.
Day 2 - Vienna, Austria
DAy 3 - Dürnstein, Austria
Best known for its fortified baroque Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey, the town of Melk boasts an assortment of smaller gems. Among them, the city’s riverside location, serene and regal with a ribbon of wooded groves giving way to the lovely village. Cobbled lanes and a petite size make for a pleasant stroll with a chance to discover its 16th-century Town Hall, or Rathaus, in the center of town, and Haus am Stein, or House at the Rock. Built in the 15th century, the vine-covered abode is Melk’s oldest building.
Day 3 - Melk, Austria
Best known for its fortified baroque Benedictine monastery, Melk Abbey, the town of Melk boasts an assortment of smaller gems. Among them, the city’s riverside location, serene and regal with a ribbon of wooded groves giving way to the lovely village. Cobbled lanes and a petite size make for a pleasant stroll with a chance to discover its 16th-century Town Hall, or Rathaus, in the center of town, and Haus am Stein, or House at the Rock. Built in the 15th century, the vine-covered abode is Melk’s oldest building.
Day 4 - Linz, Austria
Named the European Capital of Culture in 2009 and added to the roster of UNESCO Creative Cities as a City of Media Arts in 2014, Linz embraces the present and future, even as it remains reverential to its past. There is much to be proud of: Here on the gentle curve of the Danube, Linz rose to power as a political and economic hub for the Holy Roman Empire. Trade and influence extended in all four directions, from Hungary and Germany to the east and west and Poland and Italy to the north and south. Later, Linz sparkled as a city of the Habsburgs, the last home to German Emperor, Friedrich III. The city’s layout reflects its history, with an ancient medieval center encircled by neoclassical, neo-baroque and neo-Renaissance neighborhoods, a kind of tree-rings of age and architectural styles. Highpoints of old traditions and impressive landmarks include the Linzer torte, dating to 1653 and thought to be the oldest cake in the world, and St. Martin’s church, the oldest church in Austria.
Day 5 - Passau, Germany
At the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is also situated at a meeting of cultures. The town began as a Roman settlement, enjoying the rising tide of influence as the largest bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire and enduringly vibrant as a hub for various trade and manufacturing pursuits, including salt, swords and ideas. Experience Passau’s charm as you the wander the cobbled streets of Old Town, gaze upon arched bridges and Italianate manses and encounter magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the New Bishop’s Residence.
Day 6 - Passau, Germany
DAy 7 - Bratislava, Slovakia
Slovakia’s capital city may be the country’s buzzing political and economic center, but it is also a historic gem that stirs the imagination. A maze of narrow, cobblestone streets wind around colorful 18th-century buildings, and shade-covered sidewalk cafes beckon weary—or simply hungry—travelers to linger over a meal and enjoy people watching. Museums, cathedrals and palaces are edifying locales to spend some time, while photography buffs will want to snap images of the medieval castle that looms over the city with a majestic grace. For those looking for more contemporary sights, Bratislava boasts a pulsating modern art scene, as well as some outstanding examples of Communist-era architecture.
Day 8 - Budapest, Hungary
Commanding both sides of the Danube – with the Chain Bridge connecting hilly Buda with flat Pest – Hungary’s capital enchants with its magnificent architecture of domes and spires, 18th-century homes, bridges and lampposts. The UNESCO-listed Castle Hill welcomes all to explore Buda Castle, Trinity Square, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.
Day 9 - Budapest, Hungary
Day 10 - Vienna, Austria
Day 11 - Vienna, Austria (Disembarkation)
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*All fares and savings are per person, in U.S. dollars based on double occupancy. Cruise Fares and Your Exclusive Fares are cruise only and do not include taxes, fees, and port charges of $280 per person. Your Crystal Savings are subject to availability at time of booking. Your Exclusive Fare includes Crystal Savings as well as any applicable Savings if available and does not include Crystal Society or Early Full Payment savings.
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