Danube River & the Habsburg Empire
Hosted by Principal Emeritus Dr Tom Williams and his wife, Maureen Ball
Enjoy a remarkable journey through the heart of Central Europe on a seven-night cruise down the legendary Blue Danube, followed by three nights in Prague and two nights in Kraków. Explore the realm of Habsburg Emperors, with visits to six countries and six UNESCO World Heritage sites. Specially arranged excursions include a private organ concert in Melk and a private music performance in Vienna. Cruise from Budapest, Hungary, to Passau, Germany, through the spectacular Wachau Valley. Enjoy a comprehensive program of guided excursions along the way: Bratislava’s mediaeval Old Town, imperial Vienna, magnificent Melk Abbey, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Explore the mediaeval gems of Prague, Cesk´y Krumlov, and Kraków. Two-night pre- and post-program options in Budapest and Warsaw are available.
Date: June 14 – 28, 2012
Price: Cabin categories start from $4,200 USD per person based on double occupancy, plus air and taxes
Activity Level: Moderate
Tour Operator: Thomas P. Gohagan & Co.
Danube River brochure in PDF format
Reservations: Call the Queen's Alumni Travel office at 1-800-267-7837 or Gohagan at 1-800-922-3088
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