ITINERARY

Day 01 Tuesday 01 October 2024 Depart Canada for your overnight flight to Budapest. See your flight itinerary for details. D.

Day 02 Wednesday 02 October 2024 After arriving in Budapest, you will be transferred to your hotel. B.

Day 03 Thursday 03 October 2024 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Hungary. Your Avalon View is Ready for Boarding. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST. B, D.

Day 04 Friday 04 October 2024 BUDAPEST The Pearl of the Danube. Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR; CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. This afternoon, choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA. B, L, D.

Day 05 Saturday 05 October 2024 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture. ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR; CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church. Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA. B, L, D.

Day 06 Sunday 06 October 2024 VIENNA, AUSTRIA Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions. ACTIVE Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex— the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg empire. Consider a tram ride to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DURNSTEIN. B, L, D.

Day 07 Monday 07 October 2024 DURNSTEIN—WACHAU VALLEY A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins. ACTIVE Take a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk. MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below. ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Mel’s Benedictine Abbey. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU B, L, D.

Day 08 Tuesday 08 October 2024 PASSAU, GERMANY Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet. CLASSIC Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Alternatively, you may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG. B, L, D.

Day 09 Wednesday, 09 October 2024 REGENSBURG Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle. ACTIVE Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Casta Regina fortress. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH. B, L, D.

Day 10 Thursday, 10 October 2024 ROTH, EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons. DISCOVERY Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal— linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge, Schloss Ratibor, OR: CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the third Reich. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG. B, L, D.

Day 11 Friday 11October2024 BAMBERG The City of Seven Hills. ACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with you Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. DISCOVERY Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VOLKACH. B, L, D.

Day 12 Saturday 12 October 2024 VOLKACH Storybook Settings. ACTIVE Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Join a Walking tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KITZINGEN. B, L, D.

Day 13 Sunday 13 October 2024 WURZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. ACTIVE Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. This afternoon, enjoy a leisurely sailing. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG. B, L, D.

Day 14 Monday 14 October 2024 MILTENBERG Beauty on the Main River. Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rudesheim. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RUDESHEIM. B, L, D.

Day 15 Tuesday 15 October 2024 RUDESHEIM—RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR: DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore. DISCOVERY Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions. AFTERNOON CRUISE TO ENGERS. B, L, D.

Day 16 Wednesday 16 October 2024 COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM. B, L, D.

Day 17 Thursday 17 October 2024 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Colorful Canals of Amsterdam. ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age”. In the afternoon you may join an Optional Culinary walk-through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafes, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM. B, L, D.

Day 18 Friday 18 October 2024 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Canada. B, L.

ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

2024 MAGNIFICENT RIVERS OF EUROPE CRUISE

BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM WITH COLIN & DIANNE MARKUSSON

LOBSTICK TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Return Flights Saskatoon/Winnipeg between Budapest and Amsterdam.

  • 1 night accommodation Budapest.

  • 15 nights aboard the Imagery II ship with Avalon Waterways with all this beautiful vessel has to offer.

  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary B, L, D. 17 Breakfasts 15 Lunches 16 Dinners

  • Private transfers to and from the ship.

  • Taxes, Tips, and ship gratuities.

  • Two Professional Tour Conductors at your service for a worry-free tour.

PRICES:

CATEGORY P PANORAMIC STATEROOM $12,989/PERSON.

CATEGORY D DELUXE STATEROOM $9,689/PERSON.

$1,500.00/PERSON deposit per person is required at time of booking.

Final Payment due: June 01, 2024.

Ship categories subject to availability. For upgrades, please call for pricing.

Tour Directors: Colin & Dianne Markusson

306.536.8879 colin.dianne@sasktel.net

Lobstick Tours - Dana Bayda Owner/Manager

(W) 306.763.7417 (TOLL FREE) 1.800.665.0171 (C) 306.960.6955

dbayda@lobsticktravel.com info@lobsticktravel.com

OFFICE ADDRESS (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY): 2 17th Street East Prince Albert, SK S6V 1G5

Medical Issues:

Please contact a public health nurse or international travel clinic regarding required booster shots or medications for traveling to Europe.

Insurance:

All passengers must have adequate out of country medical insurance to travel on this tour. Passengers have the option to obtain insurance at their discretion.

Documents:

All passengers require a valid passport valid for 6 months beyond date of return to Canada.

Cancellation Policy:

Over 90 days loss of deposit.

90 days to 60 days 35% non-refundable.

59 days to 30 days 50% non-refundable.

29 days to departure day 100% non-refundable.