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Danube River Golf Cruise (June 16-26, 2010)
Travel on one of Europe’s legendary rivers, rich in history, architecture and scenery,
as you voyage to many of the best golf destinations in the world. Board the River
Cloud II luxury vessel, elegantly adorned to provide the best in service and accommodations,
as you enjoy a premier means of travel to places such as Budapest, Vienna, and Prague,
on route to your fully staffed golf excursions.
Also available in September 2010 click
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Call us directly at 1-800-441-9329 for more information on any of our deluxe
golf cruises.
Danube River Golf Cruise Itinerary
Wednesday, June 16: Departures from Home
Depart your home city on June 16 for an overnight flight to Budapest.
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Thursday, June 17: Budapest, Hungary
Upon arrival you are greeted and transferred to the Budapest Hilton, conveniently
located in the heart of the historic Castle Hill District. The afternoon is at your
leisure until we gather this evening for our welcome reception in the 13th-century
Dominican Churchyard within the hotel.
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Friday, June 18: Golf at Pannonia Golf & Country Club
Nestled in the beautiful Máriavölgy Valley, Pannonia has a links feel and fits seamlessly
into the natural terrain of the Hungarian countryside. Doug Carrick designed this
course, which features generous fairways, deep bunkers and imaginatively shaped
greens. Our tour visits the town of Szentendre, an island located in the middle
of the Danube Bend. This charming town with dozens of small galleries and cafés
is home to Hungary’s artist colony.
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Saturday, June 19: Tour Budapest/Board River Cloud II
Our day is devoted to exploring Budapest. We discover the city’s historic past with
visits to the Castle Hill District and Heroes Square and stroll through the City
Market before boarding River Cloud II.
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Sunday, June 20: Tour Vienna, Austria
Our tour begins with a drive along the Ringstrasse, one of the grandest boulevards
in Europe. We see the Hofburg complex, former Emperor’s residence and a vivid reminder
of the glory of the Habsburg Empire, then continue to the 12th-century St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, Vienna’s most recognized landmark. This evening a private concert is
planned to allow you to sample the music of some of Austria's most notable composers.
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Monday, June 21: Golf at Fontana Golf Club
Fontana Golf Club quickly established itself as one of the best, if not the best,
golf course in Austria. It hosts the European Tour’s Austrian Open. Those touring
will visit Schönbrunn Palace, residence of the Habsburg emperors from the 18th century
until 1918.
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Tuesday, June 22: Golf at Colony Club Gutenhof (West Course)
Located just south of Vienna is Austria’s first 36-hole golf club—Colony Club Gutenhof.
Later on, enjoy a training session of Vienna’s Spanish Riding School. This is the
only institution in the world to have practiced the Renaissance tradition of Lipizzan
horse riding for over 430 years.
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Wednesday, June 23: Tour Melk, Austria
Golfers take a well-deserved rest today as River Cloud II cruises through
the Wachau Valley, considered one of the most beautiful and historic parts of Austria.
We stop at Melk and tour the famous Abbey, built in 1089 on a cliff overlooking
the Danube.
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Thursday, June 24: Golf at Hartl Golf Resort – Brunnwies Course
The peaceful hills and farmland of Bavaria provide an ideal setting for golf. Designed
by Bernhard Langer, the setting exudes charm along with a farmstyle clubhouse that
serves a beer once brewed by monks from the nearby Aldersbach Monastery. Touring
passengers explore the town of Passau, and visit the 15th-century St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, home to the largest church organ in Europe.
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Friday, June 25: Golf – Sinzing am Minoritenhof
Always a favorite, Sinzing’s front nine provides spectacular views of the Bavarian
forest. The back nine runs alongside the Danube, the only course that is situated
on the river. Our tour visits the imperial city of Regensburg which has been untouched
by war since Napoleon’s invasion. A “free city” during the Holy Roman Empire, Regensburg
is truly a stop in “Old Germany.”
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Saturday, June 26: Flights Home –or– Prague Extension Tour
This morning we begin transfers to the Munich airport for homebound flights or you
may wish to join us on the Prague Extension Tour.
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