Danube River Golf Cruise Itinerary (June 2010)

Wednesday, June 16: Departures from Home

Depart your home city on June 16 for an overnight flight to Budapest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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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