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Embark on a cycling adventure along the picturesque Danube River with Backroads. Explore five countries in eight days while enjoying luxurious ship accommodations. Book early for best options and flexible changes. Deposit $600 for land portion. Includes bike/e-bike, meals, gratuities. Luxurious ship amenities and stateroom features offer a top-notch experience. Join us for a memorable journey through stunning landscapes and rich cultures!
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San Jose Learning Center Trips Cycling Danube River Cruise - Fall 2018 Presenter: Jeanie Colclough
Mark These Dates on Your Calendar! - Cycling Cruise 9/4: SFO to Prague 9/5: Arrive Prague 9/6: Prague morning tour 9/7: Backroads Trip Starts 9/14: Backroads tour ends in Budapest Prague
Cycling Cruise Pre-Tour in Prague - Sept. 5-7, 2018 And Post-Tour in Budapest, Sept. 14-16, 2018 Rates based on 10 travelers, double occupancy Prague Hotel: St. George Hotel-Standard (2 Nights) Double Includes taxes, fees and Continental Breakfast. Budapest Hotel: Hotel Carat-Standard (2 Nights) Double Includes taxes, fees and Continental Breakfast. Approximately $435.00 for four nights, daily breakfast, and transfer from Budapest Hotel to Budapest Airport
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Cycling with Backroads Why Backroads?
Cycling with Backroads Five incredible countries. Eight epic days. One luxurious river ship exclusively for us—all enhanced by the camaraderie of 150 or so Backroads travelers! Sail and ride along the Danube, past castles, onion-domed churches and legendary vineyards. Local beer, bratwurst and welcoming wine taverns await. Let the fun begin! Why Backroads?
Cycling with Backroads The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. Deposit amount: $ 600 (for the bike trip land portion only) Why Backroads?
Cycling with Backroads ITINERARY Days 1-2 Cycle through Bavarian Forest Day 3 Ride in the Austrian countryside Day 4 Ride or cruise along the Danube past castles and vineyards in the Wachau Valley Day 5 Explore Vienna's magnificent historic center Day 6 Pedal in Donau-Auen National Park and between Vienna and Bratislava Days 7-8 Ride along the Danube's Big Bend and end in Budapest
Cycling with Backroads Start: Passau (Sept. 7, 2018) Finish: Budapest (Sept. 14, 2018)
Cycling with Backroads HIGHLIGHTS Pedal on the world-famous Donauradweg (Danube bike path), with views of the region's diverse landscapes Savor hearty regional specialities like delicious German bratwurst and beer—you'll eat and drink like a local! Experience rich culture and stunning sights in Prague and Budapest, our fascinating gateway cities Celebrate your passion for cycling in the splendid Wachau Valley, passing vineyards of acclaimed rieslings and grüner veltliners
Cycling with Backroads What’s Included? All breakfasts, 7 dinners, 6 lunches Bike or custom e-bike (at no additional cost), helmet Hotel & restaurant gratuities
Cycling with Backroads What’s NOT Included? Trip Insurance Gratuities for Trip Leaders Airfare
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Award Winning Dining
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Twin Balconies
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Sun Deck Pool
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan How about a massage after your bike ride?
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan AmaWaterways Serena Built 2015 in the Netherlands Length 443 feet; Width 38 feet Crew: 51 Staterooms: 81 Suites: 3 Registry: Switzerland
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category D room Piano Deck Fixed Windows 160 sq ft
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category C room Violin & Cello Deck French Balcony 170 sq ft
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category BB Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 210 sq. ft.
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category BA Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 210 sq. ft.
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category AB Cello Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 235 sq. ft.
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category AA Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 235 sq. ft.
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category AA+ Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 295 sq ft
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Category Suite Violin Deck French Balcony & Outside Balcony 300 sq ft
Cycling Cruise Stateroom Features • In-room temperature control • Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads • Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone • Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer • Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library • Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily • Desk and chair
Cycling Cruise Deck Plan Which side of the ship has better views? When selecting a stateroom you may wonder whether you should pick port or starboard for better views. During cruising time, both sides have equal appeal. While docked, note that due to potential Double Docking, it is impossible to predict whether a starboard or port stateroom may face another ship. For other FAQ, go here.
Post-Cycling Cruise Trip: 9/14-9/25 9/15: Budapest City Tour 9/16: Flight from Budapest to Berlin Budapest
Post-Cycling Cruise Trip: 9/14-9/25 9/16: Flight from Budapest to Berlin 9/17: Berlin Bus Hop-on/Hop-Off City Tour 9/18: Train from Berlin to Heidelberg Berlin
Post-Cycling Cruise Trip: 9/14-9/25 9/18: Heidelberg 9/19: Heidelberg - Private Guided Morning Tour 9/20: Heidelberg 9/21: Rail Heidelberg to Munich Heidelberg
Post-Cycling Cruise Trip: 9/14-9/25 9/21: Rail to Munich 9/22: Munich 9/23: Munich 9/24: Free day in Munich 9/25: Flight Munich to SFO Munich
Cycling Cruise Pre-Tour in Prague - Sept. 5-7, 2018 And Post-Tour in Budapest, Sept. 14-16, 2018 And Post-Tour in Berlin, Heidelberg, & Munich Sept. 16-24 Rates based on 10 travelers, double occupancy, land only Prague Hotel: St. George Hotel-Standard (2 Nights) Double Budapest Hotel: Hotel Carat-Standard (2 Nights) Double Includes taxes, fees and Continental Breakfast, & Transfer from Budapest Hotel to Budapest Airport Berlin Hotel (2 nights), Heidelberg (3 nights), Munich (4 nights* peak season - Oktoberfest)Air Segments Included: Budapest to Berlin Rail Segments Included: Berlin to Heidelberg; Heidelberg to Munich Includes: PRICE PER PERSON: approx. $3000 pp (approximately) Prices may vary depending on booking date and hotel availability, with some flights and train connections 13 nights hotel stay, Taxes, fees and daily Continental Breakfast. Flight from Budapest to Berlin is included, but other flights are not included. Transfers, unless included, are not included. Prices are per person, double occupancy, with a group of 9.
What to do! Is your passport valid for 6 months beyond the travel date? Asia Trip: China Visa necessary (Departure Date Restrictions The Consulate of China in San Francisco will only process visas for departures within 90 days (for single-entry visas) and 180 days (for double-entry visas) of the departure date listed on the application. Applications with departure dates greater than 90 and 180 days will be rejected.) (VISA and Passport info for US Citizens) Check Immunizations (Routine: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot) Japan (routine), South Korea (hep A, typhoid) , China (hep A, typhoid), Czech Republic (hep A), Hungary (hep A), Germany (routine), Austria (routine), Slovakia (hep A) Deposit for Cherry Blossom Tour: $500 ($250.00 per each segment), Full payment due 65 days prior to departure (Jan 15, 2018) Deposit for Backroads Tour: $600.00 (if you cancel, you can apply this deposit to future Backroads Tours) Book early for the best cabin. (Payment due 155 days prior to start of Cruise - March 1, 2018)
Helpful Forms Passenger Information Form https://www.cognitoforms.com/RivetingTrips1/GroupTravelForm I will get your CC information over the phone.
Questions? Jeanie Colclough jeanie@rivetingtrips.com 408.647.7141 www.rivetingtrips.com www.facebook.com/rivetingtrips