Celebration Travel is any travel that you do to celebrate a special occasion: Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Holidays, or just LIFE! Staycations are usually quick getaways to somewhere nearby, even in your own city. I would love to help you plan any of these trips, whether it’s an all-inclusive resort, a cruise, an African safari, or anything on between!
Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon or something else in life, or having a staycation, it’s a great idea to have a trusted travel advisor. On a whim, I checked a 3 night stay at The Plaza Hotel in NYC, and I was AMAZED!
Book on your own: Room: Plaza King–$475/night Internet: $24.95 per night, per person Breakfast: $52.50 per night, per person Spa: $100 treatment TOTAL: $2384.21
Book with me: Room: Plaza King–$475/night (3rd night FREE) Internet: FREE (Virtuoso Amenity) Breakfast: FREE (Virtuoso Amenity) Spa: $100 credit (Virtuoso Amenity) TOTAL: $1124.53
TOTAL SAVINGS: $1259.68!!! 🤯 (mind blown!)
This is no joke, and it’s certainly not a gimmick! This is just what you get when you use a Virtuoso Advisor, not to mention the personal attention, which is priceless!
Feel free to contact me at any time. I would love to talk travel with you! ✥ ✥ ✥ ✥ ✥ ✥ ✥ Jonathan Pilkington Professional Travel Advisor Pilkington Travels, LLC ✆ 404.507.6880 ☞ www.pilkingtontravels.com ✉︎ jonathan@pilkingtontravels.com
Itinerary: Vilshofen, Passau, Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Budapest
Spend New Year’s in Linz, Austria!
Enjoy the mesmerizing nightly light display on the façade of the Ars Electronica Center as well as colorful New Year’s fireworks in the sky above. Or head into the main square to join in the local revelry.
7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
Computer for internet access
Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
Mini-fridge, desk and sitting area
Bottled water replenished daily
Wellness Program with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
Internet and Wi-Fi access
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Immersive tours in every destination
Bike tours and hikes
Knowledgeable guides
Personal headset for easy exploration
DETAILS FOR EACH PORT
PRE-CRUISE
Options to add 2 nights pre-cruise in Munich or 3 night pre-cruise in Prague!
DAY 1
VILSHOFEN – EMBARKATION
Embark your cruise in Vilshofen and attend an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration with traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. Afterwards enjoy a welcome aboard wine toast with your fellow passengers. (D)
DAY 2
VILSHOFEN – PASSAU
Explore Vilshofen’s beautiful old town before cruising to Passau, known as the “City of Three Rivers.” Join a walking tour or if you prefer to be more active, hike high into the hills for a visit to the “Veste Oberhaus,” Passau’s Castle Hill. (B,L,D)
DAY 3
LINZ, AUSTRIA
The ship arrives in Linz where you’ll have several choices of excursions. Opt for a full-day excursion to Salzburg where you’ll tour the historic center, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square and the Old Market. En route to Salzburg, stop at Mondsee, home of the famed Basilica St. Michael and site of the wedding scene in “The Sound of Music.” Alternatively, you can join a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House; or go on a guided bike tour along the city’s famed “Culture Mile” and the Danube. During the afternoon, you have three more options of excursions. Choose a half-day in Salzburg or take a scenic drive through the beautiful Austrian Lake District with a stop in St. Wolfgang. You can also choose to visit the charming mountain town, Český Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D)
DAY 4
WEISSENKIRCHEN
Cruise to Weissenkirchen, gateway to Dürnstein located in the heart of the Wachau Valley. Once here, you can choose to join a walking tour in Dürnstein along its cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, Dürnstein’s famed church tower, and savor a tasting of the region’s renowned wines. Or for the more active adventurer, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. (B,L,D)
DAY 5
WEISSENKIRCHEN
Journey to Melk to tour its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overlooking the Danube River, Melk Abbey is one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries with stunning Baroque architectural details and numerous frescoes and religious artifacts. Alternatively, take a bike tour along the Danube River, soaking in views of the serene Wachau Valley. Later in the evening, be treated to a special cellar tour and wine tasting of locally grown, world-renowned Riesling and Grüner Veltliner at the acclaimed Schloss Gobelsburg, which has a documented viticulture history dating back to the 12th century. (B,L,D)
DAY 6
VIENNA
Experience the regal elegance of Vienna with one of three different excursions. Join a city tour that takes you by the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburg Emperors. Afterwards, visit Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the world famous Spanish Riding School. Alternatively, join an exclusive tour to a famous Viennese café for a taste of sachetorte, a sinfully rich chocolate cake, and sekt, an Austrian sparkling wine. For those who prefer to get more active, you can cycle along the Danube and through the Donaupark. During the afternoon, enjoy free time or bike to the majestic twelfth-century Klosterneuburg Monastery. (B,L,D)
DAY 7
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Experience Budapest in one of two ways: on a city tour or a hike. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative choice, hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. Spend your last evening on board cruising around the famed Parliament Building as the city turns on all her dazzling lights. (B,L,D)
DAY 8
BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
