Your Accommodation
MV Serenade I
Spacious cabinsThe cabins are amongst the largest of any river cruiser, at 16m². We want you to feel at home so we’ve included plenty of storage space and individually controlled air-conditioning to keep the temperature just how you like it. The twin beds are hotel standard and there is a pretty seating area for relaxation. All cabins have flat-screen satellite TV, phone, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, safe and a hairdrier. The en suite bathrooms have a separate shower, bath and WC. Cabins are non-smoking but you can smoke on deck. There is a gym and sauna on board for you to enjoy at your leisure.
On the upper two decks all cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding French windows for a great view or cooling breeze. On the lower deck there’s a smaller fixed window.
Especially reservedSome cabins are especially reserved for sole occupancy, while others have been adapted for wheelchair access. To make life easy, all but the bottom deck are accessible by lift or stair-lift and just a few steps lead you to the large partially covered sun deck.
MV Serenade I
If it’s first class accommodation you’re looking for, with the luxury of spacious cabins and bathrooms with both a shower and a separate bath, then choose the MV Serenade I. You can spend your time watching the stunning views unfold from the panoramic windows of the lounge, savour top class cuisine in the elegant dining room and sit back and relax with a range of evening entertainment.
Your Itinerary
DAY 1 UK/Passau
Fly from a choice of airports to Munich and transfer to Passau to board the Serenade I.
DAY 2 Passau
The delightful town of Passau marks the point where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Why not join our optional full-day excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of the legendary composer Mozart.
DAY 3 Linz
You are free to relax and explore this vibrant city, the cultural and administrative capital of upper Austria, or why not take our optional excursion to cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Cesky Krumlov situated in historic Bohemia is one of europe’s very best preserved mediaeval towns, a genuine historical gem. this evening we welcome a local string quartet on board for a live performance.
DAY 4 Melk
Arriving in Melk this morning, there is an optional tour of the remarkable 18th-century Abbey, one of the finest Baroque monasteries in Europe. The distinctive yellow and white facade gives way to an opulent interior, with an opulent gold pulpit, red stucco, delicate frescoes and ornate gilding that have remained untouched by the years. The ship then cruises through the picturesque Wachau Valley, The most scenic part of the Danube, where lush valleys, winding vineyards and rolling hills dotted with romantic ruins glide past. We arrive in the glorious city of Vienna in the evening.
DAY 5 Vienna
A free day to enjoy the fabulous palaces and beautiful gardens of this imperial city. Vienna’s sights are legendary, with fine classical buildings including the Ringstrasse and the renowned Kunsthistorisches museum. Alternatively, join the optional city tour; or visit the elegant Schonbrunn Palace, summer residence of the Hapsburgs. Set in beautiful grounds, the Schonbrunn Palace was built in elegant Neo-Classical style and has a splendid interior, with sumptuous furniture and rococo design. This evening, perhaps attend the optional Mozart and Strauss concert in this city of music.
DAY 6 Bratislava
We set sail from Vienna in the early hours of the morning, arriving in Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, at breakfast. With its compact historic centre and unassuming atmosphere there is much to admire in the city, which is easy to explore on foot. Look out for trinity Church, decorated with fine frescoes; the Primate’s Palace, now an art gallery and the Baroque palaces. Dominating the city is the recently restored 15th-century castle, now housing part of the Slovak national museum, with breathtaking views over the Danube Plain. Our optional city tour allows you to take in the city’s exquisite architecture.
DAY 7 Esztergom & Budapest
First port of call is the old hungarian town of Esztergom, beautifully set in a curve of the Danube and dominated by a massive basilica, the largest in Hungary. You are free to explore at your leisure or join an optional tour to the basilica. This afternoon we arrive in Budapest, where you can relax and explore before dinner.
DAY 8 Budapest
Explore the city at your leisure or join the optional sightseeing tour to the flamboyant, white stone Fisherman’s bastion, the famous gothic parliament building and heroes’ square adorned with statues.
DAY 9 Budapest/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Travel Extras
We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Page & Moy.
Holiday Extras - save up to 60%
You can benefit from access to Holiday Extras, a separate company that can organize a whole range of services from airport hotels and secure airport parking to VIP liunges in airports, and more, at 23 airports across the UK.
To book go to http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/pageandmoy.html.
If you find the same parking facility or hotel for less within seven days of booking, tell Holiday Extras and they will match the price or refund the difference. Conditions apply.
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Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass
Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called.
For details, please click here.
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Casual Clothing from Lands’ End
Lands' End offer an extensive range of high quality casual and tailored clothes for men and women. Choose from their selection of jackets, knitted tops, trousers, dresses, skirts and more.
For details, please visit www.landsend.co.uk
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Photography from Jessops
Jessops is the UK's leading specialist photographic retailer. With great on-line savings on hundreds of products, including digital cameras, camcorders, lenses, batteries and much more, plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £75, Jessops has all your photographic needs covered.
For details, please visit www.jessops.com
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Travel Accessories from Travel with Care
Travel With Care offers a comprehensive range of travel accessories, with everything you need for your holiday. From First Aid, DVT Prevention and Healthcare to money belts, wallets, waterproofs, toiletries, alarm clocks, and much, much more.
For details, please visit www.travelwithcare.com
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Getting you there - European Holidays
Fly direct from your local airport Giving you choice is one of our main priorities, so when it comes to flights, instead of offering just Heathrow or Gatwick as departure airports, whenever possible we offer to fly you direct from your nearest airport to your holiday destination either free or for a supplement of just £29 per person.
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Choice of 20 airports
You have the choice to fly direct to your holiday destination from up to 20 regional airports throughout the UK for a supplement of no more than £29 per person return.
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Regional connecting flights to London from only £69
If you can’t fly direct to your destination from your local airport (see individual holiday details), usually you will have the choice of taking a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick from as little as £69 per person return. If your connecting flight and your flight from Gatwick or Heathrow is with British Airways or British Midland, your luggage will automatically be checked through to your final destination, so there’s no need to collect or check your luggage in twice.
Fly from:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay
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Make your own way and save up to £150 per person
You may want more flexibility to make your own travel arrangements to combine your trip with visits to friends and relatives or travel from an airport which we do not offer. If so, why not take advantage of our make your own way option. We offer a reduction of £150 off many of our holidays to allow you to make your own arrangements, if that is what you want. Details of where this option is available are shown on each holiday.
Please remember that these arrangements do not include flights or transfers and you will need to make your own travel arrangements at the beginning and end of your holiday.
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Getting you there - Worldwide Holidays
To get your holiday off to a great start, we offer a range of transfer options with our compliments.
You can choose from the following options:
1. Experience door-to-door travel with Page & Moy (2009 departures only)
If you live within a 250-mile drive of your departure airport, we will arrange for a taxi to pick you up from your door and take you to the airport, and drop you home on your return, with our compliments.
2. FREE Connecting flights
If you live further than 250 miles from the airport, or if you prefer, you can opt to transfer to the main departure airport by a connecting flight from an airport closer to home (subject to availability).
3. FREE National Express coach travel
Alternatively, why not choose coach travel on the extensive national express network, with over 1,200 collection points nationwide. What’s more, we’ll pay for your ticket!
4. FREE airport car parking (2009 departures only)
If you would prefer the flexibility of travelling independently to the airport, we are pleased to offer
the option of free parking at your departure airport.
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