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ABOUT YOUR CRUISE
Joining the fleet in 2019, The AMADEUS Star retains the design essence found throughout the AMADEUS line. Spacious personal accommodations, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in every cabin, and superior service from our knowledgeable and attentive crew.
Settle into the quiet luxury of your cabin where you can enjoy state-of-the-art infotainment or host a private party in the spacious sitting area in every suite. When the sun lowers in the Western skies, slip into your favorite evening clothes and wander into the elegant wine bar. Soft voices fill the air as new friends gather to enjoy a four-course dinner as the AMADEUS Star’s attentive staff anticipates your every request.
ITINERARY
Your pilgrimage begins today by boarding your flight to Munich. Meals & drinks will be served on board. Relax and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits in Germany!
Welcome to Germany! We are greeted at the airport by our local tour guide and will transfer to the city for a two-hour walking tour followed by Mass. We will settle into our hotel before our Bavarian welcome dinner (with beer and wine) at a local restaurant. Overnight accommodations will be at your hotel. (City tour participation depends on the flight time arrival.)
After breakfast, we will head out to explore Budapest! Starting at the Chain Bridge, we will drive to the Buda side of the city, stopping in the Castle District, where we’ll see the city’s main attractions. We will walk to the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion. Next, we will tour Gellért Hill (Citadel), where we hear a brief overview of the last 1000 years of Hungarian history. Next, we will drive through the beautiful countryside to the village of Szentendre, where you are free to have lunch, explore, shop, or enjoy a coffee and pastry in one of the many local cafes. Next, we will continue to Esztergom Cathedral and celebrate Mass. Our ship awaits us in Esztergom for an 8:00 P.M. departure. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise.
This morning, we will wake up in the ancient city of Regensburg, founded nearly 2000 years ago. We will meet your local tour guide, who will take us to see the University of Regensburg, where Pope Benedict XVI taught theology from 1969 to 1977. We will visit St. Peter’s Cathedral, one of Germany’s most prominent examples of Gothic architecture. We will celebrate Mass in Regensburg before returning to the ship for lunch (included) or have an independent lunch (at leisure) on land. Afternoon, relax on the ship, explore Regensburg, or take an optional excursion to Weltenburg Abbey and Brewery (optional $ 49.00 ). Enjoy a festive Bavarian evening on the ship, followed by dinner. The ship sails from Germany to Austria. Overnight on the ship.
Today, we will arrive in Linz, Austria, board our bus, and depart for Salzburg, the hometown of Mozart and the “Sound of Music.” Upon arrival, you will enjoy a guided tour of Salzburg’s Old Town. View the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Gardens, and Salzburger Dom (exterior views only). Following lunch, we will celebrate Mass at the Maria Plain Shrine, home of the miraculous “Virgin with Child” painting by an unknown painter, which inexplicably survived a fire undamaged. We will return to the ship for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Upon arrival in Emmersdorf, we will board our bus for a short drive to Melk Abbey, a magnificent Baroque-style structure surrounded by gorgeous Renaissance homes and winding streets reminiscent of the Middle Ages. The Abbey is the setting for Umberto Eco’s novel “The Name of the Rose.” Among the treasures kept here are paintings, sculptures, and art from the 9th to 15th century. We will celebrate Mass before returning to the ship for our typical Austrian lunch with a pig roast! Your afternoon is free to relax on the ship and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Following an early dinner on board the ship, feel free to experience the “Sound of Vienna” classical music concert in a private villa. The magnificent orchestra, accompanied by opera singers and ballet dancers, will make it an evening to remember. The Sound of Vienna Concert is optional at $125.00 per person. This afternoon, we will arrive in Vienna. Overnight on board the ship.
Today, we will enjoy a guided walking tour of Vienna Old Town between the University and the Opera House. We will pass significant monuments, including Donners ‘ Fountain, Belvedere Palace Gardens, Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Horses training site (external visits only), and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. We will then celebrate Mass in Vienna. There will be an optional afternoon excursion to Schonbrunn Palace, the fabulous Baroque summer residence of the Hapsburg Emperors. Marie-Antoinette lived here as a young girl, and a six-year-old Mozart played for the empress inside the Palace. The optional excursion is $49.00 per person, and due to the schedule, lunch on the ship is not included. Lunch on your own may be purchased in Vienna. We will return to the ship for dinner. The ship departs for Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Overnight accommodations on board.
This morning, the ship will arrive in Bratislava. Enjoy a free morning to explore Bratislava on your own. We will celebrate Mass at St. Martin’s Cathedral, the coronation church of Slovak royalty. You can have lunch on the ship or stay in the city for lunch on your own. Relax on the ship, enjoy a spa treatment, or explore the city. Enjoy the beautiful Captain’s Gala Dinner tonight. The ship departs for Hungary. Overnight accommodations on board the ship.
This morning, the ship arrives in the picturesque medieval city of Esztergom, which lies on the Danube Bend. We will tour St. Stephen’s Cathedral and celebrate Mass. Driving through the picture-perfect Hungarian countryside, we will arrive in the charming ethnic artist colony of Szentendre. Enjoy lunch and time on your own to explore the village. This afternoon, we will re-board the ship. Tonight, we will celebrate with a Hungarian folklore show on the ship, followed by dinner. An evening cruise along the shores of Budapest caps our last night on the ship. Overnight on the ship.
We will disembark our cruise ship and begin our city tour of Budapest, including the Fisherman’s Bastion, which takes its name from the guild of fishermen responsible for defending the city during the Middle Ages. We will see the Mathias Church, a gorgeous Romanesque-style church whose Ecclesiastical Art museum houses numerous sacred relics, including replicas of the Hungarian royal crown and coronation jewels. We will continue exploring the Buda side of the city and celebrate Mass. Afterward, we will settle into our hotel and enjoy free time exploring the lovely central market for some last-minute gift shopping. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Budapest.
After breakfast, we will check out your hotel and depart for Prague. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Prague.
Enjoy the day in this unique Bohemian city as we tour the Castle district and the Loreto Sanctuary, a lavish Baroque pilgrimage site and home of the Santa Casa, a replica of Mary’s house. Our visit will include the cloister and the treasury. Next, we will visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Basilica of St. George, the oldest church in Prague. Following lunch, we visit Old Town Prague, including the Church of St. Nicholas and the Manes Bridge. We’ll celebrate Mass at Our Lady of the Victorious, where we will see the Infant Jesus of Prague. Dinner is at leisure in Prague. Feel free to explore the city and taste the local cuisine. Overnight in Prague.
We will have breakfast this morning and head to the airport to catch our flight home.
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
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TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:
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