Amadeus Danube River Cruise

Amadeus Pickleball – Lake Balaton Exclusive Tours with Gigi

FROM $4,879.00 USD PER PERSON

You’re invited to join Gigi on this EXCLUSIVE Amadeus Danube River Cruise that includes, clinics, playing Pickleball with, Zoltan Boham and Balaz Komocsin both local Hungarian ambassadors, & beautiful Lake Balaton!

`Gigi LeMaster Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductee 2021 IFP | IPTPA Certified`

Gigi began playing pickleball in 2011 and worked her way through the various skill levels to reach the PRO level in 2013 winning gold in both events at the first-ever professional Tournament of Champions. She has won more than 250+ medals.

She is a 6 time US Open Champion and 12 time Nationals Medalist. Gigi has medaled in most major tournaments since 2011. She is a five-time International Champion including Canada, Finland, and The Netherlands.

When she is not playing in tournaments around the country or world, Gigi spends her time teaching and coaching. She is IPTPA and IFP Certified. She volunteers teaching pickleball in her local High School District. In addition to being a top-level Pickleball Pro, she is a USAPA Ambassador. Gigi is a member of the Engagepickleball Pro Coaching Team.

HIGHLIGHTS OF HUNGARIAN PICKLEBALL & AMADEUS RIVER CRUISE DANUBE CRUISE/TOUR

This very special tour is limited to only 28 players, contact us today to secure your spot!

Exclusive Lake Balaton – Pickleball Tour Includes:

** Contact us for single supplement rates
First night (1) at the Hotel Mercure Budapest or similar
Welcome Dinner in Budapest
Transportation to Lake Balaton area for Pickleball play
Indoor Pickleball play with local Hungarians
Special authentic Hungarian dinner prepared by your Hungarian Pickleball hosts.
Overnight Lake Balaton (1) Hotel Annabella or similar
Lunch in Tihany
Visit Csopak with Lunch at a local winery
English speaking guide for the duration of your tour
Beginner, intermediate & advance play
Play & meet 2 Hungarian Pickle Ambassadors Zoltan Bohm & Balazs Komocsin
** Pickleball play in Budapest
** Pickleball play in Vienna
** Pickleball play in Bratislava
** Pickleball play in Lake Balaton

Join Gigi August 5th – 14th, 2023

After the Lake Balaton Pickleball tour many other advantages await you on board the beautiful Amadeus Silver 111.

Category B1 Strauss Deck with drop-down panoramic window 188sq ft.

As a family business, we know how important it is to have a place where you feel at home and can unwind. For this reason, we place the highest value, not only on our outstanding service, but also on a friendly, welcoming atmosphere on board, allowing you to enjoy your cruise along Europe’s most beautiful rivers without a care in the world.

Cruise Inclusion:

Large, outside river-view staterooms, with spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, & walk-in wardrobe.
Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks
with every lunch and dinner onboard
Gourmet dining onboard
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director
24 hour coffee and tea station
All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
Fitness room (open 24 hours)
Bottled water in every stateroom
In-stateroom infotainment center
Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions
All local taxes & port charges included

Danube Cruise Day 1 Budapest

Welcome to your Danube cruise! Your journey begins in Budapest, with an afternoon embarkation. This evening, join us for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner. A romantic evening cruise through beautifully illuminated Budapest, as well as a Hungarian folklore show, make for a perfect beginning!

Day 2 Budapest

Discover the beautiful sights and attractions of the Hungarian capital. This morning, explore the city which straddles the beautiful Danube, with its Fisherman‘s Bastion on the Buda side, overlooking the river, and the Pest side with its grand, Neo Gothic style Parliament House.

Depart from Budapest after lunch by coach on an excursion to the Hungarian countryside to explore the artists‘ town of Szentendre, and the former imperial residence and capital of Hungary, Esztergom. Should you choose to remain on board, enjoy an afternoon relaxing on deck as the vessel cruises through the Hungarian landscape, before arriving in Esztergom for dinner, where your fellow passengers rejoin the vessel.

Day 3 Bratislava

In the morning, we call at our next capital city ̶ Bratislava. Explore the city during a walking tour, or on your own. See the home of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, the old city walls, the summer residence of the archbishop and the current residence of the president of Slovakia.

This afternoon‘s optional excursions offer a choice – first, the opportunity to visit impressive Schloss Hof with its aristocratic palace, terraced garden and tranquil estate farm. The palace was acquired in 1726 by Eugene of Savoy and redesigned for the Empress Maria Theresia. Wine lovers will want to explore the wine country of Slovakia in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains, on the Small Carpathian wine route. Enjoy dinner on board before the vessel departs from Slovakia late this evening and crosses into Austria.

Day 4 – Vienna & Pickleball Play

There is much to see in Imperial Vienna: Palaces, a Museum Quarter displaying works by artists Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, the historic buildings along the Ringstrasse, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the famous Vienna State Opera among others.

This afternoon, choose to venture to Schönbrunn Palace, the sumptuous summer palace and gardens of Empress Maria Theresia and the Habsburg Empire. This evening take the chance to attend the “Sound of Vienna” and listen to the “Alt Wien” orchestra play popular pieces from Vienna’s classical era ̶ a perfect end to your Vienna experience, before the vessel departs.

Day 5 Vienna – Durnstein – Melk Abbey

The romantic Wachau Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Austria. In the morning your AMADEUS ship docks in Dürnstein, with its picturesque blue medieval abbey on the edge of the Danube river. Wander through this quaint village or join a walking tour featuring a visit to the Dürnstein Abbey.

Alternatively, if you wish to explore the wines of the Wachau, a visit to the Krems winery estate to learn about the history and enjoy a tasting is a must. During lunch on board, your cruise continues to Emmersdorf. Spend the afternoon discovering this typical small town in Lower Austria or opt to travel across the river to nearby Melk and its magnificent Benedictine abbey ̶ the largest in Austria. In the evening, your ship leaves the Wachau and heads for Linz.

Day 6 Linz- Passau

Arrive in the erstwhile cultural capital of Linz, where your vessel makes a short stop for the departure of today‘s excursions ̶ the walking tour of Linz with a scenic drive to Aschach to rejoin the vessel for lunch, or a full day tour to the Mozart town of Salzburg with lunch at a local restaurant.

Late in the afternoon, the vessel arrives at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz Rivers, in the three-rivers city of Passau, which you can explore on a commented walking tour. This evening, celebrate at the Captain’s Gala Dinner with multi-courses of regional specialties.

Day 7 Regensburg

After a leisurely breakfast, arrive in the Bavarian city of Regensburg, which is one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts architecture from many centuries, reflective of its varied history. The stone bridge, built in 1135—1146 and the Cathedral of St. Peter are a few of the highlights seen on the guided walking tour.

This afternoon, offers two wonderful options – an excursion to the Danube Gorge and Weltenburg Abbey or a visit to the Thurn & Taxis Palace – both excursions offer the opportunity to sample the local brew. A traditional Bavarian dinner is served as your ship departs for Passau.

Day 8 Passau

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you again soon!

Cost – Category B1: **FROM $4879.00 per person

Category B1 Strauss Deck with drop-down panoramic window 188sq ft.