A LAND STEEPED IN HISTORY & CULTURAL RICHNESS, EUROPE HAS MANY GOLF COURSES FOR YOU TO ENJOY!
Join us on this exciting new tour as we witness centuries of history in the heart of Europe. Cruise from the canals in Amsterdam, 2000kms across Europe to Budapest, the ‘Queen of the Danube’. The beauty of the Rhine with its castles and cathedral cities, the engineering feat of the Main-Danube canal and the wonders of the Danube river are all highlights along the way. Traverse five countries – the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary – with visits to numerous capital cities, while passing through the unique landscapes of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei, the “Schlogener Schlinge” below Passau, the picturesque UNESCO Wachau Valley region and the Danube Knee at Visegrad. And not to forget the golf. Europe is a golfing paradise, with courses to suit all abilities, tastes and pockets. They have much to offer in terms of challenge and closeness to nature. Join us on The Grand European Golf River Cruise!
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Highlights
- 7 rounds of golf on courses along the route
- 14 nights luxury accomodation cruising aboard the AMADEUS Cara including all meals
- Scenic cruising through the UNESCO Wachau Valley and the Upper Rhine Gorge
- Immerse yourself in culture with traditional performances from the Shanty Choir and Hungarian Folklore Shows
- Discover the history in Europe on city walking tours
- Multiple excursion options for non-golfers on golf days
- 4 Star+ hotel accomodation with breakfast
- Welcome & Farewell dinners
- All transfers in private vehicles with local english speaking guide
Golf courses to play
Prices
Golfer- Twin Share
- Haydn Stateroom (Lower Deck) NZ$16,995pp Twin Share
- Strauss Stateroom (Middle Deck) NZ$18,995pp Twin Share
- Mozart Stateroom (Upper Deck) NZ$19,995pp Twin Share
Non-golfer- Twin Share
- Haydn Stateroom (Lower Deck) NZ$12,995pp Twin Share
- Strauss Stateroom (Middle Deck) NZ$14,995pp Twin Share
- Mozart Stateroom (Upper Deck) NZ$16,495pp Twin Share
Singles/solo travellers please enquire. International flights are additional – please ask us to quote the latest pricing.
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Prices
You will be required to pay a deposit or deposits when booking. We advise you of how much that will be. Subject to the cancellation schedule listed above, all deposits are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you (subject to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act). Final payment is required no later than 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking. Cheques are no longer accepted as a valid form of payment now that the New Zealand banks have stopped issuing them.
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Visas / Passports
All travelers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport. It is important that you ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. A number of countries now require you to complete an online e-visa prior to travelling. Please contact us if you require help regarding visas. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation allowing you to travel to the destinations on the tour.
We recommend that you contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit their website at www.safetravel.govt.nz for general travel advice, as well as specific advice (including safety alert levels) relating to the destination you wish to visit. You can also register your travel plans with SafeTravel, so that you may be more easily contacted in an emergency.
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Cancellations
Prior to flight ticketing and confirmation of tour, refunds of deposits will be made in full.
Once tours are confirmed to run, deposits become non-refundable.
After flight ticketing and up to 60 days before departure, loss of deposit
Under 60 days - commencement of tour, no refund.
Once again we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking in case of sickness or other problem that might prevent you travelling, as well as giving you peace of mind whilst you are on tour. Whilst your booking is paid in NZ Dollars, some of your booking may be booked and purchased in other currencies. If your booking is cancelled or amended, even in the event a full refund may be due, it may be impacted by currency changes and/or fluctuating buy/sell rates.
Our Change and Cancellation Service Fees
Subject to your refund and remedy rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, a service fee will apply in the event that you need to change or cancel your booking, regardless of whether your booking was made in person, over the phone or by email. This service fee is to cover our reasonable costs for our professional services and is in addition to any third party supplier change and cancellation fees that may apply. Service fees may range from $50-250 per person, depending upon the tour and the complexities of the situation.
Supplier Change and Cancellation Fees
Cancelled bookings may also incur supplier fees, which can be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced. Supplier fees may also apply where a booking is changed and /or when tickets or documents are re-issued. Where we incur any liability for a supplier cancellation fee for any booking which you change or cancel, you agree to indemnify us for the amount of that fee. Where you seek a refund for a cancelled booking for which payment has been made to the supplier, we will not provide a refund to you until we receive the funds from that supplier.
General Tour Information
- All standards of golf are catered for, but players should have an official NZGA handicap, or Australian equivalent.
- Players are to provide their own golf clubs. It is most important that all golf gear (including shoes) must be thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving both New Zealand & Australia as it is highly likely that they will be inspected by both Australian and New Zealand Customs/Biosecurity. Dirty clubs or shoes may incur heavy penalties.
- Motorised carts will be supplied where specified, with pull buggies provided at other venues. Those players requiring motorised carts on all courses should indicate this on the booking form. Upgrades from pull buggies to motorised carts (where not included) will incur additional charges. In the event of an accident, the driver is responsible for the costs to repair the cart and any property damaged as well as being liable for any personal injury claims.
- If you wish to book your own airfare, you will be charged a land only price. If your flight times do not coincide with the tour group transfers, you will be required to make your own way to the accommodation at the start of the tour and to the airport at the end of the tour.
- Sharing. If you are travelling alone, but wish to share a room with someone else, please indicate this on your registration form. We will do everything possible to arrange quad/twin share accommodation in these instances. However if it cannot be arranged, the ‘own room’ supplement will apply.
- Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made.
- Bookings are required at least 60 days prior to departure. Late bookings will be considered, but may be subject to surcharge costs.