Amadeus Pickleball Cup & European River Cruise Vacation

Inclusions

Pickleball Package Inclusions
• Exclusive Pickleball play in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, during cruise
• Pickleball court onboard the vessel for instruction by Pickleball Host
• Roundtrip transfers to/from port to the pickleball courts
• Pickleball court fees at local clubs

Budapest Pre-Cruise Program
• Two nights in Budapest in a four star city center hotel
• Included breakfast and lunch each morning and afternoon
• Welcome Dinner
• Exclusive AMADEUS Cup Pickleball Tournament Play
• Included court and tournament fees
• Round trip transfers to/from local pickleball courts
• Transfer from airport to hotel in Budapest
• Included luggage handling at hotel
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River Cruise Inclusions
• Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom
• Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack.
• Free-flowing hand-selected red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, draft beer and soft drinks as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner on board.
• Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club
• Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
• Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions
• Services of an experienced, English-speaking Cruise Director
• Gratuities included for all shipboard staff and crew
• AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
• WIFI is included throughout the vessel including staterooms
• Bottled water in cabin
• Complimentary use of Onboard bicycles for independent exploration

‍Exclusions

Pickleball Friendly Discounted Shore excursions package
• City Tour of Budapest
• Esztergom with Basilica, Visegrád castle and Szentendre
• Schloss Hof - Baroque Palace and Estate
• Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
• Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel
• Passau walking tour
• Regensburg walking tour
• Thurn & Taxis Palace with brewery
2024 Package price: $407 per person.
See the Shore Excursion Details by clicking HERE.

Transfers
Budapest: Airport – ship $62.00 p.p./one way
Passau: Ship – Munich airport $123.00 p.p./one way.

Airfare
‍We have consolidator and published airfare contracts available with all major airlines. If you’d like our assistance in securing your flight itinerary, please submit your request by clicking HERE.

Travel Insurance
‍Our preferred travel insurance partner is Travel Insured. We recommend the Worldwide Trip Protector policy.
Submit your Travel Insurance Request by Clicking HERE or access their website by clicking HERE to get a quote and purchase the policy.
Coverage and policy details HERE.

Airport-port transportation
‍We can help set these up for you, once you have your flights available you can submit your Transfers Request by clicking HERE.
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‍Optional pre-post stays & tours
‍If you’d like to extend your European vacation with an optional pre- or post stay, or visit another destination before or after your cruise, we can help. Not sure of what to pick? Schedule a consultation with us and we can come up with ideas tailored to your needs. Submit your extension request here.

‍Terms and Conditions
‍See Amadeus River Cruises' Terms and Conditions by clicking here.
‍See Global Voyages Inc.'s Terms and Conditions by clicking here.

1. Where do I need to fly into/out of for this river cruise?
‍Budapest, Hungary (BUD) should be your arrival transfer. The closest international airport for your return flight is Munich, Germany (MUC). From Passau you can take a train to Munich, or a shared transfer from the port to the airport in MUC.
2. Is there an option for a private transfer?
Yes, private car transportation can be booked on this link (please note a private transfer by car is 2-3hrs long, and the cost for it is EUR350-EUR420+).
3. Why do I need travel insurance?
To protect your travel investment and yourself against unforeseen situations, such as flight cancellations, delays, baggage loss, trip interruptions, accidents and sickness, and medical evacuation. Don’t leave it up to chance, plenty of things happen every day that can affect one’s travel. If you can’t afford to lose your trip cost should something prevent you from traveling, you can’t afford to not to buy travel insurance.
4. Should I arrive on the day of my cruise departure or earlier?
Ever since the pandemic interrupted our normal ways of life, things have been hectic, especially in the world of travel. Flight cancellations and delays are common, and for this reason, we recommend arriving at least 1 day prior to your cruise departure time.
5. Cruise extensions- are pre and post-cruise trips offered?
While Amadeus does not have a preset pre or post-cruise extension, Evyssa Vacations specializes in crafting personalized vacation packages and tours. You can also double your pickleball vacation and add a land tour (ex. Pickleball Vikings for June, Pickleball Titans for Sep) before/after it. Another option is an early arrival or late return, to take advantage of a few extra days in Hungary or Germany. For those wanting to visit a different European destination, we can help with custom extensions. Reach out to us to discuss your best options if you want to extend this trip with a pre or post-stay, by clicking HERE.