Kosher Travel: Passover 2014 - European Riverboat Cruise

By Author: Arnold Bridges
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Known for our unique, activity-oriented kosher Passover programs, Kosher Expeditions once again raises the bar on our Passover 2014 European Danube Riverboat Expedition. For more than 17 years, we have been running kosher travel and Pesach programs. These are unlike other Passover programs that only offer hotel and food. Instead, we bring to you a truly unique Passover travel experience. Kosher Expeditions has teamed up with the Amadeus fleet to bring you a-once-in-a-lifetime Pesach travel experience as we sail the mighty Danube. Here, experience the outstanding comfort and quality accompanied by perfected service in an atmosphere of classic grace. Discover an unforgettable river cruise on the most beautiful European waterway—with all the comforts of a floating hotel. Kosher Expeditions and Amadeus stand for travel that is culturally and environmentally aware, combined with hospitality that is devoted to satisfying your every wish and need. With our reputation and many years of travel experience, we guarantee you will feel on top of the world in every way and enjoy each moment, whether on water or on land. THE JOURNEY This ...
... fascinating journey takes you along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube, right in the heart of the once-brilliant imperial and royal Austro-Hungarian monarchy. From Vienna, the cruise goes downstream to Budapest, the 'Queen of the Danube.' You will pass through three European countries (Austria, Hungary and Slovakia) and three capitals (Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava) including the varied scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the picturesque Wachau Valley district of Austria (steeped in legends). This cruise encompasses both art and culture in places that bear witness to thousands of years of European history. Your experience is further enhanced by your on-board Kosher Expeditions historians, lecturers and educators, who bring to life each region, rich Jewish history and heritage. Our all-inclusive program includes delicious Glatt Kosher le Pesach cuisine, memorable Seders, on-board synagogue with daily minyanim, engaging lectures and on-board programing, and local touring in Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Dürnstein/Melk (Wachau Valley), exploring its unique history and Jewish heritage. EXPLORE EUROPEAN CULTURE Once the vessel docks, you will disembark and see Europe at its most beautiful-gliding through memorable riverside scenery and passing many different sights, small towns, and bustling big cities. A Kosher Expeditions river cruise has its own special way of showing you the most diverse sights of Europe and continues to surprise you—whether on board or ashore—as you learn new aspects of Europe's complex history. The impressions you gain along the banks of the rivers seem to be almost infinite--however well you may know a stretch of country, you find yourself discovering it all over again. Kosher Expeditions Passover experiences allow you the opportunity to travel, explore and tour! No more sitting in a large hotel for days on end, waiting for the holiday to end. Imagine waking each morning, eager to explore a new European city or town filled with Jewish history and heritage—all brought to life by our very own dynamic educators, lecturers and historians! YOUR PRIVATE SPACE Imagine yourself watching the river from your window, taking you to new places, revealing charming landscapes and unfolding more and more unforgettable places. Meanwhile, you sit back in total relaxation. The elegant comforts and personal service aboard your Kosher Expeditions ship create an oasis of inspiration and calm. All of the bright, airy cabins have unrestricted views of the scenery through wide, glass panoramas. Many cabins feature a French balcony (sliding glass windows) that spans the width of the cabin. Experience wonderful, relaxing European travel with the sheer ease of river transport! INSPIRED RELAXATION Exercise, relaxation, variety and calm. This characterizes each day you spend on a Kosher Expeditions cruise. There are numerous options. If you like, start the morning with a visit to our fitness studio or join an exercise class on the sun deck. Or treat yourself to a massage or an appointment in the salon. You may also want to lounge on the sun deck with a good book, appreciating the scenery floating slowly by. Or get ready for the next day of touring by listening to lecture series from our on-board historians, indulge in learning sessions with the Rabbi, or chat with other passengers over coffee and cakes. Whatever you decide to do, Kosher Expeditions offers a perfect mixture of inspiring entertainment and beneficial relaxation. SHARING UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS Travel brings people together. This Pesach, you will enjoy traveling over land and water with like-minded people. You will chat, introduce yourselves, exchange pleasantries and - just minutes later - find yourself playing a game of chess or golf, having a companionable drink in the Panorama Bar, or sharing a table for dinner. Shared pleasures when traveling simply doubles the joie de vivre! When all is said and done, getting to know other interesting people is one of the very special sources of pleasure that spring up for river cruise passengers who choose Kosher Expeditions. SEDER ON THE RIVER Experience an unforgettable Pesach Seder on the river. Whether you have your own private family table or a communal Seder with the Rabbi, this is one that you'll never forget. Enjoy meaningful programming with spectacular views and delicious Glatt Kosher Le Pesach cuisine! CULINARY DELIGHTS Step aboard a Kosher Expeditions vessel and taste everything that the landscapes, regions, and our adventurous head chefs can offer you in the way of carefully composed menus and local specialties. Our kitchen team combines its love of cooking with its goal to present you with modern haute cuisine, tempered with a classical approach to food. All food and standards for the program will be Glatt Kosher Le Pesach under strict supervision, all wine will be Mevushal, plus Shmura Matzo will be made available. ACCOMMODATIONS The elegant Amadeus Rhapsody has set new standards in river cruising. The cabins on each Amadeus vessel are on the outside of the ship and are stylish and comfortable. The tastefully furnished 161 sq. ft. cabins offer guests the feeling of being in a modern hotel room with TV, adjustable air-conditioning, telephone, and bath with shower/WC. Many of the cabins have large panoramic windows with French balconies, affording incomparable views of the charming landscapes along the riverbanks. The same applies to the Amadeus suites on the Strauss deck, whose occupants enjoy a superb 323 sq. ft. of space. (See rates section for additional cabin information).