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July 2009

Russia River Cruise 13-day all-inclusive tour, July 6-19, 2009

A few cabins are still available for our summer Russia River Cruise. Call now to reserve your space.  

Join the University of Louisville for a 12-night river cruise within Russia! Experience the vast culture, national treasures, opulent palaces, fortified monasteries, grand monuments, fascinating museums, and beautiful cathedrals that this amazing country has to offer. In addition to three nights on board your cruise ship in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, you will also enjoy another side of Russia too that can only be experienced by river cruise travel -- a 1,300-mile cruise up the Volga River along one of the oldest Russian routes known as the magnificent Golden Ring.

Travel the “Waterways of the Czars” and immerse yourself in the history, as well as cultural and national treasures of this vast and amazing country all from the comfort of your luxurious newly renovated Viking River Cruise ship during the perfect time of the year for visiting Russia!

Fares for this fully inclusive cruise begin at $3,599 per person, which includes your cabin, tours, all meals and entertainment. For additional information, please contact Platinum Travel in Louisville at 502-425-2400 or 1-866-549-TOUR or email them.

December 2009

Danube Christmas Markets Cruise

Join the University of Louisville as you embrace the glory, tradition, and magic of the 2009 holiday season with delights from Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary--from the large beautiful Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Passau, Salzburg and Bratislava. Each port combines timeless traditions with elegant pageantry for a joyous start to your 2009 holiday festivities. Many of our holiday traditions and customs came from here: Christmas trees, the song "Silent Night," gingerbread, nutcrackers, St. Nick, candy canes.

This seven-night cruise embarks in Passau, Germany, and travels the Danube River all the way to Budapest, Hungary. Celebrate Mozart’s musical genius in one of Vienna’s well-known concert halls. Listen to the sweet sounding voices of a children’s choir in Salzburg. As you sail in grand European luxury, participate in gingerbread baking and floral classes, as well as glass ornament demonstrations. Exclusive lectures, cultural events, and local performances are also scheduled on board the ship gloriously decorated for the holiday season. An optional escorted two-night pre-cruise excursion to Prague, Czech Republic, is also offered.

Prices start at $1,599 per person (double occupancy) and include:

• A seven-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the new River Beatrice ship
• All meals and complimentary wine with dinner
• Seven guided shore excursions
• An experienced cruise manager and an attentive English-speaking crew
• All transfers on arrival and departure days
• All entertainment and activities on board
• Complimentary UofL gifts and cocktail party
• A pre-cruise "Documents Party" for those departing from Louisville
• University of Louisville/Platinum Travel Escorts

Space is limited. Call now to receive all of the group discounts. For a brochure or additional information, please contact Platinum Travel at 502-425-2400 or 866-549-TOUR or email them.