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For questions 1-12 read the text below and think of a word which best fits
each blank. Use only one word for each blank.
2
Read the following itinerary of the river cruise “Danube Walz” and then
answer the following questions.
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River cruising: is there a better
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. to explore foreign regions and countries? How
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. can you travel into the heart of the world’s greatest cities and towns, and discover the
true nature of the land? Nothing can be compared to a river cruise. Once you
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. the ship
you simply have to unpack in a comfortable
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. and then you will relax for the duration of
the cruise. You will enjoy constantly changing breathtaking scenery through panoramic
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.
in the ship’s lounge or restaurant and stunning 360° views from the sun
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.. Because river
ships can
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. only from 120 to 300 guests, there will be no long
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. to embark,
go ashore, or have meals. Life is easy and relaxing on
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. the river cruise ship, and because
rivers offer smooth sailing, there is no motion sickness. When your ship
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. at a port, you
can
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. join the guided walking tours and excursions planned for you in each destination,
or sightsee on your
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. if you prefer. The choice is yours.
DAY
1
Passau
Arrive in Munich, then transfer to your ship in Passau. After boarding, use free time to explore — or join our “welcome
walk” to stretch your legs and start getting oriented.
(D)
DAY
2
Passau
Today you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called “the Dreiflüssestadt” (City on Three Rivers), which
is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers. You will see the impressive Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-
century fortress that served as a bishop’s stronghold for several centuries. This afternoon, you are free to explore
Passau, or simply relax on board before dinner.
(B, L, D)
DAY
3
Salzburg
Today’s activity is an excursion to the legendary Austrian city of Salzburg. Take a walking tour featuring
Salzburg’s Old Town area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the
Hohensalzburg Fortress just above the city centre. Take free time to explore Salzburg’s narrow cobbled streets
and colorful buildings and have lunch in one of the charming cafés; return aboard for dinner and a late-evening
departure.
(B, D)
DAY
4
Melk & Dürnstein
This morning, visit the 900-year-old abbey at Melk, a Benedictine monastery, originally a castle, with spectacular wall
and ceiling frescoes. Note its library’s comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts, and admire the graceful
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in 1989 with the
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intent
of sharing with travellers our off the beaten
track/path
experiences in Asia and introduce them
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of fife.
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what one could never do at home, yet
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advertising
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to spread the word of sustainable tourism
anywhere/
wherever
possible.
Today
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, stay
and eat in basic locally-owned establishments, travel
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