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You are going to hear a text about adventures holidays. Listen
and write what you hear.
Translation
A. Translate the itinerary of the river cruise “Danube Waltz” into Italian in
your exercise book.
B. Translate the following sentences into English in your exercise book.
1
Partenza da Heathrow per Venezia dove sarete accolti da un nostro
rappresentante che vi accompagnerà al porto per l’imbarco sulla
motonave
Costa Magica
.
2
Dopo colazione perché non partecipare alla visita facoltativa di Cologna?
3
L’Hotel Ramada è il luogo perfetto per una vacanza rilassante. Esso offre
un centro benessere all’avanguardia, piscine coperte e all’aperto, palestra
e la possibilità di trattamenti estetici di ogni tipo.
4
Il viaggio incentivante sta diventando un segmento sempre più importante
del turismo d’affari. Un numero sempre crescente di compagnie offre
viaggi come ricompensa per il raggiungimento di determinati obiettivi.
5
Le escursioni verranno quotate sulla base di almeno 20 partecipanti.
6
La mostra, che viene organizzata annualmente a Londra, offre l’opportunità
di vedere che cosa c’è di nuovo nel settore del turismo d’affari.
4
5
1
How many countries does the tour take the
tourists through?
2
Is accommodation on a full board basis on
board the cruise ship?
3
Which UNESCO site is included in the itinerary?
4
What are the other main highlights?
5
Which optional activities are included in the
programme?
6
Which city is called the “city of three rivers”
and why?
7
Which city borders three countries?
8
What is Budapest’s main characteristic?
UNIT
EST OURSELF
spiral staircase. After lunch aboard, we stop at the picturesque town of Dürnstein, where you can explore on your own,
or join an optional walking tour of the town’s highlights. Dine aboard as you depart.
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DAY
5
Vienna
Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Walk along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-
19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St Stephan’s
Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours for further sightseeing, or
you may take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the Versailles of Vienna. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional
classical concert.
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DAY
6
Bratislava
Arrive in Bratislava this morning and go on a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital — the only national capital
that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary — with a long and fascinating history. See attractions like the
medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael’s Tower, baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St Martin’s
Cathedral, and pass by several Habsburg-era baroque palaces before returning to your ship for lunch and departure.
Enjoy relaxing Danube cruising; sail into Budapest, the “City of Healing Waters”, late this evening.
(B, L, D)
DAY
7
Budapest
Today we visit highlights of both the older “Buda” and more cosmopolitan “Pest” sides of the city, starting with Pest’s
National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, walk along Fishermen’s Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and
Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch aboard with the rest of the day to explore on your own-You may wish to visit the Art
Deco Gellért Spa. Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner.
(B, L, D)
DAY
8
Budapest
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.
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