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Whatever you're looking for on vacation – you will find it on board the A-ROSA. Whether you are seeking for privacy or cosy companionship, the comfort and calmness, wellness at SPA-ROSA, everything is possible. There is plenty of space onboard for relaxation and recreation – but also for fitness and well-being. On the sun deck you can find an outdoor pool or whirlpool, shuffleboard and a putting green. A-ROSA creates a casual and friendly atmosphere on board, allowing you to leave the daily life with its pressures behind. Culinary delights and non-alcoholic drinks are included, as are many other extras. Cabins are spacious and comfortable, with modern amenities and outside views.
Within two years of discovering patchwork, Michelle was working for an Australian distributor of American patchwork cottons, as a sample maker. This allowed her to work from home, around the responsibilities of her two small children. It also meant that she was exposed to many styles of fabrics, and stepped up to the challenge of designing quilts in all genres. It was during this time that her work was noticed by magazine editors. She was among the contributors included in the first edition of Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Since that date she has been published consistently in a wide variety of Australian magazines. Michelle writes a permanent column in Quilter’s Companion, Road Test, where she puts different products through their paces. She has presented numerous DVD’s for Quilter’s Companion, on a variety of techniques and subjects. Authored four books, designed five fabric ranges and unique patchwork templates. Her quilts have received numerous awards at the NSW Quilter’s Guild Quilt Shows. Since 2008 Michelle has escorted Australian quilters overseas on patchwork tours to America, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore and Europe for Travelrite International and Quilter’s Companion.
VIEW ITINERARYDay 1 Monday 14 April, 2025 Depart
Our holiday begins with a flight to Munich.
Day 2 Tuesday 15 April, 2025 Cesky Kumlov
This afternoon we arrive in Munich. We will drive to the gorgeous UNESCO Heritage town of Cesky Krumlov, where the Vltava River winds past a high cliff on top of which stands Cesky Krumlov castle built in the 13th.
Day 3 Wednesday 16 April, 2025 Cesky Kumlov
This morning we will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide, during which we marvel at the curvy Medieval streets and walk around the ramparts of the castle with its magnificent views. In the afternoon Michelle will set group members up with their projects.
We will enjoy a welcome dinner this evening to formally meet Michelle Marvig and group members.
Day 4 Thursday 17 April, 2025 On the Danube
This morning we drive to Passau, known as “the town of three rivers” as it lies at the junction of the Inn, the Danube and the small River Ilz. The old town with its Baroque churches and patrician houses lies crowded onto the narrow tongue of land separating the rivers. We board A Rosa Donna our four star river cruise boat for a seven night cruise, early afternoon. As we sail along the river we have time to work on our projects
Day 5 Friday 18 April, 2025 Vienna
We continue to Vienna, where we arrive early afternoon. We will enjoy a sightseeing tour of this grand city. We will see the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Hapsburgs, the Parliament, St Stephens Cathedral, which is known for its vast roof of glittering tiles, and the wide boulevards befitting an Imperial City. We return to our boat, where we will be moored overnight.
Day 6 Saturday 19 April, 2025 Vienna
This morning we will see the colourful façade of the Hunderwasser apartments, designed by the artist Friedenreich Hunderwasser before visiting the Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the former summer residence of the imperial family, that takes its name from a beautiful spring that was found on the sight. Leopold 1 started building the grand Baroque residence here in 1695. Half a century later Maria Theresa transformed it to become a glittering focus of court life. It remains the premier architectural, cultural and historic monument in Austria. The extensive gardens feature fountains and statues framed by trees and alleyways. There are follies, an orangery, French garden with a maze and a magnificent tropical greenhouse erected in 1882.
Day 7 Sunday 20 April, 2025 Budapest
We arrive in Esztergom this morning. We will enjoy a walking tour of the highlights of this charming town. Esztergom is Hungary’s most sacred town, the seat of the Archbishop of Hungary. We visit Esztergom Basilica and Saint Stephens Square and learn about it’s hidden gems. We dock in Budapest mid-afternoon, on arrival we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Buda, the hilly area of the town, which grew up around the castle. We see the ornamental gateway leading to the Hapsburg steps and the Royal Palace and visit the Matyas Church, built between the 13th and 15th century. It was rebuilt in the baroque style by Franciscan Friars in the 16th century. From Gellert Hill, we will get a stunning view of Budapest. We cross the Danube to Pest on the chain bridge, the city’s first permanent bridge. It was built in 1839 and led to an expansion of Pest in the late 19th and 20th century. Other sights on our tour around Pest include the Hungarian National Museum; the Parliament building designed by Imre Steindl the winner of a competition; and many Secession buildings.
Day 8 Monday 21 April, 2025 Budapest
This morning we travel to the attractive village of Szentendre, where we visit Kovacs Kekfest Hungarian fabric shop. They specialise in blue fabrics printed with traditional Hungarian blocks. There is a museum area, where we can see old fabrics and traditional blocks and there will be time to purchase quilting fabrics with a Hungarian Folk Art theme in blue prints. We continue our day with a visit Fabrickashop. Entering through the glass front doors we will enter a world of colour. This shop has a diverse range of textiles for dressmaking and quilting. Delve into the stock to find a new favourite, maybe even embossed leather!
Day 9 Tuesday 22 April, 2025 Bratislava
After docking in beautiful Bratislava we enjoy a walking sightseeing tour. We stop in Hlavne Namestie, the gorgeous main square, which was originally a market-place. We see the 16th century Maximilian fountain in its centre. We will see the Franciscan Church, which was remodeled in the 18th century to its present gothic form. We walk through Michael’s Gate, which is the only gate that remains from the medieval fortification. We will have free time for shopping or individual exploration before returning to the boat mid-afternoon.
Day 10 Wednesday 23 April, 2025 Krems/Melk
We will be docked for a short time in the charming city of Krems on the confluence of the Danube and Krems Rivers early morning Enthusiastic tour members can explore the Baroque Steiner Tor, which was part of the 15th century walls of the city on their own. At lunch time we stop at the town of Melk for a visit to the Benedictine Abbey on a rocky outcrop above the town. The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks. The monastic school was founded in the 12th century and the Baroque abbey in the early 18th century. We return to the boat late afternoon and sail to Passau.
Day 11 Thursday 24 April, 2025 Brno
After disembarking the boat, we travel to Brno for the International Textile Exhibition. Quilts from all over the world are showcased, made with a wide variety of techniques, themes and styles. More than 900 works from world-renowned artists will be exhibited during the event. About one third of the area is devoted to specialist shops selling fabrics, tools, textile accessories, beads and textile paints. On arrival in Brno we will enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide. Known for its Modernist buildings we will see the restored Villa Tugendthat designed in 1930 by architect Miles van der Roch. We will also see the glorious 14th century cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Michelle and the tour manager will meet group members wishing to dine with the group in the lobby.
Day 12 Friday 25 April, 2025 Brno
We spend today at the meeting. Michelle will advise on how to make the most of our visit.
Day 13 Saturday 26 April, 2025 Brno
Another day to enjoy the International Textile Exhibition.
Day 14 Sunday 27 April, 2025 Prague
We drive to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, situated in the centre of Bohemia, today. On the journey we visit Sedic Ossuary, a small gothic chapel decorated with garlands of human skulls and bones.
Day 15 Monday 28 April, 2025 Prague
This morning we will enjoy a sightseeing tour. We will see the Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the premiere of his opera Don Giovanni in 1787, then head into the Old Town Square, the medieval heart of Prague, and learn about the city’s thousand-year-old history. We will see the beautiful Astronomical Clock and the exquisite Charles Bridge, and visit the elegant Jewish Quarter and Wenceslas Square, the scene of the 1969 Czech Uprising and 1987 Velvet Revolution. We travel to the top of Hradčany, Prague’s Castle District, where we will enjoy stunning panoramic views. We walk past the famous castle guards and into Prague Castle with our guide to learn about the statues and monuments and hear exciting tales of myth and legend. We see St. George’s Basilica, the oldest building still inside the castle today, which dates back to 920AD. We also see the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, celebrated as one of the finest Gothic buildings in the world, which was begun in the 14th century and finally completed in the 20th century. In the afternoon we will visit the Mucha Museum, which features the work of the Art Noveau artist Alphonse Mucha, whose work is very well laid out in this museum. Michelle and the tour manager will meet group members wishing to dine with the group in the lobby.
Day 16 Tuesday 29 April, 2025 Prague
In the morning, we will visit Bernina Centre Andrea Votrubcova, which stocks a fabulous selection of fabrics including design by William Morris and Japanese inspired designs. In the afternoon we will enjoy a cruise along the Vltava River. We will relax as we glide along the river past Prague Castle and Charles Bridge to the Devils channel.
Day 17 Wednesday 30 April, 2025 Prague
We visit Havel’s market located in an historic building in the city centre this morning, before visiting the Decorative Art Museum housed in a Neo Classical building. They specialize in textiles, fashion, toys, which group members will enjoy exploring. In the evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner with drinks to say goodbye to group members and Michelle.
Day 18 Thursday 01 May, 2025 In Flight
This morning we visit Textile Forum, for a last chance to buy fabrics or haberdashery, before travelling to the airport to board our flight to Australia.
Day 19 Friday 02 May, 2025 Australia
Tour members arrive in Australia and tour activities finish.
| Cabin | Cabin Category | Deck | Twin Fare | Single Fare | Double for Single use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Outdoor Window | 1 | $ 10,190 | N/A | N/A |
| A | Outdoor Panorama Window | 1 | $10,490 | $12,490 | $13,290 |
| C | Outdoor Juliette Balcony | 2 | $10,990 | $13,190 | $14,090 |
| Included Air taxes as 19 March 2024 | $320 | $320 | $320 | ||
| Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $2,490 | $2,990 |
You can stay longer in Europe for minimal cost. Please contact Travelrite International on 1800 630 343 for more information.
All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call for fares and information on other cabin categories. A limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy. Please call for details on 1800 630 343.
Please note that Port and Handling charges have been included in your fare.
Ship-board gratuities of have not been included in your fare.
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd, (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator
Tour Costs: The tour costs are based on airfare, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rate at 4/3/24. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.
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Cancellation Charges: * Cancellation conditions don’t apply for clients with future cruise/tour credits. Cruise/tour credits are non-refundable.
| Days prior to Departure | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Over 90 days | loss of $1200 |
| 90 days or less | 100% of full fare |
| Non appearance/no written notice | 100% of full fare |
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Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs
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1 to 8 May 2025
Day 1 Thursday 01 May, 2025 Dresden
After disembarking the boat we travel by coach to Dresden. During this journey we have time to work on our projects. There are few city silhouettes more striking than Dresden’s. The classic view from the River Elbe’s northern bank takes in spires, towers and domes belonging to palaces, churches and stately buildings; indeed, it’s hard to believe that the city was all but wiped off the map by Allied bombings in 1945. Michelle and the tour manager will meet those wishing to dine with the group in the lobby.
Day 2 Friday 02 May, 2025 Dresden
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour, which covers all the major highlights in the historic city centre, such as the Theatre Square, The Zwinger, the Church of Our Lady, the Royal Cathedral, the Royal Mews and the Procession of Princes. We will learn about the rise of the city to become a major cultural centre before it met its tragic fate during WWII. We visit Dresden’s spectacular Frauenkirche, one of the most remarkable reconstruction projects ever to have taken place in Germany, if not the world. This afternoon we first enjoy a stroll along Brühl's Terrace, which was once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl. From this vantage point we will get wonderful views of the Elbe River. We continue with a visit to The Royal Palace, which was for 400 years the residence of the electors and the Kings of Saxony. Within the castle is the Green Vault, which we will visit. It contains 3,000 pieces of spectacular jewelry and showcases the goldsmith’s art.
Day 3 Saturday 3 May, 2025 Berlin
Today we travel further north to Berlin, capital of Germany. We will first visit the town of Colditz. On a cliff overlooking this small town is Colditz Castle, famed for its dramatic escape attempts by prisoners of war during WWII. It has stood on this site since the Middle Ages. During WWII it was known as Oflag IV-C, a German abbreviation of “officers’ camp”, a prisoner-of war camp for high-profile allied officers, who had repeatedly escaped from other camps. We will tour the castle, learn the truth behind this notorious camp and see the site of the famous escape attempts. We continue to Berlin, our home for three nights.
Day 4 Sunday 4 May, 2025 Berlin
Berlin is a modern city, which is being revitalized after the many years of communist rule in the East. We enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide of this gracious city of museums and modern architecture, visiting the Brandenburg Gate, Check Point Charlie, the Reichstag and much more. We visit Planet Patchwork this afternoon, where we will see a hugh range of fabrics and notions. They stock Moda, Makower , Free Spirit, Lewis and Irene and many more fabric brands. Choose your fabric by colour, theme, brand or simply because you have to have it!
Day 3 Monday 5 May, 2025 Berlin
Today we travel the short distance to Sanssouci, the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. We will have a tour of the palace and have time to enjoy the vast gardens, including the Sicilian and the Nordic gardens, the Marly Garden (Marlygarten), awash with flowers, blossoming shrubs and statues, and contrasted by the more sombre atmosphere of the Friedensgarten. To the south of Palace Sanssouci lie the Charlottenhof, the Rose Garden, the Dichterhain, the former carp pond and a sculpture of the San Ildefonso Group.
Day 4 Tuesday 6 May, 2025 Hamburg
Today we drive across the flat German plain to Hamburg, a northern German port city connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It is crossed by hundreds of canals. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner to say goodbye to group members and Michelle
Day 5 Wednesday 7 May, 2025 Departure
This morning we visit the Fashion Collection of the MKG, comprising over 10.000 items of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, including underwear and accessories. The collection documents the development from the courtly and upper-class clothes of the mid-18th century to the fashion and styles of our time also clothing of other periods, cultures and traditions. At lunch time we travel to Hamburg airport to board our flight to Australia.
Day 6 Thursday 08 May, 2025 Australia
The group arrives in Australia this evening and tour arrangements conclude.
“The best Tour Manager I have ever had over all tour companies.”
“Michelle puts a huge amount of effort info making our trip as good as it can be. Wonderful!”
