Christmas,River Cruising
Immerse yourself in a real winter fairytale as you embark on a magical journey along the Danube. Visit the enchanting Christmas Market in Nuremberg and at Palais Thurn und Taxis. In the famous Wachau region, delight in the region‘s finest wines, warmed to perfection, as you toast to the joyous season at the mulled wine party onboard. Along the way, explore sleepy little towns that seem straight out of a storybook. Wander through quaint streets adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations and let the serene riverscapes captivate your senses.
Welcome to a Wintery Nuremberg, home to the famous Nuremberg Lebkuchen, 'Gingerbread'! Your magical Advent journey to the most beautiful Christmas Markets along the Danube starts here. After embarking, you have the opportunity to meet the cruise director at a Welcome Cocktail. Afterwards, a generous Welcome Dinner awaits you in the Panorama Restaurant. Your ship remains anchored in Nuremberg overnight. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Depart: 13:00pm Today, a morning sightseeing tour through a festively decorated Nuremberg takes you past all its main attractions. Don’t miss the trip to the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market, where culinary specialities, artisan crafts and regional products are on offer. At lunch time, return to your ship, which departs towards Regensburg. Optional Excursions: • Nuremberg with Visit to the Christmas Market Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 09:00am | Depart: 21:00pm At breakfast, we will reach the Bavarian Town of Regensburg, which boasts one of the best preserved Medieval Old Towns in Germany. Enjoy a guided city walking tour, that will show you the city’s most beautiful side. In the afternoon, visit the Thurn and Taxis Castle, which is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. This is the site of one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets of the region, which you should on no account miss. Alternatively, you can visit Weltenburg Abbey. Afterwards, return to your Amadeus ship, which leaves Regensburg after dinner. Optional Excursions: • Regensburg Walking Tour • Christmas Market Thurn and Taxis Palace Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 09:00am | Depart: 15:30pm This morning, we arrive in Passau the romantic 'City of Three Rivers'. After breakfast, we offer you a guided walking tour through this picturesque town where the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers meet. After lunch, you can visit the festively decorated Christmas Market in Passau. Afterwards, your ship weighs anchor and sets sail for Austria. Optional Excursions: • Passau Walking Tour and Organ Concert in the Cathedral • Visit Christmas Market in Passau Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive Melk / Emmersdorf: 08:00am | Depart: 12:30pm Arrive Vienna: 18:30pm When you awake, you can enjoy a wonderful view of one of the most beautiful landscape regions in Austria, the Wachau. Emmersdorf is the starting point for a trip through this wintery region, which will include a visit to Melk Abbey. Alternatively, visit the wine growers village of Dürnstein as an alternative. At the end of both tours, we invite you to a Glühwein 'Mulled Wine' party onboard while your vessel continue its journey to Vienna, which you will reach in the early evening. You can attend the concert 'Sound of Vienna', where the 'Alt Wien' Salon Orchestra will entertain you with Viennese classics. Optional Excursions: • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel • Mulled Wine Party onboard • 'Sound of Vienna' Classical Concert (Cat. B) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will be devoted entirely to the magical, wintery Danube City of Vienna. Enjoy a city sightseeing trip from the comfort of a tour coach, which will take you to the most beautiful sights and elegant buildings in Vienna. After lunch, we recommend a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, where an atmospheric Christmas Market awaits you. Here, the pervasive pre Christmas atmosphere and the aromas of Lebkuchen 'Gingerbread' and roasted Almonds combine in an unforgettable, authentic Advent experience. In the evening, an elegant Captain’s Gala Dinner takes place onboard, during which you can enjoy a wonderful Advent ambience. Optional Excursions: • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast onboard, you will disembark and begin your homeward journey. We wish you a pleasant and safe journey and a happy festive season! We hope to welcome you again soon! Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (lc)
