Christmas,River Cruising
Treat yourself to a memorable year end celebration with a special highlight at our New Year’s party onboard. Budapest is one of the world’s best cities for celebrating New Year’s Eve! After a 5 course Gala Dinner, we invite you to party with traditional Danube Waltzes and fireworks. Dance into the night and greet the New Year amidst the spectacular scenery of the Budapest Parliament!
Depart: 18:00pm Your New Year’s cruise begins in Passau, a city located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. After embarking, the Cruise Director invites you to a Welcome Cocktail followed by a lovingly prepared Welcome Dinner in the Panorama Restaurant. In the meantime, your ship travels towards Vienna. Meals: Welcome Dinner
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Arrive: 13:00pm | Depart: 19:00pm The first stop on your wintery cruise is in the Austrian Capital City, Vienna. Explore the magnificent buildings of the Danube metropolis during the course of an afternoon sightseeing tour and view the impressive sights of this former residence of the Imperial Habsburg family. After this experience, return to your ship, which will depart during the night and pass through Slovakia arriving in Hungary the following day. Optional Excursions: • Vienna - Imperial Discovery Tour Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 12:00pm At lunch time you arrive in the Hungarian Capital City of Budapest, also aptly known as the 'Queen of the Danube'. During a city sightseeing tour, you can admire the countless cultural treasures of this magical city followed by an evening cruise through a festively illuminated Budapest, together with a Hungarian Folklore Show onboard. Celebrate New Year onboard in style! Optional Excursions: • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders • Amadeus Experience: Evening Cruise with Folklore Show onboard • Amadeus Experience: 'Dance into the New Year' - Party onboard Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart: 13:00pm The morning of New Year’s Day is at your disposal, allowing you to enjoy it as you wish. For example by taking another stroll through the city and exploring it on your own. Alternatively, you may prefer to relax onboard, enjoy the Panorama Bar and a relaxing walk around the sun deck. At lunch time, your ship leaves Budapest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 08:00am | Depart: 18:00pm During the night, your Amadeus ship arrived in the Slovakian Capital City of Bratislava where you will spend the remainder of the day. Get to know this impressive Danube City during the course of a sightseeing trip in a comfortable tour bus, which will take you to the famous Castle Hill and the picturesque Old Town. An elegant Captain’s Gala Dinner awaits you in the evening, and in the meantime, your floating premium hotel weighs anchor and returns to Austria. Optional Excursions: • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube • Amadeus Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Rača Wine Region Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 12:00pm | Depart: 17:30pm Spend the morning onboard enjoying the impressive views of the passing winter landscapes while your ship travels down river into the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Region of the Wachau. At midday you will reach Melk/Emmersdorf where you have the opportunity of joining an excursion to Melk Abbey and Dürnstein. At the end of the excursion you will have the opportunity to sample some of the famous Wachau Wines. Late this afternoon, return to your ship and begin the last stage of your cruise. Optional Excursions: • Melk Abbey - A Baroque Jewel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive: 09:30am | Depart: 13:00pm After a generous breakfast, you will disembark. The entire Amadeus crew wishes you a pleasant homeward journey and all the best for the coming year! 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)
