What's not included:

1. International Airfare
2. Travel Insurance
3. Items of a personal or incidental nature
4. Independent travel arrangements before or after the 7-day river cruise 

Itinerary:

• Overview: 

  CRUISE FROM NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST

  Travel through centuries past as you walk along cobblestoned streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg’s Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna, with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights, festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols, and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages, and sweet treats of every kind.

  COUNTRIES: AUSTRIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY

  RIVERS: DANUBE

• Day 1 (Nuremberg): Board the AmaMora for your Iconic Christmas Markets Cruise.  Meals included:  Dinner

• Day 2 (Nuremberg): 

  Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900­year­old city ramparts, followed by a visit to Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas Markets. You can also spend the entire morning exploring this iconic Christmas Market. For those looking for a taste of Nuremberg, depart for Nuremberg Imperial Castle and visit City Brewery, where you will delight your palate with savory Nuremberg sausage and beer. Then continue to Sebalder Kirche (church), where you will nibble on sweet and spicy lebkuchen, a baked treat similar to gingerbread. End the day crossing the Continental Divide via the Main­Danube Canal. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 3 (Regensburg):

  Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage, and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. For those in a festive mood, head to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas Markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   

• Day 4 (Passau)
   
  Join a walking tour of this 2,000­ year­old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s. Go in search of Bavarian­ style crafts at the Christmas Market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. *Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Your full­day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO­ designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, and its Christmas Markets, including the Hellbrunn Palace, where its inner courtyard is turned into a romantic backdrop for one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Austria. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 5 (Melk | Vienna)High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Day 6 (Vienna)

  The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and an opportunity to visit the city’s Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike along the Danube River. In the afternoon, visit Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market and its spectacular festive atmosphere. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   

• Day 7 (Budapest)

  Budapest is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities—and many of its most iconic sights can be seen right off the banks of the Danube. Your tour through this sprawling World Heritage city offers splendid views from the historic Buda Castle of the twin cities on both river banks. You’ll also visit Fisherman’s Bastion and see the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes Square, and more. Later, explore the city’s popular Christmas Markets. Alternatively, you can hike to Castle Hill along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. (Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   

• Day 8 (Budapest

  Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell to the city before preparing for your return flight home. (Meals included:  Breakfast)

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.  

NOTES:

Christmas Markets NoticeNote: Most Christmas Markets open during the last week of November and remain open until approximately Dec. 22. Check with each country’s tourist office for more information.
ImportantDates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
Port Charges are not included in the cruise price - $231 per person.
Single Supplement for Cruise is50% of twin price; AA+ and Suite 100% of twin price.
Single Supplement for LandA single supplement charge will be applied to pre-and post-cruise hotel extensions. Please call for pricing details.
Bedding: Please select the bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A is two twin beds, and option B is one large bed (larger than queen size).

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

All rates are per person for cruise only, based on double occupancy in an entry-level category stateroom unless stated otherwise. The offer is valid on select sailings only and applies to new bookings only. Unless explicitly stated that a single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. The offer is not combinable with other promotions/discounts, is limited to availability, is capacity controlled, and is subject to change or termination without notice. Port charges, land programs, and round-trip airfare are not included in the cruise price. Other restrictions apply. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. CST#2065452-20.

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