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Christmas on the Danube featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise
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Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube river, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenberg and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is a toy making center, known for its fanciful nutcrackers and Lebkuchen, gingerbread. Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and small riverside towns. Discover Wurzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Delight in the fairytale, baroque architecture in Passau. Indulge in Vienna's opulence and elegance. Tour Highlights
Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Vienna, Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Christmas Markets Collette Experiences
Cruise through the Wachau Valley, the most picturesque region of the Danube River.Explore Wurzburg, Germany, known as "the jewel of the Main River", and the lovely medieval town of Rothenburg.Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise.Visit and shop in the famous Christmas markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Vienna.Experience an up-close look at the historic cities that adorn the Danube. |
| Details | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight: Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Europe. | | Day 2 | Vienna | Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship: Your tour begins in Vienna, Austria's beautiful capital city. Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Princess or the MS Amadeua Classic. These beautiful ships offer the newest technology, panoramic deck, terrace cafe, panorama salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. After your welcome dinner you are invited to visit Vienna's most famous Christmas Market, located near the town hall. | | Day 3 | Vienna | Vienna: Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna's baroque elegance, stroll along the Kartnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion to the opulent Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. Celebrate with a wonderful dinner followed by an enchanting musical performance. | | Day 4 | Wachau Valley | Vienna - Krems - Wachau Valley: This morning cruise through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of Krems. Relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery or if you wish, join an optional excursion to the nearby town of Durnstein and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising through the fascinating landscape of the Wachau Valley. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. | | Day 5 | Passau | Passau: Early morning you cruise past scenic valleys and charming riverside towns to Passau, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour of this 2,000-year-old fairytale city, exploring the ornate baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, cathedral and charming Christmas Market. After dinner, enjoy a delightful music concert in the ship's panorama lounge. | | Day 6 | Regensburg | Regensburg: A guided walking tour of magnificent Regensburg reveals one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities with nearly 1,400 historic buildings. Some of the architectural highlights you may view include the old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. From the 12th century 1,400-foot long medieval bridge, you will have spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. This afternoon, take a stroll through the old town to Regensburg's charming Christmas Market and marvel at the festive lights and decorations. Browse and shop at the brightly lit wooden huts that sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys and local handicrafts. Late evening your ship departs for Nuremberg. | | Day 7 | Nuremberg | Nuremberg: Your cruise continues across the continental divide to Roth, where a short transfer will bring you into picturesque Nuremberg. A local expert provides an interesting city tour of historic Nuremberg featuring the old town, the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Celebrate the last evening of your magical cruise with wonderful food, music and entertainment at the Captain's Gala Dinner. | | Day 8 | Wurzburg | Nuremberg-Disembark Ship-Rothenburg-Wurzburg: Disembark the ship in Nuremberg. Proceed to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany. Enjoy free time to explore the town's hidden treasures and its charming Christmas Market. Late afternoon, you arrive in Wurzburg. Join a local guide on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Wurzburg. This ancient Franconian wine town is rich in historic sights, including the magnificent 18th century residenz of the prince-bishops which boasts the largest ceiling fresco in the world, and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main. | | Day 9 | Wurzburg | Wurzburg - Tour Ends: Your tour ends in Wurzburg this morning. |
| | | Novotel Wuerzburg, Wurzburg | | M/S Amadeus Princess, Innsbruck or M/S Amadeus Classic, Innsbruck |
| | * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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