SPECIAL 8 Day NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST
CHRISTMAS
MARKET AND CHRISTMAS RIVER CRUISES
On the AMADOLCE &
AMALYRA
November 23 - December 28, 2009 CRUISE DEPARTURES
starting
from $999
per person sharing
Must book by October 28th for special rate.
Enjoy
a 7 night cruise trip aboard the deluxe Amadolce
OR Amalyra
The cruise itinerary is between Nuremburg and Budapest and
features stops at
The rate includes:
an outside lower deck cabin with a window /
all meals, including unlimited wine with dinner /
fuel
and port charges for the cruise /
free internet on board /
all sightseeing
This cruise package is priced special and is totally non refundable. Travel Insurance Highly Recommended. We can assist with insurance.
UPGRADE TO A MIDDLE
DECK CABIN FEATURING SLIDING GLASS DOORS OPENING TO THE OUTDOORS FROM
$1225 PER PERSON.
DANUBE RIVER CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1, ARRIVE IN
Independent arrival to ship. Tonight, gather onboard your ship for a Welcome
Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (D)
DAY 2, NUREMBERG
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic
churches. See the storybook 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the
Imperial Castle and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in
1946. After your tour, visit the world's largest Christmas Market, where over
100 red and white canvas-topped booths offer an assortment of unique children's
toys, tinsel angels, dolls, dollhouses, gingerbread and everything else
imaginable. At lunchtime rejoin the ship further along the Main-Danube Canal and
continue to the highest point of your cruise - 1,332 feet above sea level -
before descending through stair-step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of
Dietfurt. (B,L,D)
DAY 3, REGENSBURG
Arrive in medieval Regensburg after breakfast and take a guided city tour of the
cities highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria - gates to
a Roman fort built in 179 AD. Then, visit the Old Kornmarkt Christmas market and
shop at festive stalls adorned with fir branches. Or visit the "royal"
Christmas markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft
Christmas market, where you can watch the craftsmen make their goods. This
evening, enjoy a folklore performance onboard. (B,L,D)
DAY 4,
After breakfast, arrive in picturesque Passau, where the rivers Inn and Ilz join
the Danube. Take a walking tour of this fairytale city that was founded more
than 2,000 years ago. Or take an optional full day tour to Salzburg, birthplace
of Mozart and location of the Sound of Music. See the major sights including a
visit to Mozart's birth house. Join in the merriment at the beautiful Christmas
Markets, renowned for local handicrafts and unusual holiday presents. For those
staying onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau into Austria and on to Linz.
After dinner, take a walk through this delightful town, Austria's third largest
city and a major river port. (B,L,D)
DAY 5, MELK - VIENNA
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this
morning. A tour takes you to Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey. At lunchtime,
continue through the romantic Wachau Valley. Late this afternoon arrive in
Vienna, the "City of Music." Tonight return to the Christmas market,
or come along for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. (B,L,D)
DAY 6,
Your sightseeing tour includes the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the
Ringstrasse, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Christmas markets at the Town Hall and
a visit to the National Library. Your afternoon is free to stroll along Kärntnerstrasse,
sample Vienna's famous pastries or visit a museum. (B,L,D)
DAY 7,
This morning, cruise the Danube Bend past beautiful towns nestled on the curve
of the river bank to Budapest. Your Budapest sightseeing includes Buda and Pest.
From historic Buda Castle, a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest
spread over both banks of the River. Your tour also features the distinctive
Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and
much more. You have the balance of the day to explore the Christmas markets.
Tonight enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 8, DEPART
After breakfast disembark. (B)
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** ask about special holiday itinerary
Port Charges: $98 per person
Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.
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NOTE: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
The choices are:
Choice A: Two twin beds
Choice B: One large bed (larger than queen size)
For More Details or To Book This Trip:
Contact: Jan@europeanbarging.com
or 888-869-7907
www.europeanbarging.com
