Christmas on the Danube

8 DAYS • 19 MEALS STARTING AT £2,149 Pricing is per person, tour only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.

HIGHLIGHTS Würzburg • Rothenburg • Nuremberg • 6-Night Danube River Cruise • Regensburg • Passau • Wachau Valley • Glühwein Party • Vienna • Hofburg Palace • Vienna Opera House • Christmas Markets

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

• Browse the famous Christmas markets along the Danube. • Join a local expert as you discover

Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna. • Explore the 900-year-old

Benedictine Melk Abbey.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

7 Breakfasts (B) • 5 Lunches (L) • 7 Dinners (D)

• Enjoy unlimited wine with every dinner on board your cruise ship. • Attend the Captain’s Gala Dinner and a special holiday concert.

ACCOMMODATION

Day 1 Days 3–8

Maritim Hotel, Würzburg MS Amadeus Brilliant

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Nuremberg Christmas Market

On a cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best.

Day 1: Würzburg, Germany - Tour Begins Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Board your cruise and relax as you are transported along beloved cities, where age-old culture is interwoven into seasonal specialities. Peruse handcrafted trinkets, traditional sweets, and infectious holiday cheer as you make your way though some of Europe’s most renowned Christmas markets. Start in a historic Bavarian town along the banks of the Main River. Enjoy time to unwind and soak in the charms of Franconia. Meet your fellow travellers at tonight’s welcome dinner and toast to your upcoming adventure. (D) Day 2: Würzburg - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - Board Cruise Ship Join a local guide on a leisurely paced walking tour of Würzburg, an ancient wine town. Your journey takes you to Rothenburg, a town of medieval walls, fairytale houses, and Christmas markets. Continue on to Nuremberg to board your ship. Your home for the next six nights, this vessel has modern amenities such as the newest technology, panoramic deck café, panorama salon and bar, exceptional service, and delicious cuisine and wine with every dinner. This evening, enjoy a special dinner onboard. (B, D)

Day 3: Nuremberg Stroll through historic Nuremberg with an expert guide and see Old Town, the 900-year-old ramparts, and the Imperial Castle. Your city tour concludes at Nuremberg’s 17th-century Christmas market, which is Germany’s oldest. Wander along the local goods and perhaps you’ll shop for handcrafted nutcrackers or treat your taste buds to Nuremberg’s famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Cruise across the continental divide and through the Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg. (B, L, D) Day 4: Regensburg With an expert guide, discover Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. See the first stone bridge built over the Danube and the Porta Praetoria – a Roman gate built in A.D. 179. Stroll through 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 holding seasonal ornaments, wooden toys, and local handicrafts. (B, L, D) Day 5: Passau Amid the early morning light, cruise past scenic valleys and charming riverside towns to Passau, situated at the meeting point of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour

You can handle at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk for 15-30 minutes at a time with little difficulty.

Rothenburg

DOUBLE SOLO

Starting at £2,149 Pricing is per person, land only, Starting at £2,949 and varies by departure date. Prices based on 3 December 2021 departure.

November – December 2021

28 November 3, 10 December

Staterooms

Haydn (lower deck) Strauss (middle deck) Mozart (upper deck) Mozart Suite (upper deck)

Double £2149 £2412 £2764 £3556

Solo £2949 £3564 £4180 £5412

MS Amadeus Brilliant ©Lueftner Cruises

of this 2,000-year-old fairy-tale city and take in the ornate Baroque architecture, the cobblestone streets, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest church organ. Take advantage of free time to discover the town and Christmas market more on your own. (B, L, D) Day 6: Wachau Valley, Austria - Emmersdorf - Dürnstein - Vienna Cruise to the quaint town of Emmersdorf. Relax and take in the scenery before visiting Dürnstein and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey. Take a sip of local traditions at a Glühwein Party and then continue through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. As the day draws to a close, say hello to Vienna, Austria’s capital city. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to experience Vienna by night and visit its famous Christmas market. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Vienna Join a local expert and explore Vienna’s architecture, including Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs’ summer retreat. Celebrate the end of your trip at the Captain’s Gala Dinner, followed by a special Christmas concert performed by the ship’s orchestra. (B, L, D) Day 8: Vienna - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends Disembark after breakfast and say goodbye to the iconic Danube. (B)

DOUBLEPlease note: This trip requires a passport. Our air passengers will arrive into Frankfurt and SOLO depart from Vienna. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports. Airport transfers are available for purchase. Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00 p.m.; on day 8, disembarkation is normally at 9:00 a.m. Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included. Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions. This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen changes in water levels, delays at the locks and other circumstances that may arise along the waterways. These changes may include items being missed during the tour; however, every effort will be made to substitute another attraction if possible. On some departures, this tour operates in reverse.

“Excellent service on the ship. Everyone was friendly and well above helpful.” – Collette Traveller

FEATURED TOUR EXTENSION: PRAGUE

ADD 2 NIGHTS IN PRAGUE

POST TOUR EXTENSION STARTING AT £526 PP

End your journey in Prague, “the City of 100 Spires.” Behold ancient landmarks, medieval architecture, and fairytale charm that this storied city is known for. From stately castles to quaint Christmas markets, cap off your trip in an enchanting city.