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Christmas Markets On The Danube - 2020
8 DAYS FROM ONLY $3,199
River:
Danube
Countries:
Germany, Hungary
Embark:
Vilshofen
Disembark:
Budapest
Ship:
AmaMagna (Other Ships)
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| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | EMBARKATION – Vilshofen |
| Day 2 | Vilshofen – Passau |
| Day 3 | Linz |
| Day 4 | Weissenkirchen |
| Day 5 | Vienna |
| Day 6 | Bratislava |
| Day 7 | Budapest |
| Day 8 | Budapest – DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | EMBARKATION – Vilshofen |
| Day 2 | Vilshofen – Passau |
| Day 3 | Linz |
| Day 4 | Weissenkirchen |
| Day 5 | Vienna |
| Day 6 | Bratislava |
| Day 7 | Budapest |
| Day 8 | Budapest – DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | EMBARKATION – Vilshofen Embark your cruise in Vilshofen. This evening meet your fellow passengers on board. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 | Vilshofen – Passau During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Linz Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas markets. Or you could go on a guided bike tour or visit the idyllic and breathtaking Austrian Lake District – a favorite among many past guests. During the afternoon, you can join a half-day excursion to Salzburg or visit the charming mountain town, Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Weissenkirchen After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk. Or hike up to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive and enjoy incredible views of the river and village below. Alternatively, you can visit a local boutique where you’ll enjoy a tasting of special apricot treats. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you won’t want to miss the excursion to a local winery where you can sample some of the Wachau Valley’s finest wine. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vienna The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Or go off the beaten path to discover some of Vienna’s hidden treasures. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride along the Danube or pedal all the way to Klosterneuburg Monastery for a visit to the iconic church. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Bratislava Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava’s charming Christmas market. Or join a special “Slovakian Specialties” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Budapest Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you’ll visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest, richest and the most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. During the evening, be treated to an Illuminations cruise around Budapest’s famed Parliament building. (B,L,D Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 8 | Budapest – DISEMBARKATION Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell as you prepare for your return flight home. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | EMBARKATION – Vilshofen Embark your cruise in Vilshofen. This evening meet your fellow passengers on board. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 | Vilshofen – Passau During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Linz Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas markets. Or you could go on a guided bike tour or visit the idyllic and breathtaking Austrian Lake District – a favorite among many past guests. During the afternoon, you can join a half-day excursion to Salzburg or visit the charming mountain town, Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Weissenkirchen After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk. Or hike up to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive and enjoy incredible views of the river and village below. Alternatively, you can visit a local boutique where you’ll enjoy a tasting of special apricot treats. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you won’t want to miss the excursion to a local winery where you can sample some of the Wachau Valley’s finest wine. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Vienna The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Or go off the beaten path to discover some of Vienna’s hidden treasures. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike ride along the Danube or pedal all the way to Klosterneuburg Monastery for a visit to the iconic church. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Bratislava Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings,” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Bratislava’s charming Christmas market. Or join a special “Slovakian Specialties” tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Budapest Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you’ll visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest, richest and the most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration. During the evening, be treated to an Illuminations cruise around Budapest’s famed Parliament building. (B,L,D Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 8 | Budapest – DISEMBARKATION Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell as you prepare for your return flight home. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
This 162-passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring our exclusive twin balconies, multiple dining venues, heated pool, Internet/WiFi access and more. Like a fallen leaf floating atop the water, AmaCerto floats effortlessly down Europe’s most fascinating waterways. A harvest theme is carried throughout the ship in autumn reds and golds, from the spacious and well-appointed staterooms, with their plush bedding and soft robes, to the classically elegant Main Lounge with its baby grand piano and bar. An onboard salon puts you center stage and ready for your close-up. On the Sun Deck, a heated pool features a swim-up bar with underwater bar stools, and a walking track provides the perfect venue for a romantic sunrise or sunset stroll. And from the kitchen, you’ll find fine dining to the extreme, with exquisite, regionally inspired cuisine prepared in both the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, where views of the rippling river are just the amuse-bouche to every mouthwatering bite.