10 Day Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise with Budapest: Nuremberg to Vienna
A 10-Day tour starting from $1,269
Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Christmas Markets Tours
Operator: Gate 1
Tour Code: G1CMNV10
   
 
About This Tour
Explore the Christmas Markets with a cruise along the Danube River with Budapest, from Nuremberg to Vienna
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
• 8 nights Deluxe and First Class accommodations
• 6 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin
• 2 nights Radisson SAS Beke, Budapest
• 19 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
• Complimentary Champagne with breakfast
• Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
• Evening entertainment
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Services of a cruise director throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Guaranteed departures
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Nuremberg
Arrive in Munich and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Nuremberg City Tour
Enjoy a tour of Nuremberg's city center this morning. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city, including the medieval square, the Church of Our Lady, and several World War II memorial sights along the way
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Tuesday - Regensburg City Tour
Early afternoon arrival in Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. Enjoy a walking tour of the city that includes the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube, followed by free time to explore the Regensburg Christmas Market. Enjoy dinner this evening while sailing for Passau, meeting point of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Wednesday - Morning in Passau
This morning, arrive in Passau and enjoy a walking tour of this historic city. Rejoin the ship and enjoy the afternoon at leisure on board while passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop. Tonight, savor the flavors of East Austria at a Heurigen dinner on board
Optional: Full Day Tour of Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - Melk Abbey Tour
Early morning arrival in Melk. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, also known as the Stift Melk, and considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. In the afternoon, cruise the Wachau Valley for Vienna. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board, followed by a visit to the "Rathaus" Christmas Market at City Hall
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Vienna
Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Hofburg Palace. Walk the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House, continuing to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, and City Hall. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, celebrate your final night on board at the captain's farewell dinner, followed by an evening concert in the heart of the city, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss
Optional: Best of Vienna (PM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Saturday - Depart for Budapest
This morning, disembark and transfer to your hotel in Budapest
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Sunday - Full Day in Budapest
Your morning tour begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills. Visit the Citadel on Mount Gellert, providing one of the most spectacular views of the city, before continuing to the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. In the afternoon, depart for the artisans village of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own upon arrival
Optional: Dinner & Show in Budapest (PM)
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Monday - Depart for the USA
This morning, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

 

         
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12/7/2008 - 12/16/2008
$1,479
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12/23/2008 - 1/1/2009
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All tour prices are per person, in US dollars.

Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package.
• Evening entertainment
• Shore excursions per itinerary
• Services of a cruise director throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Guaranteed departures

Activities
• Nuremberg Transfer from Munich to the ship for embarkation (3pm)
• Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner
• Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market
• Nuremberg Nuremberg City Tour
• Regensburg Walking tour of Regensburg and Christmas Market
• Passau Morning tour of Passau
• Optional Full Day Tour of Salzburg
• Melk Tour the Melk Abbey
• Wachau Sail the scenic Wachau Valley
• Vienna Visit the “Rathaus” Christmas Market at City Hall
• Vienna Vienna City Tour
• Mozart and Strauss Concert
• Budapest Disembark (8am) and transfer to Budapest
• Budapest Budapest City Tour
• Optional Dinner and Show
All tour prices are per person, in US dollars.

Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package.
Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.
 
 
   
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