An 8-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,299
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Discover where many of our signature holiday traditions—Christmas trees, gingerbread, nutcrackers, St. Nick, and candy canes—came from as you sail through Germany and Austria on a magical cruise. You will be spellbound by the Medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main Christmas Market, and sample its famous holiday gingerbread. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic Christmas Market, savoring fresh dumplings with vanilla sauce. In Passau, shop for unique crafts like hand-painted porcelain and Bohemian glass ornaments. Sit back and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest before visiting a world-renowned glass making workshop for a demonstration. In Linz, “The Town of Christmas Crèches,” marvel at the small clay figurines that represent the people of a typical village—the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker. And hear a Mozart and Strauss concert while in the “City of Waltzes,” Vienna. All this and more, in two countries of culture and elegance, will surely make for a joyous start to your holiday festivities. Who will enjoy this cruise: Those looking to experience Europe at its most magical will enjoy this up-close chance to discover some of the grandest holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria. To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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European Holiday Markets River Cruise Package Includes:
Day 1 - Nuremberg
Arrive at the Nuremberg airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2 - Nuremberg, Roth
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Market
Discover Nuremberg, a quintessential Medieval German city, on your panoramic city tour. Your tour takes you past the mighty ancient walls with 80 towers that enclose the historic city center. You will stop at Medieval Kaiserburg Castle, and then walk through the lively old quarter with its well-preserved traditional half-timbered houses. Next stop is a real treat, Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, with over 200 wooden stalls filled with signature toys and glittering gifts. Enjoy the festive atmosphere enhanced by the delicious aromas of gingerbread and the hot mulled wine called glühwein. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Day 3 - Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour and Christmas Market
Lively Regensburg is home to 2,000 years of history and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guided walking tour explores the Cathedral of St. Peter, with
its magnificent stained-glass windows; the Town Hall; and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. And what could be more satisfying as you wander the city’s romantic Christmas Market than indulging in local specialties such as dumplings with vanilla sauce? (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau
Featured Excursions: Horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Bavarian Forest; glassmaking, gingerbread, floral decorating demonstrations, and Passau walking tour
After enjoying a scenic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Bavarian Forest, you’ll be taken to the world-famous crystal glass manufacturer, Theresienthal, where you’ll experience the fine art of handmade crystal glassmaking firsthand during a workshop learning all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of Theresienthal that dates back to the 1830s. Then it’s on to quaint and peaceful Passau. Your walking tour takes you through the cobblestone streets of Old Town to the New Residence, the Town Hall, and the Christmas Market located near the magnificent Baroque cathedral, home of the largest pipe organ in Europe. At the Christmas Market, you will have the opportunity to see firsthand how gingerbread is made, and then taste this famous holiday treat. You will also learn how to make beautiful holiday flower centerpieces at a floral decorating demonstration. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Linz
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour and Christmas Market
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern Linz and its old soul. During your guided walking tour, view Linz’s Alter Dom, the Old Market,
and the impressive Main Square—one of Austria’s most attractive closed squares—with its Baroque Trinity Column. Also, enjoy Linz’s lively Christmas Market filled with everything from Christmas crèches—for which Linz is famous—to the ever-popular Linzer Torte. (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein, Vienna
Featured Excursions: Dürnstein walking tour and classical concert in Vienna
Cruise the scenic, UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley with its abruptly rising hills. The tiny Baroque village of Dürnstein, which seems lost in time, is located in the center of the beautiful Wachau Valley. High above the town, you can see the ruins of the 12th-century castle where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner. Along with the castle, Dürnstein is home to a beautiful Baroque monastery, 16th- through 18th-century townhouses, and old burgher houses—all of which you will see on your guided tour as you enjoy mulled wine. You will depart Dürnstein later in the day for regal Vienna, where you will enjoy an evening concert of Mozart and Strauss music in a traditional Viennese concert hall. (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Vienna city tour with National Library visit and Christmas Market
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, which you will see on your panoramic city tour. Travel the stately Ringstrasse, the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake-like appearance. You will see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married, and then visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. You will then have time to visit Vienna’s largest Christmas Market, which sits before Vienna’s Neo-Gothic City Hall. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 8 - Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship in Vienna and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)
2010 Condé Nast Travel Readers' Poll Best Small Ship.
Entered service 2001; Refurbished in 2005 and 2009; 361’ x 37.5’; 67 staterooms; 134-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 7- to 14-night cruises in Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.
Facilities onboard River Empress:
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Category 1 - 5 Staterooms: approximately 214 sq ft
Suite: approximately 214 sq ft
Cabin Size: Approximately 151 sq. ft.
Suites: 4
Suite Size: Approximately 214 sq. ft.
Window Size: Moselle Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 1.4 ft. (0.43 m.);
Main Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 2.6 ft. (0.78 m.)
Danube Deck = 6.4 ft. (1.94 m.) x 3 ft. (0.93 m.)
Rhine Deck = 3 ft. (0.90 m.) x 5.8 ft. (1.78 m.)
Voltage: 220 volts
Elevator: Yes
Restaurant: Open seating
Library: Yes
Laundry Service: Available
Launderette: Yes
Ironing Facilities: Yes
Gymnasium: Yes
Sauna: Dry Sauna & Steam bath
The price of your cruise includes:
*Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.
Gracious and accommodating, your all English-speaking staff has been well-trained in the art of hospitality. This means getting to know you, understanding your individual preferences, sharing their insights into the destinations you visit and offering you those extra special luxuries that make your experience more personalized.
Port Charges: 126.0000
Base category: Category 5
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