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Other Cabin Types Available
Please call for more info. 416-461-0231
On
this 10-day cruise, enjoy the wonderful
festive atmosphere as you spend two
nights in Prague before driving to
Nuremberg. There you board your
luxurious river cruise ship and sail
gently down the Danube to Vienna.
Delight in the Christmas markets of
Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna as
Local Guides show you their cities. At
the markets, sample Glühwein, Lebkuchen,
and other regional specialties.
Day 1 Board your overnight
transatlantic flight.
Day 2-3 Prague, Czech Republic Prague is
a 1,000-year old city preserved in time.
It straddles the Vltava River with
domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles
highlighting its skyline. Best-known
treasures are the Old Town’s
Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all
of Europe, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus
Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge.
Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or
art books and stroll through the
Christmas markets. Rows of brightly
decorated wooden huts sell Christmas
tree ornaments, wooden toys and Czech
handicrafts. Get a little inner warmth
with a cup of svarene vino (hot mulled
wine) and a traditional hot sausage from
one of the stalls. The beautifully
decorated tree in the Old Town is an
impressive sight. Christmas is the most
important family holiday of the year in
most Eastern European countries, and the
Czechs begin their preparations and
celebrations on December 4 with the
feast of St. Barbara. (BB)
Day 4 Prague–Nuremberg, Germany
(Embarkation) After lunch drive to
Nuremberg where the crew of your vessel
awaits to welcome you on board. (BB,D)
Day 5 Nuremberg Although Nuremberg
suffered extensive damage during WWII,
much of it was restored to its original
style. Marvel at this historic city with
its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant
patrician houses. Nuremberg hosts
Germany’s most famous Christmas market,
which dates back to 1628; the Old Town
is illuminated with festive lights and
decorations. The city’s traditions
include famous Lebkuchen, toy making and
metal working. (FB,L,D)
Day 6 Regensburg Regensburg is one of
Germany’s best preserved medieval
cities. Architectural highlights include
the Old Town Hall, the beautiful white
and gold OLD CHAPEL, and the Porta
Pretoria—gates to an ancient Roman fort
built in 179 A.D. The city is the
capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling
university town and one of Bavaria’s
cultural centers. The Christmas market
is located on the historic market
square. Germany is famous for its
sausages and Regensburg is home to the
country’s oldest restaurant, Die Alte
Wurstküche (the Old Sausage Kitchen)
dating back to the 12th century.
(FB,L,D)
Day 7 Passau–Linz, Austria Passau,
ideally located at the confluence of the
rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube, is a city of
graceful arcades, and cobblestone
streets. St. Stephen’s Cathedral houses
the world’s largest church organ with
more than 17,000 pipes. An optional
full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in
the popular Sound of Music sights as
well as more Christmas cheer—the
traditional carols, the sparkling lights
and the smell of candles and
gingerbread! Linz, Austria’s
third-largest town, lies on both banks
of the Danube and is an important
industrial town and busy river port.
(FB,L,D)
Day 8 Melk–Vienna Melk’s magnificent
BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town
from its commanding hill site and is one
of Europe’s largest monasteries. The
view from the terrace over the Danube
and surrounding countryside is
breathtaking! Vienna, known as the “City
of Music,” inspired the creative genius
of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. An
optional concert is available tonight.
(FB,L,D)
Day 9 Vienna Once the center of the
mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s
capital has much to offer: the lavish
Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna
Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse
and aweinspiring St. Stephen’s
Cathedral, to name just a few of the
sights. You do not rush through Vienna;
you waltz, taking your time to savor
each classic sight and sound. Shop in
the Kärnterstrasse and enjoy Sachertorte
or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café.
Soak up the atmosphere of the
Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend
some time in the beautiful Christmas
markets located throughout the city.
(FB,L,D)
Day 10 Vienna. (Disembarkation) Your
homebound flight arrives the same day.
(FB)
City Highlights
PRAGUE Guided sightseeing,
visit Hradcany Castle NUREMBERG Welcome
reception; guided sightseeing REGENSBURG
Walking tour MELK Guided visit of
Benedictine Abbey VIENNA Guided
sightseeing
Hotels
PRAGUE Hilton (SF)
Meals
Buffet breakfast (BB) in Prague; superb
dining with all meals on board including
cocktail reception, welcome dinner,
Captain’s dinner, one sitting with open
seating arrangements, quality wines from
Europe’s most famous wine regions with
every dinner on board
Port Charges: $85 per person
Offered in conjunction with
Globus Journeys.
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