7 Day Christmas Markets River Cruise

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Experience the charm of the world-famous Christmas markets in Regensburg and Vienna Tour the historic Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture Stop in Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube Enjoy a city tour of Vienna and view Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Passau
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Vienna, Munich-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 5 nights outside cabin aboard the Deluxe Monarch Empress River port charges of $190 per person Cruise porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise Services of local guides in all major cities Shore excursions per itinerary Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring during excursions

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart for Austria
Depart for Austria

DAY 2 - Cruise Embarkation in Vienna
Arrive in Vienna, Austria and transfer to the port. Embarkation will begin at 2 pm. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. Tonight, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy a gala welcome dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise Overnight: River Cruise Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 - Vienna City Tour & Christmas Market
Your morning tour of romantic Vienna introduces you to this Imperial city with its legendary opulence and elegance. Drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard lined with magnificent Baroque palaces, parks and monuments. View the lavish Hofburg Palace, and...
DAY 4 - Melk Abbey
This morning, arrive in the village of Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube. Free time to stroll this quintessential village in the heart of the Wachau wine district. Walk along medieval cobblestone streets revealing 16th-century town houses and wine taver...
DAY 5 - Full Day in Passau & Christmas Market
Today presents a wonderful opportunity to join the optional full day tour to beautiful Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and setting for the Sound of Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg's most historic sites including the Mirabell Palace, the Abbey, Sa...
DAY 6 - Regensburg City Tour & Christmas Market
Arrive in Regensburg this morning, one of Germany's largest and best preserved medieval cities designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guided walking tour highlights the city's stunning architecture as you view the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, and the Porta Pra...
DAY 7 - Depart Germany
This morning transfer to the airport in Munich for your departure flight. The Munich airport is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from the port. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 am Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $2,689
Price per day$384
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We have taken care of all the details so you don't have to. Find your dream vacation today.

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Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

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What's excluded

    • Not Included:Optional shore excursions and gratuities.
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
18 years and up
Optional Activities
Tour of Salzburg Enjoy a full-day excursion to beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and inspiration for the Sound of Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg’s most historic sites including Mirabell Gardens and a stop outside the house where Mozart lived. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and then there will be time to explore the streets of Salzburg on your own before returning to the boat. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $108 Classical Viennese Concert Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. The chamber orchestra is accompanied by a professional dance performance, recalling the golden age of the 19th-century Viennese ballrooms. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $66 Full Day Cesky Krumlov Travel through the picturesque landscape of Southern Bohemia to Cesky Krumlov, a fairy-tale town with its maze of narrow cobbled streets. Declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1992, Cesky Krumlov has earned an international reputation for its State Castle and Chateau, one of the largest in Central Europe, superbly furnished with priceless art, tapestries and richly decorated weapons. The guided walk through town is highlighted by Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance houses once mansions of noblemen families. A hearty lunch is included in a medieval old-fashioned tavern. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. **Please note that this tour involves uphill walking on uneven surfaces and may not be suitable for all travelers. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. OnDay : 5 Price : $124 Tour of Salzburg Enjoy a full-day excursion to beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and inspiration for the Sound of Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg’s most historic sites including Mirabell Gardens and a stop outside the house where Mozart lived. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and then there will be time to explore the streets of Salzburg on your own before returning to the boat. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $108 Classical Viennese Concert Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. The chamber orchestra is accompanied by a professional dance performance, recalling the golden age of the 19th-century Viennese ballrooms. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $66
Additional Information
Additional Information: Land/Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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