9 Days ● 18 Meals: 6 Breakfasts ● 5 Lunches ● 7 Dinners
Christmas on the Danube
featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise
Highlights...Würzburg ● Rothenburg ● Nuremberg ● Regensburg ● Passau ● Wachau Valley
Vienna ● Hofburg Palace ● Vienna Opera House ● Christmas Markets
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Lower Outside Cabin Rates: Double $2,839 pp
Middle Outside Cabin Rates: Double $2,989 pp
Upper Outside Cabin Rates: Double $3,089 pp* (see terms)
Included in Price:
Round Trip Air from Hartsfield Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $290 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $285 per person |
Day 1: Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Overnight Flight
Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip down the Danube River. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Europe.
Day 2: Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Würzburg, Germany - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the ancient town of Würzburg, known as "the jewel of the
Main River," and reputed to be one of Germany’s loveliest towns. Meet your
fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome
dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Thursday, December 08, 2011
Würzburg - Rothenburg - Nuremberg - Board Cruise Ship
This morning, join a local guide on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Würzburg. This ancient Franconian wine town is rich
in historic sights, including the magnificent 18th century residence of the prince-bishops which boasts the largest ceiling fresco in the world, and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main. Proceed to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all
of Germany. Enjoy free time to explore the |
town’s hidden treasures. Late afternoon you arrive in Nuremberg
to meet your cruise ship. Unpack
once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond. This beautiful ship offers the newest technology, a panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. This evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner on board. Today dinner will
be included.
Day 4: Friday, December 09, 2011
Nuremberg
A local expert provides an interesting city tour of historic Nuremberg featuring the old
town, the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the
Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Your city
tour concludes with a visit to Nuremberg’s Christmas Market, Germany’s most famous and oldest, dating back to 1628. Nuremberg is a toy making center and you will have the opportunity to shop for traditional handcrafted nutcrackers and sample
its famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later in the day, your cruise continues across the continental divide and through the final |
stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg. Today, enjoy a short lesson on the local language from your Tour Manager and learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. After a delightful dinner, the onboard orchestra provides a musical Christmas concert for your enjoyment. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. |
Day 5: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Regensburg
A guided walking tour of magnificent Regensburg reveals one of Germany's
best preserved medieval cities with nearly 1,400 historic buildings. Some of the architectural highlights include the old
Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria, gates
to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. From the 12th century 1,400-foot long medieval bridge, you will have spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. This afternoon, take a stroll through the old town to Regensburg's charming Christmas Market and marvel
at the festive lights and decorations.
Browse and shop at the brightly lit wooden huts that sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys and local handicrafts. Late evening your ship departs for Passau. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will
be included.
Day 6: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Passau
Early morning you cruise past scenic
valleys and charming riverside towns to Passau, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour of this
2,000-year-old fairytale |
city, exploring the ornate baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, cathedral and charming Christmas Market. After dinner, enjoy
a delightful music concert in the ship's panorama lounge. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will
be included.
Day 7: Monday, December 12, 2011
Wachau Valley, Austria - Emmersdorf -
Vienna
View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of
Emmersdorf. Relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery or if you wish, join
an optional excursion to the nearby town
of Durnstein and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe's largest baroque monasteries. Early
afternoon you continue cruising through
the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. Early evening you arrive in
Vienna, Austria's beautiful capital city.
After dinner you are invited to visit
Vienna's most famous Christmas Market, located near the town hall. Today
breakfast, lunch and dinner will be
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Day 8: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna's baroque elegance, stroll along the Kartnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion to the opulent Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. A wonderful evening of food, music and entertainment awaits you at the Captain's Gala Dinner. Celebrate the end of your trip with an enchanting musical performance in the Panorama Bar. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
After breakfast, you disembark the ship as your tour comes to an end. Today breakfast will be included. |
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day
1
Overnight Flight
Day
2
Novotel Würzburg, Würzburg or Maritim Würzburg, Würzburg
Day
3 - 8
MS Amadeus Diamond, Cruise
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing
Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you
the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen changes in water levels, delays at the locks, and
other circumstances that may arise along the waterways. These changes may include items being missed
during the trip; however, every effort will be made to substitute another attraction if possible.
Due to tour
scheduling flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM.
Embarkation on day 3 is after 4:00 PM; on day 9,
disembarkation is normally at 9:00 AM. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM on the last
day of your tour. An early morning departure from the cruise ship may be required due to air schedules to
some U.S. and Canadian cities.
Cabins are available on lower, middle and upper decks. Please note that
river cruises are smaller ships and only have a finite number of each cabin category available. Specific
categories are available on a first come, first served basis. Every effort will be made to accommodate your
cabin choice at time of booking; however, if that cabin category is no longer available, the closest available
category will be offered. Please see pricing for cost of any upgrade fees which will apply for different cabin
categories. Suites (Amadeus Suites) and singles are available on a very limited basis. Triple accommodations
are not available.
Ice water, coffee or tea is included with all meals. Wine is included with each dinner
on-board the ship.
Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell
dinners, a dinner dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking
shoes are recommended throughout the trip.
Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the
ship are not included.
Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions.
Itinerary is also subject to change due to unforeseen changes in water levels, delays at the locks, and other
circumstances that may arise along the waterways. These changes may include items being missed during the trip;
however, every effort will be made to substitute for another attraction if possible.
Collette air passengers will arrive
into the Frankfurt, Germany airport and depart from the Vienna, Austria airport. All Collette transfers will depart
from/return to these airports.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to
climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Consumer
Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the following highly reputable industry organizations:
the United States Tour Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents. Each association operates
a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by travelers. Full details are available from the organizations or
Collette Travel Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients. Our California Sellers of
Travel registration number is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855.
Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.
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