Christkindlmärkte of Austria & Germany

Along the Danube River

9 Days | 8 Nights

Discover captivating settings where colorful lights twinkle over cheery market stalls brimming with handmade glass ornaments, fine wooden toys and irresistible holiday goodies on this heartwarming tour of some of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. Revel in a joyous winter sojourn along the Danube River from Vienna, Austria, to Nuremberg, Germany, on an unforgettable, carefree seven-night cruise aboard an exclusively chartered, first-class river boat. Throughout your journey, you’ll delight in the timeless, cherished traditions of the Advent season at centuries-old markets in Vienna, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg. In the port of Linz, choose between two fascinating excursions, a Salzburg tour or the “Silent Night” tour, that wonderfully combine history, culture and music! Take in some of Europe’s most noteworthy landmarks, including the imperial monuments of the Habsburgs in Vienna and the 900-year-old Melk Abbey. You’ll also observe graceful Lipizzaner stallions practicing at the Spanish Riding School, an iconic Austrian institution.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Home City

Day 2: Vienna, Austria/Embark Amadeus Imperial

Day 3: Vienna

Day 4: Emmersdorf/Dürnstein/Melk

Day 5: Linz

Day 6: Passau, Germany

Day 7: Regensburg

Day 8: Nuremberg

Day 9: Nuremberg/Disembark river boat/Return to Home City

Highlights:

• Cruise for 7 nights from Vienna, Austria, to Nuremberg, Germany, through the picturesque Wachau Valley aboard an exclusively chartered, first-class river boat.
• Traveler’s Choice: Enjoy a Salzburg tour featuring its beautiful highlights and Christmas market, or a “Silent Night” tour to lovely Austrian towns connected to the song.
• Three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Old Town of Regensburg, Germany; Wachau Cultural Landscape, Austria; and Historic Center of Vienna, Austria.
• Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners.

Program Features:

Your Travel Program

• Seven-night cruise from Vienna, Austria, to Nuremberg, Germany.
• Elegantly appointed, first-class suite or stateroom.
• Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Cruise Program.
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Complimentary non-premium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise; complimentary house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages at meals during excursions.
• Included meals | 2 receptions, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
• Relish Christmas markets in Vienna, Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg.
• See the famed Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, and marvel at Schönbrunn Palace on a tour.
• Visit Dürnstein’s 15th-century abbey church and enjoy an organ recital there.
• Stroll through the baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk.
• Explore Passau and see its beautiful cathedral.
• Take a walking tour through the walled old town of Nuremberg.

UNESCO:

• Regensburg, featuring impressive architecture from its early Roman years through the Middle Ages.
• Wachau Cultural Landscape, a valley noted for its cultural and agricultural development since prehistoric times.
• Historic Center of Vienna.

always included:

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad for passengers who book their air through Gohagan & Company.
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Complimentary water in your room and on excursions.
• Hospitality desk.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• Complimentary audio headset during guided excursions.
• Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

accommodations:

Amadeus Imperial

The stylish 84-cabin MS Amadeus Imperial, evocative of a grand European hotel, is part of the elegant Amadeus fleet. Step aboard and embark on a cruise where your comfort and enjoyment are the highest priority. The crew is dedicated to taking care of each traveler with renowned Austrian hospitality. In addition to attentive, friendly service, the Amadeus Imperial has a distinctly timeless ambience. From the beautifully appointed surroundings to gourmet dining to generous and comfortable public spaces, your floating luxury hotel provides a stress-free stay while showcasing Europe’s most stunning rivers.

Contact

To register for this trip, please call 1-800-922-3088.