Embark on a bucket-list trip to experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Join us for 7 Nights with AmaWaterways
December 2, 2023, to December 12, 2023
Vilshofen to Budapest on AmaViola
* SAVE $1200 per person on double balconies by July 31, 2021, with deposit *
Learn all about this amazing cruise at our virtual information night, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, @ 7pm
Embark on a bucket-list trip to experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry in five countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Let iconic capital cities—Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague—decked in holiday finery with glittering Christmas trees illuminated by thousands of lights, bells pealing from cathedral towers and children dressed as angels singing Christmas carols, dazzle you.
Wander the stalls of Europe’s most traditional and enchanting Christmas Markets, including Regensburg (as part of the motorcoach transfer journey to Prague) and Salzburg, shopping for handcrafted toys and gifts, sipping hot mulled wine and inhaling the fragrance of gingerbread and roasted chestnuts.
Cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Danube during this festive time of the year.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Vilshofen
Board the ship in Vilshofen for your Christmas Markets on the Danube cruise. Then, join Vilshofen locals and fellow guests for a glass of beer and a traditional German pretzel ashore at a festive Oktoberfest celebration.
Day 2 - Passau
Passau walking tour or hike or bike tour.
During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas market at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its magnificent cathedral. Go in search of unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments.
Day 3 - Linz
Linz walking tour and Christmas market or “Cultural Mile” bike tour or full-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas markets, Český Krumlov excursion.
Linz is known for being the city of Christmas crèches and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have choice of excursions. The first is a morning walking tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the Linz Symphony in only three days, as well as visit Linz’s Christmas markets. Or you could go on a guided bike tour along the Danube River. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day in Salzburg with a walking tour in the historic center, famous for its religious history, Baroque architecture, and as the birthplace of Mozart. While there, visit the beautiful Christmas Markets, renowned for local handicrafts and unusual holiday presents. During the afternoon, you can visit the charming mountain town, Česky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.
Day 4 - Weissenkirchen
Dürnstein walking tour and Melk Benedictine Abbey or Dürnstein Fortress hike or Danube bike tourvor Apricots and Sweets tasting or Wine tasting at local winery.
After reaching Weissenkirchen, you’ll have a choice of excursions. Join a walking tour in Dürnstein and then visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk. For a more active adventure, bike along the Danube River or hike up to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive and enjoy incredible views of the river and village below. Alternatively, you can visit a local boutique where you’ll enjoy a tasting of special apricot treats. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you won’t want to miss the excursion to a local winery where you can sample some of the Wachau Valley’s finest wine.
Day 5 - Vienna
“Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Market or Vienna bike tour, Schonbrunn Christmas Markets.
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike ride through Vienna. Then spend the afternoon at the Schonbrunn Christmas Markets and catch a glimpse of the giant sparkling Christmas tree, followed by a free evening on your own.
Day 6 - Vienna
Bratislava Walking Tour (Christmas Markets) or Bratislava Castle Hike or Schloss Hof, Vienna Markets by Night.
Enjoy a Bratislava city tour, including a visit to Bratislava’s charming Christmas Market, or an invigorating castle hike from Vienna up to Bratislava castle and see such sights as the tree-lined Hviezdoslav Square, the narrow House of the Good Shepherd, Michael's Gate and the Old Town Hall. As an alternative, visit the Austrian palace of Schloss Hof, located near the Slovakian border. In the evening, explore Vienna’s festive Christmas Markets.
Day 7 - Budapest
“Queen of the Danube” tour and Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market or Castle Hill hike.
Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Buda Castle quarter in Castle Hill and Heroes’ Square, Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, you’ll visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest, richest and the most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration.
Day 8 – Budapest
DISEMBARKATION
Rates to join us on this river cruise are listed below.
Room Category Pricing Per Person CAD - includes port charges
- Category E - Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. $4,593
- Category D - Fixed Windows, 160 sq. ft. $4,987
- Category CB – French Balcony, 155 sq. ft. $5,647
- Category CA – French Balcony, 170 sq. ft. $6,043
- Category BB – French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. $5.934 * Includes $1,200 savings if booked by July 31, 2021
- Category BA – French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. $6,198 * Includes $1,200 savings if booked by July 31, 2021
- Category AB – French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. $6,462* Includes $1,200 savings if booked by July 31, 2021
- Category AA – French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. $6,726 * Includes $1,200 savings if booked by July 31, 2021
- Category SS – Suite: French Balcony & Outside Balcony, 350 sq. ft. $8,441 * Includes $1,200 savings if booked by July 31, 2021
After July 31, 2021, the price will increase on the double balconies.
Prices are subject to change and availability.
*These prices do NOT include gratuities or flights*
A $500.00 CAD per person deposit is due at the time of booking. $250.00 CAD per person cancellation charge if cancelled more than 121 days prior to departure.
This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip and we can’t wait to help you experience it. River Cruising is one of THE hottest travel trends and with AmaViola having only 78 staterooms/156 passenger you can rest assured that you are safe and that other passengers will become like family on this trip.
Pre-Cruise Land Packages are available, contact us for more details.
