European river cruise

APT - Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe

22 Day Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe

Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe

Days: 22

From: Berlin to Amsterdam

Countries Visited: Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Netherlands

Code: eumcrbax22

Code_ERC: eumcrbax22

( Brochure Price: $ 13,140 pp )

Our Price: $12,483 pp

Itinerary


1. Arrive Berlin
Be transferred to your hotel before enjoying a Welcome Reception later this evening.

2. Berlin
Explore Berlin on a guided tour. Later, lose yourself in the Christmas markets then enjoy a Welcome Dinner.

3. Berlin, Potsdam
Take an excursion to Potsdam, once the residence of Prussian kings. Here, you’ll enjoy a tour of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, Sanssouci. Return to Berlin and perhaps embark on your chosen activity.

4. Berlin, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden
Along the way to Dresden, stop in Torgau to see the Memorial of Encounter, which commemorates when American and Soviet forces met on the Elbe at Torgau in April 1945, marking the end of World War II. This afternoon, choose your sightseeing in Meissen. Later, arrive in Dresden.

5. Dresden, Prague
Visit the Volkswagen factory, or browse Germany's oldest Christmas market, Striezelmarkt. Afterwards, enjoy your Signature Experience before travelling on to Prague.

6. Prague
Take a tour of Prague and visit its charming Old Town. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the award-winning La Rotonde.

7. Prague
Head out of the city where a special experience awaits.

8. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest, Embark Ship
Travel to the historic town of Velké Bílovice, then continue to Budapest and board your luxury river ship. Tonight after dinner, enjoy a twilight cruise.

9. Budapest
Enjoy a guided tour of Budapest and see the Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes' Square. Tonight, enjoy a Gala Welcome Dinner.

10. Vienna
Discover the city on a comprehensive tour, before a special experience.

11. Vienna
After your chosen activity, perhaps explore the Christmas markets.

12. Dürnstein, Melk
Explore Dürnstein then cruise to Melk, where you may choose your activity.

13. Linz, Passau
Dedicate your day to your chosen activity.

14. Regensburg
Choose from an array of sightseeing options in Regensburg.

15. Nuremberg
Choose your sightseeing in Nuremberg.

16. Bamberg
Explore Bamberg’s World Heritage-listed Old Town with a guide to discover a range of historic churches and buildings.

17. Würzburg
Seize the day with your preferred sightseeing activity.

18. Miltenberg
Disembark in the pretty Franconian town of Miltenberg, where a choice of activities awaits you.

19. Rüdesheim, Andernach
In Rüdesheim, choose your activity.

20. Cologne
Enjoy a guided tour of Cologne and sample some local snacks along the way.

21. Amsterdam
Spend today on your selected activity.

22. Depart Amsterdam
Transfer to the airport.

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Cruise Highlights

A Local German Christmas, Gain insight into some of the local German Christmas traditions as you sample Feuerzangenbowle. Nutcracker Workshop, Visit an enchanting Nutcracker workshop and perhaps try your hand at making their famous wooden Christmas toys. Historic Chateau Jemniste, Explore this grand estate on a private tour, enjoy lunch then watch birds of prey free-fly during a falconry display.