Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg's festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg's Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria's most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights; festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind.
Sailing With AmaWaterways With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, ea...
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About Your Ship - AmaMora AmaWaterways’ twin balcony ships represent some of the newest vessels in our fleet. Heated pools with a swim-up bar provide a tranquil environment for viewing stunning mountains and spired skylines. Plus, spacious staterooms afford guests comfort and...
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Day 1 · Thu, Dec 3 · Overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary
Flight to Budapest, Hungary from your gateway It is highly recommended to arrive in Budapest a minimum of the day before your cruise, if at all possible. If you plan your arrival on the day of embarkation, and your flight is delayed, there is potential to miss the first part of your cruise. Fli...
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2 NIGHTS BUDAPEST - PRE CRUISE Often described as the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest is well-known for Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Hill and its magnificent Hungarian Parliament building. However, this sprawling city is full of rich history and culture and offers many “hidden” treas...
Day 2 · Fri, Dec 4 · Arrive Budapest, Hungary
Arrive Budapest - Lodging TBD After arriving in Budapest, transfer to your hotel (TBD) and then do a little exploration of the wonderful city of Budapest. Enriched Travel will provide some incredible activity suggestions, or you may wish to explore this beautiful city on your ow...
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Day 3 · Sat, Dec 5 · Budapest, Hungary
About Your Cruise - Embarkation on the AmaMora Board the ship in Budapest for your Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. Learn about AmaMora HERE
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Cabin Options (Price Per Person/Dbl Occ) Your fare for the cabin type selected, is an ALL INCLUSIVE fare including all listed below: Special Christmas festivities on board include: Beautifully decorated ship Christmas caroling Holiday parties Seasonal culinary delights Christmas tree decora...
Day 4 · Sun, Dec 6 · Budapest Tour and Christmas Markets
BUDAPEST 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. Today you have the opportunity to visit the Buda (hilly) sid...
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Buda city tour and Christmas Markets 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. Today you have the opportunity to visit the Buda (hilly) side of the ...
For a more active tour, hike to Budapest's Castle Hill. 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. On your tour,...
Day 5 · Mon, Dec 7 · Vienna Tour and Schonbrunn & Rathaus Christmas Markets
VIENNA, AUSTRIA 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 Vie...
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Imperial Vienna tour with Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas Markets Join a tour showcasing Vienna's regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna's historic city center. Afterwards, you'll visit the Christmas Markets where you can purchas...
If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike tour along the Danube River. This exciting tour allows you to explore the beautiful city of Vienna on two wheels, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant metropolis. After your bi...
Schonbrunn and illuminated Christmas Markets In the afternoon, visit Schonbrunn Palace Christmas Market and its spectacular festive atmosphere. Cap the day off at the beautifully decorated Town Hall (Rathaus), Vienna's largest Christmas Market.
Rathaus Christmas Markets by Night Cap the day off at the beautifully decorated Town Hall (Rathaus), Vienna's largest Christmas Market. This enchanting market is renowned for its festive atmosphere, twinkling lights, and a wide array of stalls offering delightful treats and handmade g...
Day 6 · Tue, Dec 8 · Melk, Austria - Melk Abbey
MELK, AUSTRIA High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manu...
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Visit Melk Abbey, one of Europe's most revered Baroque monasteries. High on a rocky outcrop lies this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternati...
Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk.
Day 7 · Wed, Dec 9 · Passau or Salzburg with Christmas Markets
Passau, Germany: Passau, Germany, known as the "City of Three Rivers," is a picturesque destination where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge. First-time visitors will be enchanted by its baroque Old Town, designed by Italian architects, with p...
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Full-day Salzburg excursion and Christmas Market Travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets, including the Hellbrunn Pal...
City of Three Rivers walking tour and Christmas market Join a walking tour of this 2000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas Market.
For the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. This scenic ride will take you through the picturesque landscapes that line the river, allowing you to experience the beauty of the region up close. You will have the opportunity to...
Day 8 · Thu, Dec 10 · Regensburg tour and Christmas Markets
Regensburg, Germany, is a beautifully preserved medieval city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a captivating experience for first-time visitors. Situated along the Danube River, the city boasts a stunning Old Town filled with narrow cobbl...
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UNESCO City tour and Christmas Markets Join a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas market. Regensburg is one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, as well as a...
Tastes of Bavaria and Christmas Markets Sample some of Bavaria's specialties-beer, sausage and pretzels. Alternatively, visit the Old Town Christmas market. Regensburg is one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour sh...
Bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens.
Thurn & Taxis Artisan Christmas Markets Spend the afternoon at Bavaria's most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts. Regensburg is one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, as well as a UNESCO Worl...
Day 9 · Fri, Dec 11 · Nuremberg, Germany and it's famous Christmas market
Encircled by well-preserved medieval walls, Nuremberg boasts stunning landmarks like the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) and the beautiful Gothic St. Lorenz Church. Wander through the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, divided by the picturesque Pegni...
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About Your Cruise - Main-Danube Canal Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg's cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Alternatively, you can taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduces you to bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later, you can visit Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the worl...
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Nuremberg city tour and Christmas Markets Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk through Nuremberg's cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Alternatively, you can taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduc...
Taste your way through the city with a Franconian specialties tour, which introduces you to bratwurst, rotbier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). Later, you can visit Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world's largest and most famous Chr...
Day 10 · Sat, Dec 12 · Disembark in Nuremburg to return home or continue your trip to Prague
About Your Cruise - Disembarkation in Nuremburg - Fly Home or continue with Prague extension Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Nuremberg and prepare for your flight home. OR - continue your adventure with the three night add on to Prague, Czech Republic.
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3 NIGHT POST CRUISE - PRAGUE The fairytale city of Prague always enchants, but it really sparkles even more during the holiday season. Prague offers a collection of Art Nouveau, Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic architecture, which you’ll get to see on your tour. You will visit 1,...
Day 11 · Sun, Dec 13 · Prague, Czechia
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Day 12 · Mon, Dec 14 · Prague, Czechia
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Day 13 · Tue, Dec 15 · Prague and fly home!
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