Christmas on the Danube
featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise
December 6 - 14,2012
Only $3049.00 per person
(based on double occupancy)
9 days, 19 meals
Air 1: 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: 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: 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 your
lovely ship. This beautiful craft 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 breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: 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: 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: 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: 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. This afternoon you
continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside
towns. You arrive in Vienna, Austria's beautiful capital city, in the early evening. 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 included.
Day 8: 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: Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
After breakfast, you disembark the ship as your tour comes to an end.
Today breakfast will be included.
Prices Includes: Transportation to Airport,Round Trip Air,Hotels, Transfers
Not Included: Gratuities,Trip Protection Coverage
Donna Touchette @
Cruise N Travel Experts
A Full Service Agency
Group Travel & Fund Raising Specialist
928-757-3368 home
928-377-3923 office
928-897-8592 cell
A member of:
Your Travel Center/Tzell Travel Group
Travel Leaders
Virtuoso
groupspecialist@hotmail.com
www.DMTtravel.com
www.traveltiptuesday.blogspot.com/
www.girlsonthegoaz.blogspot.com
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise
December 6 - 14,2012
Only $3049.00 per person
(based on double occupancy)
9 days, 19 meals
Air 1: 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: 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: 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 your
lovely ship. This beautiful craft 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 breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: 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: 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: 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: 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. This afternoon you
continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside
towns. You arrive in Vienna, Austria's beautiful capital city, in the early evening. 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 included.
Day 8: 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: Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
After breakfast, you disembark the ship as your tour comes to an end.
Today breakfast will be included.
Prices Includes: Transportation to Airport,Round Trip Air,Hotels, Transfers
Not Included: Gratuities,Trip Protection Coverage
Donna Touchette @
Cruise N Travel Experts
A Full Service Agency
Group Travel & Fund Raising Specialist
928-757-3368 home
928-377-3923 office
928-897-8592 cell
A member of:
Your Travel Center/Tzell Travel Group
Travel Leaders
Virtuoso
groupspecialist@hotmail.com
www.DMTtravel.com
www.traveltiptuesday.blogspot.com/
www.girlsonthegoaz.blogspot.com
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
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