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2008
Nov 20, 23, 28, 29
Dec 4, 7, 12, 13, 18, 21, 27

Amadagio
Amacello

1-888-942-3301

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YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES

• Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Prague on day 2 and Budapest on day 11 when Brendan issues the airline tickets

• Two nights hotel accommodation in Prague including buffet breakfast daily

• Transfer from Prague to the ship in Nuremberg

• Seven nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotelstyle beds

• Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine and beer with dinner

• Cocktail Reception and Welcome Dinner

• Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary

• Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures

• Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise

• On board amenities including fitness center, beauty salon, massage, souvenir shop and Club Lounge

• All English language on board in a nonsmoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)

• All local taxes

• Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2 ARRIVE IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. at Prague
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day isfree to explore the city and wander through the Christmas markets.

Day 3 PRAGUE. at Prague
Morning sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive cities. See thousand year old Hradcany Castle, the Old Town, the Charles Bridge and many other major sights. The afternoon and evening are free to continue exploring on your own or to do more shopping in the Christmas markets with their tempting as sortment of handicrafts, toys, woodcarvings, and ornaments. (B)

Day 4 PRAGUE / NUREMBERG, GERMANY. at Nuremburg
Drive from Prague through the pastoral country side to Nuremberg, home of Europe’s oldest and largest Christmas market. Your crew is waiting towel come you on board your ship. There is time to visit the Christmas market before a Welcome Dinner on board. (B,D)

Day 5 NUREMBERG /CONTINENTAL DIVIDE / DIETFURT. at Nuremburg
Enjoy at our of this historic city with its Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. After your tour, there is time to shop in the delightful Christmas Market. Rejoin the ship further along the Main Danube Canal and continue to the highest point of your cruise–1, 332 feet above sea level–before descending through stair step locks to stop in the Bavarian town of Dietfurt. (B,L,D)

Day 6 REGENSBURG. at Regensburg
Stop in Regensburg. A walking tour will show you the Old Town Hall, and the Porta Pretoria – gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. Then visit the Old Kornmarkt Christmas market and shop at festive stalls. Or, you can visit the “royal” Christmas markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, with craftsmen making the goods in front of you. This evening, enjoy a folklore performance on board. (B,L,D)

Day 7 PASSAU / LINZ, AUSTRIA. at Linz
After breakfast, arrive in Passau. During your walking tour, gaze at this fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago. You may want to take the optional fullday tour to Salzburg with its popular Sound of Music sights and enticing Christmas markets. For those staying on board, enjoy a relaxing day of cruising. On arrival in Linz, there is time to visit the jolly Christmas Market. (B,L,D)

Day 8 MELK / VIENNA. at Vienna
Cruise through the narrow Strudengau and reach the Wachau Valley early this morning. A guided tour takes you to Melk’s grand Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. Continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley to Vienna, the “City of Music.” Tonight, explore the vibrant Austrian capital on your own. (B,L,D)

Day 9 VIENNA.
A wonderful day to savor the baroque elegance of Vienna. A guided sightseeing tour includes lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive National Library, majestic Ringstrasse and aweinspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterward, there is plenty of time to shop in the festive Christmas markets throughout the city. (B,L,D)

Day 10 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. at Budapest
This afternoon, arrive in Budapest, the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fisherman’s Bastion and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. One last afternoon to stroll in the delightful Christmas markets. Tonight gather on board for a Gala Farewell Dinner to celebrate your Christmas cruise. (B,L,D)

Day 11 DEPART BUDAPEST. at Budapest
Transfer to the airport your onward flight. Extra nights are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe. (B)