- Experiences in 21 destinations
- 14 nights on a luxury river ship and 10 nights' luxury land accommodation
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- A total of 60 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Expert Cruise and Tour Directors
- Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
- Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
- Visit a Nutcracker toy workshop in Dresden
Festive Christmas with Magnificent Europe and Paris
Trip Type: Land Journey , River Cruise , OtherNZD 22,695.00 /Person
Festive Christmas with Magnificent Europe and Paris
Treat yourself to an early Christmas gift as you wander in awe of Europe’s festive markets, including Striezelmarkt – the oldest of its kind in Germany. Then it’s time to explore the best of Europe on a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, before a stay in romantic Paris.
Your journey begins with a transfer to your hotel, where you will get to know everyone at a welcome reception later this evening.
Stay: Three Nights: The Regent Berlin
Location
Berlin , Germany
Explore Berlin on a guided tour. This afternoon, wander through the Christmas markets. Come together for a relaxed welcome dinner this evening.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Berlin , Germany
Journey to Potsdam, once the residence of Prussian kings. Here, you’ll enjoy a discovery of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, Sanssouci. Return to Berlin and choose how you’d like to explore. The evening is yours at leisure.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Berlin , Germany
En route to Dresden, stop at Meissen where you will set out on your preferred experience. Continue to Dresden.
Stay: Hilton Dresden
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Dresden , Germany
Join your chosen activity then enjoy a special Signature Experience. Enjoy free time in town and maybe visit the Christmas Museum. Later, arrive in Prague, the charming capital of the Czech Republic.
Stay: Three Nights: Almanac X Prague
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Prague , Czech Republic
Take a guided discovery of Prague and visit its charming Old Town, spending time wandering its cobblestoned streets as well as Charles Bridge. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Alcron restaurant, a fine dining restaurant known for its use of local Czech produce.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Prague , Czech Republic
Today is set aside for a memorable experience just outside of the city.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Prague , Czech Republic
Travel to the historic town of Velke Bilovice, then continue to Budapest and board your luxury river ship.
Stay:14 Nights: a Concerto River Ship
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Budapest , Hungary
Start the day with a choice of tours. Later, set sail for Vienna.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Budapest , Hungary
Take in Vienna’s Ringstrasse, plus enjoy a visit to St Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, wander through the Christmas markets and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. As the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread fills the wintry air, you’ll come to realise that the festive season in Europe is nothing short of magical.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vienna , Austria
Spend this morning on your preferred activity and this evening on a Signature Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vienna , Austria
Enjoy free time to explore Durnstein, before sailing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Here, visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, one of the finest Baroque buildings in the world.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Durnstein , Austria
Enjoy free time to explore Durnstein, before sailing through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. Here, visit the statuary-adorned Melk Abbey, one of the finest Baroque buildings in the world.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Melk , Austria
Take a guided tour of Salzburg before a Signature Experience.
Note: Guests on our Christmas and New Year’s Eve departure will celebrate a magical Christmas Day sailing towards Passau, where you’ll disembark for a special guided walking tour. Later, enjoy a traditional Christmas feast on board your ship with all the trimmings.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Passau , Germany
Discover Regensburg today. Explore its atmospheric World Heritage-listed city centre. With a history dating back to the Roman times, this incredible city was the first capital of Bavaria.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Regensburg , Germany
Set out on a guided exploration to discover Nuremberg’s history, with its Gothic churches and World War II sites. Afterwards, explore the Christmas market, one of the oldest and most well-known Christmas markets in the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample glüwhein, traditional German spiced wine.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Nuremberg , Germany
On arrival into Bamberg, join an exploration with a local expert to uncover everything this World Heritage-listed city has to offer. Otherwise, take it easy and relax on board.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Bamberg , Germany
Choose from three exciting activities today.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Wurzburg , Germany
Step ashore in Miltenberg today and set out on a guided exploration. Wander through cobblestoned streets and admire the town’s enchanting half-timbered houses before time at leisure to explore on your own.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Miltenberg , Germany
Dock in Rudesheim, where you’ll choose your activity, followed by free time to enjoy the festive atmosphere or perhaps sample a local Rudesheimer coffee in a cosy cafe. Later, cruise through the Rhine Valley to Koblenz.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Rudesheim , Germany
Enjoy the morning at leisure in Koblenz. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Andernach , Germany
Enjoy the morning at leisure in Koblenz. The afternoon will be spent sailing onwards to The Netherlands.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Koblenz , Germany
Arrive into Amsterdam and set out on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Travel to the Belgian town of Ghent, one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. Here, board a cruise to explore its maze of canals, then enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Paris.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Paris, Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Paris , France
A local expert will take you on a discovery of Paris. See the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. Later, travel to Versailles.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
Location
Paris , France
Spend the day on your chosen activity. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Paris , France
Your journey draws to a conclusion today with a transfer to the airport.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Paris , France
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Most Christmas markets are open until 23 December
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Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
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