Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe

Trip Type: Land Journey , River Cruise , Other
Czech Republic | 22 D
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NZD 18,195.00 /Person

Treat yourself to an early Christmas gift as you wander in awe of Europe’s festive markets...
Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe

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 festive river cruise.

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.

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 historic Velke Bilovice, then continue to Budapest and board your 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 be reminded 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
Melk , 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

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.

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, set sail for Koblenz where your ship will dock overnight.  

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

Sadly, the time has come to say goodbye and be transferred to the airport.

Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Location
Amsterdam , Netherlands

  • Experiences in 18 destinations
  • 14 nights on a luxury river ship with the services of an expert APT Cruise Director 
  • Luxury dining – a total of 54 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
  • Freedom of Choice Inclusions
  • Expert Cruise and Tour Directors
  • Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
  • Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
  • Visit a Nutcracker toy workshop
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Most Christmas markets are open until 23 December
  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified

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Destination Details
Czech Republic | 22 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Trip Finishes:
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Countries Visited:
Netherlands
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