Christmas Market River Cruise on the Danube
Czech Republic - Germany - Austria - Slovakia - Hungary
AMAWATERWAYS - AMABELLA
December 6-16, 2024
deaf cruise including
Sign Language Interpreter Service

Our ship: AMABELLA
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Itinerary Map
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Prague, Czech Republic
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Regensburg, Germany
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Dürnstein, Austria
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Vienna, Austria
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Prices include all of the following:
- Deluxe accommodation onboard the AmaBella
- Port charges
- Breakfast, lunch, tea time, dinner onboard the ship
- Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard the ship
- Pre-dinner cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks onboard the ship
- Bottled water in each cabin every day
- Free espresso and cappuccino at any time during the cruise
- Terry bathrobes and plush bedding in all cruise cabins
- Farewell Cocktail onboard the ship
- Sightseeing and bus transportation as shown in the itinerary below
- WiFi during the cruise
- Hotel accommodation, breakfast, and sightseeing during the land tour as shown below
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Abbey Melk, Austria
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Vienna, Austria
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Dec 6
| PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Arrive in Prague and check-in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free.
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Dec 7
| PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive cities, with a historic city center that's
recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the highlights, including the 1,000-year old
Prague Castle and Old Market Square with the famous Astronomical Clock. Free time to explore
Prague's renowned Christmas markets in the Old Town Square. (B)
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Dec 8
| PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic with the first brewery
established in 993. Join a Czech beer tasting and discover what makes the Czech's beer
some of the very best in the world. (B) *Note: Czech beer tasting may take place on Day 2 or
Day 3 of this itinerary
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Dec 9
| REGENSBURG, GERMANY - VILSHOFEN, GERMANY - EMBARKATION
Check out of your hotel and drive through the countryside to Regensburg, one of Germany's
best-preserved medieval cities. Discover the city's architectural highlights on a walking tour,
including the Old Town Hall and Porta Praetoria. Be treated to one of Bavaria's most beautiful
and romantic Christmas markets. Then drive to Vilshofen and board the ship for your Danube cruise.
Join the locals and fellow guests for a glass of beer and a traditional German pretzel ashore at
a festive Oktoberfest celebration. (B,D)
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Dec 10
| PASSAU, GERMANY
During the season of Advent, beautiful Passau dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you
will discover on a walking tour through the city and at its Christmas market at St. Stephen's
Square - also home to its magnificent cathedral. (B,L,D)
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Dec 11
| SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Salzburg with a walking tour in the historic center, famous for its religious
history, Baroque architecture, and as the birthplace of Mozart. Visit the Christmas Markets,
renowned for local handicrafts and unusual holiday presents. *The excursion does not include lunch. (B,L,D)
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Dec 12
| WACHAU VALLEY, AUSTRIA - DURNSTEIN, AUSTRIA
In the morning, relax as the Captain navigates the ship along the Danube through Austria's scenic
Strudengau and Wachau Valleys. After reaching Weissenkirchen, a choice of excursions: Join a walking
tour in Dürnstein and then visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk. For the more active,
hike up to Dürnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive and enjoy incredible
views of the river and village below. (B,L,D)
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Dec 13
| VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Vienna offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal
splendors, such as the Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, before concluding
in Vienna's historic city center. Spend the afternoon at the Schonbrunn Christmas Markets, followed by
a free evening on your own. (B,L,D)
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Dec 14
| BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Enjoy a city tour of Bratislava, including a visit to its charming Christmas Market, or take an
invigorating hike up to Bratislava Castle and see such sights as the tree-lined Hviezdoslav Square, the
narrow House of the Good Shepherd, Michael's Gate and the Old Town Hall. (B,L,D)
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Dec 15
| BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
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. This tour takes you to both
the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. Afterwards, visit Vorosmarty Square, the oldest
and most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle
Hill, walking along Fishermen's Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active
exploration. (B,L,D)
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Dec 16
| BUDAPEST - DISEMBARKATION
Bid Farewell to Budapest and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
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Christmas Market shopping
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Stollen, a German Christmas tradition
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Book by November 30, 2023 to receive $250 off per person double occupancy. |
Land & River Cruise Category E* Fixed Window, 170 sq. ft. |
sold out |
Land & River Cruise Category D* Fixed Window, 170 sq. ft. |
sold out |
Land & River Cruise Category C French Balcony, 170 sq. ft. |
sold out |
Land & River Cruise Category BB French & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. |
sold out |
Land & River Cruise Category BA French & Outside Balcony, 210 sq. ft. |
sold out |
Land & River Cruise Category AB French & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. |
$7,122 per person |
Land & River Cruise Category AA French & Outside Balcony, 235 sq. ft. |
$7,322 per person |
Land and & River Cruise Category Suite French & Outside Balcony, 350 sq. ft. |
$8,622 per person |
*close to the water line, steep staircase with no elevator access |
Ready to join our beautiful Christmas Market Land & River Cruise Tour in December 2024?
Click on the button below to request the booking papers and
become part of our Family of Happy Deaf Travelers.
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All prices are based on double occupancy. Prices and itinerary are subject to change at any time without prior notification.
Prices do not include travel insurance, tips, round trip air from the U.S. etc. The full deposit payment of $450 per person double
occupancy is due NOW in order to make a firm reservation ($900 per cabin).
Flight arrangements are offered by AMAWATERWAYS and can be booked through Kerstin's Deaf Travel. A passport, valid for 6 months beyond the completion
date of your travel and an ETA are required. Appropriate physical fitness is required since the tour includes walking at each stop.
Minimum group size: 20 guests, maximum group size: approx. 40 guests.
Contact Kerstin's Deaf Travel to book your Christmas Market Land Tour & River Cruise vacation
by sending an e-mail to kerstin@kerstinstravel.com
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