Christmas Along the Danube - The Private Travel Company

Experience the many charms of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart
Christmas Along the Danube
9 days priced from $3,995
Limited to 24 guests, with an A&K Tour Director
6-night river cruise including Linz, Dürnstein and Vienna
Connections at a Glance
Germany
Discover your destination through these local connections.
Passau
Linz
Dürnstein
Grein
Munich
Melk
Vienna
Slovakia
Bratislava
Salzburg
Austria
Cruise
Road
• Cruise for six nights upon the romantic Danube and enjoy a
pre- and post-cruise night in Munich in a centrally located hotel
• Shop local Christmas markets in Germany and Austria amid a
festive atmosphere for a holiday Market Connection
• Embark on an exclusive A&K Onshore Connection to the “Blue Church” in Bratislava
• Visit beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart
• Spend a quiet Christmas Eve in the charming town of Dürnstein
• Awaken Christmas morning in magical Vienna for a tour of the
city bedecked in its Christmas finery
• Make a Musical Connection with an on-board holiday concert
by the ship’s orchestra
Day 1: Arrive in Munich, Germany
Arrive in Munich, where you are met and transferred to your
hotel. This evening, join your A&K Tour Director for a welcome
dinner. Hotel Torbräu / Meals: D
Day 2: Munich / Christmas Craftwork
Tour Munich’s old town today and visit the Frauenkirche,
Munich’s cathedral. After lunch, shop for traditional crafts in
the Christmas market before transferring to ‘Amadeus Silver,’
moored in Passau, for priority embarkation. A welcome cocktail
is followed by dinner. ‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
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European River Cruise Journeys / 2014
Day 3: Salzburg / Into Austria
Perhaps embark on an optional walking tour of Passau before
your excursion to enchanting Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart
and a setting for The Sound of Music. Stroll the city’s historic
center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy lunch and visit the
traditional Christmas market in Domplatz (Cathedral Square)
amid a cheerful holiday atmosphere. ‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
Day 4: Melk/ Dürnstein / Charming Christmas Eve
From Melk today, consider an optional
excursion to the lovely Wachau District,
including a visit to the Benedictine abbey
of Melk. After lunch, cruise to Dürnstein,
a charming small town. After a special
holiday celebration aboard ship, you may choose to attend
evening Mass in town. ‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
Day 5: Vienna / Enchanted Christmas Morning
Awaken Christmas morning in Vienna — one of the most
enchanting places in the world to experience the holiday season.
Drive along the Ringstrasse, lined with lavish mansions and
public buildings decorated in Christmas finery. Pass the stunning
State Opera, see the unique architecture of Hundertwasser House
and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. After lunch aboard ship, explore
at leisure or join an optional visit to Schönbrunn Palace, seat of
the Habsburg dynasty. After dinner, gather for a joyful Christmas
concert aboard ship. ‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
Day 6: Bratislava, Slovakia / Historic Old Town
In Bratislava today, your tour includes A&K exclusives. Visit
the castle, a massive fortress high above the city that offers
sweeping panoramic views. Continue to the old town to visit
the captivating Church of St. Elizabeth (the “Blue Church”), a
fairytale landmark tucked away on a quiet street. Enjoy a wine
tasting before returning to the ship for an afternoon cruise to
Grein. Tonight, join the captain for a gala dinner on board.
‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
Day 7: Grein & Linz, Austria / Half-Timbered Houses
Moor in Grein for an optional guided city walk. The town’s
Stadttheater is Austria’s oldest theater. Later, in Linz, consider an
optional walking tour to view the town’s colorful, half-timbered
houses. Back aboard ship, enjoy a private pre-dinner cocktail
party in the Amadeus Club, hosted by your A&K Tour Director.
‘Amadeus Silver’ / Meals: B L D
Day 8: Munich, Germany / Bavarian Panorama
Disembark and drive to Munich, where you visit breathtaking
Nymphenburg Palace, once a summer residence of the Bavarian
Wittelsbachs. After lunch, visit Olympic Park, built for the 1972
summer games. From atop the 600-foot tower, view all of Munich
and the surrounding countryside. Gather for a farewell dinner
this evening. ‘Hotel Torbräu / Meals: B L D
Day 9: Depart Munich
After breakfast, transfer to Munich airport for your flight home.
Meals: B
local connections
Enjoy an A&K exclusive visit to the “Blue Church”
(Church of St. Elizabeth) in Bratislava, Slovakia, a
captivating fairytale landmark in the old town.
Riverboat Spotlight
Take a closer look at this journey’s inspiring accommodations.
’Amadeus Silver’
Need ‘Amadeus Silver’
Exterior
Spacious new ‘Amadeus Silver’
features suites with walk-out
balconies and panoramic windows
that drop down to form an open-air
French balcony in most cabins.
Visit ak-connections.com for photos of the hotel on this journey.
Dates
Dec 21-29
Arrives on Sunday, departs on Monday. Minimum age 12 years old.
Pricing
Double occupancy
C-4 Haydn-Deck
C-1 Haydn-Deck
B-4 Strauss-Deck
B-1 Strauss-Deck
A-1 Mozart-Deck
Amadeus Suite Mozart-Deck
Single supplement
C-4 Haydn-Deck
C-1 Haydn-Deck
B-4 Strauss-Deck
B-1 Strauss-Deck
A-1 Mozart-Deck
Amadeus Suite Mozart-Deck
Dec
$3,995
$4,495
$4,895
$5,295
$5,495
$5,995
$645
$695
$1,125
$1,625
$2,045
$3,695
800 323 7308 / ak-connections.com
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