Take a luxurious 11-day Christmas cruise traveling the Danube from Prague, Czech Republic to Nuremberg, Germany, then two cities in Austria, and concluding in Budapest, Hungary. The cruise aboard the Amadagio, which was inaugurated in 2006, offers accommodations for 148 passengers
Many Christmas traditions have origins in the German and Austrian towns along the route from Bavaria, Germany to Wachau Valley, Austria. Celebrate the season intermingling with the locals while shopping at the Christmas markets.
AMAWATERWAYS
21625 Prairie St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
800-626-0126
amawaterways.com/default.asp
River Countess travels down the Danube river on a 12-night Christmas/New Year's cruise beginning in Nuremberg, Germany, traveling to Vienna, Austria and concluding in Budapest, Hungary. All meals and fine wine, beer and soft drinks are provided. River Countess, 361 feet, inaugurated in 2003 (major refit in 2007) accommodates 134 passengers.
Celebrate Christmas in Regensburg, Germany, one of the loveliest Medieval towns in Europe, where you can attend Christmas Mass in one of Regensburg's churches. You'll also welcome the New Year at a gala dinner and dance in the Viennese Palais Pallavicini.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
17323 Ventura Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 91316
818-382-7820
uniworld.com/default.asp
Take a picturesque seven-day Christmas market cruise from Nuremberg, Germany to Vienna, Austria (or reverse). Embark in Nuremberg, known for its historical monuments and one of the best Christmas markets in Europe. Explore St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany along the Danube. Disembark in Vienna where you can experience magnificent cathedrals and Christmas market.
The cruise ship, Affinity, was inaugurated in 2009 and accommodates 138 passengers. All meals, coffee and tea are served on Affinity.
Euro River Cruises
365 Route 304, Suite 206
Nanuet, NY 10954
800-543-4504
eurorivercruises.com/index.php
