This is a group tour escorted by Zachary Travel and led by Mayflower Cruises. Availability is LIMITED for this cruise and on a first come-first serve basis. Please read through all information as some policies differ from our standard agency tour policies.
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Christmas Market Cruise on the Danube River
9 Days - 20 meals Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing cruise on the Danube, Europe’s most popular river, during the holiday season. Explore the wonderful Christmas Markets of four countries with ports of call in the enchanting cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Passau and Regensburg, each specially decorated for the season. Roam the markets of each port in search of special handmade ornaments and crafts to bring home and cherish at holiday time for years to come. Starts at $3,715 per person from New Orleans Led by Nancy Horn FREE AIRFARE FROM NEW ORLEANS + $400 OFF PER PERSON WHEN PAID IN FULL BY NOV. 30, 2024. PRICE WILL INCREASE $875PP AFTER THIS DATE.
INSURANCE MUST BE PURCHASED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS SHOULD YOU HAVE TO CANCEL. CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION..
INSURANCE IS $499 per person for cruise price up to $5,000, and $569 per person for cruise price $5,001 and up. Emerald Stateroom (E) - Riviera Deck - $3765/pp (+2,599 single supplement)
Emerald Stateroom (D) - Riviera Deck - $4,089/pp (+2,829 single supplement) Panorama Balcony Suite (C) - Vista Deck - $4,795/pp (+3,325 single supplement) Panorama Balcony Suite (B) - Vista Deck - $4,985/pp (+3,455 single supplement) Panorama Balcony Suite (A) - Horizon Deck - $5,129/pp (+3,549 single supplement) Grand Balcony Suite (S) - Horizon Deck - $5,835/pp (N/A) Owner's One-Bedroom Suite - Horizon Deck - $6,819/pp (N/A) *All dates and pricing are approximate and subject to change per supplier and airline WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Visit Christmas markets in four different countries- Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany • First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Onboard Activity Manager will host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment • All gratuities included • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides • Personal listening device for shore excursions • All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine • Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinners • Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom • Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore • Variety of onboard entertainment • All gratuities included 
Air itineraries may not be available until travel documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group
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DAY 1 - Dec. 7, 2025 - Depart the USA - Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Munich, Germany.
DAY 2 - Dec. 8, 2025 - Munich/Regensburg, Germany - Welcome to Germany! All flights must arrive Munich by 2:00pm. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Regensburg. After boarding, explore the ship and become acquainted with the amenities. Later, enjoy dinner onboard. Meal: D DAY 3 -Dec. 9, 2025 - Regensburg, Germany - Your exploration of Germany begins in this historic city. On your guided walking tour, view one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights. Visit the famous Christmas Market at the Thurn & Taxis Palace grounds, try a mug of Glühwein and treat yourself to homemade gingerbread! Meals: B, L, D
DAY 4 - Dec. 10, 2025 - Passau - Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in this beautiful city, which is explored on a guided walking tour. The tour ends at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where you’ll find a Chirstkindlmarkt filled with gingerbread-like stalls selling handmade gifts and tasty treats in an atmosphere of twinkling lights. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 5 - Dec. 11, 2025 - Krems, Austria - Enjoy a leisurely morning sailing through the spectacular Wachau Valley, on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to Krems. Upon arrival, depart for a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey. This Benedictine monastery, perched high atop a vineyard and forest-covered hill, offers stunning views over the Wachau Valley. Inside the abbey, admire its architectural highlights, antique decorations and furnishings. A wine tasting is also included during the tour. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 6 - Dec. 12, 2025 - Vienna - This capital city is comprised of grand boulevards, ornate palaces, amazing architecture and storied history. Also famous for art exhibitions and museums, your included tour visits the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country. After the tour, enjoy free time to visit the wonderful Christmas Markets throughout the city. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 7 - Dec. 13, 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Learn about Slovakian culture during a visit to Bratislava, capital of the Republic of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Slovak National Theater and the Episcopal Summer Palace. Bratislava is also home to charming Christmas markets where you can shop for handmade ornaments and holiday craft items. This afternoon, a highlight of the day may be a home-hosted visit where you are treated to tasty home-made specialties in the home of local Slovakians. What a unique opportunity to meet the locals and learn about life in Slovakia! Meals: B, L, D
DAY 8 - Dec. 14, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan capital, is known for the rich architecture and historic monuments along both sides of the Danube. This UNESCO World Heritage city is a true delight during the season with its Christmas Market and festive display of holiday decorations. Your guided coach tour will introduce you to the city as it passes the ornate Parliament Building and travels along Andrássy Avenue – the main shopping area lined with spectacular Neo-Renaissance townhomes, cafés, boutiques and theaters, among them the State Opera House. This evening you’ll be delighted by a traditional Hungarian folklore show onboard. Meals: B, L, D
DAY 9 - Dec. 15, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary/USA - After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers as you disembark the ship. Transfer to the Budapest airport, taking home warm memories of Europe at Christmastime. Meal: B Itinerary is subject to change. |