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Festive Delights Europe River Cruise & Tour

Join Therese Oliver on this exciting Christmas Market Tour and Cruise

17-Days from $13,760pp* Twin Share

 

Join Therese Oliver on this Magical cruise as we explore the Danube & Christmas Markets from Budapest to Nuremburg and Prague! Discover a wealth of history, cultural treasures and seasonal festivities ahead of the holiday crowds as you cruise to some of Europe’s most famous destinations. From the world renowned Christmas Markets scattered throughout Europe’s grandest cities, to the 2,000 year old town of Regensburg, your journey along the Danube will bring you to the brightest holiday gems along the Danube. Along the way visit magnificent Cathedrals and Baroque Abbeys, sample Vienna’s sinfully rich Sacher Torte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley winemaking region and traverse Europe’s Continental Divide.

  • 16-nights accommodation
  • Seamless transfers
  • Cruise the Danube River
  • Private Balcony rooms

Book and deposit by 30th April 2026 and recieve $1,875.00 discount per person

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Itinerary

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19 November 2027 - Depart Adelaide

  • Depart Adelaide to Budapest with Qatar Airways or Emirates.

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  • Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel
  • 2 nights accommodation in Budapest includes breakfast
  • Today you have the opportunity to visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District where you will marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building,

    Heroes’ Square and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial. (B)

  • Check out of your hotel to board your luxurious AmaWaterways ship, the AmaBella. During the evening, be treated to a special Illuminations cruise around Budapest’s famed Parliament building. (B,D)

  • Host to the crowning ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings” as you’ll discover during your walking tour. Or join a culinary host to sample traditional Slovakian specialties, as well as learn how to prepare stuffed potato ravioli with an opportunity to taste your own creation. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D)

  • The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, take a guided bike ride. During the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)

  • After reaching the Wachau Valley in the morning, you’ll have a choice of three excursions in Dürnstein. Partake in a walking tour along cobblestone streets to the luminous blue facade of the Baroque Stiftskirche, its famed church tower, before enjoying a wine tasting in a local cellar. For a beautiful view of the Wachau Valley, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. Alternatively, visit a local boutique, where you’ll be treated to the region’s finest apricot products. After your morning excursions, you have a choice to cruise through the Wachau Valley to Melk or join a bike tour along the Danube. Upon reaching Melk, take a tour of the UNESCO designated Melk Abbey. (B,L,D)

  • Enjoy a scenic morning sailing to the medieval city of Passau. Join a walking tour through this 2,000yearold city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress overlooking Passau. (B,L,D)

  • Explore Regensburg, one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. As an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties— beer, sausage and pretzels; or bike to Walhalla where you’ll see the neo Classical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)

  • Enjoy a scenic morning cruise as the ship crosses the Continental Divide via the Main Danube Canal to Nuremberg. Explore the medieval city center with a tour that showcases the Imperial Castle and the famous town wall, as well as Albrecht Dürer’s home and Market Square with its legendary fountain. Or you can take a guided tour of the city’s WWII history, including a visit to the infamous Zeppelin Field, a museum built on the site of former Nazi rallies and the site of the Nuremberg Trials when not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremberger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and Lebkuchen (gingerbread). (B,L,D)

  • Depart the ship after breakfast and drive through the countryside to Pilzen, a city perhaps best known for producing Pilsner beer. You will have free time to explore this lovely town and have lunch before continuing to Prague and checking into your hotel. (B)

  • Discover Prague with a choice of a city tour or a castle hike. Both will reveal why 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 all the key highlights, including the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the 1,000 year old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, where you will find the famous Astronomical Clock. (B)

  • Enjoy uninterrupted time to explore Prague and its many museums and landmarks at your leisure. Visit such sites as St. Vitus Cathedral, the Gothic resting place of numerous saints, or the Franz Kafka Museum, which houses first editions of several of the prolific author’s works. You may also see the historic fort Vyšehrad, explore the natural science and history collections at the Národní Museum or travel back through Jewish history at the Holocaust memorial in the former ghetto at Josefov. (B)

  • Bid farewell to Prague and prepare for your flight to Doha. Transfer from the hotel to airport. (B) Depart Prague with Qatar Airways or Emirates.
    2 nights hotel accommodation in a Doha or Dubai.

    Breakfast included.

  • Breakfast at hotel.

  • Today is at leisure until mid-afternoon.

  • Enjoy a Discover Dinner in the Desert - Private Tour

  • City tour of either Doha or Dubai

  • Transfer to the airport in plenty of time for our flight home

  • Depart to Adelaide with Qatar Airways or Emerites

Tour Information

Highlights
  • 2 Nights Budapest with city tour plus more
  • 7 Night AmaWaterways cruise
  • Historical buildings and excursions
  • Christmas Markets
  • Medieval cities
  • 2 Nights Prague with city tour plus more
  • 2 Nights Doho or Dubai with city tour plus more 
  • All flights
  • All accommodation
  • Accommodation with meals as specified in the program.
  • All transfers with English speaking local guides
  • Experiences as listed in itinerary
  • Services charges, room tax and baggage handling
  • Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/visits, unless otherwise stated.
  • International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers.

$13,760.00 per person twin share, based on Category D Stateroom onboard the AmaBella.

The above cost includes an Early Bird Reward discount of $1875.00 per person if booked and deposit paid by 30 April 2026.

A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 per person is payable within 7 days of confirmation.

Further paymetns will be required once airfares and stopover packages are available to book.

Final payment is payable by 06 August 2026. 

 

Direct deposit or credit card (1.4% surcharge) are the
preferred payment option.

 

Direct deposit payment details:

Wastreck PTY LTD  (ta Itravel Surry Hills)

BSB 062 033

Account 10383350

Please use your surname and booking number (to be advised) as reference when making payment.

Please email me a copy of the payment receipt.

 

Passports 

A current passport with at least months validity is required for travel overseas. Please provide a copy of the photo page of your passport at the time of booking. 

Visas 

No VISA is required for Australian passport holders to travel to Europe. However you will need to complete the EES (European Union Entry/Exit System). A digital record of your fingerprints and photo along with your answers to the border code questions.

Booking form 

A completed booking form is required at the time of booking. Please complete all relevant sections including the dietary requirements. This is extremely important as we are required to advise any dietary requirements well in advance. Dietary requirements may include – Gluten free, no shellfish, no fish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose free, no nuts or seeds. 

Fitness to Travel 

This tour will require a moderate fitness, please ensure that this tour is suitable for your fitness level.  

You must carry your luggage through airports and lift suitcases off baggage carousels. 

See full terms & conditions here: https://itravelnaracoorte.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ 

Departure

Travel Friday 19th November 2027 – Sunday 5th December 2027

 

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