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CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE OPTIONAL 3 NIGHT PRE CRUISE PROGRAM IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE WAY TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE THIS YEAR. WE WILL ENJOY A FESTIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE DOCKED OVERNIGHT IN BUDAPEST, WHERE YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN ENJOYING FESTIVE STREET PARTIES AND HOLIDAY FIREWORKS, OR A MORE SUBDUED CELEBRATION ONBOARD OUR RIVERBOAT. DECEMBER 22-25, 2022
Arrive in Prague and transfer to our hotel. The Hilton Old Town Prague, or similar.
Discover fairytale Prague via a city tour or a hike. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that’s recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See all the key highlights, including the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and Old Market Square, home to the Astronomical Clock. Our excursion is operated by AMA Waterways (B) After our city tour, enjoy a free afternoon at leisure to explore the many walkable Christmas markets of Prague. You will also have a second free afternoon tomorrow to enjoy and explore the many lively and festive Christmas markets of Prague. Between the sparkling lights and the smell of freshly baked pastries, there’s no better place to celebrate Christmas in Europe than in Prague. As you walk through the Prague Christmas markets with the snow falling at your feet, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a real-life fairytale.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN PRAGUE 1. OLD TOWN SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET (STAROMESTSKE NAMESTI)As the busiest and most famous Prague Christmas market, this vibrant market attracts millions of visitors each year. Located right in the middle of the historic city center, the Old Town Square market is buzzing with a warm atmosphere and festive Christmas spirit at all times of the day.
2. WENCESLAS SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET (VACLAVSKE NAMESTI)The Wenceslas Square Christmas market is also located in the center of Prague, which makes it’s ideal for visitors and tourists. Although it’s not as picturesque or well-known as its big brother, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square it is still an excellent place to soak in the festive Christmas atmosphere. 3. REPUBLIC SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET (NAMESTI REPUBLIKY)Located a stone’s throw away from Prague’s historic city center, Republic Square is a charming Christmas market. You can find it right in front of the Palladium shopping center near the Old Custom’s House. 4. PRAGUE CASTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET (PRAZSKY HRAD)Climb to the top of Prague Castle for one of the most amazing Prague Christmas markets. With the snow-covered city as your backdrop, you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful view along with a bustling Christmas atmosphere.
5. PEACE SQUARE CHRISTMAS MARKET (NAMESTI MIRU)The Peace Square market can be found in the Vinohrady district, right in front of the Church of St. Ludmila. As it’s off the beaten path, it’s one of the best markets if you are looking for an authentic Czech experience. It’s mostly frequented by locals since only a few tourists venture to the Southeast of Prague.
6. TYL’S SQUARE (TYLOVO NAMESTI)The market at Tyl’s Square is also located in the Vinohrady district of Prague. It may be small compared to the rest of the Christmas markets in Prague, but it’s still teeming with festive treats and traditional Czech goodies. 7) Kampa Island Christmas Market
Located just across the Charles Bridge in one of the most picturesque areas of the city, this smaller Prague Christmas market is worth a visit. Enjoy a hot chocolate or a grog while you browse the homemade gifts and souvenirs with a beautiful winter view of the Vltava River in the background, especially if there’s snow on the ground!
Beer has a long and illustrious history in the Czech Republic, so join a tasting and discover some of the very best beer in the world. Our Beer tour is operated by AMA Waterways. (B) After our beer tour, enjoy a free afternoon at leisure to explore the many walkable Christmas markets of Prague.
Today we will depart from Prague via motor-coach and enjoy a stop in Pilzen. After a local highlights tour, we are driven to Nuremberg where we will board our ship. All transportation is operated by AMA Waterways. (B,D) Today is Christmas Day, so we will have a Christmas day social gathering on the ship for our group passengers and then all will enjoy the ship sponsored Christmas night special dinner tonight.
You have three choices of included excursions while in Nuremberg. Enjoy a guided tour through Nuremberg’s beautiful medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Or turn back the pages of a darker history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam, and Courtroom 600, if the courtroom is not in session. Alternatively, savor traditional Franconian specialties by sampling famously delicious Nuremburger Bratwurst, Rot bier (red beer) and lebkuchen (gingerbread). En route to Regensburg, you’ll cruise through the man-made marvel, the Main-Danube Canal. (B,L,D)
Today you again have three choices for your included shore excursion. Explore one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some Bavarian specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels, and for those who wish to be more active, join a bike tour to Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. (B,L,D)
Today’s included excursions feature a choice of either a walking tour along Passau’s cobblestone streets admiring the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, or for guests looking for a more active morning, you can choose between a guided bike tour along the Inn River, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress for panoramic views overlooking three rivers. Later in the day, set sail for Linz. (B,L,D)
Today’s included excursions feature a choice to Explore Melk, known for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. Within these walls you will find frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger, as well as a famed collection of musical manuscripts. Alternatively, you can go on a walking tour along Dürnstein’s cobblestone streets to the Baroque Stiftskirche, with its famed church tower, or join a guided bike tour that takes you through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. Later in the day, set sail through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. (B,L,D) OR, IF YOU prefer to divert from the cruise line’s included shore excursions today, you can choose to upgrade (for a fee) to a shore excursion planned just for our singles group. This customized group shore excursion will go to the scenic towns of Halsdtadt Austria and Salzburg Austria. Halstadt is a beautiful village nestled along stunning Lake Halstadt and against a beautiful mountain setting behind the lake. Halstadt was the location setting on which the scenery in the popular Disney movie “Frozen was based. We will enjoy a brief walking tour of the village, followed by free time to explore the village and the waterfront at your leisure. Lastly, we will be driven by our private vehicle to Vienna, where we will have free time to explore the fabulous Christmas markets and lights of the holiday season, before we are taken back to our cruise ship, which will be docked overnight in Vienna.
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems and on your included city tour, you’ll see many of them, 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 afterwards, visit the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral. For a more active exploration of the area, discover Vienna on a guided bike tour. During the afternoon, spend leisure time exploring this iconic city even more. (B,L,D)
You cannot help but fall in love with Budapest, known as the “Queen of the Danube.” Your included city tour begins with a visit to the vibrant Great Market Hall brimming with vendors selling everything from food to souvenirs. The remainder of this tour takes you to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. As an alternative choice, you may wish to choose an excursion taking you on a hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D) TONIGHT IS AT YOUR LEISURE TO ENJOY THE MANY NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES IN BUDAPEST FEATURING STREET PARTIES, A CLASSICAL CONCERT AND OF COURSE, A FESTIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY. OR IF YOU PREFER, ENJOYA MORE SUBDUED NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION ON THE SHIP. JUST SOME OF THE THINGS TO ENJOY IN BUDAPEST THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE ARE: Christmas marketsTraditional Christmas fairs in Budapest kick off in late November and last through December 31. From tangy scents of local food and famous mulled wine (or Glühwein, as the Hungarians call it) to an abundance of New-Year-inspired candy and spectacular laser shows—Budapest Christmas markets have a little something in store for you. Firework showsBudapest can't be called unique for celebrating the advent of the new year with fireworks, but they sure do it differently from any other city—because you can watch them from ancient castles! You'll be able to enjoy the broad spectrum of colors and the fantastic lights flowing across the sky. The best locations for firework-watching are the Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion. But if you prefer something less fancy, save yourself a spot on the banks of the Danube River. Marvel At The Fireworks ShowMost major cities celebrate New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display, but that doesn’t mean they’re all the same, and the Budapest locals will argue that theirs is most definitely the best. Just before midnight on 31st December, stake out a spot on the banks of the Danube river and marvel at the spectrum of color and light spilling out across the sky over the Hungarian Parliament and St Stephen’s Basilica. Outdoor thermal bathsWhat other capital can boast these for a NYE celebration? Budapest is famous for its outdoor spa parties (also known as sparties), perfect both for pre- or post- New Year celebrations. While they do sometimes throw NY countdown parties until around 3 am, most baths lock their doors to visitors at about 6 pm on December 31 and open the following year (we mean, the morning of January 1). So check out the schedule of the ones that sound most exciting beforehand and, you know, soak it up! Danube Palace NYE gala concertBudapest and the Danube river have inspired many poets and artists for centuries. Sure thing, this is reflected in modern Hungarian culture. For example, the Danube Palace annually hosts a New Year's Eve gala concert featuring classical melodies and folk music pieces. The show takes two hours and is preceded by a five-course dinner with extravagant meals and suitable wines. In other words, you'll definitely get a New Year's vibe at this event. Celebrate At The Danube PalaceEach New Year, Budapest’s Danube Palace is host to a dazzling two-hour gala concert, which includes soaring classical pieces alongside traditional Hungarian folk music. It follows a sumptuous five-course dinner and is rounded off with a rollicking party that’s fuelled with Champagne into the early hours.
Day 11 JANUARY 1ST, 2023 - DISEMBARK SHIP IN BUDAPEST.
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
AWARD-WINNING DINING
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
LAND PROGRAM
No need to adjust your beer goggles: when you visit the town of Pilzen, at the end of our three night Prague pre-cruise stay, you’re sure to be seeing (and drinking if you wish) beer in Pilzen.
Chocolate lovers everywhere, rejoice! And set your sights on Vienna, that glittering city of kaffehaus culture and scrumptious cakes.
ABOUT OUR RIVER BOAT AmaLea Designed with vibrant pops of color that call to mind the autumn harvest in European vineyards, and appointed with our signature twin balconies in most staterooms, the AmaLea is a sleek river ship created with luxury yachts in mind. A host of comforts and conveniences fill her decks, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station. The relaxing Sun Deck features a heated pool as well as a swim-up bar, while the vibrant Main Lounge provides an exhilarating stage for nightly performances. Enjoy an evening dining experience like no other at The Chef’s Table, where rustic wooden floors, contemporary lighting and a glass-enclosed kitchen combine to form the stunning backdrop for your gastronomic entertainment. And with a walking track on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles, you’ll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe’s great rivers.
Massage Services and Hair Salon Fitness Room Enriching Entertainment
Savor exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.
With fewer guests on board, you can enjoy the luxury of space to unwind, relax and reconnect with your loved ones. Our public areas, including lounges and restaurants, are never overcrowded.
STATEROOM CABINS: Categories D and E Piano Deck RIVER VIEW WITH FIXED WINDOWS Category CB Violin Deck River view with a French Balcony, Cabin size is 155 sq. ft. Category CA Violin & Cello Deck River View with a French Balcony, Cabin Size is 170 sq. ft.
Category BB Cello Deck
Trip pricing Pricing varies based on your cabin category selected and when you book this special holiday sailing, so don’t hesitate and call us for current pricing options. Rates for the seven day cruise December 25-Jan. 1 start at only $2499 per person based on double occupancy. Travelling alone and don’t want to pay a single supplement? Ask us to assign you a roommate of the same gender to save you that extra cost of traveling solo. Travelling alone, but don’t want an assigned roommate? Ask us for current rates on single occupancy All rates include:
AND AWARD-WINNING DINING
3 night pre cruise Christmas markets program in Prague December 22-25 $900 per person double occupancy Or $1350 single occupancy
3 NIGHT PRE CRUISE LAND PROGRAM IN PRAGUE INCLUDES
CALL US AT 800-717-3231 M-F 9A-5P ET OR 404-247-8413 M-F 10-6P ET FOR BEST CURRENT RATES AND PROMOS A CRUISE DEPOSIT OF $400 IS DUE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF BOOKING YOUR SPACE. THE BALANCE PAYMENT IS DUE SEPTEMBER 1ST.
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