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A festive tradition Europe at Christmas transforms into a happy hive of activity as markets spring to life in every town and market square. From charming villages to great cultural centres, you can look forward to the hum and buzz of Christmas as treats, toys, charms and trinkets of every description come out ina joyful display. In many places, the delicacies and decorations still honour age-old traditions. & 15 Day Cruise 9 Budapest > Amsterdam Day 01 Budapest Raise your glass to the marvellous cruise ahead of you at this evening's welcome reception. Meals:D Day 02 Budapest @ Freechoice: Join a guided tour of Budapest, or relax at the city’s Thermal Baths and Spa. Alternatively, take an active hike to Buda Hill, or visit the Hospital in the Rock. Meals:B.L.D Day 03 Vienna Enjoy the many splendid vistas as you cruise the beautiful Danube river towards the festive city of Vienna. Enrich Breathe in the opulence and luxury of Palais Liechtenstein. Then be enthralled by an enchanting private classical concert. Meals: B.L.D Day 04 Vienna @ Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Vienna, or visit Schonbrunn Palace. Alternatively, learn about Viennese coffee culture during a guided tour, or cycle to Danube Island. Later, explore the magical Viennese Christmas markets at your leisure. An age-old tradition, the forerunners of the present-day events date back to the Middle Ages when in 1298 Albrecht | granted Vienna's citizens the privilege of holding a December Market or ‘Krippenmarkt’. Nowadays, over 20 official advent markets sell a vast array of seasonal gifts and mouth- watering treats. Meats:B.L.D Day 05 Dirnstein > Melk @ Freechoice: Enjoy a guided bike ride from Diirnstein to Melk, or be guided through Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Alternatively, meet a Schnapps producer and sample some of the many flavours on offer. Meals:B.L.D Day 06 Salzburg O® Freechoice: Enjoy a guided tour of the Baroque Old Town of Salzburg, or join a walking tour dedicated to the classic movie ‘The Sound of Music’. Enrich Let the ‘Best of The Sound of Music and Salzburg Show’ transport you to another time and place. Meals:B.L.D Day 07 Regensburg Tour this fabulous city including its well-preserved medieval centre, then enjoy some free time to soak up the festive spirit at one of four Christmas markets in the city. Meals:B.L.D Day 08 Nuremberg @ Freechoice: Take a walking tour of this fascinating city, or visit moving WWII sites. Alternatively, joina gingerbread baking class. Meals:B.L.D Day 09 Bamberg Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bamberg and walk the same cobbled streets as medieval traders once did. Meals: B.L.D Christmas Markets, Nuremberg Day 10 Wurzburg @ Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Rothenburg with time to wander the famed Reiterlesmarkt that has a history dating back to the 15th century, or stay in Wirzburg and visit the Bishop's Residenz Palace before some free time to explore the wonderful markets of the city. Meals: B.L.D Day 11 Miltenberg @ Freechoice: Visit a local monastery and learn about beer production, or meet a winemaker and join him for a taste of his fine wines. Alternatively, be introduced to a Baron and Baroness and discover how they celebrate Christmas, or opt to visit a Schnapps producer or a local farming family, and toast the festive season as you sample some of their produce. Meals:B.L.D Day 12 Rhine Gorge > Riidesheim Explore charming Riidesheim, including a guided visit of Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Enjoy free time and perhaps try delicious gliihwein or hot chestnuts amid the stalls. Meals: B.L.D
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