A Christmas Cruise You’ll Never Forget With Fox Travel and AMAWaterways
Magical Christmas Market Cruise
A Christmas Market Cruise You’ll Never Forget
Fox Travel is so excited to provide a Christmas Market cruise visiting the largest and most famous German Christmas Markets for the seventh time! Donna Daniels and James Bailey, the owners of Fox Travel, will be on the cruise with you December 8-15, 2019
We are always taken back to my childhood Christmases when we do this itinerary. Why? Well, Nuremberg has the largest Christmas Market in Europe where you’ll feel like a kid again.
The Magical Christmas Markets River Cruise on the AMACerto is December 8-15, 2019 to Germany & Austria on the Danube. AMAWaterways has been voted the top river cruise line in Europe and AMACerto is the # 1 riverboat.
Your voyage includes:
- your luxury river-view cabin
- all meals on board
- welcome reception and farewell event
- wine/beer with meals
- complimentary daily shore excursions
- frequent onboard events with local entertainment
- and more… Click on the tabs below to find out more information
Airfare to Europe is additional so add on extra European sightseeing before or after the cruise to extend your European Magical Market Experience.
Keep reading to learn more information about this amazing cruise or give us a call to sign up!
A Christmas Market Cruise
Visit the extraordinary Christmas Markets along the Danube River. Get into the Christmas spirit with festive markets, mulled spiced wine, local cuisine, and sweet treats Contact Us
Travel with the Pros
Join Fox Travel owners Donna and Jim on a Christmas Markets cruise to remember. Donna and Jim have been to over 100 different countries and counting. When we say “We’ve Been There” we mean it. Contact Us
Sail on the AMACerto
A foliage theme is carried throughout the ship in autumn reds and golds, from the spacious and well-appointed staterooms to the classically elegant Main Lounge with its baby grand piano and bar. Contact Us
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Magical Christmas Market Itinerary
Throughout this dreamlike journey, an overflowing of good tidings and magical Christmas Markets come alive. Be spellbound by the medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main Christmas Market, and sample its renowned gingerbread. Stroll through Regensburg’s romantic Christmas Market at the Thurn and Taxis Castle, savoring fresh dumplings with vanilla sauce. Get caught up in the magic of Salzburg’s Christmas Markets at both Hellbrunn Palace and Christkindlmarkt, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the venerable cathedral, which is a feast for the senses, from the warm aroma of mulled wine and Austrian pastry delights to the sights and sounds of holiday performances, to the colors and textures of traditional handicrafts. And while in Vienna, visit
enchanting Christmas Markets at the town hall and Schönbrunn Palace.
DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES
1 Nuremberg EMBARKATION
2 Nuremberg City tour OR Tastes of Franconia
Nuremberg Christmas Market
Cruise Main-Danube Canal
3 Regensburg Scenic cruising
UNESCO city walking tour and Christmas Market
OR Tastes of Bavaria
OR Walhalla bike tour
Royal Palace Christmas Market
4 Passau “City of Three Rivers” walking tour and Christmas Market
OR Passau bike tour
5 Linz “UNESCO City of Media Arts” walking tour and Christmas Market
OR Full-day Salzburg excursion with Hellbrunn Palace Christmas Market
OR “Cultural Mile” bike tour
Half-day Salzburg excursion with Christmas Markets
OR Český Krumlov excursion with Christmas Market
6 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour, Wachau Valley UNESCO scenic cruising
OR Melk to Dürnstein bike tour, Dürnstein walking tour and wine tasting
OR Apricots and sweets tasting
Krems Wine tasting OR Evening walk
7 Vienna “Imperial Vienna” tour with Town Hall Christmas Market
OR Klosterneuberg bike tour
Artisans and Schönbrunn illuminated Christmas Markets
8 Vienna DISEMBARKATION
Day 1, NUREMBERG, GERMANY – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in
Nuremberg for your Magical Christmas Markets cruise. (D)
Day 2, NUREMBERG
Join a city tour of WWII highlights and then walk
through Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s
largest and most famous Christmas Markets. Later in the day, cruise through the
Main-Danube Canal. (B, L, D)
Day 3, REGENSBURG
Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval
cities, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour
showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and
the Porta Praetoria, before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market. As an
an alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and
pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where you will see the neoclassical
white marble temple inspired by the Parthenon in Athens. Later in the day, you’ll
be treated to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas Markets
at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch craftsmen make their unique arts and
crafts. (B, L, D)
Day 4, PASSAU
Picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000
years ago, is noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. During the
season of Advent, the city dresses in her Bavarian holiday splendor, which you
will discover on your walking tour through the city and at its Christmas Market
at St. Stephen’s Square—also home to its stunning cathedral. Go in search of
unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. If you
prefer a more active adventure, join a bike ride along the Danube. (B, L, D)
Day 5, LINZ, AUSTRIA
Linz is known for being the city of Christmas creches
and its ever-popular Linzer torte. While here, you have a choice of three
excursions. The first is a full-day visit to magnificent Salzburg dressed in her
holiday best. Enjoy a walking tour of its UNESCO-designated Old Town, its
grand cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican, and its
Christmas Market at Hellbrunn Palace. Alternatively, you can choose a morning walking
tour through Linz’s old city center and by the Mozart House, where he composed the
Linz Symphony in only three days, and visit Linz’s Christmas Markets. Or you can
go on a guided bike tour through Linz and along the city’s famed “Cultural Mile” and the
Danube. During the afternoon, you can join a half-day excursion to Salzburg or visit the
charming mountain town, Česky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border.
(B, L, D)
Day 6, MELK – DÜRNSTEIN – KREMS
The awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is on full display for your enjoyment on your
tour. Later in the day, we set sail through the breathtaking Wachau Valley. Or for
those seeking a more active adventure, bike through the Wachau Valley to
Durnstein. Once in Durnstein, join a walking tour and wine tasting, or an apricots
and sweets tasting. Later in the day, set sail to Krems, where you can enjoy a
wine-tasting or walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 7, VIENNA
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems just
waiting to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the
majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before
concluding in Vienna’s historic city center. Afterward, you’ll visit the Rathaus
(Town Hall) Christmas Market. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join
a guided bike ride to Klosterneuburg Abbey. During the afternoon, visit the
Schonbrunn Palace Christmas Market with a giant sparkling Christmas tree.
(B, L, D)
Day 8, VIENNA DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship and bid farewell
to Vienna as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)
The AMAWaterways Luxury Cruise Experience
SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
- 7 nights of luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with twin balconies)
- Computer for Internet access
- Entertainment on Demand system featuring, movies, TV shows, news, and music
- Mini fridge, desk, and sitting area
- Bottled water replenished daily
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Director
- Managed during both cruise and land programs
- Internet and WiFi access
- Sun deck pool with swim-up bar and walking track
- Fitness room, massage services, and hair salon
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
AWARD-WINNING DINING
- Main Dining Restaurant & Continental Breakfast in the Main Lounge
- Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
- The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
- La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
- Unlimited fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Tapas, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
- Immersive tours in every destination
- Gentle, regular, active, and late riser tour options
- Bike tours and hikes
- Limited Edition Tours
- Knowledgeable guides & personal headset for easy exploration
- Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
Luxury Cabins and Pricing
Below is a list of some of the 20 cabins available for this group.
Suite – 304
AA+ – 302
AB – 211, 212, 213, 215, 216
BB – 219, 220, 223
C – 231, 330, 331, 332
D – 107, 108, 109
E – 116
Lock in your reservation with a deposit by January 25th, 2019.
Just $500 will hold your luxurious cabin.
Category Brief Description Square Footage Cost per person*
SS Suite 300 $5748*
AA+ Fr & Open Balcony 290 $5098*
AB Fr & Open Balcony 235 $4398*
BB Fr & Open Balcony 210 $3948*
C French Balcony 170 $3548*
D Fixed Window 160 $3148*
E Fixed Window 160 $2948*
*Pricing includes Taxes. Port & Tips
Payments
DEPOSIT: $500/pp Due at Booking
Balance of cabin divided into 3 payments:
First One-Third Due: February 1st, 2019
Second One-Third Due: May 1st, 2019
Final One-Third Due: August 1st, 2019
The Cruise is NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER AUGUST 1st, 2019
Booking Form
If you are interested in joining us on a Christmas Cruise to remember, please print and fill out our booking form.
Ship Facts
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If you are interested in booking a Christmas cruise on the wonderful AMAWaterways with Fox Travel owners Donna and James, please fill out the booking form under the Luxury Cabins and Pricing tab, by calling us at 281-363-0808, or filling out our online form below. We look forward to seeing you there!
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