724-234-2033
Polka Dreams @ Sea Polka Cruise
Poland Tour
German Christmas Market River Cruise
Polish Heritage Tour
Heritage Tour of Poland,
Austria,
Slovakia & Germany
TBD - Sep ? - Oct ?, 2015
Departing from New York and Chicago
With Special Guest Musicians
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Touring Poland, Slovakia, Austria & Germany’s major cities and beautiful countryside including:
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Special and personal entertainment by ? & ? throughout the tour.
INCLUDED FEATURES:
ALL Airfares and Taxes
Accommodations in first class hotels
Breakfast daily with lunch or dinner
All entrance fees except optional tours
Sightseeing Tours, free time for optional tours and visits
Transfers between Airport and Hotels
Services of Professional English-Speaking Tour Guides
Transportation on Deluxe Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches
And so much more!!!
For more information, contact:
Helga Leonard 724-234-2033, Helga@adreamtrip4u.com
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Christmas Market
River Cruise
December 2014
LET’S GO SHOPPING !!!
Ask About Special Savings
Touring thru Germany, Austria & Hungary’s
major cities and beautiful countryside
This shopping trip isn’t your ordinary trip to the mall. It’s much, much more special - because you’ll be traveling from city to city aboard the AMA Waterways AmaPrimaTM Riverboat on an amazing shopping tour along the Danube River in Germany, Austria & Hungary, finding treasures all along the way to give for Christmas or keep for yourselves. You’ll be stopping at all the best Christmas Markets to find just the right thing for that special someone in your life. You’ll start your amazing travels in either Nuremburg or Budapest with shopping and sightseeing stops in Hilpolstein, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Linz, Melk, and Vienna.
Special Highlights – Cocktail Reception, Gourmet Dining, Sightseeing, Comp
Wi-Fi access, lectures, onboard music performances, bicycle use, cooking demonstration, and so much more. There will be folklore performances by local entertainers, regional foods, and lots of arts and crafts to take home to friends or keep for youserlf.
CONTACT – Helga Leonard at ‘A Dream Trip 4 U’
724-234-2033 for more information
www.polka-cruise.com helga@adreamtrip4u.com
NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST
Day Destination Activities
1 Nuremberg EMBARKATION
Welcome Dinner
2 Nuremberg City tour
Visit Christmas Market
Cruise Main-Danube Canal
Hilpoltstein Cross Continental Divide
3 Regensburg Walking tour
Visit Christmas Market
4 Passau Walking tour
OR optional Salzburg excursion
Linz Visit Christmas Market
5 Melk Benedictine Abbey tour
Wachau Valley cruise
Vienna Optional Mozart & Strauss concert
6 Vienna Morning city tour
Visit Christmas Market
Optional Schönbrunn Palace tour
7 Budapest City tour
Visit Christmas Market
Illuminations Cruise
8 Budapest DISEMBARKATION
Day 1 NUREMBERG, GERMANY - EMBARKATION
Board your cruise in Nuremberg. Tonight, gather on board your ship for a Welcome Dinner. The ship will moor overnight in Nuremberg. (D)
Day 2 NUREMBERG - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
Enjoy a guided morning tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches, 900-year-old city ramparts, Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace courtroom where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Following your tour, you will have free time to visit the city’s fabled Christmas Market and enjoy some complimentary hot mulled Glühwein – the souvenir mug is yours to keep! After lunch, continue on to the Continental Divide at Hilpoltstein – Europe’s highest point at 1,332 feet above sea level – before descending through stair-step locks. (B,L,D)
Day 3 REGENSBURG
Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and enjoy a guided walking tour of this exquisitely preserved medieval city. Marvel at the beautiful churches, the homes of wealthy families, and one of Germany’s oldest bridges across the Danube. Your tour ends with a visit to the Old Kornmarkt Christmas Market, with its festive stalls adorned with fir branches. Afterwards, visit the “royal” markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft Christmas Market, where you can watch craftsmen at work. The ship departs this evening for Austria. (B,L,D)
Day 4 PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA
After breakfast, you have two choices for how to spend the day. The first is a walking tour of picturesque Passau, a fairytale city founded more than 2,000 years ago, where you will see the city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Afterwards, take some time to explore the town’s Christmas Market. Or take an optional full day excursion to Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for “The Sound of Music.” You will have time to visit Salzburg’s beautiful Christmas Market, renowned for local handicrafts and one-of-a-kind holiday presents. If you prefer to stay on board, enjoy a scenic cruise from Passau to Linz. After arriving this evening, feel free to take a walk through this delightful town or browse for keepsakes at yet another charming Christmas Market. The ship departs around midnight and cruises overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5 MELK - VIENNA
Today’s guided walking tour takes you to Melk’s magnificent 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. You will see the famous library that inspired novelist Umberto Eco to write The Name of the Rose. During lunch, the ship cruises through the romantic Wachau Valley en route to Vienna, the “City of Music,” arriving this evening. Tonight, you may head into town to explore on your own or opt for an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. The ship moors overnight in Vienna. (B,L,D)
Day 6 VIENNA
This morning, start your excursion with a driving tour of Vienna. You will see the majestic Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of the city center. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the Christmas Market and holiday festivities at the Town Hall. This afternoon, you can join an optional tour to Schonbrunn Palace, which has its own remarkable Christmas Market, or take a stroll along the Kärntnerstrasse and stop to sample Vienna’s famous pastries. The ship departs around dinnertime for Hungary. (B,L,D)
Day 7 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
This morning, cruise past the beautiful towns nestled along the Danube Bend en route to Budapest. Your Budapest sightseeing tour takes you to Buda Castle, with its splendid view of the twin cities, as well as the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace and St. Stephen’s Basilica. You have the balance of the day to explore the Christmas Market in the main square. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner, followed by a special “Illuminations Cruise” past Budapest’s glittering river front. The ship moors overnight in Budapest. (B,L,D)
Day 8 DISEMBARKATION - DEPART BUDAPEST
Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B) - See more at: http://www.amawaterways.com/europe-river-cruises/christmas-time-cruise-2013#sthash.ZYPyGzZ9.dpuf
BUDAPEST TO NUREMBERG
Day Destination Activities
1 Budapest EMBARKATION
Welcome Dinner
“Illuminations Cruise”
2 Budapest City tour
3 Vienna City tour
Visit Christmas Markets
Optional Schönbrunn Palace tour
Optional Mozart & Strauss concert
4 Melk Benedictine Abbey
Linz Free time
5 Linz Optional Salzburg excursion
& Christmas Market visit
Passau OR walking tour & Christmas Market visit
6 Regensburg Walking tour
Visit Christmas Markets
7 Nuremberg Cruise Main-Danube Canal
City tour
Visit Christmas Markets
8 Nuremberg DISEMBARKATION
Day 1 BUDAPEST - EMBARKATION
Arrive in Budapest and embark your luxurious river cruise ship, moored near the city center. Start exploring Budapest’s unique Christmas markets on your own before meeting your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner. After dining, enjoy a musical performance on board. Tonight, the ship sails a special “Illuminations Cruise” along Budapest’s illuminated riverfront, then returns to moor overnight. (D)
Day 2 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
This morning, enjoy a brief panoramic tour of the city. You will see Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica and the city’s Christmas Markets. Rejoin the ship in Eszlergom and depart for Vienna. (B,L,D)
Day 3 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Start your day with a driving tour of Vienna that includes the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, followed by a walking tour of the historic city center. Afterwards, spend some time enjoying the festive Christmas Markets located around the Town Hall. This afternoon, you can join an optional tour to the Imperial Schonbrunn Palace, which features over 60 Christmas Market stalls and a truly magical holiday atmosphere, with the aroma of hot mulled wine, sizzling sausages, roasted chestnuts and freshly baked gingerbread. If you prefer, you can spend the afternoon on your own, perhaps strolling along the Kärntnerstrasse and sampling Vienna's famous pastries. An optional Mozart & Strauss concert is also available this evening. The ship heads towards Melk late tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 4 MELK - LINZ
This morning, cruise through the narrow Strudengau en route to the incredibly scenic Wachau Valley. Your guided tour today takes you to Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries, with a medieval library that inspired Umberto Eco’s novel The Name of the Rose. Rejoin the ship in Grein around lunchtime and continue cruising to Linz, arriving this evening. The ship moors overnight in Linz. (B,L,D)
Day 5 LINZ - PASSAU, GERMANY
After breakfast, either stay aboard and enjoy a scenic cruise to Passau or join an optional excursion to Salzburg. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Salzburg is truly an architectural and historical jewel. The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it is also the setting for the classic film “The Sound of Music.” Join in the merriment at the lively Christmas Markets, renowned for local handicrafts and one-of-a-kind Old World gifts. If you prefer to stay aboard, you will arrive in Passau late this afternoon. Enjoy exploring this 2,000-year-old city, renowned for its lovely and well-preserved Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, past the old city fortifications and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the largest pipe organ in the world. You will also have free time to wander around Passau’s traditional Christmas Markets. Everyone rejoins the ship in Passau. Late tonight, we continue on towards Regensburg. (B,L,D)
Day 6 REGENSBURG
Arrive in medieval Regensburg after lunch for a walking tour to see the city's highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria – gates to a Roman fort built in 179 AD. Visit the Old Kornmarkt Christmas market and shop amongst the festive stalls, or visit the “royal” Christmas markets at the Thurn and Taxis Palace, a very traditional handicraft market where you can watch the craftsmen at work. This evening, the ship cruises to Nuremberg. (B,L,D)
Day 7 NUREMBERG
This morning your ship enters the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel of modern engineering that traverses the Franconian Alps via 16 locks. We arrive in Nuremberg mid-afternoon. Enjoy a tour of this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches, elegant patrician houses, 900-year-old city ramparts, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. After your tour, visit the world’s largest Christmas Market, with over 100 red and white canvas-topped booths offering an assortment of unique toys, tinsel angels, dolls, gingerbread and other treats, and an endless variety of other seasonal goodies. The ship overnights in Nuremberg. (B,L,D)
Day 8 NUREMBERG, GERMANY - DISEMBARKATION
This morning, disembark your cruise in Nuremberg. (B) - See more at:
http://www.amawaterways.com/europe-river-cruises/christmas-time-cruise-2013#sthash.ZYPyGzZ9.dpuf
INCLUDED FEATURES
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom
- Most with French balconies or revolutionary Twin Balconies
- Life enriching tours and excursions daily
- “Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights” excursions
- State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
- Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding
- Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
- Multiple dining venues on select vessels
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
- Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
- Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and piano music
- Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours
- Services of professional Cruise Manager
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
- All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package
- All local taxes
Optional Items:
- Optional - 2 nights hotel in Prague at the InterContinental (or similar), including daily Buffet Breakfast
- Optional - Transfer from Prague to/from the ship in Nuremberg
- Optional - Transfers if not purchasing cruise, land & air package
Other optional stays before and after are available and can be customized.
Not Included – Port Charges, insurance, airfare, gratuities, baggage fees, personal items
