• Day 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Nuremberg



• Day 2: Nuremberg Arrive in Nuremberg where you’ll be greeted by a Trafalagar representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner)



• Day 3: Nuremberg Visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s oldest and best known Christmas Market where you can browse over 200 wooden stalls and indulge in the tasty treats of gingerbread, sausages, and sweet-and-spicy hot-mulled wine. As part of the city tour, we’ll explore the medieval landmark of the Kaiserburg Castle, the medieval town wall and towers, and of course, the holiday bedecked central marketplace with its beautiful fountain and medieval backdrop. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursions: Nuremberg city tour and
  Christmas Market



• Day 4: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal and Danube, Regensburg For over 1200 years, some of the great European leaders and their engineers have dreamed of linking the great rivers of Central Europe: the Rhine, the Main and the Danube. Since 1992, the engineering masterpiece of the 106–mile-long Main-Danube Canal has made this dream come true. It provides a constantly navigable connection from the Rhine Delta to the Danube Delta in Romania, connecting the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea. The canal crosses the European divide at 1331 feet above sea level, climbing the summit by impressive locks, the highest lifting about 83 feet each. It then follows the natural course of the Altmühl Valley, a truly scenic area of Limestone Mountains and picturesque Franconian villages, before it joins the Danube near Regensburg.



• Day 5: Regensburg This morning you will have time to attend Christmas Mass in one of Regensburg’s churches. In the afternoon, we will explore amazing man-made monuments like the 12th-century stone bridge, the towering gothic Cathedral of St. Peter with magnificent stained-glass windows dating from the 14th century, the Town Hall, where the first parliament of the Holy Roman Empire sat from 1663 to 1806, and the many architectural treasures of Old Town on our walking tour. And of course, we’ll have a wonderful Christmas celebration onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour



• Day 6: Deggendorf (Zwiesel) We will board our coaches for a scenic ride to the town of Zwiesel, located in the heart of the Bavarian Glass route. A small, family-operated glass manufactory welcomes us with hot mulled wine. Learn how the tradition of glassblowing has remained basically unchanged since the glassblower’s pipe was discovered some two thousand years ago. Next, horse sleighs await us in one of the neighboring Bavarian Forest villages for a sleigh ride through the hills and woods. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Horse sleigh ride in the Bavarian Forest and visit to a glass workshop



• Day 7: Passau Quaint and peaceful describe Passau. Your guided walk starts in the medieval section of Passau, then takes you past St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the New Residence, Town Hall, and to the confluence of three rivers that converge at Passau. Visit Passau’s Glass Museum, which showcases an outstanding and most complete collection of Bohemian and Renaissance Glass in historical rooms. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and visit to the Passau Glass Museum



• Day 8: Linz (Salzburg) Linz is your gateway to a full-day excursion to Salzburg. On our walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, historical gems are plentiful – from the 17th-century cathedral inspired by St. Peter’s at the Vatican to Mozart’s birth house and the fortress guarding the town, where we will have lunch and listen to a children''s choir performing just for us.
  
  Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg including walking tour and lunch at the Fortress Restaurant



• Day 9: Dürnstein Spend the morning at leisure and explore Dürnstein with its old burgher houses lining narrow alleys and the castle ruins, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. In the afternoon, you are invited to a special and exclusive cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg, a descendant of the Habsburg lineage. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Exclusive cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg



• Day 10: Vienna With your panoramic city overview, you’ll travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding monuments and palaces give off a distinctive imperial air, and you’ll see St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Figaro House. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Connoisseur’s Vienna with the city’s trademark attractions of a Fiaker Ride, the National Library ‘s Hall of Splendor in the Hofburg Palace and a visit to a traditional coffee house.



• Day 11: Vienna This morning, you’ll visit Schönbrunn Palace, the stunning former Habsburg summer residence. This will certainly put you in a regal mood for evening festivities designed exclusively for Trafalagar guests! Celebrate the New Year in grand style in the magnificent mansion of Palais Daun – Kinski, a gem of Baroque architecture, hailed for its artistic finesse. Delight in a festive dinner, along with a private concert and dancing to famous Strauss and Mozart tunes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursions: Schönbrunn Palace with puppet theater, Trafalagar exclusive New Year’s Gala Dinner and Dance at Palais Daun-Kinsky



• Day 12: Cruising the Danube, Budapest Spend a full day cruising the enchanting Danube. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)



• Day 13: Budapest Your city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest. Continue on a panoramic drive and marvel at the Great Synagogue, the Hungarian National Museum, the Hungarian State Opera House, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the stunning Parliament Building. Visit the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, Matthias Church, and the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion. (Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner)
  
  Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Szentendre – artists’ village



• Day 14: Depart Budapest Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Budapest for your flight home.



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12/21/2008 - 1/3/2009	$2,979	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. * Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price: Cat 1: $1125/ Cat 2: $925/ Cat 3: $725/ Cat 4: $225/ Suite: $1850 ** Port Charges $168 *** Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.