• Traveling from one beautiful country to another is like unwrapping one exquisite gift after another Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany, await your arrival for one unique festive party after another. These countries are fascinating any time of the year, but during the holidays, they come alive with deep-rooted traditions, and Christmas Markets are part of these traditions. Christmas Markets are in full swing—from the large Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Bratislava, Passau and Vilshofen—each combining timeless traditions with pageantry.
  Celebrate the deep-rooted holiday traditions of four countries
  A huge decorated Christmas tree sits regally in the main square of each city, glittering lights adorn the streets, and aromas of roasted chestnuts and Christmas punch fill the air as Austria prepares for its biggest party of the year. Germany celebrates the season in the same fashion, and Christmas Markets provide the perfect gathering place for friends to meet for a mug of mulled wine or two, then stroll in search for the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts—wooden toys, knitted woolens, glass-blown Christmas decorations in all shapes and sizes, nutcrackers, candle-driven Christmas carousels, angels and incense-burning figurines—and more! Bratislava’s Christmas Market, located right in the historic town center, is renowned for traditional ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, straw-work, textiles, glass and hand-made Christmas ornaments. In addition, you can taste all the typical Slovakian Christmas treats. Try lokše, larded bread with onions and potato pancakes. Sink your teeth into strudel, crepes and Christmas cakes. In Budapest, admire the 6-foot advent wreath or a crib with live animals in it whilst savoring local delicacies such as honey cake and lángos.No matter the country, you will unwrap one special tradition after another as you feel the welcoming warmth of each destination you visit. See first-hand how gingerbread is made while in Passau. Enjoy a horse sleigh ride in the Bavarian Forest. Learn about the art of glass-blowing in a small Bavarian town. Warm your hands and your spirits with a mug of glühwein while listening to the sounds of music while in Salzburg. And embrace all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you sail along the Danube.
  Who will enjoy this cruise:
  Everyone will delight in celebrating the holiday traditions of Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary. Admire delicate glass-blown ornaments, sip mulled wine, nibble on gingerbread and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to put under your own Christmas tree



• Day 1 - Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest



• Day 2 - Budapest (embark) Arrive in Budapest where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner)



• Day 3 - Budapest Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour and Christmas Market Irresistible
  
  Optional Tour: Szentendre – artists’ village
  
  The “Queen of the Danube” is even more regal during the holidays. From the Castle Hill district, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the grand Parliament Building, to St.Stephen’s Basilica, the city will leave you mesmerized as we guide you from one historical place to another. And in the center of it all is the Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square, where you’ll get to shop for traditional Hungarian wares and delightful treats like apricot brandy and cinnamon-spiced gingerbread. (Breakfast, Lunch, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)



• Day 4 - Bratislava Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour and Christmas Market
  
  The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises. Straddling both banks of the Danube, this vibrant capital city is quite a melting pot of cultures. Your tour will acquaint you with the diversity of cultures, as well as eclectic architecture. You’ll visit Bratislava’s Christmas Market, established only in 1993, though the Slovakians have quickly embraced the holiday traditions of their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors, and you’ll get to embrace them as well. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Day 5 - Vienna Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour with Christmas Market
  
  Irresistible Optional Tours: Visit Schönbrunn Palace and its Christmas Market or a Mozart and Strauss concert
  
  Decorative lights blanket the city and aromas of roasted chestnuts and Christmas punch fill the air as Vienna prepares for its biggest party of the year. Your tour takes you along the stately Ringstrasse with its impressive monuments that evoke a distinctive imperial air. You’ll then move on to the classic Christmas Market in front of Vienna’s neo-gothic City Hall with a hugely decorated Christmas tree. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Day 6 - Scenic Cruising Wachau Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
  
  A cruise through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley with its abruptly rising hills, nestling baroque villages and ancient monuments is a wonderful beginning to your afternoon in Melk. You know you have arrived in Melk when you spot the 900-year-old baroque abbey high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. While touring the abbey, enjoy the spectacular views from its terrace, and even more splendid to see are the frescoes, the marble, and the famous Benedictine library. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Day 7 - Linz (Salzburg) Featured Excursion: Full-day excursion to Salzburg with walking tour and lunch at the Fortress
  
  Linz will be your gateway for your full-day excursion to the city of Salzburg. With a magnificent cathedral, inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican, and the Hohensalzburg Fortress towering over the city, Salzburg will enchant you. You’ll enjoy a tour of the Old Town, and lunch at the Fortress restaurant before attending an exclusive choir performance of a local children’s choir –certain to lift your spirits high. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Days 8 - Passau, Vilshofen Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour, Christmas Markets in Passau and Vilshofen and a gingerbread
  demonstration and floral decoration workshop
  
  Your tour takes you past baroque, rococo, and neo-classical architecture, along with a visit to St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to the world’s largest pipe organ. Our walking tour of Old Town lanes explores the New Residence and the Town Hall, before we visit Passau’s charming Christmas Market, with St. Stephan’s as its backdrop. The Christmas Market features unique crafts such as hand-painted porcelain and Bohemian glass ornaments. See first-hand how gingerbread is made and be inspired at a floral
  decoration demonstration. A short scenic afternoon cruise takes us to Vilshofen, with a unique floating Christmas Market. Craftsmen carve, sew and make pottery and lace on a decorated ship on the Danube, while festive booths along the river promenade create a Christmas atmosphere.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Days 9 - Deggendorf Featured Excursions: Horse sleigh ride in the Bavarian Forest and visit to a glass workshop
  
  After a morning cruising the Danube, we’ll board our coaches for a scenic ride through the mountains to the town of Zwiesel. A small, family-operated glass manufactory welcomes us with hot mulled wine. Next, horse-drawn sleighs await us in a neighboring Bavarian Forest village for a sleigh ride through the hills and woods. (Breakfast , Lunch, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)



• Day 10 - Regensburg Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour and Christmas Market
  
  Lively Regensburg is home to 2000 years of history and is a well-preserved medieval gem listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our guided walking tour takes us to the Cathedral of St. Peter, the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, and the city’s romantic Christmas Markets. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)



• Day 11- Regensburg (disembark), transfer to airport in Munich Disembark the ship in Regensburg and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home.



• Cruise Ship operating this itinerary: River Countess

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11/29/2008 - 12/9/2008	$2,179	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/17/2008 - 12/27/2008	$2,179	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
Prices above are not inclusive of $108 Port Charge and $63 Fuel Surcharge per person * Prices shown includes cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck. To upgrade to a higher category, as the following per person price: Cat 4: $175 / Cat 3: $450 / Cat 2: $650 / Cat 1: $800 / Suite: $1200 ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. 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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Travel during the Value Season and Save up to 50% off the cost of summer tours.

New to Trafalgar? Receive a complimentary pre or post night.

Traveled with Trafalgar before? Choose between a complimentary pre or post night OR double your Trafaglar Club Discount to 10% off of the land tour rate.

Offer ends July 31, 2008

*Terms and Conditions: All prices quoted are in US dollars and are per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Special Offer is valid on all new air-inclusive 2008/09 Europe Value Season (November 2008 – April 2009) bookings, except Trafalgar’s City Breaks tours Winter in London and London & Paris, when deposited by July 31, 2008. To receive the complimentary pre- or post- night mention code: TVLSN13 when booking. To receive the double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% (on land portion of tour only) mention code: TVLSN23 when booking. Double Trafalgar Travel Club Discount of 10% valid for past Trafalgar passengers only and not valid on Egypt or Israel tours. Offer combinable with brochure discounts but are not valid with any other promotional offer. Subject to availability, not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. †Per day, per person price of $111 is based on Trafalgar’s Christmas in Paris vacation. CST# 2077132-20

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%

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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.