We will handle all of the details before we set sail, then will be onboard to help as needed as well. We will meet together the first night for a cocktail or tea to get to know each other, then you can go it alone or hang out with us! Either way, we look forward to sailing with you!
You are invited to join us on December 9th as we board the AmaSonata of AmaWaterways. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas market in Germany; Regensburg’s Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest’s Vörösmarty Square, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade are yours to explore. Sparkling lights; the festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind; and timeless wonders are a feast for all your senses.
For information regarding the itinerary, special things to expect onboard, and pricing, just keep scrolling!!
Check in is not usually until around 3:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to check out the quaint town of Nuremburg.
Get acquainted with your home away from home for the week.
Get to know the people you will be dining with for the week. Potentially people you will keep in touch with long after the cruise. Dinner on the AmaSonata will delight. There are choices for all tastes, but the Chef's Choice is typically my favorite. Sodas, beer, and wine are limitless during lunch and dinner onboard.
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, followed by a visit to some of the local Christmas markets. Later, you can visit Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the world’s largest and most famous Christmas markets. You will also cross the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal as the day ends.
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 alternate option, sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage and pretzels. Or bike to the base of Walhalla where there is a 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 artisans make their unique arts and crafts.
Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas Market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral and its Christmas Markets, including the Hellbrunn Palace, where its inner courtyard is turned into a romantic backdrop for one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Austria.
High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent Benedictine Abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk. Afterward, enjoy a scenic cruise of the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley before arriving in Vienna and exploring the local Christmas markets.
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. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, then join a guided bike along the Danube River. During the afternoon, visit the Schönbrunn Palace with a giant sparkling Christmas tree. This market presents a glittering and stellar Christmas experience.
Budapest is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities—and many of its most iconic sights can be seen right off the banks of the Danube. Your tour through this sprawling World Heritage city offers splendid views from historic Buda Castle of the twin cities on both banks of the river. You’ll also visit Fisherman’s Bastion and see the marvelous Royal Palace, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square and much more. Later, explore this beautiful city’s Christmas Markets. As an alternative, you can hike to Castle Hill, walking along Fishermen’s Bastion and take in all the iconic sites of Budapest with an active exploration.
Some Special Things To Look Forward To
Each day after all your touring, you can freshen up and meet in the lounge for a nightly "Sip and Sail." During this hour to hour and a half, you get to enjoy the signature cocktail of the day, or any cocktail of your choosing until it is time for dinner. In fact, try a few different ones, if you like. Your tour director may also share details of the following day at this time.
Consider accepting an invitation to dine at the Chef's Table one night. You will be wowed with the culinary excellence. This experience is also included in the cost of the cruise, so please indulge. But once is probably enough, as the menu will be the same all week in the Chef's Table.
On this night, everyone will have a chance to thank the Captain and his crew for an exceptional time on the rivers of Europe. Most people dress a little nicer on this night. Cheers to all the people who make these experiences so special.
-taxes and port fees
-all excursions/tours
-breakfast, lunch, dinner daily
-unlimited sodas, beer, and wine for lunch and dinner
-cocktails during evening sip and sail
-onboard entertainment
-professionally trained wellness host leading wellness activities
-unlimited complimentary wifi
Deposit: $400 Per Person Due at Booking
Final Payment: Due September 10, 2023
I have toured each room and there is not a bad room on the ship. You cannot choose wrong. The French Balcony is a nice mid-range option that allows you to open the entire window wall for a great view and is the most popular choice. The weather will be chilly and you are rarely in your room, so opting for the fixed window is perfectly great as well. If you are looking to indulge a bit, go for the twin balcony where you will get the French balcony as well as a walkout balcony. If you have questions, do please let me know.
Piano Deck - Fixed Windows, 170 Sq ft
Violin and Ceilo Deck - French Balcony - 170 sq ft
Cello Deck - French and Outside Balconies - 210 sq ft
Violin Deck - French Balcony - 210 sq ft
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