Your all-LGBT+ river cruise takes you from vibrant Vienna to Melk, Passau or an optional tour to Salzburg, and Regensburg, and culminates with an overnight in German city of Roth/Nuremberg. Sail Europe’s most fabled river, the Danube, indulging in some of the best Christmas markets Europe has to offer.
Join us at this most festive time of year to visit the very best Christmas Markets along the Danube River. Explore sleepy little towns and riverscapes, warm yourself with a delicious glass of mulled wine and immerse yourself in the wonderful traditions of the holiday season. Even if you’ve done the Danube in summer, the Christmas-time experience is one not to be missed – it’s magical!
On board the beautiful, Amadeus Star, you will be pampered by attentive crew in an atmosphere of total relaxation, while enjoying signature Brand g entertainment and the kind of atmosphere that only comes with a cruise fully chartered by us for our guests.
Brand G created an itinerary that delivers iconic European cities at the most festive and joyous time of year. Come celebrate the holidays in style and comfort with your Brand g family!
This vacation has it all – Christmas markets, historic sites, charming towns, world-class wine and cuisine, and more!
Luxury Level: ***** Five Star Activity Level: Low to High
Ship Accommodations
The Amadeus Star follows the award-winning model of Amadeus’ new generation Silver class ships, but offers even further innovative developments.
The ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Star’s cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width. All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
Your all-LGBT river cruise takes you from historic Nuremberg to Regensburg, Passau, and Melk, and culminates with an overnight in extraordinary Austrian city of Vienna. Glide down Europe’s most fabled river, the Danube, indulging in some of the best Christmas markets Europe has to offer.
On board the beautiful, brand-new Amadeus Star, you will be pampered by attentive crew in an atmosphere of total relaxation, while enjoying signature Brand g entertainment and the kind of atmosphere that only comes with a cruise fully chartered by us for our guests.
This vacation has it all – Christmas markets, historic sites, charming towns, world-class wine and cuisine, and more!
On a Brand g European river cruise, every night is opening night. Our cruises always include two featured acts (occasionally three) who provide nightly entertainment throughout the cruise.
Although the focus of our cruises is mainly on sightseeing and socializing, we do like to mix in a bit of frivolity as well. With that in mind, we’re planning a couple of themed parties during the cruise. If you should choose to participate great, if you’d rather just be a voyeur that is totally fine as well.
Featured Entertainment
Miss Conception, an overnight sensation that has been 17 years in the making, is presently touring the world with his one woman live singing shows that has audiences howling with laughter and leaping to their feet with applause. This international Female Delusionist® has launched her new show ‘The Wonderful World of Miss Conception – an all live singing show featuring your favorite story book characters with a twist!” and will be performing some of these numbers onboard for our guests.
Music and comedy legends Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen have graced the stages coast-to-coast, both large and small, and in over 20 countries with their one-of-a-kind wit and musical prowess. Amy’s beautiful voice, edgy humor and quick wit, combined with Freddy’s impeccable musical arrangements and sly repartee, create an evening of enjoyable and unforgettable entertainment.
www.amyfreddy.com/music-and-comedy/
Highlights
- “Sounds of Vienna” concert and visit to Schönbrunn Palace and it’s Christmas Market
- Melk’s Benedictine Abbey – Austria’s largest Baroque structure
- Passau’s Baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with the world’s largest organ
- Optional day trip to Salzburg from Passau
- Romantic Christmas Market at the Thurn and Taxis Castle of Regensburg
- World-famous Nuremberg Christmas Market
Inclusions
- Guaranteed all-LGBT+ charter
- Transfer from airport or train station to the ship in Vienna
- 6 nights cruise accommodation
- Complimentary beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise
- Superb Dining: all meals included during your cruise
- Complimentary shore excursions offered daily
- Brand g signature entertainment
- Airport transfer from the ship to the airport or train station in Nuremberg
Your wintery Christmas Markets cruise begins in Vienna, where, after embarking, you can explore the ship and join the cruise director for a Welcome Cocktail in the Panorama Bar.
Enjoy a Welcome Dinner before seeing our Brand g Signature Entertainers perform in the panorama lounge. Your ship remains in Vienna overnight.
Today explore the vibrant Austrian capital and savor the Baroque elegance of romantic Vienna on the guided city tour. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city in your own way.
Tour of Vienna – Morning
This scenic coach tour of the famous Ringstrasse, features visits to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the National Library.
Walking grade 2/5: Easy amount of walking which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx. 3.5 hours
Tour of Schönbrunn Palace – Afternoon
Travel by coach to one of the most beautiful sights of Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Walking grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx. 3.5 hours
“Sound of Vienna” Concert – Evening (Optional, free, book on board)
In the very place where Johann Strauss himself once directed his orchestra, the true essence of Vienna’s classical music can once again be heard.
Walking grade 1/5: Very easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
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In the morning, the ship reaches the UNESCO World Natural Heritage region of the Wachau. We dock in Melk/Emmersdorf, where you can join an excursion to Melk Abbey and the wine growers village of Dürnstein and join us for a warming glühwein (mulled wine). The rest of the day is spent on board, where you will have a wonderful view of the passing winter landscapes as your cruise ship travels towards Passau.
Tour of melk abbey with wine tasting (including wachau) – morning
Melk Abbey, an impressive Austrian Baroque Benedictine abbey is one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. Discover Durnstein, this picturesque town with traditional architecture and famous blue spire.
Walking grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx. 4.5 hrs
Welcome to Passau, the “City of Three Rivers”, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. Today brings three options of tours after which you return to the ship for an early departure to Regensburg.
Tour of Salzburg – All day
Enjoy an optional day tour to Salzburg — the city of music and best known as a film location for the famous movie “The Sound of Music”.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 9.5 hours. Drive time on luxury motor coach approx. 2.5 hours each way. (5.30/6.00pm return)
Tour of Passau -Morning
Join us on a gorgeous walk through the old baroque city of Passau known as “Little Venice”.
Walking Grade 5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 1.45 hours
Tour of Passau Christmas Market – Afternoon
Join us for another stroll and discover the magic of a Christmas market.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 2 hours
Your day is spent in festively adorned, historic Regensburg a magical destination where time seems to stand still. After a busy day enjoy an elegant Gala Dinner onboard, while your ship continues its journey later this evening.
Tour of Regensburg – Morning
See architectural treasures; churches, monasteries, the town hall and one of Europe’s oldest bridges that has spanned the Danube since the 12th century.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 2 hours
Tour of Royal Thurn and Taxis Castle & Christmas market in the – Afternoon
Revel in the festive pre-Christmas atmosphere filled with the aroma of roasted almonds and stalls filled with local handicrafts.
Walking Grade 3/5: Moderate amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 2 hours
After lunch, you arrive in the Bavarian town of Roth, from where the city tour of Nuremberg starts. Your ship remains here overnight.
Tour of Nuremburg – Afternoon
See the most significant monuments and sights in picturesque Nuremberg. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the romantic Christmas market and taste the world-famous Nuremberg lebkuchen (gingerbread) before returning to your ship, which will be waiting for you in the Nuremberg harbor.
Walking Grade 5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration approx: 4 hours
Enjoy another generous breakfast on board before starting your homeward journey. Disembarkation transfers are available anytime.
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