European River Cruise Group Trip
December 06, 2026 - December 12, 2026
Immerse yourself in a real winter fairytale as you embark on a magical journey along the Danube. Visit the enchanting Christmas Market in Nuremberg and at Palais Thurn und Taxis. In the famous Wachau region, delight in the region's finest wines, warmed to perfection, as you toast to the joyous season at the mulled wine party on board.
Along the way, explore sleepy little towns that seem straight out of a storybook. Wander through quaint streets adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, and let the serene riverscapes captivate your senses.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY
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Per Person Pricing
(Based on double occupancy unless specified as solo)
| Mozart Suite 1 LEFT! | (284.2ft²) with walk-out exterior balcony | $3,365 pp/$6,730 solo |
| Mozart A-1 (1 LEFT!) | (188.4ft²) with drop-down panoramic window on the upper deck | $2,805 pp/$4,488 solo |
| Strauss B-1 1 LEFT! | (188.4ft²) with drop-down panoramic window on the middle deck | $2,488 pp/ $3,732 solo |
| Strauss B-4 (SOLD OUT) | (188.4ft²) with drop-down panoramic window on the middle deck at the back | SOLD OUT |
| Haydn C-1 SOLD OUT | (172.2ft²) with panoramic window (window doesn't open) on the lower deck | SOLD OUT |
| Haydn C-4 SOLD OUT | (172.2ft²) with panoramic window (window doesn't open) on the lower deck | SOLD OUT |
The number of rooms in each category varies and spaces are limited! We will reach out to confirm your cabin category before charging your deposit.
Single supplement surcharge (based on per person pricing as listed above):
C1: 15% | B-4: 30% | B-1: 50% | A-1: 60% | Suite: 100%
DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS
Deposit Requirements
DEPOSIT AMOUNT: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 10% per person is required to secure a confirmed reservation.
PAYMENTS: Amadeus accepts payments by check, wire transfer, ACH or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, but not American Express)
CANCELLATION POLICY BASED ON DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE:
- 121 days and more prior to departure 10% of total cruise fare per person (full deposit)
- 120-90 days prior to departure 50% of total cruise fare per person
- 89-60 days prior to departure 80% of total cruise fare per person
- Less than 60 days prior to departure 100% of total cruise fare per person
- Cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellation invoices are due for payment upon receipt.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR ALL ROOMS IS DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
ITINERARY DETAILS*
*Ports and Timings below as well as shore excursion details are subject to modification and change.
DAY 1 - DEC 6
Welcome to a wintery Nuremberg, home to the famous Nuremberg lebkuchen (gingerbread)! Your magical Advent journey to the most beautiful Christmas markets along the Danube starts here. Embark after 4pm, where you have the opportunity to meet the cruise director at a Welcome Cocktail, and thereafter a generous Welcome Dinner awaits you in the Panorama Restaurant. Your ship remains anchored in Nuremberg overnight.
DAY 2 - DEC 7
You will have free time this morning and the option to purchase a morning sightseeing tour through a festively decorated Nuremberg which takes you past all its main attractions. Don’t miss the trip to the famous Nuremberg Christmas market, where culinary specialties, artisan crafts, and regional products are on offer.
At lunch time (by 1pm), you return to your ship, which heads towards Regensburg.
DAY 3 - DEC 8
At breakfast time, you reach the Bavarian town of Regensburg, which boasts one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Germany.
Choose to purchase a guided city walking tour which will show you the city’s most beautiful side, and in the afternoon you can purchase a tour to visit the Thurn and Taxis Castle which is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. This is the site of one of the most beautiful Christmas markets of the region, which you should on no account miss. Alternatively, you can visit Weltenburg Abbey.
Thereafter you will return to your ship, which leaves Regensburg after dinner (9pm departure)
DAY 4 - DEC 9
In the morning you arrive in Passau, the romantic “City of Three Rivers”. After breakfast, you have the option to purchase a guided walking tour through this picturesque town where the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers meet.
After lunch, you can visit the festively decorated Christmas market in Passau, and the ship sets sail for Austria at 3:30pm.
DAY 5 - DEC 10
When you awake, you can enjoy a wonderful view of one of the most beautiful landscapes in Austria – the Wachau. You will have from 8am-12:30pm to explore this morning. Emmersdorf is the starting point for a trip through this wintery region. There is an optional excursion you can purchase which will include a visit to Melk Abbey. Or visit the wine-growers village of Dürnstein as an alternative. At the end of both tours, we invite you to a glühwein (mulled wine) party on board, while your vessel continue its journey to Vienna, which you will reach in the evening around 6:30pm.
You can purchase a ticket to attend the concert “Sound of Vienna”, where the “Alt Wien” Salon Orchestra will entertain you with Viennese classics.
DAY 6 - DEC 11
Today will be devoted entirely to the magical, wintery Danube city of Vienna. Purchase a city sightseeing trip from the comfort of a tour coach, which will take you to the most beautiful sights and elegant buildings in Vienna. After lunch, we recommend a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, where an atmospheric Christmas market awaits you. Here, the pervasive pre-Christmas atmosphere and the aromas of lebkuchen (gingerbread) and roasted almonds combine in an unforgettable, authentic Advent experience.
In the evening, an elegant captain’s Gala Dinner takes place on board, during which you can enjoy a wonderful Advent ambience.
DAY 7 - DEC 12
After breakfast on board, you disembark and begin your onward journey from Vienna. We wish you a pleasant and safe journey, and a happy festive season!
THINGS TO KNOW
Local river authorities allocate docking space around ship arrivals and departures in port. Typically, river ships dock facing upstream. Occasionally port conditions require ships to tie up alongside each other, in which case guests may be required to walk through another ship to access their own ship. This is part of the river cruise experience and is perfectly normal and beyond our control. Guests may experience obstructed views from staterooms when the ship is docked. Please note that on occasion, docking locations can change on short notice due to port authority decisions.
Changes in the water level: unusually low or high river water levels may cause changes to the itinerary, possible reembarkation on another vessel or transfer(s) by coach or rail, or even to a shortening of the cruise. Amadeus River Cruises, the tour operator and the ship’s captain sometimes have to take such decisions quickly. Such measures may not, understandably enough, justify cancellation, termination or withdrawal from the contract by the person travelling; and passengers may not derive from them any claims on the tour operator or Amadeus, including without limitation claims for monetary damages.
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Inclusions
Suites & Staterooms
- Luxury accommodation options on the Amadeus Nova built in 2024 with a maximum of 158 passengers
- Individual climate control and in-room safe
- Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
- Bottled water in every stateroom
Gourmet Dining
- Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
- Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard
- Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
An Array of Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare
Voyage of Discovery
- Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
- AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
- Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Airport Transfers and other ground transportation
- Shore Excursions
- Travel Insurance
Airport Options:
Fly into NUE (Nuremberg Airport 30 minutes away), or MUC (Munich 1.5 hours away), or FRA (Frankfurt 2.5 hours away)
Fly out of VIE (Vienna Airport) or extend your trip and travel to another area such as Budapest (3 hours by train)
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