2016 - TM Europe River Cruising

80 Day 1, 18 Dec. Arrive Prague. Be met at the airport and transported to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception. Stay (Three Nights): Prague, Grandior Hotel. Day 2, 19 Dec. Prague. Embark on a guided tour of Prague this morning. See the World Heritage-listed Prague Castle, then browse the festive Christmas markets. A Taste of Prague – visit Nelahozeves Castle, a regal residence set high above the River Vltava. Be treated to a guided tour, local wine tasting and delicious lunch. BL Day 3, 20 Dec. Prague. Enjoy the day at leisure to further explore Prague's stone bridges and cathedrals, or shop for gifts at the magical Christmas markets. Enhance Your Journey: Visit the Terezín Concentration Camp Memorial or indulge in a traditional folklore dinner (see page 118). B Day 4, 21 Dec. Prague, Velké Bílovice, Budapest, Embark Ship. Stop at the charming Czech town of Velké Bílovice before arriving in the Hungarian capital where your luxury Travelmarvel river ship is docked in the heart of the city. Enjoy a Captain's Welcome Reception and set off on a twilight cruise. Stay (14 Nights): aboard your luxurious Travelmarvel river ship. BD Day 5, 22 Dec. Budapest. Continue to enjoy one of the Danube's most enchanting riverside cities, Budapest. See the city through the expert eyes of your local guide as you explore the sights. This evening, enjoy a Gala Dinner on board your ship. BLD Day 6, 23 Dec. Vienna. Drive around Vienna's Ringstrasse, then perhaps wander the streets illuminated by dazzling Christmas lights. Join a tour of Vienna for an insider's view of its best-loved landmarks, including St Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Hofburg Palace and the Albertina. Today presents the last day to explore Europe's enchanting Christmas markets. Like a Local – tour the famous Naschmarkt as you browse the stores for those special festive gifts. BLD Day 9, 26 Dec. Linz, Passau, Vilshofen. Visit the town of Linz, then continue to Passau and take in the city's sights on a guided walk. A Taste of Bavaria – enjoy your very own traditional Bavarian experience, with local beer, snacks and entertainment. Enhance Your Journey: Embark on a Salzburg tour or visit the Czech town of Ceský Krumlov (see page 118). BLD European Gems – Prague to Paris 21 Days | Eight countries – Czech Republic | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Germany | Netherlands FRANCE – experience the romantic winter wonderland of Paris at Christmas time YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights immersed in Prague 14 nights on a Travelmarvel river ship Three nights in romantic Paris The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Cruise Director 49 fine meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise Explore 20 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges and tipping INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy lunch at Nelahozeves Castle Explore the Viennese Naschmarkt Indulge in a Bavarian experience Immerse yourself in Wertheim culture and be welcomed into the home of a local Explore the majestic 19th-century Drachenburg Castle Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower for lunch FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS Explore Prague's Christmas markets Enjoy a festive meal on board your ship Celebrate New Year's Eve in Wertheim Enjoy a special New Year's breakfast Day 7, 24 Dec. Christmas Eve, Vienna. Cruise by the wonders of Vienna today on Christmas Eve, including its dazzling streets illuminated by millions of Christmas lights. Like the Europeans, celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve as you are treated to an enchanting evening with a special festive dinner on board your ship. BLD Day 8, 25 Dec. Christmas Day, Dürnstein, Melk. Dürnstein beckons on this Christmas morning. Explore this winter wonderland, then enjoy a sumptuous festive meal on board your river ship. Afterwards, cruise to Melk. This day will be a Christmas to remember. BLD – www.travelmarvel.com.au – TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR RIVER SHIPS www.travelmarvel.com.au

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