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Day 1: Thursday, December 09, 2010
Overnight Flight
Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip on the Danube River. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2: Friday, December 10, 2010
Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship
Your tour begins in Vienna, Austria’s beautiful capital city. Unpack once for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond. This beautiful ship offers the newest technology, panoramic deck, panorama salon and bar, excellent cuisine and outstanding service.
Today Dinner is included.

Day 3: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Your city tour concludes with a visit to Vienna’s most famous Christmas Market, located near the town hall. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna's baroque elegance, stroll along the Kartnerstrasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion to the opulent Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. Celebrate with a wonderful dinner followed by an enchanting musical performance.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 4: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Vienna - Emmersdorf - Wachau Valley
This morning cruise through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of Emmersdorf. Relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery or if you wish, join an optional excursion to the nearby town of Durnstein and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest baroque monasteries. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of cruising. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 5: Monday, December 13, 2010
Passau
Early morning you will arrive in the town of Passau, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour of this 2,000-year-old fairytale city, exploring the ornate baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, cathedral and charming Christmas Market. After dinner, enjoy on-board entertainment in the ship's panorama lounge.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 6: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Regensburg
A guided walking tour of magnificent Regensburg reveals one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities with nearly 1,400 historic buildings. Some of the architectural highlights you may view include the old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. From the 12th century 1,400-foot long medieval bridge, you will have spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. This afternoon, enjoy free time to take a stroll through the old town to Regensburg's charming Christmas Market and marvel at the festive lights and decorations. Browse and shop at the brightly lit wooden huts that sell Christmas tree ornaments, wooden toys and local handicrafts. Tonight, celebrate on board with wonderful food at the Captain’s Gala Dinner, followed by music and entertainment. Late evening your ship departs for Nuremberg.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 7: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Nuremberg
Your cruise continues across the continental divide to Roth, where a short transfer will bring you into picturesque Nuremberg. A local expert provides an interesting city tour of historic Nuremberg featuring the old town, the 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city, the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Then, visit the world-famous Christmas Market.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 8: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Nuremberg - Disembark Ship - Rothenburg - Würzburg
Disembark the ship in Nuremberg. Proceed to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany. Enjoy free time to explore the town’s hidden treasures and its charming Christmas Market. Late afternoon, you arrive in Würzburg. Join a local guide on a leisurely-paced walking tour of Würzburg. This ancient Franconian wine town is rich in historic sights, including the magnificent 18th century residence of the prince-bishops which boasts the largest ceiling fresco in the world, and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main.
Today Breakfast and Dinner is included.

Day 9: Friday, December 17, 2010
Würzburg - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Würzburg this morning.
Today Breakfast is included.

December 09 - December 17, 2010

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1
	Overnight Flight
DAY 2 - 7
	M/S Amadeus Diamond, Cruise
DAY 8
	Novotel Würzburg, Würzburg
	or Maritim Hotel Würzburg, Würzburg
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Please Note:
• Passport is required.
• Single accommodations are extremely limited and Triple accommodations are not available. Ice water, coffee or tea is included with all meals. Wine is included with every dinner. Smart casual wear is recommended throughout the trip. For the welcome and farewell dinners, a dinner dress for the ladies and jacket & tie for the gentlemen is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended throughout the trip. Gratuities for cabin stewards, bus boys and waiters on board the ship are not included.
• To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
• This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
• Collette air passengers will arrive into the Vienna, Austria airport and depart from the Frankfurt, Germany airport. All Collette transfers will depart from/return to these airports.
• Due to tour scheduling flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. Embarkation on day 2 is after 4:00 PM; on day 8, disembarkation is normally at 9:00 AM. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM on the last day of your tour. An early morning departure from the cruise ship may be required due to air schedules to some U.S. and Canadian cities. Ports of call are subject to change based on pier availability and weather conditions.
• Cabins are available on middle (Strauss) and upper (Mozart) decks. Please see pricing for cost of any upgrade fees for different cabin categories. Suites are available (Amadeus Suites) on a very limited basis.