European Holiday Market - Uniworld River Cruises

European Holiday
Markets
Nuremberg to Vienna | 8 Days
Your Cruise Package Includes:
Travel
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the
classy River Empress
All transfers on arrival and departure days
(see transfer guidelines on page 170)
Taste
All meals onboard, prepared using the fi nest and
freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fi ne wine, beer, and soft drinks
during lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water
replenished daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour
specialty coffee and tea station
Explore
2 countries
8 excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local
experts
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions
Experience
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: “The Sound of Christmas Music,
from ‘Stille Nacht’ to ‘Weihnachtsoratorium’”
From
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$ 2,349
per person, cruise only

Discover the delights of the season in Germany and Austria
“Welcome, young and old, to my little community of wood and cloth.” These are the
words that open the Nuremberg Christmas Market, spoken by the Christkind. Though
the iconic representative of the market is named for the infant Jesus, she—yes, she—
is a pretty girl dressed as a crowned angel. All over Germany, the Christkind is a symbol
of the holiday’s magic.
Opposite page: Nuremberg, Germany; Above: Vienna, Austria
Main River
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful of the holiday markets
in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll fi nd wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts
that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian
costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity fi gures. You’ll also fi nd exquisite
ornaments and fi ne contemporary crafts, along with fairy-tale villages decked in holiday
fi nery. Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares, and the sound of children’s
laughter mingles with carols. Sample Linzer torte in the city where it was invented; see
Vienna at its most magical.
Celebrate the season in a new way as you rove through old lands, and remember, as the
Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fl eeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those looking to experience Europe at its most magical
will enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of
Germany and Austria, and to fi nd those special gifts for loved ones back home.
Main-Danube Canal
Regensburg
GERMANY
Nuremberg
Roth
Vilshofen
Passau
Deggendorf
Theresienthal
Danube River
CZECH REPUBLIC
AUSTRIA
Wachau
Valley
Dürnstein
Number of Nights Onshore Land Cruise Flight U UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nuremberg to Vienna Vienna to Nuremberg
Day Port/City Day Port/City
1 Nuremberg (embark)
1 Vienna (embark)
2 Nuremberg, Roth
2 Vienna
3 Regensburg
3 Dürnstein, cruising
4 Deggendorf (Theresienthal),
the Wachau Valley
Passau
4 Linz
5 Linz
5 Passau, Vilshofen
6 Cruising the Wachau Valley,
(Theresienthal)
Dürnstein, Vienna
6 Regensburg
7 Vienna
7 Roth, Nuremberg
8 Vienna (disembark),
8 Nuremberg (disembark),
transfer to the airport
transfer to the airport
Cruise Start Dates: December 1,* 8 , 15*
Vienna
*On these dates, cruise operates from Vienna to Nuremberg. Please visit uniworld.com for more
information.
Note: Christmas Markets are generally open from the beginning of Advent until December 23.
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European Holiday Markets
Nuremberg to Vienna | 8 Days
Day 1 | Nuremberg b e
Arrive at Nuremberg Airport, where you will be transferred
to the ship. D
Day 2 | Nuremberg, Roth b C
Featured Excursion: Full-day Nuremberg city tour with
Christmas Market
Discover Nuremberg, a quintessential Medieval German
city, on your panoramic city tour. Your tour takes you
past the mighty Medieval walls with 80 towers that
enclose the historic city center. You will stop at the
Kaiserburg and walk through the lively old quarter
with its well-preserved traditional half-timbered houses.
The next stop is Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, with
over 200 wooden stalls filled with signature toys and
glittering gifts. Enjoy the festive atmosphere enhanced
by the delicious aromas of gingerbread and glühwein
(hot mulled wine). And you won’t want to leave without
buying a special toy—whether for a child or for
yourself—since Nuremberg has been a toy-making
center for centuries. BB Captain’s Welcome Gala
Day 3 | Regensburg u
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour with
Christmas Market
Lively Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
is home to 2,000 years of history. Your guided walking
tour explores the Cathedral of St. Peter, with its
magnificent stained-glass windows; the Town Hall;
and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge.
And what could be more satisfying as you wander the
city’s romantic Christmas Market than indulging in
local specialties such as dumplings with vanilla sauce?
The stalls of the Christmas Market are set up around
St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Passau, Germany
the 500-year-old Neupfarrkirche and in front of the
classical columns of the former city guardhouse and
the Lucrecia craft market. Shop for children’s toys or
traditional hand-carved Nativity scenes.
You can spend the entire afternoon at the market
or venture off to see a bit more of the town. You may
want to visit one of the oldest restaurants in Germany,
die Historische Wurstküche (the Historic Sausage
Kitchen); it supplied food to the men who built that
12th-century bridge, so it is probably the world’s
oldest hot dog stand. The historic quarter not only
boasts almost a thousand beautiful old buildings but
also many cozy pubs and some great shopping. BB L D
Day 4 | Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau U b m
Featured Excursions: Exclusive Bavarian Forest
horse-drawn carriage ride with Theresienthal visit,
Passau walking tour with Christmas Market, and
gingerbread-making and floral-decorating
demonstrations
After enjoying a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride
through the Bavarian Forest, you’ll be taken to the
world-famous crystal glass manufacturer, Theresienthal,
to see the fine art of handmade crystal glass-making
at a workshop. Then it’s on to quaint Passau. Your
walking tour takes you through the cobblestone streets
of Old Town to the New Residence, the Town Hall, and
the Christmas Market located near the magnificent
Baroque cathedral, home of the largest pipe organ in
Europe. At the Christmas Market, you will have the
opportunity to see firsthand how gingerbread is made
and then taste this famous holiday treat. You will
also learn how to make beautiful holiday centerpieces
at a floral-decorating demonstration. BB L D
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Day 5 | Linz
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour with
Christmas Market
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the
modern Linz and its old soul. During your guided
walking tour, view Linz’s Alter Dom, the Old Market,
and the impressive Main Square—one of Austria’s
most attractive closed squares, with its Baroque
Trinity Column. Also, enjoy Linz’s enchanting
Christmas Market, which is filled with everything
from Christmas crèches—for which Linz is
famous—to the ever-popular Linzer torte. BB L D
Day 6 | Cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein,
Vienna U b c u
Featured Excursions: Dürnstein walking tour with
exclusive mulled wine tasting and Mozart and
Strauss concert at a Viennese concert hall
Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage-designated
Wachau Valley, where the vineyard- and orchardcovered
hills rise steeply above the water. The tiny
Baroque village of Dürnstein is located in the center
of the valley. High above the town, you can see the
ruins of the 12th-century castle where Richard the
Lionheart was held for ransom. Along with the castle,
Dürnstein is home to a beautiful Baroque monastery,
16th- through 18th-century townhouses, and old
burgher houses—all of which you will see on your
guided tour as you enjoy your exclusive mulled wine
tasting. You will depart Dürnstein later in the day
for Vienna, where you will enjoy an evening concert
Extend your trip with an optional pre- or post-cruise extension
of pieces by Mozart and Strauss in a classic Viennese
concert hall. BB L D
Day 7 | Vienna b m u C
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour with National
Library visit and Christmas Market
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred
gems, many of which you’ll see on your panoramic
city tour. Travel the stately Ringstrasse, the broad
thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial
buildings and monuments that give Vienna its
wedding cake-like appearance. You will see St.
Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married,
and then visit the State Hall of the Austrian
National Library, said to be the most beautiful
library room in the world. You will then have time
to visit Vienna’s largest Christmas Market, which
spreads out before Vienna’s Neo-Gothic City Hall,
and explore some of the other charming and unique
markets at your leisure.
BB L Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Note: The Austrian National Library is closed on Mondays.
If the tour lands on a Monday, Mozarthaus will be visited
instead.
Day 8 | Depart Vienna e b
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna
International Airport for your flight home. CB/BB
Prague
Discover Prague, the “City of Spires,” with its eclectic
architecture and fascinating history. The city is magical
during the holiday season.
Included in your 4-day stay: 3 nights at the superior
Imperial Hotel Prague (or similar) with breakfast
daily | All transfers | Local host | Prague city tour |
Quietvox
Only $999 per person
(single supplement $499)
Note: For cruises that begin or end in Nuremberg.
Pay-in-Full Savings
SAVE $900 per couple on suites, and category 1 and 2
staterooms.
SAVE $600 per couple on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
Offer expires March 31, 2013.
Early Booking Savings
SAVE $300 per couple. Offer expires April 30, 2013.
Pricing Per Person
Cruise Start Date Ship Cruise Only
Dec 1* River Empress $2,549
Dec 8 River Empress $2,449
Dec 15* River Empress $2,349
To upgrade to a higher category stateroom, add the following per-person price:
Category 4 + $190
Category 3 + $450
Category 2 + $675
Category 1 + $975
Suite + $1,545
See Deck Plan on page 154
– Port Charges: $140 per person
* On these dates, cruise operates from Vienna to Nuremberg. Please visit uniworld.com for reverse itinerary.
– Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5, double occupancy.
– Single supplement applies for single accommodation.
– Airfare is not included in the prices listed above. Please inquire at time of booking for best available airfare pricing.
– Pay-in-Full Savings requires full payment at time of booking. Early Booking Savings requires a deposit at time of booking.
Pay-in-Full and Early Booking Savings cannot be combined.
Note: Please see page 19 for more information on optional extension.
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