In case you missed our first announcement, we’re excited to announce that next Saturday, December 10th, marks the beginning of eight days of live coverage here on River Cruise Advisor as we sail aboard AmaWaterways beautiful AmaLyra to some of the most fascinating Christmas Markets in Europe.
We’ll join the AmaLyra in historic Nuremberg, Germany on Sunday, December 11 and sail along the magnificent Danube River to Budapest, Hungary. Along the way, we’ll make time to report on the splendours of a Europe under snow, as well as the amazing Christmas Markets and attractions in cities like Vienna, Melk, and perhaps even Salzburg, Austria.
The full itinerary, both onboard and here on River Cruise Advisor and our sister-site, From the Deck Chair:
| DAY | PORT | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2011 | Nuremberg | Embarkation: Welcome Cocktail & Dinner. |
| December 12 | Nuremberg | City tour; visit Christmas Market |
| December 12 | Cruising the Danube | Crossing the Continental Divide / Transit the Main-Danube Locks |
| December 13 | Regensburg | Walking tour; visit Christmas Market |
| December 14 | Passau | Walking tour |
| December 14 | Salzburg | Optional Salzburg excursion |
| December 14 | Linz | Visit the Linz Christmas Market |
| December 15 | Melk | Benedictine Abbey tour; Wachau valley cruise |
| December 15 | Vienna | Optional evening concert |
| December 16 | Vienna | City tour; visit Christmas Market |
| December 17 | Budapest | City tour; Visit Christmas Market; Illuminations cruise |
| December 18 | Budapest | Disembark |
Stay tuned – the fun begins in just under two weeks!
More information on AmaWaterways and the stunning AmaLyra can be found on our detailed AmaWaterways company and fleet overviews. Check back here on Saturday, December 10 as we begin our live coverage en-route to Europe!
