Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amareina. Step into history as you stroll along cobblestone streets in grand cities and charming towns adorned with twinkling Christmas trees. Wooden huts brim with handcrafted treasures, while renowned Christmas Markets create a festive spectacle. Discover Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s largest and oldest; Regensburg’s Artisan Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, one of Bavaria’s most enchanting; Vienna’s impressive markets that seem to appear at every turn; and Budapest’s traditional market, where all products are handmade. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season—glowing lights, angelic carols, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and sweet holiday treats.
Highlights
Explore Nuremberg’s medieval charm and festive Christkindlesmarkt
Wander Regensburg’s Old Town and admire its Gothic architecture
Stroll Passau’s cobbled streets and discover its Baroque beauty
Visit Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market, a Bavarian winter wonderland
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Take a city tour showcasing WWII landmarks before strolling Nuremberg’s cobblestone streets to the Imperial Castle and its 900-year-old ramparts. Then, explore the world-famous Christkindlesmarkt, one of the largest Christmas Markets. Alternatively, spend the morning immersing yourself in the festive market atmosphere. For a taste of Nuremberg, visit the Imperial Castle before heading to City Brewery to savor traditional Nuremberg sausage and beer. Continue to Sebalder Kirche to sample lebkuchen, a spiced gingerbread-like treat. Conclude the day by crossing the Continental Divide via the Main-Danube Canal.
Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before visiting the Old Town Christmas Market, join a guided walking tour showcasing the city’s architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Sample some of Bavaria’s specialties—beer, sausage, and pretzels as an alternate option. Or bike to the base of Walhalla, where the Parthenon inspires a neoclassical white marble temple in Athens. For those in a festive mood, head to one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic Christmas Markets at Thurn and Taxis, where you can watch artisans make their unique arts and crafts.
Join a walking tour of this 2,000-year-old city, noted for its Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s. Go in search of Bavarian-style crafts at the Christmas Market. Or, for the active adventurer, join a guided bike tour along the Danube. Alternatively, you can travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. Your full-day excursion in Salzburg includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-designated Old Town, its magnificent cathedral, and its Christmas Markets.
High on a rocky outcrop lies the Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s most revered Baroque monasteries. Visit this magnificent and storied abbey, which now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. Alternatively, go on a guided bike ride around Melk.
The “City of Waltzes” offers a treasure trove of gems to be discovered. Join a tour showcasing its regal splendors, such as the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and an opportunity to visit the city’s Christmas Markets. If you prefer a more active adventure, join a guided bike along the Danube River. In the afternoon, visit Schonbrunn Palace Christmas Market and its spectacular festive atmosphere.
Today, you can visit both the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River. Start on the Buda side, following your guide through the city’s Castle District, where you marvel at the fairytale turrets of Fisherman’s Bastion, gaze upon the breathtaking panorama below, and see Matthias Church, renowned for its striking tower and colorful mosaic roof. Visit the city’s famed Christmas Markets. For a more active tour, hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, explore the treasures of Pest, admiring the colossal Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes Square, and the moving “Shoes on the Danube Bank” memorial.
Day 8: Budapest, Hungary | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Disembark the ship in Budapest and bid farewell to the city before preparing for your return flight home.
Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.
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$3,9392-3 travelers
Category E
160 sq. ft. - Piano Deck, Fixed Windows.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category D
160 sq. ft. - Piano Deck, Fixed Windows.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category C
170 sq. ft. - Violin & Cello Deck, French Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category BB
210 sq. ft. - Cello Deck, French Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category BA
210 sq. ft. - Violin Deck, French Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category AB
235 sq. ft. - Cello Deck, French Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category AA
235 sq. ft. - Violin Deck, French Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Category AA+
290 sq. ft. - Violin DeckFrench Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
Suite
300 sq. ft. - Violin Deck, French Balcony & Outside Balcony.
In-room temperature control
Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
Flat-screen TV
Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
Desk and chair
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Cruse ship was great. Fantastic food and service. Cruise itinary got changed so not what we expected, but not an major issue. Japan portion was great. Drivers/guides arranged by 80 Days were great. Hotels were mostly ok. Did not know that most hotels outside of major cities do not allow shoes to be worn in the hotel. again a minor inconvenience. Overall a great trip. Adventure Life communications were timely and much appreciated as far as changes/requests.
Peter Goff
2 days ago
We were a group of three that initiated our research by independently searching for the best agency to help us in the somewhat complex experience of traveling to the Galapagos. We chose adventure life because they were the most responsive in the website provided the most comprehensive overview of the trip. Their reviews were also very good.
Adventure, life splits up its booking process in two parts. First Jeff, the booking agent helped us decide which experience best suited are interests. We chose a small 14 to 16 group sized yacht. Once the booking was made with Jeff, we were handed off to Coleene, who oversaw the complex process of assembling all of the necessary documents and making sure we had everything we needed to make the trip go smoothly. The adventure, life website, then becomes your personal place of reference for all things related to your trip from door to door. It’s a lot of information to assemble, especially for three travelers, but the website makes it easy and Colleen‘s gentle reminders kept us on track. In all, from the beginning, we had four months from the time we started our research till the time we departed. We felt that was, a good amount of preparation time and don’t think it would be wise to do it in less than four months. Mostly because I think you have more options with that amount of time. There were others on our trip that took six months and more from the time they started planning.
The trip itself was outstanding. We ended up on an excellent yacht (Galapagos Angel II) with a great group of guests that we were able to connect with and put together a really nice google photos album to share.
Jed
1 week ago
Mary was very helpful. Quick to reply with helpful information and closure on arrangements.
Nicola Maxwell
1 week ago
Mary Curry and Elma are always so responsive and nice to deal with.
