9 Day Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise with Vienna Vienna to Regensburg, Monarch Princess
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- Day 1DAY 1, Monday - Depart for AustriaMon, Nov 29, 2027Depart for Austria
- Day 2DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in ViennaTue, Nov 30, 2027Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your local host at approximately 6 PM, at the hotel. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Vienna - Day 3DAY 3, Wednesday - Vienna City Tour & Christmas MarketWed, Dec 01, 2027Your morning tour of romantic Vienna introduces you to this imperial city with its legendary opulence and elegance. Drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard lined with palaces, parks, and monuments, as well as the Opera House and the Austrian Parliament. Walk through the lavish Hofburg Palace on the way to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, an excellent chance to visit the local Christmas markets. Tonight, perhaps take the opportunity to attend an evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music" at an optional recital performance of the classical masterpieces of Mozart and Strauss
Optional: Classical Viennese Recital (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast - Day 4DAY 4, Thursday - Bratislava Christmas Market, Cruise EmbarkationThu, Dec 02, 2027Today, travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, one of Europe's newest capitals. Explore the historic center of this charming city before returning to Vienna for embarkation. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. Tonight, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy dinner as it sets the mood for your delightful river cruise
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 5DAY 5, Friday - Full Day in Vienna & Christmas MarketFri, Dec 03, 2027Today is free to further explore Vienna independently, or alternatively join the optional Schonbrunn Palace Tour & Christmas Market, once summer residence of the Habsburgs. Visit the gorgeous Baroque apartments and stroll through the world-famous manicured gardens
Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour & Christmas Market (PM)
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6DAY 6, Saturday - Cesky Krumlov & Christmas MarketSat, Dec 04, 2027Travel to Cesky Krumlov this afternoon, a UNESCO World heritage Site, on the banks of the Vltava River. Stroll through the cobblestone alleys of the Old Town, lined with quaint shops and cafes. View the historic St. Vitus Church and marvel at the iconic Cesky Krumlov Castle with its towering spires, and majestic courtyards, perched atop a hill overlooking the town. Free time to explore the Christmas Markets on your own before returning to the ship
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7DAY 7, Sunday - Afternoon in PassauSun, Dec 05, 2027Today presents a wonderful opportunity to join the optional full day tour to beautiful Salzburg*, the birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music. The walking tour will include some of Salzburg's most historic sites including the Mirabell Palace, the Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter's Cemetery. Spend free time exploring the Baroque Old Town, with the option to have lunch at one of the many traditional restaurants before returning to the ship If you choose to remain on board, explore Passau this afternoon with an orientation walk. Known for its pastel patrician houses, cafes, cobblestone lanes, and riverfront promenade, Passau is a town with a mix of Romanesque, Baroque, and Gothic architecture. In the early evening, all passengers will rejoin the ship and set sail for Regensburg
*Passengers who choose this optional, will not be able to participate in the orientation walk of Passau.
Optional: Full Day Salzburg Tour
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8DAY 8, Monday - Regensburg City Tour & Christmas MarketMon, Dec 06, 2027Arrive in Regensburg this morning, one of Germany's largest and best-preserved medieval cities a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guided walking tour highlights the city's stunning architecture as you view the Old Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, and the Porta Praetoria, the gateway to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Marvel at beautiful churches and one of the oldest stone bridges crossing the Danube. Return to the ship or spend the afternoon at leisure discovering the delights of Regensburg on your own. Today presents another great opportunity to enjoy shopping at a world-famous Christmas market. The ship will remain docked in port this evening as you enjoy your final night on board
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 9DAY 9, Tuesday - Depart GermanyTue, Dec 07, 2027This morning transfer to the airport in Munich for your departure flight. The Munich airport is approximately an hour and a half drive from the port. Disembarkation will end at 9:30 AM
Meals: Breakfast
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked through us Travel
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Land/Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Christmas markets opening times vary and are seasonal.
Passengers arriving to Munich on day 2 should select flights that arrive no later than 2 PM.
Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. Kindly refer to our Terms for additional information.
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Great trip,all went smoothly,great tour, lovely sites , great food and drinks. Will go again!!!
David was great. He helped me find a great cruise at a great price, which was a challenge considering that I was booking two single rooms.
Adam was excellent. Very helpful.
The Gate 1 River Cruise was absolutely amazing.
Simple process and nice to have your own rep. Had travelled on viking before, and found our gate one tour very good compatible for better value
Gate 1 Danube River cruise exceeded our expectations and provided terrific service AND value! Beautiful ship and fabulous staff. Don't let their 'travel for less' slogan mislead you: they deliver FULL VALUE and service. We would travel with them again in a heartbeat.
We had a wonderful time on this trip (14 day Danube with Budapest and Prague). One thing we noticed in the cabin: 1. Lack of outlets/USB ports at bedside tables 2. WiFi was really too basic. Dining room: While the breakfast and desserts were good, the lunch and dinner items left much to be desired. There was a lack of vegetable variety. The soups were very salty and the fish was fishy.
Greatly appreciated the sessions that included information on the next days ports. Also found the on site mini tours of each port very enjoyable. Although we elected to go on much of the optional paid tours, it was great to learn some background information of each site.
I will only book Gare 1 going forward. This was an excellent experience.
Although we had to cut our trip short due to an illness. Shannon was there to make sure everything was taken care of.
GateOne did a great job in every detail. We were pleased with the food, events, tours and staff. The complete tour was delightful. Thanks for a great experience!
The operator's staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. Would definitely travel with them again.
An amazing trip in every way--staff, crew, and, in fact, all who worked on the boat gave A+++ service--have raved about the trip to all my friends. On-land accommodations were also commensurate with ship accommodations, including guides, bus drivers, and hotels and hotel staff. .
We loved the casual atmosphere on the river cruise portion of the trip. Our guides throughout were exceptional in their knowledge and personal relations. The entire staff was always friendly and helpful. There were so many good experiences and trips. We were exhausted by the last day. Maybe too many good experiences with too little time to explore on our own. We were able to see so much for a very reasonable cost. Hopefully, another Gate 1 trip is in our future.
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The staff on this river cruise were amazing so very accommodating. The cruise director was able to handle an issue with my departure time( many phone calls later) and all went as scheduled.