11 Day Christmas Spirit Danube River Cruise with Prague Budapest to Regensburg, Monarch Princess
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- Day 1DAY 1, Friday - Depart for HungaryFri, Nov 19, 2027Depart for Hungary
- Day 2DAY 2, Saturday - Cruise Embarkation in BudapestSat, Nov 20, 2027Arrive in Budapest, Hungary's capital city, and transfer to the port. Embarkation begins at 2 PM. Earlier arrivals have access to the ship lounge or can drop off luggage prior to check-in. 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: Dinner - Day 3DAY 3, Sunday - Budapest City Tour & Christmas MarketSun, Nov 21, 2027Your morning tour begins on the Pest side of the city; view the Parliament, City Park, and Heroes' Square. Admire the Buda side with beautiful views of the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, and the graceful medieval architecture. Explore the city's enchanting Christmas market this afternoon on your own before you set sail for Bratislava
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 4DAY 4, Monday - Bratislava City TourMon, Nov 22, 2027This morning, enjoy the tranquil scenery as you sail along the Danube River. Arrive in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a mix of modern and Baroque architecture. This capital city is among the youngest in Europe yet retains a rich history dating back more than 2000 years. Walk along the cobblestone lanes of the historic town center. View St. Martin's Cathedral, the coronation site of the kings of Hungary, the 13th century Old Town Hall, and the Franciscan Church. Time to explore this colorful city on your own before returning to the ship for dinner. This evening, the ship will set sail for Vienna
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5DAY 5, Tuesday - Vienna City Tour & Christmas MarketTue, Nov 23, 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. Spend the afternoon exploring Vienna's 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: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6DAY 6, Wednesday - Melk AbbeyWed, Nov 24, 2027Arrive in the village of Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube. Free time to stroll this quintessential village in the heart of the Wachau wine district. Walk along medieval cobblestone streets revealing 16th century town houses and wine taverns. Afterward, relax on board as the ship cruises through the scenic Wachau Valley, offering storybook views of vineyards, castles, hilltop ruins, and monasteries. Later, disembark in Melk for a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. View the Abbot's chambers, the Kaiser's walk, and the lavish library. The ship will set sail as you dine on board this evening
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7DAY 7, Thursday - Afternoon in PassauThu, Nov 25, 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 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 on 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, Friday - Regensburg City TourFri, Nov 26, 2027Arrive in Regensburg this morning, one of Germany's 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. 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. 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, Saturday - Disembarkation, PilsenSat, Nov 27, 2027This morning, bid farewell to your Cruise Director and meet your local host as you disembark from the river cruise and drive to the Golden City of Prague. On your way, stop in the city of Pilsen for a city tour. Visit Republic Square, a large medieval square in the Czech Republic, and gaze upon the Gothic style of St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and Old Town Hall. View the onion domes of the Great Synagogue before free time to explore Pilsen on your own. Upon arrival in Pargue and check into your hotel. Tonight, mix with the locals at Wenceslas Square, shop for local handicrafts, enjoy one of the many charming cafes or dine at a world-class restaurant
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast - Day 10DAY 10, Sunday - Prague City TourSun, Nov 28, 2027Discover Prague this morning on a city tour. Visit the 1000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds, former residence of the Bohemian kings and admire breathtaking views of the Charles Bridge and Lesser Town below. Walk through the elegant courtyards and see St. George Basilica and the St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue to the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Square to view the world-famous Astronomical Clock and Town Hall. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the museums, galleries or wander along the banks of the Vltava River
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast - Day 11DAY 11, Monday - Depart the Czech RepublicMon, Nov 29, 2027Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
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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Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board. 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.