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EUROPE | Germany, Austria, Hungary

Danube River Cruise: Christmas Markets

This trip includes:
8 Days
20 Meals
19 Sites

Ring in the holiday season while sailing through the heart of Europe along the Danube River! Travel to 7 unforgettable destinations in 3 countries on an 8-day/7-night Adventures by Disney vacation. This exclusive sailing with AmaWaterways—a leader in luxury river cruising—will make your holidays very merry.

Trip Price Starting From $5,799USD

Call us at (800) 543-0865
or contact your Travel Agent

Call us at (800) 543-0865
or contact your Travel Agent

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      As you explore with us, promoting health and safety is a top priority. We are traveling with multiple layers of health and safety measures developed in consideration of guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical experts. Given the evolving global health environment, our Guest Health and Safety Protocols may change as we consider new guidance and recommendations from health agencies. See our Guest Health and Safety Protocols.

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      If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need a valid passport to enter the Czech Republic (only applicable for Guests booked on the Pre- and Post-Prague Package), Austria, Germany, Slovakia or Hungary and return to the United States. It must be valid for 6 months beyond your intended stay and have at least 2 blank pages remaining. Allow yourself sufficient time to have your application processed if you are applying for a new passport or renewing an expired passport. Visit the U.S. Department of State for more details.

      Note: You do not need a visa to travel to Austria, Germany, Hungary or Slovakia for less than 90 days, within each 180 day period.

      Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.

      If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the German Consulate or the Hungarian Consulate for information on documentation requirements.

      Passport Services
      You can apply for a passport and/or visa through CIBT, Inc., a third party travel document company servicing the travel industry (not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company). Contact CIBT for more information or call CIBT at (800) 406-1523. Be sure to mention Adventures by Disney, account #55134, for special pricing options.

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      Please limit your baggage to one piece of luggage per person plus one carry-on. With frequent security changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well as the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) for current restrictions.

      Since a majority of your adventure will take place outdoors, attire for your adventure should be casual and comfortable. However, you may wish to don business casual attire for dinner. The following is a list of clothing and other items you may want to bring:

      Clothing
      •     Long underwear—garments should be form-fitting, wicking, breathable and fast drying
      •     Long-sleeved shirts and sweaters
      •     Fleece jacket and/or a ski vest
      •     Jeans and long pants
      •     Ski jacket—jacket should be either waterproof or water- resistant, insulated and breathable
      •     Ski pants—pants should be waterproof, insulated and should fit over snow boots
      •     Neck gaiter and a scarf
      •     Swimsuit and a swim cap
      •     Sturdy-soled walking shoes
      •     Thick snow boots
      •     Water shoes or flip flops
      •     Ski socks—socks should be wicking, breathable and fast-drying
      •     Ski gloves or ski mittens
      •     Sunglasses or ski goggles
      •     Hand and toe warmers
      Miscellaneous
      •     Valid photo ID
      •     Medication
      •     Camera/video camera
      •     Eye drops
      •     Sunscreen
      •     Small travel umbrella
      •     Extra batteries or charger for camera
      •     Binoculars

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      EAST TOUR

      Arrival/Departure Information 

      Upon landing at Munich (MUC) airport, please arrange your own transfer to the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski. A batched transfer from the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski to the port in Vilshofen, Germany will be provided at 1:00 PM on the day of embarkation.


        Day Airport Code Arrival/Departure Time
      Arrival 1 MUC No later than 10:00 AM
      Departure 8 BUD Guests can depart at any time

       

      WEST TOUR

      Arrival/Departure Information 

      Upon landing at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), you'll be met at the luggage claim area by an Adventures by Disney representative who will direct you to your transportation to the ship.


        Day Airport Code Arrival/Departure Time
      Arrival 1 BUD No later than 2:00 PM
      Departure 8 MUC No earlier than 12:00 PM

       

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      The unit of currency in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia is the Euro. The unit of currency in Hungary is the Hungarian forint. ATM machines are available in most places along your adventure so you may obtain cash in the local currency. Most hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards or debit cards.

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      Adventures by Disney has taken care of gratuities for all included meals and activities, such as tips for porters, housekeepers, drivers, activity providers, local experts and all crew. Gratuities for your Adventure Guides are also included.

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      When spending time on your own, you may choose to visit a site that requires transportation. In that event, convenient travel options include taxi or bus. Your Adventure Guides are happy to assist in arranging additional transportation.

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    We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.

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    All Guests sailing with Adventures by Disney on a river cruise must follow the AmaWaterways vaccination requirements. For more information, please contact a Vacationista at 800-543-0865.

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    To book your vacation, please call our Reservation Center at (800) 543-0865† and speak with a Vacationista or contact your travel agent.

    If you are outside the U.S., please call (866) 983-7872† and speak with a Vacationista or contact your travel agent.

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    You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 90 days prior to your departure.

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    East Tour (2023 departure)

    Arrival: We will pick you up from the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski on your arrival day. Your flight should arrive prior to 10:00 AM at the Munich Airport (MUC) to allow for sufficient time to get to the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski for the batched transfer at 1:00 PM.

    Departure: At the conclusion of your adventure, you will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) anytime for your return flight home.

     

    West Tour (2024 departure)

    Arrival: We will pick you up from the Budapest Marriott on your arrival day. Your flight should arrive prior to 10:00 AM at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD).

    Departure: At the conclusion of your adventure, you will be transferred to Munich Airport (MUC) anytime for your return flight home.

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    Yes, you may stay in Munich both before or Budapest after your adventure. Extended stays are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer.

    Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† for further information.

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    During this adventure, transportation between destinations is provided by private ship. Transportation to and from excursions is on private motorcoaches.

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    While this adventure is not considered physically strenuous, most days will include 2 or more hours of city walking, some on uneven cobblestone streets. While nearly all of the trip's featured activities are gentle if examined separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your vacation.

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    For the safety of parent and child, and depending on various circumstances, passengers who are at an advanced stage of pregnancy (after 5 months) may be subject to restrictions or exclusion by AmaWaterways concerning their ability to travel and/or board the ship, including denial of passage on the ship. Please inform us immediately if you will be at such an advanced stage of pregnancy at any time during sailing. Adventures by Disney cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage.

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    While we welcome children ages 5 and up for our River Cruise trip, we recommend that children be at least 8 years old at the time of travel. This is based on several factors, such as flight time, jet lag, time zone differences between destinations, vacation duration, extended hours of daily activity programming and the amount of physical activity (e.g., walking) involved. Because each child is different, call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss whether this is the right trip for your little ones.

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    Typically, breakfast is family style. Dinners and lunches usually include fish, meat and pasta or rice entrées; vegetables and salad; and desserts and fruit. Some meals on the trip are served family style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of group travel, we regret that à la carte menu choices may not always be available. Child-friendly choices are available at all meals, however. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods.

    If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you.

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    Wine and beer are included during scheduled meals in the ship's dining room.

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    Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.

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    Please note that this vacation includes activities that may present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact your Adventures by Disney Vacationista at (800) 543-0865† to discuss your needs.

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    Please note: In accordance with our response to the COVID-19 virus, Adventures by Disney has updated our cancellation policy.

    We will make every reasonable effort to operate vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group's maximum size, if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

    If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) We will attempt to rebook you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline rebooking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement.

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    Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. will not cancel any: (i) regularly scheduled departure less than 70 days prior to its scheduled start date; or (ii) any other departure, as identified by Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc., prior to its scheduled start date, except if cancellation of the same is due to: (A) non-payment by the Guest; or (B) factors beyond our reasonable control, such as, but not limited to: industry-wide strikes, civil unrest, embargos, fires, explosions, floods, earthquakes, typhoons or similar severe storms, wars (whether declared or not), or acts or threats of terrorism or a direct response to the same, in which case the provisions of our standard Terms and Conditions shall apply. The Adventures by Disney Guaranteed Departure Program does not apply to any Adventures by Disney packages offered in conjunction with any Disney Cruise Line cruise.

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    Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.

    Get details about the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan.

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