“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
9-Day Iconic Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise
Enjoy the holiday cheer on a 9-day cruise on the Danube River.
What’s Included
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in Hungary
Welcome to Hungary! Upon arrival, board the cruise ship.
Day 3 Budapest
- Tour the historic Buda Castle
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion, Royal Palace, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square
- Explore the Christmas Markets or hike the Castle Hill
Day 4 Vienna
- Tour the Opera House and former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs
- Visit the Christmas Markets
- Optional guided bike tour along the Danube River and visit the Schönbrunn Palace
Day 5 Melk
- Visit the Benedictine Abbey
- Optional guided bike tour around Melk
- Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Strudengau Valley
Day 6 Passau
- Join a walking tour around Passau
- Visit the Christmas market
- Optional travel through the serene Austrian Alps to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart
Day 7 Regensburg
- Join a guided walking tour and visit the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria
- Visit the Old Town Christmas Market
- Optional food tour
- Optional bike tour around Walhalla
Day 8 Nuremberg
- Enjoy a scenic cruise in the Main-Danube Canal to Nuremberg
- Join a WWII tour
- Optional food tour
- Visit Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt
Day 9 Return to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill