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The April Easter Markets in Vienna

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Easter in Vienna

Easter has a great importance in Austria’s capital Vienna. It will be exciting to start spring in one of the most famous and popular Easter markets. The array of markets is so captivating you will want to return to Vienna in springtime year after year.

These Easter markets remain open for several weeks in April. You will be enticed with the lovely open air stalls at several public places in Vienna during Easter time. These stalls offer various attractive items such as seasonal gifts and traditional crafts along with several culinary treats. A variety of entertainment is also available for the little ones in Vienna.

VIENNA Easter Market Schönbrunn Palace

You will be thrilled to see the magnificent setting on the large square directly in front of the Schönbrunn castle. This particular market is considered to be one of the most romantic Easter markets in Vienna. This market focuses on handicrafts and original gifts such as traditional Easter decorations and various hand-made crafts. Exhibitors from all over Austria display their wares along with different types of culinary delights. You will love the market as you enjoy savoring several seasonal treats from the region while enjoying the historically prominent ambience.

  • Dates and Time- Mar 16th till Apr 1st, 2013, daily 10am to 7pm
  • Venue-1130, Main Entrance Schönbrunn Castle, near U4 Schönbrunn, Vienna

VIENNA Easter Market Am Hof

Am Hof is one of the oldest squares in Vienna. The Easter market set up here focuses on handcrafted goods and contemporary artwork. Here you will find artistically decorated Easter eggs, flowers, candles, ceramics and pottery, knitwear, jewelry, metal objects, wood carvings and much more in a romantic yet artistic and creative environment.

  • Dates and Time- Mar 15th till Apr 1st, 2013, daily 11am to 7pm (weekends 8pm)
  • Venue-Am Hoff Square, Vienna

Enjoy the splendor of the Easter markets in Vienna while vacationing on a short river cruise along the Danube River.

October is National Cruise Month

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October is back! And it’s raining offers at AMA Waterways. To coincide with the National Cruise Month October, AMA Waterways has come up with some exciting offers. So celebrate your vacation with AMA waterways by taking advantage of the latest offers.

AMA Waterways offers $500 off per person on many 2013 Europe River Cruises. We have cruises on Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Mosel, Seine and Douro. You can avail our River Cruise sale on following cruises:

  • Tulip Time Cruise
  • Blue Danube Discovery
  • Christmas Time Cruise
  • Enticing Douro
  • Port Wine and Flamenco
  • Europe’s Rivers and Castles
  • Magnificent Christmas Time
  • Magnificent Europe
  • Provence and Spain
  • The Enchanting Rhine
  • The Legendary Danube
  • The Romantic Danube
  • Ultimate River Cruise
  • Vineyards of the Rhine and Mosel

Our River Cruise Specials are:

  1. Rhine River Cruise-The itinerary for Rhine River Cruise is mentioned under the name The Enchanting Rhine. The name of the ship is AmaCello and it is scheduled to sail on 11/15/2013 and 11/22/2013. The sale price per person is $ 1,899.00.

 

  1. Danube River Cruise- The itinerary for Danube River Cruise is mentioned under the name Blue Danube Discovery, The Legendary Danube and The Romantic Danube.

 

Blue Danube Discovery

Name of the ship- AmaDolce

The ship is scheduled to depart on following dates. Rates are also mentioned along with the dates

-On 7/18/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00 per person
-On 8/22/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00 per person
-On 10/24/2013 rates starting at $ 2,099.00 per person
-On 8/22/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00 per person
-On 10/24/2013 rates starting at $ 2,099.00 per person

Name of the ship-AmaLyra

The time of departure and rates are mentioned below

-On 8/6/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00
-On 8/20/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00

Name of the ship-AmPrima

-On 11/20/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00

Name of the ship- AmaBella

-On 11/23/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00

The Legendary Danube

Name of the ship-AmaLyra

-On 8/27/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00

Name of the ship-AmaCerto

-On 11/4/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00

The Romantic Danube

Name of the ship-AmaDolce

-On 3/28/2013 rates starting at $ 1,699.00
-On 4/4 2013 rates starting at $ 1, 799.00
-On 4/11/2013 rates starting at $ 1,999.00
-On 4/25/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00
-On 7/4/2013 rates starting at $ 2,299.00

Name of the ship-AmaBella

On 4/20/2013 rates starting at $ 2,199.0
-On 11/9/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00
-On 11/16/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00

Name of the ship-AmPrima

-On 10/30/2013 rates starting at $ 2,099.00
-On 11/13/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00

Name of the ship-AmaCerto

-On 11/11/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00
-On 11/18/2013 rates starting at $ 1,899.00
-On 12/23/2013 rates starting at $ 1,999.00

The sooner you book your vacation with AMA Waterways, the best offers you can avail!