A Journey Through Light and Legacy:
The Connoisseur's Christmas Passage

November 29 to December 10, 2027


Journey Cost and Reservations | Riverside Mozart | Cancellation, Terms & Conditions

Contact your Guest Services Coordinator by phone at 1-800-856-1045, ext. 1 or email at GuestServices@ConnoisseursTours.com

You are invited to secure your space with a deposit during Pre Registration.

The Connoisseurs Touch

Spectacular Sites

Authentic Experiences

Luxurious Accommodations

Journey Overview

 

This exclusive journey promises an elegant Christmas experience, combining the wonder of the Arctic wilderness with the architectural grandeur and traditions of Europe’s most magnificent capitals.

This exclusive journey promises a true, elegant Christmas experience, blending the awe-inspiring wonder of the Arctic wilderness with the architectural splendor and grand traditions of Europe's most magnificent capitals. It is an itinerary conceived for the connoisseur, ensuring every detail, from transit to tailor-made experience, exceeds the highest expectations.

We begin with five nights and six days in Lapland, staying at the Wilderness Hotel Saariselka and the Halo Igloos Resort in Rovaniemi. These premier destinations offer two distinct locations that offer superior Aurora viewing, and luxury glass suites equipped with premium underfloor heating, private Finnish saunas, outdoor spa hot tubs, and laser-heated glass domes for optimal Northern Lights viewing.

Some of our Arctic explorations include:

  • Aurora Borealis Hunts: Private VIP mobile coaches and heated "Snow-Express" panorama sleds to ensure the best viewing under the Solar Maximum sky.

  • Wilderness Immersion: Private husky-sled safaris, reindeer-drawn sleigh rides, and storytelling with local herders in traditional Sami tents.

  • Cultural Sophistication: A spectacular dinner in the renowned Ice Restaurant, a visit to the National Sámi Museum (Siida), and opportunities for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and even a visit to the real Santa Claus village. We have even included the necessary Arctic clothing to ensure your comfort.

We transition from Lapland to Budapest and embark on the all-suite, ultra-luxury Riverside Mozart for a four-night, five-day Advent Danube River Cruise. During our Danube cruise, we will explore the "Three Festive Capitals"—Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna—and experience world-class Christmas markets, curated city and museum tours, and private chamber concerts, all while enjoying the unparalleled service aboard the Riverside Mozart.

The final leg of our journey features First-Class Rail travel to Prague. While a dedicated van transports our luggage directly to the five-star Grand Mark Prague. During our time in Prague, we have included exclusive visits and privileged access to the private libraries of the Strahov Monastery, as well as a palace lunch at Lobkowicz Palace, where we will have a private viewing of original manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart. We will have the evenings free to attend exclusive chamber concerts by the Prague Royal Orchestra at the Clementinum’s Mirror Chapel and gourmet dinners set against the city's breathtaking Gothic architecture.

Every detail of this itinerary has been conceived for the ultimate European Christmas getaway, ensuring an experience that exceeds the highest expectations. With five nights in Lapland, four nights cruising the Danube at Christmas, and two nights in Prague, including all transportation, hotels, resorts, cruise, meals, sightseeing, concerts, immersive activities, signature curated experiences, and captivating discoveries, this inclusive journey is a dream come true!

You are invited to secure your space with a deposit during Pre Registration.

 

Journey Cost and Reservations | Riverside Mozart | Cancellation, Terms & Conditions

Contact your Guest Services Coordinator by phone at 1-800-856-1045, ext. 1 or email at GuestServices@ConnoisseursTours.com

Suites and Pricing

 

Riverside Mozart

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Harmony Suite | Harmony Deck
(Waitlist Only)

The Harmony Suite on the Harmony Deck of the Mozart is 219 square feet. These suites offer a King size bed (convertible into two single beds) with King size pillows, bed linens made of the finest cotton, built-in closet, sofa, height adjustable dining/coffee table, writing desk/bar area with minibar, Espresso coffee machine, 40" flat screen HD TV, in-suite safe, bathroom with single vanity, glass enclosed rain shower, luxurious bathrobes, slippers, high quality personal care products, hair dryer, 220V electricity as well as USB port charger, and a fixed window.

  • $14,795 per person, double occupancy

  • $21,595 per person, single occupancy

Riverside Suite | Seahorse Deck
(Waitlist Only)

The Riverside Suite on the Seahorse Deck of the Mozart is 219 square feet. These suites offer a King size bed (convertible into two single beds) with King size pillows, bed linens made of the finest cotton, built-in closet, sofa, height adjustable dining/coffee table, writing desk/bar area with minibar, Espresso coffee machine, 40" flat screen HD TV, in-suite safe, bathroom with single vanity, glass enclosed rain shower, luxurious bathrobes, slippers, high quality personal care products, hair dryer, 220V electricity as well as USB port charger, and a French Balcony.

  • $15,995 per person, double occupancy

  • $22,995 per person, single occupancy

 

Penthouse Suite | Seahorse Deck

The Penthouse Suite on the Seahorse Deck of the Mozart is 334 square feet. These exceptionally comfortable suites offer a King size bed (convertible into two single beds) with King size pillows, bed linens made of the finest cotton, pull-out sofa, height adjustable dining/coffee table, writing desk, minibar, Espresso coffee machine, 40" flat screen HD TV, in-suite safe, walk-in closet, spacious bathroom with a double vanity and ample storage, bathtub, glass enclosed rain shower, luxurious bathrobes, slippers, high quality personal care products, hair dryer, 220V electricity as well as USB port charger, and a French Balcony.

  • $16,995 per person, double occupancy

  • $24,595 per person, single occupancy


Mozart Suite | Seahorse Deck
(Waitlist Only)

The Mozart Suite on the Seahorse Deck of the Mozart is a comfortable and spacious 667 square feet. The Mozart suite offers a King size bed overlooking a French Balcony with King size pillows, bed linens made of the finest cotton, spacious walk-in closet, and a separate spacious living area featuring a wide French Balcony. The living area features a second French Balcony, sofa and two armchairs, marble fireplace with ambient fire effect, 40" flat screen HD TV, dining table, Espresso coffee machine, writing desk, minibar, separate guest powder room with toilet and vanity. The spacious main bathroom features a double vanity with ample storage, separate marble table with vanity mirror and seating, glass enclosed rain shower and luxurious bathrobes, slippers, high quality personal care products, hair dryer, 220V electricity as well as USB port charger, and of course, bathtub.

  • $21,995 per person, double occupancy (Waitlist Only)

  • Single occupancy rate available by request

 

Journey Cost and Reservations | Riverside Mozart | Cancellation, Terms & Conditions

Contact your Guest Services Coordinator by phone at 1-800-856-1045, ext. 1 or email at GuestServices@ConnoisseursTours.com

The Riverside Mozart

 

The Riverside Mozart is widely regarded as the most luxurious river ship sailing the Danube, offering an ultra-elegant, all-suite experience with butler service, expansive marble-appointed accommodations, multiple fine dining venues, and an unusually spacious double-width design that sets it apart from traditional river vessels. Sailing through the heart of Europe along the legendary Danube River, the ship pairs refined contemporary luxury with ever-changing scenery of grand imperial cities, vineyard-lined valleys, and storybook villages. Enjoy the intimate five-star boutique hotel atmosphere, with exceptional service, serene lounges, and panoramic decks designed for leisurely viewing of the Danube’s celebrated landscapes, delivering a sophisticated and immersive journey through one of Europe’s most historic waterways.

 

Deck Plan | Riverside Mozart


Journey Cost and Reservations | Riverside Mozart | Cancellation, Terms & Conditions

Contact your Guest Services Coordinator by phone at 1-800-856-1045, ext. 1 or email at GuestServices@ConnoisseursTours.com

 

Riverside Luxury Cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury river travel, uniquely operating the prestigious former Crystal Cruises fleet to provide an unmatched “all-suite” experience, most with large bathrooms and double vanities. On these sophisticated vessels, every guest enjoys the personalized attention of a dedicated butler regardless of their suite category. A seamless worry-free journey, the Premium All-Inclusive with Excursions fare, bundles high-end amenities with a diverse portfolio of curated shore excursions—ranging from active adventures to deep cultural immersions. Riverside Cruise Line offers expansive living spaces and a level of opulence rarely found on European waterways.

The New Era of Travel™

As we enter the New Era of Travel, we know our guests are as optimistic and eager to travel as always. We also realize that being both flexible and realistic are the keys to any great journey.

Safeguarding Your Travel Investment: As we move into the New Era of Travel, Connoisseurs Tours offersTravel Protection which allows you to rest assured that your travel investment is protected.

We know exploring destinations safely with people you know is of paramount importance. Registration is by invitation only to members and their guests.

Your mobility and this journey:

This journey includes visits and stays in historically significant locations with rough or uneven surfaces such as cobblestone, steps that do not have railings, and in some cases no elevator. Participants must be able to walk 1 mile at a regular pace without stopping as well as walk up stairs. Connoisseurs Tours regrets that it cannot provide special assistance for walking, wheelchairs, motorized scooters, or those with mobility limitations that require canes and walkers.


Terms and Conditions

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The New Era of Travel™ Protection

Connoisseurs Tours understands that protecting your travel investment is non-negotiable. As we move into The New Era of Travel™, we offer our guests a Custom Travel Protection Plan* that allows you to rest assured that your travel investment is protected.

*Journeys reserved July 31, 2025 and after: click here for the Connoisseurs Custom Travel Protection Plan through Trawick International.