European Christmas Market River Cruise
December 2027
Terms & Conditions
DATES:
European Christmas Market River Cruise: 7-night package: December 1 – 8, 2027
Cost:
7-night package:
- $7,675 per person, double occupancy;
- $10,525 single occupancy
Destination:
European Christmas Market River Cruise, Nuremberg, Germany, to Vienna, Austria
Payment Schedule:
Space is limited. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Deposit: $2,500 per person due at time of registration.
- Final payment: Balance due August 18, 2027. Your balance will be charged to the credit card on file unless we are notified that you wish to use a different payment method.
Cancellation:
Penalties vary depending on the date of cancellation:
- From the date of booking to March 1, 2027, before departure: Full refund minus a $500 cancellation fee per person;
- From March 2 – August 16, 2027: A 50% cancellation fee per person;
- From August 17, 2027, to the day of departure (December 1, 2027), a 100% cancellation fee per person.
Air Transportation:
You may make your flight arrangements, or we can assist with a $ 75-per-person service fee (waived for WOW! Travel Club alumni). We cannot book mileage tickets or upgrades, which must be booked directly with the carrier. If you would like us to assist, contact Gabriel Haigazian (gabriel@wowtravelclub.com or 818-444-2700). It is the traveler’s responsibility to provide the legal name as it appears on their passport. Carriers may deny boarding if the name on the ticket does not EXACTLY match the name on the passport.
Supplemental Travel Insurance for Trip Cancellation / Interruption:
Your package includes basic trip insurance:
- Emergency Medical Evacuation & Return of Mortal Remains: $200,000
- Accident/Sickness Medical: $5,000
- Political Evacuation/Repatriation: $10,000
- Natural Disaster Evacuation/Repatriation: $250 per day, 5-day max
- 24-Hour Worldwide Assistance: Included
Additional trip cancellation insurance is available for purchase to cover financial penalties if you need to cancel your trip. Travelers may insure all prepaid and nonrefundable payments against cancellation and interruption due to covered reasons. Note that fear of travel is not covered under these policies. Specific plans include coverage for Pre-Existing Medical conditions, financial default, “Cancel for Work Reasons,” and “Cancellation for Any Reason.” Coverage varies by product. Please note that most insurance companies require you to purchase insurance within 14 days of the initial deposit date to be covered for pre-existing conditions.
For further information and purchase options, click HERE for plans offered by Travel Guard. If you prefer, you can contact Travel Guard Insurance directly at (800) 826-1300, ext. 3, and speak with an agent. Please provide Agency Code #05-614836.
MedJet Assist – Air Medical Travel Protection Membership
MedJet Assist provides and pays for the hospital-to-hospital medical transfer of a member if an injury or illness occurs during domestic or international travel, provided the distance from home exceeds 150 miles. Unlike most travel insurance plans, MedJet Assist transfers members to their designated home hospital, regardless of medical necessity. There are no “acceptable facility” clauses, no claim forms, no cost caps, and no surprise bills after the transport.
MedJet Assist is complementary to travel insurance – it’s recommended to purchase both. Here’s a great 2-minute video that explains the coverage and how it differs from travel insurance. Click HERE to view the video.
Short-term or annual memberships are available. Click HERE for pricing and to enroll:
For those of you 75-84 years of age, you’ll need to call MedJet Assist at 800-527-7478 to enroll. Please note that only the annual membership is available for the 75-84 age group.
Pricing:
All prices quoted are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect as of June 29, 2026, and are subject to change. Rates are based on a minimum group size of 20 paying guests. Should the group size(s) fall below this minimum number, package price or inclusions may be modified.
Unused tour items, such as missed meals or activities, are not refundable.
Tips and Taxes:
The package includes all service charges, taxes, entrance fees, and related fees. Basic gratuities to drivers, guides, and porters are included. You are welcome to extend additional gratuities to anyone who has provided exemplary service.
Baggage:
Please check applicable baggage allowances and fees with your airline carrier(s). Overweight luggage and/or additional checked bags can be purchased directly from the airlines.
Passport/Visa:
You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of re-entry to your home country. The ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is scheduled to go into effect late 2026. WOW will provide details regarding applying electronically for an ETIAS.
Health / Vaccinations:
Currently, Germany/Austria do not require any specific vaccinations. Consider consulting your physician for recommendations. We advise you to consult with your physician for recommendations. Additional information is available on the CDC website for Germany & Austria.
Travel Documents:
Final travel documents will be sent to your mailing address approximately two weeks before departure.
Risks of Travel and Your Responsibilities:
International travel involves inherent risks. The CTP Group/WOW! Travel Club (CTP/WOW) cannot be liable for any injury, death, or loss of personal property in connection with your participation in CTP/WOW activities. By participating in this CTP/WOW travel program, you assume the risk of inherent dangers (including, without limitation, annoyance and expenses) related to military or political action, civil disturbances, quarantine, strikes, detention, mental trauma, pilferage, weather, epidemiological events, acts of God or any other circumstances over which CTP/WOW has no control.
I understand that CTP/WOW reserves the right to refuse as a trip participant or remove from a trip any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in activities or who it determines to detract from the enjoyment of the trip by others. I agree to follow all written and verbal rules of safety presented to me by CTP/WOW. CTP/WOW reserves the right to make route, hotel, itinerary, and trip modifications as required or desirable to improve the trip quality and/or to accommodate the comfort and well-being of guests.
CTP/WOW reserves the right to alter or cancel any trip due to weather, sickness, political climate, and/or insufficient registration, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. While CTP/WOW will make every effort to obtain full or partial refunds from suppliers, CTP/ WOW cannot guarantee your ability to recoup payment.
The above Terms and Conditions are hereby expressly incorporated into the “Release, Waiver, and Indemnity Agreement” to be signed by you as a WOW! Travel Club participant.
WOW! Vows:
All guests will be asked to sign and agree to the WOW! Vows for responsible travel:
- I vow to travel with my sense of wonder and my sense of
- I vow to be a gracious guest and leave a place at least as good as I found it.
- I vow to be a respectful traveler – thoughtful of the people and places I visit.
- I vow to be on time or catch up with the group at my own expense.
- I vow to communicate any complaints, grievances, or missed expectations to the tour leader promptly, privately, and appropriately.
- I understand that travel requires patience, a positive attitude, and an ability to laugh. If I can’t relax and enjoy the unexpected, I vow to stay home!
- I vow to refrain from any discussion within the group related to US politics!
Consent:
Payment of the deposit or any other partial payment for the registration of a participant in CTP/WOW activities constitutes consent by all guests/participants registered by the party completing the online registration. You and your guests/participants hereby agree to the Terms & Conditions of this website. The Terms & Conditions set forth on this website may not be modified or amended except in writing by an authorized officer of CTP/WOW.
All guests/participants are required to initial and sign a Release Waiver and Indemnity Agreement, which will be sent upon receipt of your deposit. Your final payment cannot be processed until you return the signed Release. Travelers will not be able to join the program without a signed Release, and payments made will not be refunded for refusal to sign.
Please note: This trip includes full days of sightseeing and involves significant walking on stairs and uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical condition to make the most of this journey.
June 2026 CST # 1016440-10
