Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager beside the Vltava River
- Explore the Golden City and its surrounding countryside
Landmarks Vltava River 
- Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to visit Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Mingle with locals and watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
- Browse market stalls at Charles Bridge
- Browse the Christmas Markets of Prague
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge 
- Day 3
Prague to Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague on your own to enjoy the architectural beauty of the city
- Day 4
Nuremberg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
- OR Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Optional Activities
- Browse the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg
- Sample Bavarian fare including bratwurst varieties, gingerbread, and mulled blueberry wine at the Christkindlmarkt
Landmarks Kaiserburg Castle Nuremberg Rally Grounds - Day 5
Regensburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Regensburg in its festive atmosphere through charming streets
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 6
Passau to Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Passau to learn about the 'City of Three Rivers'
Optional Activities
- Spend free time in Passau's charming Christkindlmarkt near St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg to learn how Austrians celebrate Christmas
- Explore Linz during free afternoon
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 7
Melk to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey to see frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
- Christmas Traditions Lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 8
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks
- See the Imperial Palace complex (winter residence of the Imperial Family)
- See Vienna Opera House
- See St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt
- Relax in a Viennese café
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
Landmarks Hofburg Imperial Palace Vienna State Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 9
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Scenic hike above the Danube
- Explore Budapest's cafés, pubs, or nightlife
- Visit the Christmas market
Landmarks Heroes' Square Danube River 
- Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
