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Festive Season on the Legendary Danube with 2 nights in Prague 2023

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From Prague to Budapest

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Prague
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Vltava River

Landmarks
Hradčany Castle
St. Vitus Cathedral
Old Town Square Astronomical Clock
Wenceslas Square
Charles Bridge

Landmarks
Kaiserburg Castle
Nuremberg Rally Grounds

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Porta Pretoria

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral

Landmarks
Melk Benedictine Abbey

Landmarks
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Vienna State Opera House
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Heroes' Square
Danube River

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Avalon Waterways

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Rating: 4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 83%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Imagery II
One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
Built
2016
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

3.5

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Ronda5.0•December 2019
It was a wonderful Cruise and even better than expectations. I could not speak more highly about the staff and...
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NFN3.5•December 2018
We had some trouble because the level of the river was low, and so a lot of our tour ended up being bus rides, and...
We had some trouble because the level of the river was low, and so a lot of our tour ended up being bus rides, and not on the boat as we were expecting. We received a partial refund for this, but it was not nearly enough to cover the amount of trip lost. The cruise director was also not the greatest and I believe complained too much to us passengers that she was having to make alternative plans for us. It definitely was not our fault the river was low. That being said, I was very happy with the food and the other staff aboard the ship. I probably would not book another tour through Avalon though because I do not feel like I got enough value for the cost of the trip.Show more
Traveled in November 2018
Madeline5.0•July 2016
We did the cruise WVN 1129 it was so wonderful and exciting we had a fabulous time
Traveled in November 2014

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- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written July 2022
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